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A "Showerthought" is a simple term used to describe the thoughts that pop into your head while you're doing everyday things like taking a shower, driving, or just daydreaming. A showerthought should offer a unique perspective on an ordinary part of life.

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We really accepted toilet paper as the definitive way to wipe our asses isn't? (endlesstalk.org)

submitted 4 months ago by [email protected] to c/showerthoughts

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Why aren't baby wipers our default?

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[–] [email protected] 15 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Until recently, baby wipes were largely non biodegradable

[–] CM400 23 points 4 months ago (2 children)

And they’re still non-flushable, despite what the package says.

Most baby wipes and similar materials aren’t designed to be flushed—“flushable” products like wipes do not readily disperse upon flushing and actually remain in a solid state while traveling through the sewer system. They may clog your pipes at home resulting in costly visits from your plumber. They may get caught in the public wastewater system, which can cause thousands of dollars worth of damage to regional pumping equipment leading to higher sewer bills for us all. While many of these products might masquerade as “flushable” and “sewer friendly”, don’t be fooled!

https://protectyourpipes.org/wipes#

[–] [email protected] 11 points 4 months ago

Toilet wipes have led to an epidemic of what have been colloquially termed as turdbergs, which are vehicle sized piles of shit held together by baby wipes that refuse to actually biodegrade and have caused sewer and plumbing issues costing taxpayers and individuals millions of dollars.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Mine disperse fine, don't trust big paper

[–] CM400 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Paper? I don’t wipe like a peasant. I have one of those $20 bidets.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

Okay so how do you dry your arse