Misnomers, etc.

It has been a while since we walked, and once again I have been pondering.......................................

There are names of some things we see and use on our daily trek through this life.  What astounds me is that I really have not paid a lot of attention to the discussion I wish to have with you today.  It came to me, like a bolt out of the blue, when I was approaching the designated area today.  I was in a bit of a hurry as I anticipated feeling much relieved as soon as I reached my destination.  Looking up at the large sign , I could not help but laugh at the absurdity.

The large sign said REST ROOMS.  Now, I have to ask if you ever go to this area to REST.  Somehow I cannot make the connection.  One enters a tiny cubicle and the only place to sit is on a round bowl that is open to water underneath.  This bowl is called a TOILET.  Why would you go to the RESTROOM to sit on a TOILET to REST?  I have visited some areas that do have a small lounge area with comfortable chairs adjacent to the toilet stalls, and have been pleasantly surprised to be able to rest prior to using the toilet or afterwards.

I understand that the restroom for men is equipped with URINALS, so that complete privacy is avoided unless one chooses to stand inside the stall, which might be embarrassing because then everyone has a general idea that you would have a higher possibility of being responsible for an odor that is about to surround the perimeter.  Thank goodness, we ladies do not have to sit side by side to conduct our business!  I wonder what the men discuss as they stand shoulder to shoulder to relieve themselves of urine!  Do they discuss the weather?  Do they make introductions?  Do they look at each other? (you know, LOOK)?!  I cannot think of anything more embarrassing and could be more humiliating than that!  There really are some advantages to being female!

Then there are the areas for resting with the toilets that are called BATHROOMS!  Now I ask you, do you usually go into these so-labeled rooms to bathe?  Wouldn't that be a bit unusual seeing there are no showers nor tubs? 

I sometimes wonder if we had a visitor from another planet how in the world would they ever find the correct identity for the place to go to relieve themselves.  Ever thought of that?  Wouldn't it be easier if we label things correctly for their identity? I would suggest we face this area for what it is and stop hiding behind those disguises of words that do not in the least pertain to their function! Here are my suggestions:

1:  TOILET

2.  PEE PRIVACY  

3.  RELIEF ROOM

4.  URGE AREA

5.  SANCTIONED SQUATS

There are other names, already taken:  PRIVY, and OUTHOUSE, for example.  And who can forget the PORT A JOHN!?  Honestly, that is one experience that will take your breath away!  On second thought, I suppose the word RESTROOM is about as good as it gets.  At least when you make an announcement of where it is you want to go, the term is not descriptive at all of what you intend to do!

Oh the pondering of it all...........................See you on our next walk!