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The Shocking Truth About Airplane Bathrooms
That sound of flushing? That's 35,000 feet in the air, and you're trapped in a box smaller than a dishwasher.
Ever wondered why airline bathrooms feel like they were designed by someone who hates humanity? Wonder no more. This week, Johnny takes flight into the wild world of airplane toilet design, where your only options are "squeeze in awkwardly" or "hold it for six hours." Spoiler alert: neither is great for your urinary tract.
But this episode isn't just about laughing at your misery (though we do plenty of that). Johnny's teaming up with health facts, bacteria science, and some genuinely helpful advice to explain why flying is basically a petri dish with wings. From the E. coli lurking in airline water to the nasty bacteria with hooks and bulging bodies that cause infections, this is the episode that'll make you think twice before touching anything on a plane.
And because we can't resist a good pun opportunity, we're also diving into the future of bathroom technology, smart toilets that'll clean you, warm you, and even dry you with UV light. It's like flying first class for your rear end.
In This Episode:
Timely Flush: According to the FAA, airplane lavatories are serviced approximately every 2-3 hours, but the water stored in planes can harbor bacteria including E. coli. Meanwhile, smart toilet technology is advancing faster than airline bathroom design—which isn't saying much. If you're flying soon, maybe spring for that aisle seat and start practicing your meditation techniques.
Chapters:
Don't forget to follow us on Shitter.
EPISODE CREDITS:
Creator and Host, Johnny La Rock
Brand Architect, Marta La Rock, Ph.D.
Executive Producer, Erin Sweeney
Audio Engineer, George Gross
Agency, Deybruyar
Music licensed through Artlist
String Quartet No. 19 in C Major, K. 465 (‘Dissonance’)” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Performed by Musopen. Licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.
LINKS:
Be sure to send us topic request at [email protected]!
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By Johnny La RockThat sound of flushing? That's 35,000 feet in the air, and you're trapped in a box smaller than a dishwasher.
Ever wondered why airline bathrooms feel like they were designed by someone who hates humanity? Wonder no more. This week, Johnny takes flight into the wild world of airplane toilet design, where your only options are "squeeze in awkwardly" or "hold it for six hours." Spoiler alert: neither is great for your urinary tract.
But this episode isn't just about laughing at your misery (though we do plenty of that). Johnny's teaming up with health facts, bacteria science, and some genuinely helpful advice to explain why flying is basically a petri dish with wings. From the E. coli lurking in airline water to the nasty bacteria with hooks and bulging bodies that cause infections, this is the episode that'll make you think twice before touching anything on a plane.
And because we can't resist a good pun opportunity, we're also diving into the future of bathroom technology, smart toilets that'll clean you, warm you, and even dry you with UV light. It's like flying first class for your rear end.
In This Episode:
Timely Flush: According to the FAA, airplane lavatories are serviced approximately every 2-3 hours, but the water stored in planes can harbor bacteria including E. coli. Meanwhile, smart toilet technology is advancing faster than airline bathroom design—which isn't saying much. If you're flying soon, maybe spring for that aisle seat and start practicing your meditation techniques.
Chapters:
Don't forget to follow us on Shitter.
EPISODE CREDITS:
Creator and Host, Johnny La Rock
Brand Architect, Marta La Rock, Ph.D.
Executive Producer, Erin Sweeney
Audio Engineer, George Gross
Agency, Deybruyar
Music licensed through Artlist
String Quartet No. 19 in C Major, K. 465 (‘Dissonance’)” by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Performed by Musopen. Licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.
LINKS:
Be sure to send us topic request at [email protected]!