Aug 31, 2010, 09:55 PM
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Why is it called "The John"?
Why is a toilet called "The John"? I find this pretty offensive! I did my research and the toilet was invented by a guy named Thomas Crapper. Why not call it the Tom?
 
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Aug 31, 2010, 09:59 PM
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Aug 31, 2010, 10:00 PM
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http://www.straightdope.com/columns/...ll-it-the-john
And the WC wasn't invented by Thomas Crapper. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Crapper
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Aug 31, 2010, 10:00 PM
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Sir John Harrington
The inventor of the flush toilet.
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Aug 31, 2010, 10:10 PM
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You guys obviously aren't fans of Mel Brooks!
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Aug 31, 2010, 11:15 PM
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Another question: Why are customers of a prostitute called Johns? Hmm...too lazy and it's too late for me to look it up.
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Sep 1, 2010, 04:10 AM
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Sep 1, 2010, 08:46 AM
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I wonder the same thing. Who I urinate on changes day to day.
 Variety is the spice of life.
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Sep 1, 2010, 09:16 AM
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Sep 1, 2010, 12:35 PM
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