For Style and Function, It's a 10!

Who knew buying a toilet could be so complicated? There are “flushability”(my new word) ratings on all the new commodes. I had to ask a store associate to explain to me the difference between a “4” and an “8” and a “10.” The associate looked to be in her late 50’s to early 60’s, and neatly coifed for her afternoon in the plumbing department. She explained that the higher the number the better the stool. A “10” was the highest. I noticed that the ratings were in even numbers only, so anyone looking for lucky number “7” on their new toilet was out of luck.

Considering the job that we were asking this device to do with barely a gallon and a half of water (thank you, Congress) we decided to splurge on a “10.”

“Oh, you’ll be very happy with this toilet,” the associate assured us. “It has a strong flush. It won’t clog. You won’t need to flush twice. And it’s good with kids.”

“Flushes them through in one try, too, eh?” I asked her.

The Boss immediately started laughing. It was contagious. I started laughing too.

“Oh yes, definitely,” nodded the associate, in her most knowledgeable voice.

I don’t think she ever heard what I asked, but the kids did.

I think they're nervous.

P.S. From http://www.dictionary.com/

stool (stōōl)


n.

A backless and armless single seat supported on legs or a pedestal.

A low bench or support for the feet or knees in sitting or kneeling, as a footrest.

A toilet seat; a commode.

Fecal matter from a single bowel movement (2's or 10's, Kathleen).