https://www.cnn.com/2018/08/14/europe/p ... inal-intl/Eco-friendly open-air urinals cause uproar in Paris
(CNN)An attempt by officials in Paris to tackle public urination by installing open-air urinals, or "uritrottoirs," has outraged some residents of the French capital.
The new urinals, housed in flower boxes, aren't subtle -- they're fully exposed on street corners, are painted bright red and have nearby signs advertising their presence.
Officials say the urinals are eco-friendly -- they will harness nutrients in waste to produce compost for parks and gardens. According to the statement, one year of a person's urine holds enough nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium to fertilize 400 square meters of wheat.
However, these features have done little to calm the ire of local residents, who have written to the town hall in protest.
"I think installing a urinal in the streets of Paris for those who don't respect their surroundings is a good idea, but in my opinion, this model is not attractive at all, and where it's been set up is not appropriate at all," one man told reporters.
Another resident complained that "it is definitely a desirable and historic neighborhood, but seeing people urinating right in front of your door is not the nicest thing."
Ariel Weil, mayor of the fourth district of Paris, tweeted in defense of the urinals on Monday, calling them "an invention of genius." Four have been installed so far, with a fifth being planned.
Paris isn't the first European city to install outdoor urinals. Amsterdam has had them for years, and cities in Belgium and Australia have also trialed them.
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"Excusez-moi while I whip this out..."
Just one more opportunity to expose your cock in public.
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Ah, the French national traits of, Urinating in public, Cruelty to geese, and Surrendering seem to all be thriving
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I hear their government also installed free showers, but the Frenchies couldn't grasp the concept.
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There were open air pissoirs in Paris in the early 80s.
Romantic Cambodia is dead and gone. It's with McKinley in the grave.
Yes but look at the difference.Lucky Lucan wrote:There were open air pissoirs in Paris in the early 80s.
^ That man’s pubic hair has moved to his head.
They’ve had these pee pods in Amsterdam for at least 20 years.
They’ve had these pee pods in Amsterdam for at least 20 years.
pew, pew, pew, pew!
Or he has very bad aim.horace wrote:Looks like the pee pod is leaking