If you share a bathroom facility with either a) evil robots or b) electronic music enthusiasts, then the [techno]logic of this sign — from an office in Paris — just might be convincing enough to work.
(But prepare for the inevitable: “One more time?”)
related: Over and over – The Warning (passive-aggressive remix)
extra credit: Daft Hands [youtube]
58 responses so far ↓
#1
Vic
“update it”? Like download toilet roll 2.1.2??
Feb 27, 2009 at 6:17 pm rating: 16
#2
warinthepocket
Does not compute.
Feb 27, 2009 at 6:38 pm rating: 3
#3
Girl Friday
I’m creeped out by the lone long thumb that needs to be washed.
Why was it singled out?
Where has it been?
Does it have anything to do with the pushing or the using that took place?
Feb 27, 2009 at 6:42 pm rating: 23
#4
nicole
Daft Punk references are always a good idea!
Feb 27, 2009 at 6:43 pm rating: 14
#5
GDad
It appears to be from the handheld game Bop It.
Feb 27, 2009 at 7:12 pm rating: 9
#6
Jall-apeno
Clearly the person that left this note had a bad experience in that room earlier in the day. It’s Paris, so let’s call him Jacques…
Jacques has just finished his 3rd cafe Americano and 2nd silly French cigarette and feels a certain rumbling in his innards. He’s got a meeting with Alphonse and Madeleine in 10 minutes so off he goes to the WC.
When he arrives, much to his disdain he sees a large coiled deposit left behind by an uncaring co-worker. “Merde,” he yelps! (Quite so, dear Jacques). This leads to the first note about pushing the flush knob, which he proceeds to do. Unfortunately, the deposit has time to dry against the dry part of the bowl leaving unsightly “morceaux de chocolat” which leads to the 2nd and 3rd note about the scrub brush and cleanliness.
Sacre-bleu! He must go! So he sits, ever so aware of the detritus in the bowl literally inches away from his pale ass, and releases. Sadly, there is nothing too firm here, no clean break to joyously celebrate. No, this will require heavy cleaning with untold linear feet of paper. “Putain de Merde!!” he screams as he realizes that the dispenser is empty. This leads to the 4th note about updating the dispenser. (Silly Jacques! Updating the dispenser will give him a newer, perhaps more contemporary look, but won’t solve the paper issue).
T-minus 2 minutes to his meeting and he knows what he must do. Firmly elevating the thumb on his left hand, he slowly reaches around, scrapes up the shitty residue surrounding his sphincter and drives it a good 2 inches back into his rectum. C’est ca, Jaques! We don’t want anything poking out to soil your undies!
This final act is what leads Jacques to include his hand with fully extended thumb in the picture. You see, Jacques’ note is less about telling his co-workers about toilet etiquette and more a photo narrative of his morning experience.
Feb 27, 2009 at 7:26 pm rating: 34
#7
JoelWhy
Whip it.
Feb 27, 2009 at 7:34 pm rating: 4
#8
TP
Where has that thumb been that it needs to be washed, anyhow?
Feb 27, 2009 at 7:35 pm rating: 3
#9
se
Damn, never would have thought that I’d miss Facebook Friday.
Feb 27, 2009 at 7:58 pm rating: 5
#10
Canthz_B
From the time of the note forward, I’d use the brush holder rather than the toilet as per instructions.
Feb 27, 2009 at 8:02 pm rating: 2
#11
Neeners
I am glad that there are people who care enough to give proper instruction on what to do in le crapper. I was thinking of visiting there one day, the only thing holding me back is not knowing the proper bathroom protocol in France. Now that I am aware of the appropriate decorum …..Eiffel Tower here I come.
Feb 27, 2009 at 8:12 pm rating: 4
#12
Ti O
Vous pensez que les Français sont snobs avec le nez en l’air, mais non! Il s’agit de l’odeur de nos pantalons que l’on trouve choquant.
Feb 27, 2009 at 8:35 pm rating: 2
#13
You Suck at Craigslist
They forgot “Wipe it”.
Feb 27, 2009 at 8:54 pm rating: 2
#14
darren
That’s pretty funny. I found this blog the other day. http://www.youcanneverbehappy.com
Feb 27, 2009 at 9:49 pm rating: 1
#15
Bernd das Brot
Yes, but how to use the bidet right next to the WC?
Feb 27, 2009 at 10:06 pm rating: 0
#16
Elaine
Loved it.
Feb 27, 2009 at 10:20 pm rating: 1
#17
QuarterRoy00
This sign is obviously for male robots as there is no “Lower It” on the seat…
Feb 28, 2009 at 12:56 am rating: 2
#18
TheOldSchool
Wenn dieses ein allgemeiner pissenpooper in Paris ist, warum sind die Zeichen auf englisch? Passive konkurrenzfähige Anmerkungen scheint, viele diese geheimnisvoll unlogischen Zeichen zu kennzeichnen.
Feb 28, 2009 at 1:02 am rating: 1
#19
oh really
You’d think someone so thorough would have thought to number the steps there. I mean, if someone follows that PAN left to right, you don’t want to be shaking their hand later in the day.
Feb 28, 2009 at 4:59 am rating: 1
#20
krys
I’m just really disappointed that “update it” didn’t read “fill it”. Would’ve worked so much better with the song. As well as making more sense, of course, but that’s hardly important.
Feb 28, 2009 at 6:37 am rating: 2
#21
nor
could be referring to the song ‘technologic’, in which case update it would make sense.
Feb 28, 2009 at 11:02 am rating: 1
#22
claw71
By the time I finished reviewing this checklist I had already shit my pants. Since this event was not properly addressed with a chart I left the feces-encrusted pants in the hall and fashioned a loin cloth out of toilet paper. I hope this is OK with everybody.
Feb 28, 2009 at 1:38 pm rating: 8
#23
mamason
Yeah, but can we flush it?
Feb 28, 2009 at 5:43 pm rating: 0
#24
Joe
Nevermind, didn’t read all of the posts. I suck. Nothing new to add here.
Feb 28, 2009 at 8:58 pm rating: 1
#25
Lucy
AAHAHA hilarious! you can use the Technologic lyrics in plenty of situations.
@Bernd das Brot – the song is in English, though.
Mar 1, 2009 at 3:05 am rating: 0
#26
Canthz_B
I need to travel more. I had no idea that the French washed their hands in the toilet.
Where’s the sink?
Mar 1, 2009 at 9:39 am rating: 4
#27
Canthz_B
Who would have thought that a People who eat frogs and slugs would be such sticklers for restroom sanitation?
Mar 1, 2009 at 9:56 am rating: 3
#28
Canthz_B
You gotta know how to push it real good!
Mar 1, 2009 at 12:58 pm rating: 0
#29
Canthz_B
You could push it…but I prefer to pull it .
Mar 1, 2009 at 1:09 pm rating: 0
#30
play65
hehe very funny and meaningfull, thanks
Mar 3, 2009 at 5:36 am rating: 0
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