On one very cold rainy morning, I was at the beach for a swimming competition. The port-a-potty’s urinal had a hose from it to the main tank. Someone had removed it. I was peeing and the urinal emptied on my sneakers. I had mixed feelings. My cold feet were warmed up for a few moments.
Must have been overcome and disorientated buy the methane gas coming form the tank as the door is always in the same loacation. The urinal box not so much.
Portos are a standard feature (no pun intended) in my line of work. Not too bad in the am but after noon, on a hot and busy day… not so much fun: yes, we DO know how to get out of them rather efficiently I might add :D
I worked at Renaissance Pleasure Faires for several years. About once a year, someone would get stuck in one somehow. If it happened during Faire hours, you would get rescued in a few minutes. However, if you were a Participant (a Faire worker) and got stuck after hours, you might have a bad night.
I saw some guys on a construction site once pound a stake into the ground in front of the door on a hot day after a rather large man went into it, effectively trapping him inside.
Husband and I have done a lot of craft shows – large and small – (unsuccessfully) over the decades. We also go to 18th century reenactments as participants (and generally are demonstrating and attempting to sell crafts).
That’s a lot of porta potties – or worse at Girl Scout camp – over the decades.
Zykoic 4 months ago
On one very cold rainy morning, I was at the beach for a swimming competition. The port-a-potty’s urinal had a hose from it to the main tank. Someone had removed it. I was peeing and the urinal emptied on my sneakers. I had mixed feelings. My cold feet were warmed up for a few moments.
And yes I walked a bit in the surf.
some idiot from R'lyeh Premium Member 4 months ago
This feels very personal. Anything you want to tell us, Tom Mach of Lawrence, Kansas?
juicebruce 4 months ago
Ok tis a Potty where do they Port it to ?
Robert- 50d99b] 4 months ago
So, that’s where Dr. Who left his phone booth.
ctolson 4 months ago
Must have been overcome and disorientated buy the methane gas coming form the tank as the door is always in the same loacation. The urinal box not so much.
Irish53 4 months ago
Tom from Kansas sure has his troubles.
Zen-of-Zinfandel 4 months ago
You’re a plugger if you kick the door open.
pheets 4 months ago
Portos are a standard feature (no pun intended) in my line of work. Not too bad in the am but after noon, on a hot and busy day… not so much fun: yes, we DO know how to get out of them rather efficiently I might add :D
mistercatworks 4 months ago
I worked at Renaissance Pleasure Faires for several years. About once a year, someone would get stuck in one somehow. If it happened during Faire hours, you would get rescued in a few minutes. However, if you were a Participant (a Faire worker) and got stuck after hours, you might have a bad night.
Jerry Martin Premium Member 4 months ago
I saw a Port-a-potty once that I just had to take a picture of. They had placed it next to a sign that said “No Dumping”!
Irish53 4 months ago
Seriously Tom? You get stuck in a porta potty? Thats not good. You should probably see a doctor or something.
Strawberry King 4 months ago
He better hope some punk teenagers don’t knock it over!
Irish53 4 months ago
I saw some guys on a construction site once pound a stake into the ground in front of the door on a hot day after a rather large man went into it, effectively trapping him inside.
tcayer 4 months ago
Pro tip: It’s not DOWN!
puddleglum1066 4 months ago
I like the signs inside porta-pots that tell you “CAPACITY TWELVE PEOPLE.” Yeah, but not at the same time!
mafastore 4 months ago
Husband and I have done a lot of craft shows – large and small – (unsuccessfully) over the decades. We also go to 18th century reenactments as participants (and generally are demonstrating and attempting to sell crafts).
That’s a lot of porta potties – or worse at Girl Scout camp – over the decades.