Stuff You Should Know Short Stuff: Sitzpinklers Unite
Jul 17, 2024
The podcast dives into the amusing world of sit-down urination, highlighting its quirky popularity in Germany and Japan. With humor, the hosts discuss the cultural shift towards this practice and the messiness of traditional methods. They tackle the hilarious dynamics of male urination in public restrooms and share funny anecdotes. The light-hearted debate over sitting versus standing reveals surprising insights about hygiene and societal pressure, making for a thoroughly entertaining exploration of an everyday topic.
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A German Sitzpinkler
- Chuck first observed his German brother-in-law, Karsten, sitting while urinating.
- This sparked his curiosity about the practice, as it was uncommon in his own experience.
Sitzpinkeln Prevalence
- Sitting to urinate, known as "sitzpinkeln," is a common practice in Germany.
- A YouGov poll revealed that 62% of German men sit to pee, either every time or most times.
Sitzpinkler Reclaimed
- "Sitzpinkler" was once used as a derogatory term in Germany, implying effeminacy.
- Around 2004, German society reclaimed the term, launching a campaign promoting sitting while urinating.