World Flush Day Sparks Toilet Talk

Monday, 15 November 2010 | by Pat's Picks

Did you know that Friday is World Toilet Day? I had no idea. Some will celebrate by participating in something called the “Big Squat.” The Philadelphia Inquirer marks the occasion by looking at the future of the toilet industry, which is heading in two directions, “ultra luxury for the high-end [and] ultra simplicity for eco-types.”

More about the Big Squat

World Toilet Day Official Website

In case you were wondering, here’s how to do the Big Squat. And if you were curious, it’s just a simulation…

Also, here’s an example of what the Inquirer means by luxury toilets: