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Why Americans do not use the Bidet (Reply to this comment)
by trish23
It is interesting indeed, when you come from a nation where bidets are the norm. It is amazing to me that for the longest time, Americans have been kept in the dark and have never heard of the bidet. Even here, people have commented their surprise when they saw one such bidet "up-close" and they did not know how to use it. So basically, in those countries where bidet-use is common, the fact that bathrooms in the US do not possess this fixture, creates bit of "disgust" and "awe". It is safe to assume then that Americans are seen as "less clean down there" than bidet-friendly countries. Americans consume massive amounts of toilet paper (which is a waste of paper and not good for the environment). The fact that the US does not promote the use of the bidet is a business move. It is better for business to sell massive amounts of toilet paper than to let the population "in" on all the benefits of using a bidet. Particularly for women (and our "monthly friend". Also, cleaning one's butt with toilet paper is not enough. WATER is what one needs. The bidet does this well. In regards to the benefits to women, those who have a bidet are much better off (think of your monthly friend and also cleaning up after a little "loving"). Americans export movies to the rest of the world and believe me that every time there is a bathroom scene, the world is again reminded that Americans SIMPLY DO NOT WASH THEIR BUTTS or to do so, they have to resort to "creative" ways to accomplish this. This is very sad. And let me tell you that foreigners do get shocked when they come to the US and bidets are absent from their hotel rooms. Most countries in the world do use the bidet; the ones that do not are usually the English-speaking ones (UK, Australia -- I am not sure), etc. The bidet, should be a welcome addition to any house. You will be clean, you will save money and your colon health will thank you for it. And then, people here "pay" for colon irrigation since it is coined as "a special therapeutic treatment". Wake up America!
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Dec 04 '07
11:55 am PST
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Why Americans do not use the Bidet (Reply to this comment)
by trish23
It is interesting indeed, when you come from a nation where bidets are the norm. It is amazing to me that for the longest time, Americans have been kept in the dark and have never heard of the bidet. Even here, people have commented their surprise when they saw one such bidet "up-close" and they did not know how to use it. So basically, in those countries where bidet-use is common, the fact that bathrooms in the US do not possess this fixture, creates bit of "disgust" and "awe". It is safe to assume then that Americans are seen as "less clean down there" than bidet-friendly countries. Americans consume massive amounts of toilet paper (which is a waste of paper and not good for the environment). The fact that the US does not promote the use of the bidet is a business move. It is better for business to sell massive amounts of toilet paper than to let the population "in" on all the benefits of using a bidet. Particularly for women (and our "monthly friend". Also, cleaning one's butt with toilet paper is not enough. WATER is what one needs. The bidet does this well. In regards to the benefits to women, those who have a bidet are much better off (think of your monthly friend and also cleaning up after a little "loving"). Americans export movies to the rest of the world and believe me that every time there is a bathroom scene, the world is again reminded that Americans SIMPLY DO NOT WASH THEIR BUTTS or to do so, they have to resort to "creative" ways to accomplish this. This is very sad. And let me tell you that foreigners do get shocked when they come to the US and bidets are absent from their hotel rooms. Most countries in the world do use the bidet; the ones that do not are usually the English-speaking ones (UK, Australia -- I am not sure), etc. The bidet, should be a welcome addition to any house. You will be clean, you will save money and your colon health will thank you for it. And then, people here "pay" for colon irrigation since it is coined as "a special therapeutic treatment". Wake up America!
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Dec 04 '07
11:54 am PST
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Amusing! (Reply to this comment)
by sheilardt
What an amusing way to clean yourself with a bidet! It can be easier...
That was a great (and really funny) review on something I miss so much since I've moved from Italy to the States!
:-)
Sheila
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Apr 02 '06
5:47 am PDT
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I can't believe someone wrote about a bidet!! (Reply to this comment)
by kandcats
This was hilarious!
I could totally relate to it too as my dad was in the Air Force and we were stationed in Athens Greece when I was in the 8th grade. Our house had bidets in the bathrooms there and it was quite the experience for me.
I remember being slightly scared of it!
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Jul 26 '01
8:53 pm PDT
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I'm CRYING! (Reply to this comment)
by cindymairi
I am laughing so hard...I actually sat and waited a few minutes before i clicked trough to this review....afraid of what I'd find.
I found a very informative review....and FINALLY learned what the heck a Bidet is, without the embarrassment of asking a friend.
Thanks you!!
Cindy
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Jul 16 '01
8:40 pm PDT
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Rikishi & The Bidet (Reply to this comment)
by sumo_rhino
It's true that sumo wrestlers (rikishi) could employ the bidet to maintain cleanliness and avoid excessive soiling of the mawashi (diaper-like belt) -- especially after an opponent has employed the ol' hoist-into-a-wedgie-and-hurl-from-the-doyo technique.
As hefty as we Americans have become, you'd think we'd embrace sumo more readily.
Likewise, as soiled as we've become, the bidet should be more popular.
- sumo_rhino
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Jul 12 '01
2:46 pm PDT
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Me Gusta Chistes Buenos. (Reply to this comment)
by chipperx
Hola Senor ScoobySnack00;
Me gusta chistes buenos. Me gusta tu Epinion de la bidet. Tu escribes muy bien. "Watch Where You Point That Thing" esta un article muy verdad.
Tu erres en mi "Web of Trust" con Epinions.com porque tu erres muy intelligente y muy simpatico. Me gusta te, tambien.
Yo espero leer mas epinions de tu.
Vive Allegre;
Chipper F. Xavier.
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Jul 07 '01
2:08 pm PDT
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This review just tickled my fancy! (Reply to this comment)
by Cate1956
:)
Cate
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Jul 04 '01
5:44 am PDT
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This one is a real washout.... (Reply to this comment)
by deaser26
Dude, this is the funniest thing i have read in a month...oh yeah....i am still chuckly and grinning...it reminds me a little of Steve Martin thanking his date in L.A. Story for the lunch and the enema date...
great piece amigo
deaser
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Jul 02 '01
3:59 pm PDT
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"Bewilderment, Excitement, and Caution" (Reply to this comment)
by Hard_To_Please
Bryan-
I experienced the same emotions in reading your review!...Mark
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Jun 30 '01
4:29 pm PDT
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Hilarious Review! (Reply to this comment)
by colleenmf
All I can say, is keep it up. I'd love to see more of your interpretations for us, somewhat sheltered, Americans.
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Jun 30 '01
9:00 am PDT
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woah baby! (Reply to this comment)
by manky
Thanks for the insight (and hysterical humor) into this foreign. furniture and culture... Although I beg to differ on listing it as something Argentine, when it is infact very, very french. Note: the name... both in english and spanish the french absence of pronunciation on the obvious t is involved. Argentine thrives mostly on European culture, not to mention the fact that the majority of those that live there are european in decent!
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Jun 29 '01
2:01 pm PDT
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Interesting.. (Reply to this comment)
by dee67
Very educational and entertaining. I've seen pictures of these things before but never really considered all that would be involved in using one.
Doesn't sound like something I'd be interested in trying... and a thought that popped into my head a couple times is, if not perfectly executed, couldn't this have an enema effect?
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Jun 29 '01
10:26 am PDT
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Wow... (Reply to this comment)
by Shyra2
I actually enjoyed reading an article about "how to clean yourself after using the restroom"....lol.
I stayed at a hotel in Mexico and seen one, but I had no clue how it was used. Now...I do.
Great review!
Shyra
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Jun 29 '01
6:33 am PDT
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Wish I'd read this before I went to France... (Reply to this comment)
by BadgerGirl
There was a guy in my group that came running up to us exclaiming that there was a water fountain right in the bathroom. I don't know if he actually drank from it or not.
Seriously, it sounds like you have the bidet down to a science. Thank you for sharing your information because this can be quite intimidating, although most people won't admit that.
One other "alternative use" for the bidet - at nice hotels where you know they do a good job cleaning - you can use the bidet to wash and rinse out clothes. I survived in Italy for a week with 2 skirts and 3 tops thanks to the bidet! (I don't admit that fact to people face to face.):p
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Jun 29 '01
5:44 am PDT
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LOL (Reply to this comment)
by macgyver24
Thanks for an amusing piece to brighten my day! -Corey
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Jun 29 '01
5:38 am PDT
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re: you are too Cool! (Reply to this comment)
by cntaur5
Nice Job, perhaps you are just to Cool for your on good. Seriously, I enjoyed reading this opinion this morning. It's always nice to read about cultural differences in other countries and how U.S. Citizens react to it. The reason I said, "you are too Cool," is that, often people are not as considerate of other peoples cultures like you are.
cntaur5
Keep writing well!
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Jun 29 '01
5:38 am PDT
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