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ringringmytacobell OP t1_jdtogac wrote

Obligatory I’m not drinking out of my bidet, and I know that the warning is for consumption. But sometimes it gets waaaay up in there.

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HistoricalChicken t1_jdtp1hx wrote

Honestly the amount you’ll “consume” from a bidet is negligible compared to directly drinking it. I wouldn’t be worried unless it was a terrible chemical like cyanide. But this is stuff used in latex paint. Probably not great for you, but not exactly asbestos. Ya know?

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Lawlington t1_jdtp918 wrote

It'd be like having a gloved finger going up your butt. So you're probably fine. I don't know.

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1425942964 t1_jdtpnaf wrote

so like, did you installed it yourself or called a company? I’m looking to get one myself

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the_hoagie t1_jdtq8ej wrote

office of emergency management just sent a text we got a code brown

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sleepydog202 t1_jdtqtz4 wrote

There are different levels to bidets.

An entry level bidet that doesn’t use electric (like a $40 one from Amazon) isn’t very difficult. If you can build basic ikea furniture you can install it. You basically just unscrew your toilet seat, install the bidet under it, put the seat back on, and then swap out a few tubes in the back of your toilet.

If you want a fancier one with a heating element it depends. With that you are typically replacing your toilet seat (check the size). You need electric, possibly at a voltage that your existing bathroom outlet might not have (if it’s even near the toilet). That veers into professional territory. But if it works with your existing bathroom infrastructure it isn’t too much harder than the basic ones.

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CockercombeTuff t1_jdtrlre wrote

Worst case scenario, your butthole is laminated.

Might be useful against spicy shits and hemorrhoids.

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Little_Noodles t1_jdtt6uh wrote

As someone that’s in a position to just like, buy water from the next county over for a bit, and who knows full well that they don’t need to riot in the Shop Rite aisle (where y’at now Jeff Brown?) …

…. Where do i contribute to the bail fund for everyone going absolutely apeshit at the grocery store to redirect them to the raiding the Trinseo, Trinseo corporate ownership, and various exec homes of water cooler bottles and shit?

I’m not paying extra for water. I don’t even like water. But I will absolutely shell out to see everyone going batshit at the grocery store today show up to do the same at the offices and homes of everybody accountable

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ringringmytacobell OP t1_jdttsja wrote

The old comparison- if you got shit on your shoe/hand/wherever. Would you feel adequately clean just wiping it away with paper? If so, please don’t shake my hand.

I will shit wherever, but since switching to the bidet away games just hit different.

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_atworkdontsendnudes t1_jdtug9x wrote

Basic ones take about 8 minutes to install, no kidding. I recently bought a fancy one from Costco ($300, hot water, heated seat, bum drying, air sanitizing, etc), but the fucker was so tall that made my toilet look like something out of a hospital. Didn’t even install it, took it back and assured the customer service that I did not take a shit through it yet.

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ringringmytacobell OP t1_jdtuy0r wrote

As much as I’ve enjoyed reading and responding to all the comments to this, I appreciate the thoughtful response. That was my thought. Only reason I thought to ask is because this falls in something of a grey (or, ahem.. brown) area as far as what constitutes consumption.

The way I see it, simply existing will give you cancer these days. So I Midas whale have a clean asshole while I’m rushing towards the grave.

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wyueprouqi t1_jdtvp3j wrote

Some would say it makes it more convenient to play it safe, if you're into that kind of thing. 😉 #condomwater

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skip_tracer t1_jdtw4i1 wrote

even though OP is biting my goof from earlier I can't recommend a bidet enough. I've had one for about five years and I'm now exclusively a home court guy. I don't have a hot water hookup, it's just a basic water spray, and I adjusted within days to the cold water on my special area. It's one of the best $25 I've ever spent.

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Little_Noodles t1_jdtwt1z wrote

I mean, Philly’s always kinda looking for an excuse. We’re a tetchy bit of business.

But the way it’s unfolding in this case is very much one of those “dumbest timelines” bit of mess. On multiple fronts - there’s people going apeshit to buy more water than they’d realistically run through in 3 months, and I’ve also spent the afternoon explaining to others that boiling and Brita filters won’t fix it, and they still don’t care because any inconvenience now is worse than actual catastrophe later..

It’s genuinely wild how inconsistent we are, as a species, at evaluating risk and responding appropriately

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Melissajoanshart t1_jdtx28z wrote

I mean most of the worlds toilet paper has pfas. Pick your poison partner. ::drinks remaining beer from mcglincheys::

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HistoricalChicken t1_jdu1tr5 wrote

Hey man I totally get it, I’d wanna be careful too. But look on the lighter side: They haven’t actually found any contaminants in the water supply yet so you’re still safe to use it no matter what. At least until they let river water in. After that they’ll have to test it first, but I digress. That’s why they issued the warning that it’s safe to drink until midnight. (I believe thats when they allow river water to mix and enter the treatment plants but I’m not an expert.)

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Shrewlord t1_jdu21ya wrote

People put latex up there all the time right?

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HERCzero t1_jdu24z4 wrote

Literally just installed a bidet two days ago. I mean you can get drunk through your ass so........

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Snail_jousting t1_jdu9sdk wrote

Latex is a very broad term that just means and emulsion of micro polymers in water.

Some latex comes from plants and at worst will cause allergic reactions. The synthetic ones have a pretty wide range of uses and chemical make ups. A lot are marketed as harmless, but a lot were invented in the past 10 years and haven't been fully studied for potential long term effects. Some are known carcinogens, allergens and "forever" chemicals.

The specific chemicals involved in this spill are butyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate and methyl methacrylate, which are synthetic organic compounds that are used in latex paint.

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Hib3rnian t1_jduu5le wrote

Bidet-curious question; After spritzing the chocolate starfish, do you pat dry or shake off before rolling out?

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blue6678 t1_jduup5e wrote

Idk why you're getting downvoted. Latex is all I saw too all day yesterday. I only saw the press conference because I went searching for a definitive list of chemicals so I could read the Safety Data Sheets.

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jbmcfm t1_jduvo8w wrote

I believe it will give a nice lacquer shine.

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HistoricalChicken t1_jduwo9s wrote

That’s very true. But if your bidet is breaking the seal, then maybe consider adjusting its aim or its pressure lol you shouldn’t be washing your insides with it. And if you do want to wash your insides maybe use bottled water for now.

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zoicyte t1_jduxbb4 wrote

It’s gonna glue your asshole shut

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ScottClam42 t1_jdv7uut wrote

No hate, but you bidet folks proselytize more than the worst phish fans. Always finding reasons to bring it up and talking about how it ruined all other similar experiences for you. My sister and BIL installed a bidet 3 years ago and it comes up often. Im convinced! We will be installing one when we move to our new house next month

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