Urinals Shaped Like Woman's Mouth Cause Stir in Vienna

[Woodmonkey]

Urinals Shaped Like Woman's Mouth Cause Stir in Vienna


VIENNA, Austria — An Austrian businessman announced Thursday that he would get rid of urinals shaped like a woman's mouth from a public toilet near Vienna's national opera, after facing pressure from politicians who demanded their removal.

The urinals, which are located in the "Opera Toilet," a lavishly decorated public restroom, feature thick, lipsticked lips, a set of teeth and a bright red tongue.

"We think that it's tasteless, misogynistic and offensive," Marianne Lackner, media spokeswoman for the Vienna Department of Women's Affairs told The Associated Press.

The department, headed by Social Democrat Sonja Wehsely, said it was appealing to the owner's good will, but was also exploring the possibility of legal action.

Monika Vana, the Green Party's spokeswoman for women's affairs, also denounced the toilets, telling the Austria Press Agency that they are "sexist and inappropriate."

"The owner thinks the idea (of the urinal) is funny," Lackner said, adding that it seemed he was not prepared for the hostile reactions.

Neuhold Gerhard, owner of the toilet's operator Neuhold Gerhard Limited, said in an interview Thursday with Austrian public radio that he would remove the urinals.

"If there is such outrage in Austria then it's not a problem," he said. "We will remove them in the next 14 days."

Gerhard added that he thought it odd that public interest has only now been focused on the urinals, as they have been around for three years.

The urinals first made a splash during recent campaigns for national elections, as they were the only facility available near Austria's National Opera.

"The thing that surprises us the most," Lackner said, "is that no man has ever said anything about this."

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[BrianK]

Originally Posted by Woodmonkey

Urinals Shaped Like Woman's Mouth Cause Stir in Vienna


VIENNA, Austria — An Austrian businessman announced Thursday that he would get rid of urinals shaped like a woman's mouth from a public toilet near Vienna's national opera, after facing pressure from politicians who demanded their removal.

The urinals, which are located in the "Opera Toilet," a lavishly decorated public restroom, feature thick, lipsticked lips, a set of teeth and a bright red tongue.

"We think that it's tasteless, misogynistic and offensive," Marianne Lackner, media spokeswoman for the Vienna Department of Women's Affairs told The Associated Press.

The department, headed by Social Democrat Sonja Wehsely, said it was appealing to the owner's good will, but was also exploring the possibility of legal action.

Monika Vana, the Green Party's spokeswoman for women's affairs, also denounced the toilets, telling the Austria Press Agency that they are "sexist and inappropriate."

"The owner thinks the idea (of the urinal) is funny," Lackner said, adding that it seemed he was not prepared for the hostile reactions.

Neuhold Gerhard, owner of the toilet's operator Neuhold Gerhard Limited, said in an interview Thursday with Austrian public radio that he would remove the urinals.

"If there is such outrage in Austria then it's not a problem," he said. "We will remove them in the next 14 days."

Gerhard added that he thought it odd that public interest has only now been focused on the urinals, as they have been around for three years.

The urinals first made a splash during recent campaigns for national elections, as they were the only facility available near Austria's National Opera.

"The thing that surprises us the most," Lackner said, "is that no man has ever said anything about this."

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Been around for 3 years and still have lipsticked lips, a set of teeth and a bright red tongue. Seems like no men have been pissing the design or colors away.

Not sure why the women are in there using the urinals but unless they were why would they care? I could understand why the women might complain if they had to sit on them.

It must be nice to live where urinals are a concern and make the news.

[conlor]

Why do men think it's funny to piss in a woman's mouth?

[bilbo37]

Originally Posted by conlor

Why do men think it's funny to piss in a woman's mouth?

I don't think that is what they are thinking .. Think of something else and you are getting warmer...

[conlor]

I know that, Bill, but is that what they're doing? Not unless the urinal is in a private stall. Well, maybe some men would in the open, but then they'd want a urinal shaped like a man's mouth.

[Woodmonkey]

Originally Posted by conlor

I know that, Bill, but is that what they're doing? Not unless the urinal is in a private stall. Well, maybe some men would in the open, but then they'd want a urinal shaped like a man's mouth.

Or another orifice.

[BrianK]

Originally Posted by conlor

Why do men think it's funny to piss in a woman's mouth?

How did a chunk of ceramic turn into a womans mouth? It's a urinal in the shape of a woman's mouth. It's not real!! Next thing to go will be centuries old statues that show genatalia or a womans breast.

The real question is why are women using that particular bathroom. If they aren't then what is the problem? What isn't seen isn't offensive. It's all in what the mind percieves.

I could be offended if I thought bidets were obscene. Or as my wife has complained to me about public restrooms, how women squat above a toilet and let go making use for the next woman impossible.