happythoughts 0 #1 October 13, 2004 Sound Princess Apparently, this device is used in Japanese womens bathrooms to cover up "embarrassing sounds". It makes the sound of water flushing or whatever you would like. I wonder if I can get one that plays 76 trombones or the horn section from Yankee Doodle. QuoteTOKYO - When Naoko Ito uses a public bathroom, she cringes in embarrassment at the thought that other patrons can hear the sounds coming from her stall. That's when she turns to the "Sound Princess." Ito, like a rapidly growing number of Japanese women, presses a device installed in public toilets to simulate the sound of water flushing - and mask the cruder noises of nature. Quote The device - a curious mix of Japanese bashfulness and modern technology - is spreading rapidly through public buildings and has now become standard equipment for new construction. Leading toilet producer Toto Ltd. has sold 500,000 of their "Sound Princess" - "Oto-Hime" in Japanese - since 1988, and the company says orders surged 125 percent in 2003 alone. QuoteHe said the installment rate of such devices in modern skyscrapers in Japan is 100 percent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #2 October 13, 2004 Wouldn't it be great to sneak in to bathrooms and install one that imitated the natural sounds. Except 10 times louder. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustaBill 0 #3 October 13, 2004 Oh I like how you think. That would be freakin hilarious ------------------------------------------------ I've done so much, with so little, for so long I'm now expected to do everything with nothing forever Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #4 October 13, 2004 QuoteWouldn't it be great to sneak in to bathrooms and install one that imitated the natural sounds. Except 10 times louder. As if I couldn't find one ? QuotePress the remote button and set off one of 5 different fart sounds from up to 50 ft. away! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #5 October 13, 2004 QuotePress the remote button and set off one of 5 different fart sounds from up to 50 ft. away! *Mr Burns doing the finger thing* EEEEEEEExxxcellleeentttt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pleifer 0 #6 October 13, 2004 I was just thinking how funny it would be to install it under someones desk here at the university, and during the lull of a test set it off every couple of minutes, from the safe distance of across the room. _________________________________________ The Angel of Duh has spoke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dougiefresh 0 #7 October 13, 2004 I would want one that does the line from Austin Powers. "WHO DOES NUMBER TWO WORK FOR?"Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moodyskydiver 0 #8 October 13, 2004 QuoteAs if I couldn't find one ? Hey! I actually had one of those with me at WFFC this yr and never brought it out b/c I was always working or forgot/was already too far into the jello shots to remember to get it outta my tent. Next year... "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
