The Comedic Story Behind the "This Is Not a U*" Hand Dryer Sign

Public restrooms are often the subject of humor and bewilderment, and a recent image shared on Reddit has certainly added to the collection of strange but comedic restroom tales. The photo shows two hand dryers mounted on a wall covered in decorative brown tiles with geometric patterns. Above each hand dryer, there is a printed sign taped at eye level that reads:

"STOP!!

STOP!!

STOP!!

THIS IS NOT A U*****."

The placement and design of these hand dryers have sparked a flurry of amusing comments and speculations. One user humorously suggested, "Maybe they could, you know, raise them up a couple of feet so they're at the appropriate arm level." This comment points out the unusually low height of the dryers, which seems to have led to some confusion.

A more graphic remark came from another user who said, "The p*** hit the fan," while another questioned, "Why is it at d*** level if you're not supposed to put your d*** in it? Can't answer that one can ya." These comments highlight the inconvenient and somewhat unfortunate design choice that has led people to mistake the dryers for u*****s.

"Why are they low enough to be used as u*****s?" asked another user, emphasizing the practical design flaw. The shape and placement of these hand dryers have evidently led to multiple misunderstandings, prompting the need for the very clear signs.

Another user observed, "If not fren then why fren shape?" suggesting that the design is misleading. This sentiment was echoed by another commenter who noted, "U*****s are way more sanitary than these disgusting contraptions."

One user speculated about the conditions under which someone might make such a mistake, saying, "You’d have to be half conscious," while another criticized the design, stating, "Also, if these are hand dryers mounted at the exact level of a u***** in a men's bathroom, shaped the way they are shaped, it's the epitome of bad design and lack of forethought."

The humor continued with comments like, "Whoever put they tally nackle in that got it fried," and "So, does it just go everywhere?" pointing out the potential consequences of such a mix-up. The consensus among the users was that the situation was likely the result of poor design rather than intentional misuse.

One user simply concluded, "The story behind these signs is people are stupid," while another added, "You’re supposed to stick your hands in there and bounce p*** off of 'em like the graphic instructs," imagining a scenario where the signs were still misinterpreted.

The image and its accompanying comments provide a humorous yet critical look at public restroom design, reminding us that sometimes, even the most straightforward objects can be misunderstood due to poor placement and lack of foresight. The clear takeaway from this funny but cautionary tale is that design matters, especially in public spaces where functionality and user experience are paramount.