Germans have unique toilet seats called ‘shelf shitters’. Their innovative designs have a flat-bottom bowl for urine and feces above the siphon hole to prevent water splashing.
Germans are known for their odd tastes, notably in food and cars. But, today instead of food or cars, we’re talking about their unique toilet seats with a different shape and design.
Germans call these’shelf shitter’ toilet seats the most unusual. Recently, Quora users wondered why German toilets are different from others. Soon, the platform was swamped with user answers explaining the cause.
Many users joined to share expertise. A user simplified the scenario. German toilet seats have flat, non-conical bowls for urine and feces. Additionally, it is above the siphon hole. First, he emphasized the Western concept that the sooner feces were immersed in water, the less stink would spread.
The user said that German designers thought this classic design was flawed. He stated, “The low, vertical siphon hole risked splashing water on your bottom every time you used the toilet. This was a major problem for our German friends. Thus, its flat bottom shape greatly decreases splashing.”
“One could argue that the flat bottom design is incorrect since it reveals your excrement, which you may not want to see every time you defecate. Interestingly, Germans don’t mind.” The benefit of German design is that they can readily detect worm infestation and other intestinal issues by looking at their poo.
Germans believe in writing down their morning feces, which some may find nauseating.
Conclusion
Quora users have explained why German toilet seats differ from others. One customer said the pee and feces bowl is flat and higher than the siphon hole. The Germans disliked this design because it caused water to splash on the bottom and showed feces. Germans can also identify worm infestation and other intestinal issues in their poo due to its flat bottom. Some customers commend this innovative design for monitoring their morning poop, which may be gag-inducing. Germans record their morning poop to control their health.
