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Redesign of the Porcelain Throne:  Competition Model


Avoid limitations of run-length (40cm) wherein the specimen spans the distance from the bottom back of the bowl until it lifts the user slightly from the seat. This could cause warping and otherwise distort the result and quite likely an unpleasant smearage.

Carbon-fiber seats for quick-flipping without fear of chipping. (Available option for the Professional and Sport Models, as well).

Cycloid drop design imbuing a minimum amount of lateral force to the specimen as it emerges unfettered and prior to its hurtling earthward. This is particularly important during the final release stages and resultant free-fall.

This will naturally require advanced engineering principals to accommodate the flushing of what were heretofore unattainable yet glorious accomplishments. In practical terms, this is likely to be accomplished by either a highly trained fluid dynamics engineer, or alternatively, someone with an interesting in repurposing a commercial wood chipper.

The increased size will, of course, require some accommodation. The most obvious, of course, is the redesign, in most cases, of bathrooms. In actual competition, this may not be an issue as a wide open area may be commandeered to facilitate the viewing stadium around the arena. There are, however, safety considerations.

These newly designed bowls have a maw capable of holding an entire intact person, and in a euphemistic sense, is capable of digesting them as well. Falling in, then, is a non-trivial concern with life-threatening implications.

Home models, of course, may simply implement a seat-belt like contrivance, much like in automobiles, that automatically engages as one sits (circumventing the potential consequences of fools and drunks taking unnecessary chances). For competition, however, the equipment must be robust as a contestant’s attentions may be focused on more urgent matters than keeping their balance.

To this end, included with the competition models, is a wearable harness which, with its heavy gage steel ring (front and center) allows connection via a hook to a sturdy hoist. This not only provides for safety, but allows the contestants to be lifted and lowered into position without the necessity of the stairs normally required for the robust stature of the voluminous receptacle upon which they will perch.

Aside: considering the quality of local water and living conditions, this will be a last-minute entry into the upcoming Rio Olympics – pragmatic opportunism at its very best.



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