Flushed with Success

I’ve always had a bit of a thing about photographing unusual signs, and I couldn’t resist snapping this one in an educational establishment’s *ahem* facilities.

To be honest, I wasn’t quite sure what it was that disturbed me more about it. Firstly, there were two in each cubicle; one on the back of the door so you could read it in situ, and another on the wall greeting you as you entered. Secondly there’s the rather whimsical approach to grammar, with a missing question-mark, added capitals et al.

Perhaps most disturbingly, why is there a need for this? Yes, I know men’s toilets can be a rather unsettling experience at the best of times, but please! These people are the ones entrusted to shape and mould the adults of tomorrow. Whilst those who can are shaping little acorns into big oaks, there’s clearly no time to flush.

Then something hit me – thankfully not a result of someone failing to flush with success. Perhaps it’s a motivational thing. You know, like they have in Japanese factories. ‘Have you flushed with success’ will no doubt be replaced with ‘work through the strain for greater relief’, or ‘push for greater success’. Somehow that’s actually become the more appealing reason…