Covering the entire BRC footprint in a tarp.
Covering the entire BRC footprint in a tarp.
This year in order to reduce MOOP the BRC LLC is going to tarp the entire playa. Not only will this reduce MOOP, it'll prevent urinating/defecation on the playa.
An additional benefit is that participants will no longer need to build evap ponds.
Stilettos are banned this year obviously. Sorry.
To answer community member questions, we have not decided whether or not the tarps eliminate the need for Porta Pottys at the event.
An additional benefit is that participants will no longer need to build evap ponds.
Stilettos are banned this year obviously. Sorry.
To answer community member questions, we have not decided whether or not the tarps eliminate the need for Porta Pottys at the event.
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If the tarp is PINK, it will eliminate the need for evacuation of the bowels. But if it is ORANGE, it will eliminate the need to void the bladder. THEREFORE, I propose a checkerboard tarp of pink and orange; then we can do away with JOTS.
And, answer me this,,,,,, How can I be fucking Larry Harvey while I'm writing this?
And, answer me this,,,,,, How can I be fucking Larry Harvey while I'm writing this?
RETROFROLIC, the place of Pink, Pain and Pleasure!
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And, answer me this,,,,,, How can I be fucking Larry Harvey while I'm writing this?
Like that?
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slow day at the office, eh?
Yeah sumpin' like that.
Not sure what color would inhibit vomit. Any ideas?
Yeah sumpin' like that.
Not sure what color would inhibit vomit. Any ideas?
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What if the playa was covered in one big gushy Dr. Scholls gel tarp thingy. It would be like walking on....a big gel thingy... or like those soft bike seat gel thingy....oh wait wait if we covered the entire playa with silicone breast implant thingys no more playa feet.
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Hold on a second...let me check my phone. Yep, my calendar says it's NOT April Fools Day which is a shame as this would be a great April Fools Joke.
I wonder what the carbon footprint would be to manufacture, transport, deploy, remove, transport again, and then finally dispose of such a massive tarp? (Having some fun with the idea here...)
I wonder what the carbon footprint would be to manufacture, transport, deploy, remove, transport again, and then finally dispose of such a massive tarp? (Having some fun with the idea here...)
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I really think the playa would be a perfect place to have several of the public pee spots spread out all over the place. It would eliminate many of the traditional JOTS, and encourage not peeing on the playa. I think most people would be glad not to go inside a porta-potty unless they had to. Pee funnels would be perfect for the women.

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[quote="Shambala"]I really think the playa would be a perfect place to have several of the public pee spots spread out all over the place. It would eliminate many of the traditional JOTS, and encourage not peeing on the playa. I think most people would be glad not to go inside a porta-potty unless they [i]had[/i] to. Pee funnels would be perfect for the women.
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a few LEDs and some Faux Fur and that could be a cool urinal. I take it back, fur and urinals should never mix.
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a few LEDs and some Faux Fur and that could be a cool urinal. I take it back, fur and urinals should never mix.
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Use real fur, it's good at hiding piss stains and it looks better.standardalias wrote:Shambala wrote:I really think the playa would be a perfect place to have several of the public pee spots spread out all over the place. It would eliminate many of the traditional JOTS, and encourage not peeing on the playa. I think most people would be glad not to go inside a porta-potty unless they had to. Pee funnels would be perfect for the women.
a few LEDs and some Faux Fur and that could be a cool urinal. I take it back, fur and urinals should never mix.
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Wait, those look like poo funnels.Fire_Moose wrote:Use real fur, it's good at hiding piss stains and it looks better.standardalias wrote:Shambala wrote:I really think the playa would be a perfect place to have several of the public pee spots spread out all over the place. It would eliminate many of the traditional JOTS, and encourage not peeing on the playa. I think most people would be glad not to go inside a porta-potty unless they had to. Pee funnels would be perfect for the women.
a few LEDs and some Faux Fur and that could be a cool urinal. I take it back, fur and urinals should never mix.
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Shambala wrote:I really think the playa would be a perfect place to have several of the public pee spots spread out all over the place. It would eliminate many of the traditional JOTS, and encourage not peeing on the playa. I think most people would be glad not to go inside a porta-potty unless they had to. Pee funnels would be perfect for the women.
hmmm, looks like the new and improved benjo ditch.
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My best guess is that the poo to pee ratio is 6 pees to one poo. Imagine if the porta potty use could be cut down to 1/6 the uses. I really think that public urinals could be a great experiement for Burning Man to try. This appears to be a common thing in Europe, but the US is lagging behind again in pee technology!






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[quote="Shambala"]My best guess is that the poo to pee ratio is 6 pees to one poo. Imagine if the porta potty use could be cut down to 1/6 the uses. I really think that public urinals could be a great experiement for Burning Man to try. This appears to be a common thing in Europe, but the US is lagging behind again in pee technology!
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Naw, it's the Puritan-ethic-thing. The Powers That Be are afraid people will use 'em for sex or something.
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Naw, it's the Puritan-ethic-thing. The Powers That Be are afraid people will use 'em for sex or something.
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It still doesn't address the gender bias inherent in humanity.
It could be designed to be usable by either gender really easy (make 2 of the 4 "fountains" one long enough to straddle), but is only made for men to use. Meaning guys have the freedom to pee, but women are left in the lurch looking for a fracking commode hidden somewhere behind a locked door.
Also... You would think that most guys could aim that thing... I bet you would have huge pee stains around each of these units. Serious... I used to have to clean restrooms at a restaurant I worked at (the fun of graveyard shift) - what, yer afraid to touch yer own junk??!!
The whole standing urinal thing is suspect anyway... figure it's a way for guys to check out each other's junk.
It could be designed to be usable by either gender really easy (make 2 of the 4 "fountains" one long enough to straddle), but is only made for men to use. Meaning guys have the freedom to pee, but women are left in the lurch looking for a fracking commode hidden somewhere behind a locked door.
Also... You would think that most guys could aim that thing... I bet you would have huge pee stains around each of these units. Serious... I used to have to clean restrooms at a restaurant I worked at (the fun of graveyard shift) - what, yer afraid to touch yer own junk??!!
The whole standing urinal thing is suspect anyway... figure it's a way for guys to check out each other's junk.
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Re: Covering the entire BRC footprint in a tarp.
damnit i accidentally voted "no" cuz i though the poll was for covering the entire BRC fp in a tarp!
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Re: Covering the entire BRC footprint in a tarp.
I shoulda just gone with "I'm fucking Larry Harvey" and everyone woulda been happy
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Re: Covering the entire BRC footprint in a tarp.
thats got to be the quickest thread hijack ever! i like the urinal idae though and funnels for the gals to straddle works too.
BBS, we are just terrible at aiming - especially when drunk. atually thats probably why the public pee place is a bad idae
BBS, we are just terrible at aiming - especially when drunk. atually thats probably why the public pee place is a bad idae
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