The logic of hand-washing

squeek12 · #1 06-30-2005, 03:20 AM

I'm anticipating a flaming, but hear me out. What exactly is the logic behind washing your hands after pissing? I don't normally piss on my hands, but if I did, I would certainly wash up. On the other hand, on a clean trip to the head, I feel that if anything is leaving that bathroom dirtier than it was before, it's my schlong.

Consider the fact that your hands are the part of your body that most frequently come into contact with potentially harmful substances, and your penis remains safely tucked away in clean underwear. These two facts lead to the logical conclusion that you should wash your hands before you unzip, not the other way around.

I suppose it's just common courtesy, but if everyone thought logically, the hand washing custom would cease to exist? Am I out of line here?

Ponks · #2 06-30-2005, 03:24 AM

I know we've had this duscussion before. I suck at searching for posts, but I thought it was a funny post you, should see if you can find it.

Ponks

TimM · #3 06-30-2005, 03:29 AM

Search for unique words in the post.

In this case Coliform Bacteria

jason_t · #4 06-30-2005, 03:31 AM

I think it's just to make people wash their hands at regular intervals.

squeek12 · #5 06-30-2005, 03:39 AM

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The only valid point that I can think of.

Blarg · #6 06-30-2005, 03:50 AM

If you think you don't get splashback, you're wrong.

Besides, balls are always oily(like every other skin part) or sweating. Helps cool them off, and the body likes to keep them quite a bit cooler than the internal temperature. Can't really do that in multiple layers of clothes very easily, therefore, sweat tries. And in that warm environment, bacteria has a field day.

Stu Pidasso · #7 06-30-2005, 03:56 AM

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If you think you don't get splashback, you're wrong.

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In addition to splash back you pick up even more crap when you touch the handle to flush.

Stu

squeek12 · #8 06-30-2005, 03:57 AM

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If you think you don't get splashback, you're wrong.

Besides, balls are always oily(like every other skin part) or sweating. Helps cool them off, and the body likes to keep them quite a bit cooler than the internal temperature. Can't really do that in multiple layers of clothes very easily, therefore, sweat tries. And in that warm environment, bacteria has a field day.

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My nursing and med school friends constantly freak me out with stuff like this. I guess when it comes to sanitation issues, ignorance is bliss. With regard to these issues, on a scale of 1-10 where one is disgustingly unsanitary and 10 is OCD, I rate myself a 4.

Maulik · #9 06-30-2005, 04:41 AM

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If you think you don't get splashback, you're wrong.

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In addition to splash back you pick up even more crap when you touch the handle to flush.

Stu

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just get rakeback and be done with it

HesseJam · #10 06-30-2005, 04:44 AM

As a matter of fact, regularly washing your hands (8-10 times a day) is the single most effective measure to prevent you from catching a cold or influenza if many people around are infected.