Hasta El Papel Higienico Siempre?

So, the EYM just returned from two weeks in Cuba.  There were apparently some difficulties.

But there were some remarkable observations, also.  Here is the picture of the iconic image of Che Guevera.  Haven't exactly had the "victoria siempre" yet:

Here is the graph of membership in the CDR, the Castros' house brown-shirts: "en cada barrio," indeed:

And here is the ladies' room at the CDE headquarters/museum (the men's room was hors de combat).  I should note that the phone book with the pages torn out mean exactly what you think that means.

Now, think about that.  This is the museum and headquarters of the CDR.  And THEY don't have toilet paper in the ladies' room. (EDIT:  As commenter Joe Biby notes, "At least you can't leave the seat up."  Because there IS no seat.  Nice.)

Just like in Venezuela.  Socialism:  The cure for toilet paper...

Wiping Out Chavismo?

There are so many things to like about this story.

We think sometimes about the face of socialism, but it turns out the problem is cleaning the other end.  How can you have a toilet paper shortage?  And, if you DO have a toilet paper shortage, how can you believe that nationalization of the toilet paper factory is going to make things BETTER?  Excerpt:

The Venezuelan government has taken over a toilet paper factory to avoid any scarcity of the product. 

The National Guard has taken control of the plant, and officers will monitor production and distribution. Earlier this year officials ordered millions of toilet rolls to be imported to counter a chronic shortage. 

Last week President Nicolas Maduro created a special committee to tackle the problem, which the government blames on unscrupulous traders. The government ordered the temporary occupation of the Manpa plant in the northern state of Aragua, state-run Radio AVN reported. In a tweet on Thursday, Venezuela's Vice President, Jorge Arreaza, said authorities would "not permit hoarding of essential commodities, or any faults in the production and distribution process." 

Nod to Tommy the Tenured Brit

More on the story, sent by Anonyman...

Links

1.  Town of North, South Carolina terrorized by exploding toilet.  And visitors from the Orient keep breaking the toilet seat by insisting on standing on the darn thing.

2.  One binder to rule them all, and in the darkness vote for them.

3.  Greed is the enemy of discrimination, because discrimination is expensive.

4.  Child's Play:  Food Makers Using Product Placement in Games and Apps

5.  Please release me, let me go:  10 odd marriage finishes

Nod to Angry Alex and Kevin Lewis.

What If Everybody Flushed Their Toilets at the Same Time?

What If Everybody Flushed Their Toilets at the Same Time?

In Zimbabwe, they tried it.  To achieve unblockage.  Somehow, this makes me think about hyperinflation.  But I'm not going to think about it any more.

With a nod to Anonyman

Big Day Tomorrow!

People, tomorrow is World Toilet Day (for realz)!

From the WTO (world toilet organization) website we are encouraged to:

"Join in the celebrations! Click around and find out how you can be part of World Toilet Day celebrations!"

How will you celebrate WTD?

Here is my fondest memory from WTD 2010.

So enjoy tomorrow, but don't be a turd burglar!