By Eric Morago
Just before my bladder explodes,
I notice the manufacturer’s logo—
a bullseye staring back at me.
Two words sit above the urinal cake
like an ad campaign,
suggesting I:
Just do it.
Have it my way.
Make America great again.
So, I take aim,
and piss all over
the American Standard.*
I do not flush.
I wash my hands.
I walk out, feeling better.
* American Standard originated from the 1875 founding of the Standard Sanitary Manufacturing Company, a pioneer in enamel-coated plumbing and one-piece toilets. Following a 1929 merger, it became a global leader in bathroom fixtures, officially adopting the “American Standard” name in 1967. Today, it is part of Japan-based LIXIL Corporation.
This piece is from The Feminist Toilet #3. To return to the table of contents, click here.
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