Ok, now that we got the small talk out of the way, let's talk about something deeper. And by that I mean, issues that people don't like to talk about. And by that I mean potty talk.
For most people growing up, there was nothing more hilarious than potty humor. The word poop itself was worthy of a good two hour laughing session and God help us all if someone farted. As we got older, this humor about bodily functions was deemed inappropriate with a swift, "No potty talk," from the parentals. But why?
Those of you who know me, know that I am completely open when it comes to what's going on in my body. Usually, the first time I announce "I have to pee" to someone I am answered with, "TMI." Why? What did you think I was going to the bathroom to do? Stand there and look pretty? You pee too.
Everyone pees and everyone poops. There's a whole book about the latter concept. So why exactly is it so bad to admit that we do these things?
From a young age, the concept of peeing, pooping, and all other bathroom activities were deemed inappropriate to talk about, most likely because they are relatively gross. After all, it is waste coming out of your body, but wait a minute. We're allowed to talk about eating which is when you put things into your body, but not allowed to talk about going to the bathroom which is when you send some of what you ate back into the world.
It is my personal opinion that things would be much easier if we normalized these bodily functions instead of scandalizing them. There is no reason why we should be ashamed of something unavoidable and entirely natural. I'm not saying that you should announce exactly what you plan to do every time you go to the toilet, but don't be ashamed of the fact you have to use it at all. Be proud of your body for what it can do to keep you alive. No matter how gross it is that you produce waste, it's one of the many processes your body takes part in that keep you alive. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to pee.
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