# Another bathroom etiquette memo: Do you have a prehensile rectum? **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [August 7, 2001, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-bathroom-etiquette-memo-do-you-have-a-prehensile-rectum/75367 "2001-08-07T22:42:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Marlitharn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/779978/32.png) [@Marlitharn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marlitharn)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2001, 3:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-bathroom-etiquette-memo-do-you-have-a-prehensile-rectum/75367/61 "2001-11-08T15:47:05Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by Astroboy14 \* > \*\* > > Conclusion: he could do it at will! When he wanted to, he could relax his anal sphincter and let his bowels prolapse!(proven by later observation.) > > \*\* Man. The only party trick I can do is the one where you smoke an entire cigarette without having to tap the ash off. ---
**Author:** ![Dirty\_Earthworm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/3ec8ea/32.png) [@Dirty\_Earthworm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dirty_Earthworm)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2001, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-bathroom-etiquette-memo-do-you-have-a-prehensile-rectum/75367/62 "2001-11-08T16:28:47Z")
Wow. Genius. Pure Genius. -Syko “My cat’s breath smells like cat food.” - Ralph Wiggum ---
**Author:** ![Krebnut](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e95f7d/32.png) [@Krebnut](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Krebnut)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2003, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-bathroom-etiquette-memo-do-you-have-a-prehensile-rectum/75367/63 "2003-10-26T23:56:55Z")
Well, whaddayaknow! I was over at my parents house yesterday for a visit, and as usual, their non-stop TVs (one upstairs and one downstairs) were on, and while we chatted I noticed it was on the Animal Plant, and Good God, there was a sloth taking a crap … a really good close up of this process so all could see, to show how these flies wait for about a week on the sloth’s fur and then scurry to lay their eggs in it’s weekly deposit … in the middle of conversation with my parents, I couldn’t help but notice how long, fleshy and disgusting the critter’s anus looked, and I commented, “Oh look, a prehensile recturm” and they both paused, nodded in agreement as if you see one of those every day, and continued on with our chat. I was reminded of this thread and thought, ah well, I can contribute (2 years later). I am so proud. ---
**Author:** ![Muffin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/muffin/32/4341_2.png) [@Muffin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Muffin)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2003, 12:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-bathroom-etiquette-memo-do-you-have-a-prehensile-rectum/75367/64 "2003-10-27T00:26:08Z")
ROTFLM(non-P)AO! ---
**Author:** ![Honey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/honey/32/5074_2.png) [@Honey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Honey)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2015, 5:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-bathroom-etiquette-memo-do-you-have-a-prehensile-rectum/75367/65 "2015-08-11T17:38:18Z")
I’ve been a member here for a while, and this is the first time I’ve ever seen this thread. I know it’s old, but I thought some newer members might want a chance to read it. It really is priceless. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Drunky\_Smurf](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/drunky_smurf/32/449_2.png) [@Drunky\_Smurf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drunky_Smurf)\ **Post date:** [August 11, 2015, 9:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-bathroom-etiquette-memo-do-you-have-a-prehensile-rectum/75367/66 "2015-08-11T21:28:32Z")
OPs reaction. [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/osAhJ_Kl_J0/maxresdefault.jpg "Daddy Day Care- I Missed! HD") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osAhJ_Kl_J0) ---
**Author:** ![GrumpyBunny](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bc8723/32.png) [@GrumpyBunny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GrumpyBunny)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2015, 12:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-bathroom-etiquette-memo-do-you-have-a-prehensile-rectum/75367/67 "2015-08-12T12:12:29Z")
> [@Honey](#): > > I’ve been a member here for a while, and this is the first time I’ve ever seen this thread. I know it’s old, but I thought some newer members might want a chance to read it. > > It really is priceless. 😃 Indeed. I’m howling with laughter. I approve of this resurrection. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Biggirl](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/biggirl/32/3294_2.png) [@Biggirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Biggirl)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2015, 6:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-bathroom-etiquette-memo-do-you-have-a-prehensile-rectum/75367/68 "2015-08-12T18:37:43Z")
I remember this but somehow associated it with the poster **lieu**. ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2015, 6:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-bathroom-etiquette-memo-do-you-have-a-prehensile-rectum/75367/69 "2015-08-12T18:47:47Z")
This\* is\* a rather funny zombie. ---
**Author:** ![Dung\_Beetle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dung_beetle/32/7945_2.png) [@Dung\_Beetle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dung_Beetle)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2015, 6:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-bathroom-etiquette-memo-do-you-have-a-prehensile-rectum/75367/70 "2015-08-12T18:59:01Z")
\*\*If Dr. Suess had written the OP, by Borborygmi \*\*One of the best things posted on the internet by anyone ever. ---
**Author:** ![Slow\_Moving\_Vehicle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/slow_moving_vehicle/32/291_2.png) [@Slow\_Moving\_Vehicle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Slow_Moving_Vehicle)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2015, 11:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-bathroom-etiquette-memo-do-you-have-a-prehensile-rectum/75367/71 "2015-08-20T23:55:21Z")
At last, a zombie worth reviving! Deserves to go into the Hall Of Posts Everybody (Seriously, You Really Gotta See This, Dude!) Needs To Read. I think there’s an open spot next to _The horror of blimps_. ---
**Author:** ![Billy\_Rubin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/billy_rubin/32/3622_2.png) [@Billy\_Rubin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Billy_Rubin)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2022, 12:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-bathroom-etiquette-memo-do-you-have-a-prehensile-rectum/75367/72 "2022-08-01T00:28:50Z")
odd that i should be reminded of this post on the day i finally install a proper flushing toilet after 18 years of using a crapper that wasnt having any of my shit. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2022, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-bathroom-etiquette-memo-do-you-have-a-prehensile-rectum/75367/73 "2022-08-01T00:31:46Z")
I believe the phrase “a blast from the past” applies here. ---
**Author:** ![Newtosite](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/newtosite/32/8623_2.png) [@Newtosite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Newtosite)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2022, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-bathroom-etiquette-memo-do-you-have-a-prehensile-rectum/75367/74 "2022-08-01T01:38:45Z")
Hilarious thread. But I’d like to reiterate that the guy may have a serious psychological disorder. I hope he can get help for it. ---
**Author:** ![Odesio](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/odesio/32/20003_2.png) [@Odesio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Odesio)\ **Post date:** [August 1, 2022, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-bathroom-etiquette-memo-do-you-have-a-prehensile-rectum/75367/75 "2022-08-01T01:45:22Z")
On occasion, when I walk into a public restroom I still think of the prehensile rectrum thread. If anything sticks with me from the Straight Dope, it’ll be that. ---
**Author:** ![JKellyMap](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jkellymap/32/15880_2.png) [@JKellyMap](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/JKellyMap)\ **Post date:** [August 21, 2022, 2:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-bathroom-etiquette-memo-do-you-have-a-prehensile-rectum/75367/76 "2022-08-21T02:21:24Z")
Billy Rubin — Cecil spotted that one, years ago, in his “why is shit brown?” column. ---
**Author:** ![Guest-starring\_Id](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guest-starring_id/32/21736_2.png) [@Guest-starring\_Id](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guest-starring_Id)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2022, 5:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-bathroom-etiquette-memo-do-you-have-a-prehensile-rectum/75367/77 "2022-08-23T05:51:01Z")
Dumbland’s Uncle Bob unavailable for comment. curses, can’t find the video anywhere. ---
**Author:** ![peedin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/peedin/32/14095_2.png) [@peedin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/peedin)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2022, 1:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-bathroom-etiquette-memo-do-you-have-a-prehensile-rectum/75367/78 "2022-08-24T01:54:10Z")
This will forever and always be my favorite rant. ---
**Author:** ![Odesio](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/odesio/32/20003_2.png) [@Odesio](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Odesio)\ **Post date:** [August 24, 2022, 2:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-bathroom-etiquette-memo-do-you-have-a-prehensile-rectum/75367/79 "2022-08-24T02:19:00Z")
I think about it every time I go into a filthy public restroom. ---
**Author:** ![WolfpackJeep](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpackjeep/32/2921_2.png) [@WolfpackJeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WolfpackJeep)\ **Post date:** [August 26, 2022, 7:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-bathroom-etiquette-memo-do-you-have-a-prehensile-rectum/75367/80 "2022-08-26T07:51:08Z")
I once linked to this (and **Borborygmi’s** delightful take) in a thread about the funniest posts on the board, and was told it was _disgusting._☹ Yes, it is…but for anyone who’s ever worked at, or made a pit stop in, a place where some folks really need to go outside with the other animals, it’s so very relatable. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/another-bathroom-etiquette-memo-do-you-have-a-prehensile-rectum/75367.md?page=3)