# Burt's pee bottle in Semi-tough

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Originally they were called “motorman’s friend,” in honor of their use by streetcar operators with four-hour runs. David Sedaris has a funny story about his “Stadium Pal,” [here read on the Letterman show.](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBdymtyXt8Y)

For pilots of gliders and other aircraft, [this is not an amusingly theoretical discussion.](http://derosaweb.net/aviation/relief/) The master covers the similar issues [faced in space travel.](http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/642/how-do-astronauts-go-to-the-bathroom-in-space)

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