# Guys, When At A Urinal...... **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [August 14, 2011, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-when-at-a-urinal/592640 "2011-08-14T02:10:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Quasimodem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/e274bd/32.png) [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2011, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-when-at-a-urinal/592640/1 "2011-08-14T02:10:16Z")
(yeah, I know: Another one of Quasi’s TMI threads!:p) … do you “free Willie” or just let him “peek out”? By that I mean, do you undo your britches, and kinda just hold them groin-high while you pee, or do you just unzip? Personally, I free him, because it seems to help the flow. At my age, it takes me a while to get started, and additionally, it gives me a chance to re-adjust my shirt and belt. Also, I find it prevents that “after-pee” dribble when I do that. 😉 Thanks Q ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2011, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-when-at-a-urinal/592640/2 "2011-08-14T02:12:55Z")
I wear suspenders (bad case of Dunlap’s) so I usually unzip, unfasten and air out the boys while John Henry takes care of business. ---
**Author:** ![Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e99b99/32.png) [@Diogenes\_the\_Cynic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diogenes_the_Cynic)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2011, 2:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-when-at-a-urinal/592640/3 "2011-08-14T02:23:37Z")
I let the dog off the leash. Better stream. ---
**Author:** ![sparky\_1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/77aa72/32.png) [@sparky\_1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/sparky_1)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2011, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-when-at-a-urinal/592640/4 "2011-08-14T02:28:09Z")
I drop my pants to my ankles, poke him through my boxers flap, and let 'er rip with my hands finger locked behind my head. ---
**Author:** ![Harmonious\_Discord](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/74df32/32.png) [@Harmonious\_Discord](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Harmonious_Discord)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2011, 2:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-when-at-a-urinal/592640/5 "2011-08-14T02:31:01Z")
You just reminded me of the guy that dropped his pants to his ankles in an extremely large busy public toilet. His hairy ass cleared out half the urinals in about 10 seconds. I just left until he he came out of the toilet. ---
**Author:** ![Two\_Many\_Cats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8dc957/32.png) [@Two\_Many\_Cats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2011, 3:06am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-when-at-a-urinal/592640/6 "2011-08-14T03:06:31Z")
Clevon Little’s voice: “'Scuse me while I whip this out.” ---
**Author:** ![cmyk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmyk/32/3353_2.png) [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2011, 7:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-when-at-a-urinal/592640/7 "2011-08-14T07:12:11Z")
Out the zipper… always have. My “bandwidth” seems unaffected compared to going freestyle at home. ---
**Author:** ![Illuminatiprimus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/illuminatiprimus/32/11520_2.png) [@Illuminatiprimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Illuminatiprimus)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2011, 7:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-when-at-a-urinal/592640/8 "2011-08-14T07:19:51Z")
I wasn’t even aware people “peeked” - seems like a silly thing to do. ---
**Author:** ![don\_t\_ask](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e68b1a/32.png) [@don\_t\_ask](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/don_t_ask)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2011, 7:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-when-at-a-urinal/592640/9 "2011-08-14T07:30:15Z")
Here in Australia we are pretty casual about such things and just leave it however the bathroom attendant takes it out for us. ---
**Author:** ![GameHat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ed655f/32.png) [@GameHat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GameHat)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2011, 7:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-when-at-a-urinal/592640/10 "2011-08-14T07:35:00Z")
I’m not sure about this poll; I can’t tell what it means. As I read it there are two options - the first, unbutton, unzip and then lower the trousers below the buttocks. All [Butters](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butters_Stotch) style. The second - just unzip the fly, then maneuver Captain Happy through the fly. All through that narrow opening of teeth. Both sound terrible so I’m holding off on voting. Personally, I undo the button, unzip, take only the front of the pants down, and keep my eyes on my own business. Not sure how the rest of you champs are pissing. ---
**Author:** ![cmyk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmyk/32/3353_2.png) [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2011, 7:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-when-at-a-urinal/592640/11 "2011-08-14T07:39:49Z")
I can see undoing the belt, button, and fly, but letting your pants and/or underwear hang below your ass? Weird. ---
**Author:** ![Quasimodem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/e274bd/32.png) [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2011, 8:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-when-at-a-urinal/592640/12 "2011-08-14T08:08:25Z")
> [@cmyk](#): > > I can see undoing the belt, button, and fly, but letting your pants and/or underwear hang below your ass? Weird. Did I say “below the ass?”. Sorry, that isn’t what I meant. I meant just hold the pants UP right at groin level as you piss. That’s not below the ass, is it?🙂 Q ---
**Author:** ![Quasimodem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/e274bd/32.png) [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2011, 8:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-when-at-a-urinal/592640/13 "2011-08-14T08:13:29Z")
> [@GameHat](#): > > I’m not sure about this poll; I can’t tell what it means. > > As I read it there are two options - the first, unbutton, unzip and then lower the trousers below the buttocks. All [Butters](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butters_Stotch) style. > > The second - just unzip the fly, then maneuver Captain Happy through the fly. All through that narrow opening of teeth. > > Both sound terrible so I’m holding off on voting. Personally, I undo the button, unzip, take only the front of the pants down, and keep my eyes on my own business. Not sure how the rest of you champs are pissing. Take another look at the OP, **GH**. 😉 Thanks Q ---
**Author:** ![Quasimodem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/e274bd/32.png) [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2011, 8:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-when-at-a-urinal/592640/14 "2011-08-14T08:16:05Z")
> [@Illuminatiprimus](#): > > I wasn’t even aware people “peeked” - seems like a silly thing to do. Ummmm. Okay, guess that one must have flown beneath your radar. Sorry about that.🙂 Q ---
**Author:** ![Crown\_Prince\_of\_Irony](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ed655f/32.png) [@Crown\_Prince\_of\_Irony](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Crown_Prince_of_Irony)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2011, 8:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-when-at-a-urinal/592640/15 "2011-08-14T08:36:35Z")
Option 1 - Let the freak flag fly, man! Not that I’m implying that my unit is in any way freakish, or resembles a flag. ---
**Author:** ![Quasimodem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/q/e274bd/32.png) [@Quasimodem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quasimodem)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2011, 8:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-when-at-a-urinal/592640/16 "2011-08-14T08:51:05Z")
Or a flagpole… 😉 Q ---
**Author:** ![jackdavinci](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackdavinci/32/3259_2.png) [@jackdavinci](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jackdavinci)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2011, 8:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-when-at-a-urinal/592640/17 "2011-08-14T08:57:26Z")
I usually use a stall. I’m a bit pee shy. Plus certain pants/undergear demand significant lowering or else the urethra is squeezed and flow is obstructed. If I’m in a place like Penn Station and forced to use a urinal I’ll unbutton, unzip, use my left hand to decrease any pressure from my clothing under my balls and use my right hand to aim. ---
**Author:** ![cmyk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmyk/32/3353_2.png) [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2011, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-when-at-a-urinal/592640/18 "2011-08-14T20:17:48Z")
> [@Quasimodem](#): > > Did I say “below the ass?”. Sorry, that isn’t what I meant. I meant just hold the pants UP right at groin level as you piss. That’s not below the ass, is it?🙂 > > Q Ahh, sorry, I misunderstood. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![cmyk](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmyk/32/3353_2.png) [@cmyk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmyk)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2011, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-when-at-a-urinal/592640/19 "2011-08-14T20:20:26Z")
> [@Crown\_Prince\_of\_Irony](#): > > Option 1 - Let the freak flag fly, man! > Not that I’m implying that my unit is in any way freakish, or resembles a flag. Then why do you hum the National Anthem? And yes, I’m following you. :eek: ---
**Author:** ![Illuminatiprimus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/illuminatiprimus/32/11520_2.png) [@Illuminatiprimus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Illuminatiprimus)\ **Post date:** [August 14, 2011, 9:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-when-at-a-urinal/592640/20 "2011-08-14T21:30:28Z")
> [@Quasimodem](#): > > Ummmm. Okay, guess that one must have flown beneath your radar. Sorry about that.🙂 > > Q I’d thank you not to “ummmmmm” me as if what I said was completely and utterly moronic. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/guys-when-at-a-urinal/592640.md?page=2)