Written by Matthew Thompson.
California, the land of innovation and questionable ideas, has once again found itself at the forefront of an unexpected trend—urinals mounted six feet off the ground, apparently to cater to Black men. Yes, in a state where policies often seem to defy logic, this new initiative has taken inclusivity to new heights—literally. Designed with the (utterly absurd) assumption that all Black men are giants, these towering urinals have left the rest of the population scratching their heads (and potentially suffering from neck strain).
The rationale behind this decision? Well, it seems to stem from a misguided attempt to address racial disparities in bathroom design. After all, nothing says “equality” like forcing people to stretch and strain in public restrooms. While some might argue that this is a well-intentioned attempt at inclusivity, others are left wondering if California has finally taken its commitment to social justice a little too far. If nothing else, the state has certainly managed to make bathroom breaks an adventure.
An Unfortunate Reality for Average Height Men
For the vast majority of men who aren’t seven feet tall, these high-mounted urinals pose a rather obvious problem. Imagine walking into a restroom and finding yourself face-to-face with a porcelain fixture that’s more suited for dunking a basketball than, well, anything else. It’s a puzzling experience, to say the least, and one that’s likely to leave more than a few people questioning their life choices.
But for those brave souls who dare to attempt the climb, the payoff is…well, questionable. After all, the purpose of a urinal is convenience, and there’s nothing convenient about trying to aim for the heavens in a public restroom. Perhaps the designers were inspired by the long-forgotten days of childhood games where the goal was to aim as high as possible. But in the real world, practicality tends to be a bit more important.
Of course, this all raises the question—who exactly is benefiting from these sky-high urinals? Certainly not the average guy, who is left feeling more than a little out of place. And for Black men, the supposed target demographic, it’s hard to see how this is anything more than a strange and slightly insulting attempt at inclusivity. But hey, at least California is consistent in its commitment to making everyday tasks just a little bit more complicated.
The Inevitable Backlash
Predictably, this bizarre bathroom innovation has sparked quite a bit of backlash. Social media is ablaze with memes, jokes, and critiques, as people from all walks of life weigh in on the absurdity of the situation. The urinals have quickly become a symbol of everything that’s wrong with California’s progressive agenda—well-intentioned, but ultimately misguided.
Even local politicians have been forced to address the issue, with some scrambling to explain how this idea ever made it past the brainstorming phase. One lawmaker was even overheard saying, “We wanted to make a splash, but this wasn’t quite what we had in mind.” You can’t make this stuff up, folks.
And yet, despite the criticism, the high-mounted urinals remain. Perhaps they’re a metaphor for California itself—always reaching for the stars, even when it makes no practical sense. Or maybe, just maybe, this is all some elaborate prank that got out of hand. Either way, it’s hard not to appreciate the irony of a state that prides itself on inclusivity managing to alienate just about everyone with its latest “innovation.”
Our Take
When California decides to tackle racial disparities in bathroom design by installing urinals six feet off the ground, you have to wonder if anyone is actually thinking these ideas through. Instead of fostering inclusivity, this move has only managed to make life more difficult for just about everyone. It’s a classic example of progressive policies gone awry—well-meaning, but ultimately absurd. The moral of the story? Maybe it’s time for California to come back down to earth—literally and figuratively. After all, there’s no need to reach for the sky when all anyone really wants is a functioning restroom.
