Sunday, September 24, 2006
Water Fountains
I imagine somewhere every institution keeps a record of how many water fountains they have in their building. I'm sure they feel great about themselves when they sit back and think "wow, we have a lot of water fountains, all spewing cold water to the masses." But how many of these really function? I remember the water fountain in the library at UMD gave me a huge shock whenever I touched the button, and if I somehow bypassed it I would receive it on my lips. Anyway, the inspiration from this blog comes from Century College with its pathetic excuses for "bubblers." They spit out water like a half inch. It's really depressing. And then of course you feel like a retard when you push the button, your head goes half way down with that "I'm about to quench my thirst" smile....then you bail out like a wussy. It's not that I'm a priss or anything, but there is no way my mouth is going to make it's little kissy face that close to a germ covered rusty ol' spigot. I mean this is America. I'm sure somewhere we have budgeted for some group whose job it is to go around and make sure all fountains are up to par. I think to feel comfortable drinking, I am going to need at least 2 inches. That's not asking a lot. What is the proper emo way to manipulate typing to show that we are frustrated? uhhhhhh *(frown)*
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I would just like to say that a "bubbler" is not a poor man's water fountain, as your article would suggest. It is a perfectly good term for a machine that squirts water up for people to drink.
In my opinion, a "water fountain" is something in a park where the water gushes from beautiful sculptures and kids pitch penny's into the basin.
Perhaps we can all just say "drinking fountain" so that we're all on the same page?
By the way, are you aware that Biso's birthday is this weekend? We're having a party for her at their new house this Friday night. I think it involves dinner.
you're right, drinkin fountain is a better term. I only used bubbler because i just learned that term the other day, i had never heard it before and will never use it again. Also, IMO, water fountains are a stupid waste of space, material and engineering...unless of course it's acceptable to bathe in them or wash your clothes. i will see you at biso's party...
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