A Rose By Any Other Name

Before we leave behind the subject of poop -- I sure hope no one accidentally steps in it -- I thought it would interesting to explore some of the wide variety of euphemisms we human's employ to avoid a direct description of this sometimes daily event. If you happen to have a few questions about turds and the process of producing them that you've been afraid to ask, I found an interesting site called Smellypoop.com!

When I was growing up, the most common euphemism I used was to refer to the act of defecation as doing number two. I've often wondered why urination claims the top spot and defecation plays second fiddle. I suppose it's because the former occurs more frequently, though the latter can be much more of a relief!

In doing a very quick Google search, I found three different sites (A, B & C) that list a long litany of terms and phrases used to signify this basic bodily function. I will list a few of them for your enjoyment and I encourage you to add to the list in the comments section.

I'm fairly certain Chuang Tzu would get a hoot out of this post!! He'd read it, laugh, fart and then go about his day. :>)

• Bake a brownie
• Catching up on some reading
  
• Chop a log
• Conducting a movement
  
• Do the Royal Squat
  
• Drop the kids off at the lake
• Dropping a stool
• Filling the peanut butter jar
• Launching a corn canoe
  
• Lay a brick
  
• Make a deposit at the porcelain bank
  
• Make room for lunch
• Making some fertilizer
  
• Play at the Toilet Bowl
• Sink the Bismark
  
• Sit on the throne
• Squeeze a loaf
  
• Stocking the pond with brown trout
• Taking a shit