Leah-Food for Thought...

Contrary to popular belief, Charmin Ambassador's do not run on the excitement of Toilet Paper alone. As we stopped to refuel at The Burger Joint, a goldmine tucked away in the corner of the Le Parker Meridien 118 57th St. in Manhattan, I couldn't help but notice the mountains of destroyed napkins that appeared in piles on table after table. I recalled my own napkin usage in delicious but messy situations like these and I thought, why not put Charmin Ultra Strong to the test! One woman said she only used 3 squares, and it lasted throughout her entire meal! Another commented that Charmin was a far better product, and I myself was amazed at the durability. The results are in. Take a look!

Funny Man Cody: Yes it's FREE!!

So, living in NYC can make you a little skeptical sometimes. When someone tells me something is free in this city I say, "ok, it's free, but what's the catch?" The the biggest reaction I have been seeing is: raised eyebrows, pursed lips, and the famous question, "why is Charmin doing this?" Trying to find a clean free restroom in New York City seems almost impossible most of the time, and with holiday shopping season upon us, it is. If you live here, you know you have to buy a cup of coffee or pretend you will be eating at a restaurant to try and use a single stall restroom, which most likely has a line of others just like you. You can start to feel here like you are getting nickeled and dimed to death!

My favorite thing here at the Charmin Restrooms is the GIANT toilet, where a Charmin team member takes an awesome pic of you, and then you can pick it up on your way out FOR FREE!!!! Every single person who approaches asks, "how much is it?" We say, "free" and they are absouletly SHOCKED! DISBELIEF on their faces! They just can't believe it's free. It's really cool to be able to give people visting New York City during the holidays a truly awesome, FREE experience.

I recently met Hailey Hightower and her father Trenton. This was Hailey's second time here at Charmin. Trenton told me they had seen

two Broadway musicals and the Rockettes (and spent hundreds of dollars for this fancy New York entertainment)... and his daughter Hailey would not stop asking to come back to the Charmin Restrooms. Hailey explained this was the most fun thing she had done in New York -- she especially loved the toilet paper roll jumping pit! Trenton was proud of what Charmin was doing because his Grandfather worked for P&G his whole life with Zest Soap.

Moral of the story is: sometimes in life, there IS a free lunch. And, usually when you buy your child an expensive toy, they want to jump in a toilet paper pit instead!

Your Prince Charmin

Cody Melton

To Sit or To Squat: THAT Is The Question! -Annie

I've had some great feedback and discussion regarding my blog entry about "squatty potties" a few days ago. If you read that post, you may recall that some parts of Asia face the humorous challenge of people standing on toilet seats to go to the bathroom, since they are accustomed to squatting over toilets that are basically porcelain holes in the ground.

One friend of mine who has lived in China just sent me this photo of an actual sign on a bathroom wall in Singapore... which seems to be proof that the practice of standing on toilet seats really happens frequently enough to warrant a poster! Kind of incredible...

My question is: WHY?

Are people squatting because they prefer it? Or just because they're used to it? One friend wrote me that squatting is actually better for health, meaning it prevents the necessity of "Preparation H" later, if you know what I mean. (To that, all I can really say is: wow.)

SO... regarding the sit vs. squat dilemma, I recently learned about a new website that can actually show you where to find a decent public restroom, anywhere in the world! (For those of us who live in NYC, this is an amazing tool -- we have all experienced the drama of trying to find a good place to go!) So check out: SitorSquat.com! It's also a downloadable free application for the iPhone, which seems even more amazingly useful, when you have to go and you're on the go. But please -- like the sign says, if you choose to squat, don't squat on the pot!

Even Princesses Have to Go!- Antonio

Many girls wish to become a beautiful princess in a fabulous ball gown. Throughout the years, Disney has brought princesses to our hearts and minds in beloved animated fairy tales. Recently, they brought them to life for the premiere of their latest movie, "The Princess and the Frog." My mission: To find out how a princess "Enjoys the Go." So off I went, red sneakers and all, to meet the princesses. Disney has a way of transporting you to a kingdom far, far away, and at this event, each one of them was up on their own carriage, graciously posing for pictures.

The Princesses were gorgeous, of course. But here's what I wondered:

Belle tamed the beast and turned him into a prince,

but was she ever so scared of him she had to go?

Did Cinderella have an easier time with the 'go' before the fairy godmother came around and gave her a beautiful yet elaborate ball gown?

The "fairest of them all" had to share one bathroom with seven guys? Oy.

Did Tiana, the newest princess, have an easier time going as a frog?

Ariel, bet you were quite surprised when you became "Part of His World"! Scuttle didn't mention 'the go' did he?

"John Smith, put the toilet seat down!"

One thing I know: It's always a whole new go!!

Well, what did I learn...a Princess's tinkle is a secret between her and her Prince Charmin. ;)

Leah-TP 101- MacGyver Style

In the comfortable haven that we call The Charmin Restrooms, there is absolutely no need for the following survival guide. However the sad "truth campaign" (harsh reality) is that Charmin will provide our seats with seats only through December 31st. Throughout my explorations searching high and low to and fro for suitable thrones, I sometimes feel like Indiana Jones in the Temple of Doom. I see dirty, disrespected bowls that are truly terrifying. I have compiled the following techniques and documented them in images in an effort to help people everywhere in their time of need. When no seat covers are in sight here are some creative ways to revamp that gross I've no choice "no go".

• 1 - The Classic V

• 2 - The Triangle

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• 3- The Cross Hatch

• 4 - The Cross Hatch V Combo

• 5 - The Nest

• 6 - The Half Mummy

• 7 - The Full Mummy

• 8 - The Perch

Hope it's helpful!

AMERICA PLEASE EMAIL YOUR FINDS AND TECHNIQUES TO

leah.thegoteam@gmail.com

Don't forget to post to the Sit or Squat Application !!!

Your MacGyver of The Go,

Leah

Funny Man Cody: Where does Lady Liberty peeeeeee?

Love Your Prince Charmin

The Magic & Charm of Toilets in Asia - Annie

During my interview for this job, I mentioned my experience with a variety of international bathrooms, and the interviewer responded blankly, "So, where in the world was your favorite toilet?" Without hesitation, I replied: "JAPAN, of course!"

For those of you who have spent time in Japan, you already know what I'm talking about... but for those who haven't, here is a visual reference to help you understand the complexity of an electronic toilet. (Yes, that's correct, an electronic toilet.) Japanese toilets are so clean and amazing that they often have a built-in bidet to squirt you clean! You can even use the dials on the side of the toilet to control the direction and intensity of the spray. (Yes, really.) This can be an extremely positive experience, but it can also be quite surprising if you're not ready for it, if you know what I mean...

In other news from Asia, I just learned about an important new development: toilet themed restaurants. That's right! While dining at a chain restaurant called Modern Toilet, you can sit in a toilet seat, drink your favorite beverage from a cup shaped like a urinal, and have your food artfully displayed in a mini-commode on your table.

There are already seven of these restaurants in Taiwan, and more on the way in other parts of Asia. Some of the menu items are a bit graphic, involving things like chocolate ice-cream. Yikes!

Share your international bathroom stories with me! Send your emails to annie.thegoteam@gmail.com! - Annie