Reported 11 months ago
In a public restroom at a scenic area in Shanxi, China, a timer was exposed by netizens recently, causing pressure on users. The timer was meant to indicate when the restroom was in use, rather than for timing users. The installation, initially seen as advanced for avoiding queues and knocking on doors, eventually made users feel awkward as if they were being publicly watched. The incident sparked discussions among Chinese internet users, with humorous suggestions such as explosive doors for delay, automatic flushing, and toilet seats ejecting users after a certain time. The scenic area clarified that the timer wasn't meant to control restroom usage time, countering public misconceptions.
Source: YAHOO