Per Toddler Ad Astra

[nmg]

nmg

*reads article about the X-37B

garklet

*looks over shoulder at pictures*

garklet

That rocket not for people.

nmg

That's right, it's an unmanned spacecraft.

garklet

That rocket not for people because it not got a toilet.

nmg

o_O

Comments

[tlrmx.org (from livejournal.com)]

The bodily waste taboo is learned if I remember correctly. Whereas e.g. snake fear is innate although its expression is delayed.

Most adults won't drink orange juice from a (clean or brand new) potty. The taboo is pretty strong, but it is cultural, so there could be a culture that doesn't have it.

Hmm, the creation of new taboos is an interesting possibility for public health intervention.

[nmg.livejournal.com]

Yes, but he's being selective in a way that I wouldn't expect given our reactions; I'm more likely to note that he's had a particularly foul poo (details elided - you don't need to know) than that he's had a copious wee...