Thinking outside the thunderbox

The John, the khazi, the dunny, the can, the bog, the loo; whatever your preferred name for it, the humble toilet is so thoroughly integrated into life in the developed world it barely merits a second thought. When out shopping, in a restaurant or even camping, those looking to spend a penny are rarely more than a short walk away from a clean, sanitary, private place in which to answer the call of nature. Moreover, these eminently convenient public conveniences are often replete with modern accoutrements such as quilted toilet paper, rose-scented handwash and perhaps even a Dyson Airblade or two.