You know where I do not want to be stuck using a public restroom?
There are, of course, a thousand reasons for this. But the latest reason has to do with the ChiComms newfound love for ... limitless capitalism.
From OB Daily:
Some public toilets in China are taking the concept of 'pay to use' to a whole new level — by making visitors watch an advert before they can get toilet paper.
A video shared by China Insider shows a person scanning a QR code on a smart toilet paper dispenser. To receive a few squares of paper, users must either watch a short ad or pay 0.5 RMB (around 5p) to skip it.
Yes, some Chinese restrooms may begin forcing you to watch an ad on your phone before giving you a few squares of TP.
(And people think America is in "late stage capitalism.")
The move has sparked a wave of criticism online, with many calling it 'dystopian' and raising concerns about hygiene and accessibility. 'What if someone's phone is dead, or they don't have spare change?' one commenter asked on social media.
Honestly ... how is this real?
This isn't China's first attempt to control toilet paper use. Back in 2017, Beijing's famous Temple of Heaven Park introduced dispensers that used facial recognition to stop visitors from taking too much paper. The machines would only release a 60-centimeter strip at a time, and wouldn't dispense more to the same person for nine minutes — though staff were instructed to help in cases of 'urgent need.'
Because China is famously concerned about the environment and waste?
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