Walk-in Bathing
May 7, 2008
The reason that this is a must-post is that the man, while difficult to resolve from the scan, is a body double for Clinton, Bill. Looks just like him – same smile, same hair, and lucky for us, just exiting the tub, so, no briefs or boxers. (Hot damn! But for those who remember, wasn’t that the last vestige of presidential dignity?)
A good selling point for tubs for old people (or those who can’t lift a leg) is to put a Bill Clintonesque character smiling upon exit. Whatever happened in that tub must have been good, even if he didn’t inhale.
And let’s take a moment to consider the process of bathing in a tub with a door. The quote is “it’s so easy I just open the door and step in,” but that’s just the beginning. Open door > step in (carefully) > close door > disrobe and sit down (or do the opposite if modest) > turn on the water and get the temperature right quickly > watch the water as it slowly envelopes your various body parts, not unlike the way one relaxes when trying to fall asleep > bathe > relax > pull the plug, which is hopefully attached to a long string > watch the water as it slowly leaves the tub > towel dry the parts that are not in standing water > stand and robe > pretend the bathroom is filled with supporters > wave to your supporters > open door > exit.
I wonder if they make a two-person version.
May 7, 2008 at 3:13 am
I think that really IS Bill Clinton.
You make a very good point about entering and exiting the tub only when it is not filled with water. This tub is not for those in a hurry. This is a retired person’s tub, ideal for someone who has four hours to spend getting somewhat clean.
I sincerely wish Clinton were not the most recently retired president, but woe to the tub seller who puts a Cheney or Bush lookalike in their ads.