Thursday, September 11, 2008

Iron, Not Irony

If you're a cyclist like me, you've considered the ramifications of iron-loading to boost your blood's oxygen delivery abilities. A diet consisting almost entirely of bagels, Cream of Wheat, and nearly-raw steak will achieve this end, but with devastating effects on the bowels of both your body and your sewage system.

In brief, iron makes your poop brick-like.

With the increased likelihood of a "situation" occurring in your restroom, it is always helpful to be armed with both the tools and the knowledge to be cool and collected in this special type of emergency. The following video will help you in this regard. The best part is that it isn't remotely ironic.