New record for world's fastest toilet on wheels (BBC)

[eppur_se_muova]

A new and unusual land speed record has been set in Australia - for the fastest motorised toilet.

Canadian stuntwoman Jolene Van Vugt recorded a speed of 75km/h (46mph) in Sydney, beating the previous record by 7km/h.

"I flew into Australia yesterday and came out here to jump straight on the toilet," she said. "That was so fun and I'm stoked to get the record."

In order to win the title she was timed over 100m (330ft) in both directions.

There were some problems early on when the chain fell out but the toilet was soon repaired.

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a little more, and video: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-17922203

[NYC_SKP]

1. I think for it to count, the pants should be down around the ankles.

Would be much more challenging, entertaining, and authentic!

[FailureToCommunicate]

2. ...Or facing it ...'driving the porcelain bus'

[mwooldri]

3. ehe that's slow... i have seen faster moving toilets...

Australia:



UK:



Across Europe:



and of course here in the USA...



All of these have a minimum speed of 65 mph. The 65 mph is a speed cap in the UK, afaik commercial buses can travel the posted speed limit in the USA.

They're also a whole lot more comfortable to "go on". Except when you actually *need* the toilet.

[MADem]

4. "I flew into Australia yesterday and came out here to jump straight on the toilet," she said.

Now THAT'S a quote for the ages!!!

[jmasterson]

5. I'll bet the old record holder feels like crap

I'll bet the old record holder feels like crap.

or maybe just down in the dumps.

[Initech]

6. Hi I'm Johnny Knoxville - welcome to Jackass!!

[damaya]

7. This would be funnier with the Benny Hill theme!

Come on BBC, of any respectable news network, you ought to know that!