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I've seen clever ways of sneaking loved ones' names into projects as well. I'm a habitual offender.

You might be interested in the series of inventions that led to the modern flush toilet. There are at least two funny names in that history, which may or may not be related to colloquialisms used when discussing toilet matters.



Prince John: Such an unusual name, "Latrine." How did your family come by it?

Latrine: We changed it in the 9th century.

Prince John: You mean you changed it TO "Latrine"?

Latrine: Yeah. Used to be "????house."


FYI. This comes from Robin Hood: Men in Tights” by Mel Brooks.




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