World Toilet Summit 2004, baby! I would so buy a T-shirt to remember that experience.

Dang, I'm afraid I found out about this too late to get a flight. In observance of World Toilet Day, November 19th, people from all over the world are converging on Bejing for the World Toilet Summit 2004. I found the link at Best of the Web, and I cannot stop giggling at this website for the Summit.

Things like their Contest page (the idea that they have a contest page is funny enough by itself, but I'm completely amused by the actual contests):

Contest One: "Eureka!" Toilet Improvement Ideas Contest Starts on 1st January 2002 and ends on 31st March 2002.

"Oh Yes! I've a new toilet invention!!"

Ever come across an amazing toilet idea when you least expect it? Ever question "Would it is be better if the toilets are manage in this way?"

Ever dream about "If they should have this thing in the toilet, I would be having a much wonderful experience." If you have, let us hear it.

20 winning entries will be selected. Each winner wins a 'Mysterious' Toilet Gift.
Submit your invention, new management system, or even a new idea on toilet now ... before it's lost!

Well, crap (no pun intended) I've missed the deadline by 2 1/2 years. Oh well. I'm not sure I've ever come across an amazing toilet idea that made me go, "Oh Yes! I've a new toilet invention!!" anyway. And I can't decide if I'd be horrified by a 'mysterious' toilet gift or love to see what it would be. Hm.

Now, I realize that elsewhere in the world, the entire bathroom is referred to as a toilet. But just let me keep the idea that the centerpiece of this summit is the actual fixture itself, because it's funnier that way.