Video: Thank god, it's the Comfort Wipe

Bob Hope

#1 – 11:13 AM June 12, 2009

I can imagine this being useful to people with spinal injuries.

Anonymous Anonymous

#2 – 11:40 AM June 12, 2009

Gee, it doesn't help me personally, therefore it must be a bad product.

feedingfashionistas

#3 – 11:40 AM June 12, 2009

Yeck, the curve seems all wrong and it seems all-too-easy to position a little off and, erp, gotta scrub the Comfort Wipe again... Thank god I have this Get-A-Grip to help me steady myself over the sink!

*RALPH*

xzzy

#4 – 11:53 AM June 12, 2009

If they really wanted to improve the act of cleaning our posterior, they'd find some way to get Americans to accept using a bidet. Yet another thing that large portions of the world use regularly, but is effectively a myth in the US.

There's really only two ways to do it.. wipe it off, or spray it off, and if wiping it is "disgusting" the logical course becomes obvious.

zuzu

#5 – 12:06 PM June 12, 2009

GoBidet!

redsquares

#6 – 12:17 PM June 12, 2009

After I've been outside for hours, toiling in dirt and muck, I like to use limp, dry paper to wipe the filth away. I'm all clean after that.

I also need to prop myself against a tree, in a sitting position, to defecate.

I'm all for progress, but something really went wrong for us Westerners when it came to pooping.

anonymous

#7 – 12:38 PM June 12, 2009

don't make fun of the sick or infirm (or, I suppose, the fat) because someday, you may be them.

It seems like a good product that's really hard to talk about.

mappo

#8 – 12:38 PM June 12, 2009

"I wash myself with a rag on a stick."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPYQtuDH6_o

tresser

#9 – 12:53 PM June 12, 2009

3 shells > Comfort Wipe

salsaman

#10 – 1:05 PM June 12, 2009

Try a washlet:
http://www.washlet.com/
or "swash" (missing the "as" at the beginning):
http://www.brondell.com/products/SwashIntro.php

I got a Swash 800 last year and, uh, never looked back...;)

toxonix

#11 – 1:07 PM June 12, 2009

I thought I was going to see boobies during that Get-A-Grip portion.
This product makes no sense to me. I get the sense now that Americans are completely out of touch with their anuses.

Lea A Franco

#12 – 1:41 PM June 12, 2009

Size advantage to being heavy (-ish, -er): the mass to push a truck. #askmehowIknow

RedShirt77

#13 – 1:48 PM June 12, 2009

Thank you, I just found the strength to not seek out that cookie.

Lea A Franco

#14 – 1:49 PM June 12, 2009

BTW, for the Comfort Wipe to be usable in the bath, you'd have to take a Golden Shower.

I'm here all week.

Tensegrity

#15 – 2:12 PM June 12, 2009

@1 This sort of device is already common in Occupational Therapy for use by people with various physical issues. Marketing it to able people who think normal asswiping is gross is just dumb.

jacques45

#16 – 2:22 PM June 12, 2009

The testimonial after "large guy with blue shirt" reminded me of the mother from The Critic. Wonder if that lady ever has to deal with "El Kabong!"

O_M

#17 – 2:43 PM June 12, 2009

...I have three female slaves who wipe my ass when necessary. It's great, and I recommend everyone should get at least one to do the job for you.

[/sarcasm]

nehpetsE

#18 – 4:35 PM June 12, 2009

I wonder if Edarem has one?
He certainly makes good use of the bowl brush.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n77auNQDiPk

nehpetsE

#19 – 4:51 PM June 12, 2009

For the certain disabilities this could indeed be beneficial.
But something about the way they say "extends you reach a full 18 inches"...

How many folks will be inserting it all the way up to the comfortgrip?

jrishel

#20 – 5:26 PM June 12, 2009

I bet this product would be of big help to Centaurs.

Boing Boing Gadgets: something really went wrong for us Westerners when it came to pooping

Cazmonster

#21 – 6:15 PM June 12, 2009

Tresser > *

gobo

#22 – 4:24 AM June 13, 2009

Perky Saleslady: "Think about it. Toilet paper is really archaic and disgusting!"

So you're selling us a handle to stick it onto? Not a great sales pitch.

And yes, I'd buy a bidet in a hot second (especially the glorious Toto Washlet) if they didn't cost upwards of $800.

Anonymous Anonymous

#23 – 10:10 AM June 13, 2009

I'm sure it has its uses. As far as the shower brush analogy goes, save the money and double up - use it in the shower with your right hand and to wipe yourself with your left hand.

hokano

#24 – 10:59 PM June 13, 2009

@GOBO: spaloo.com $399.

Anon

#25 – 8:18 AM June 14, 2009

First major improvement in toilet paper since the 1800s? Obviously they haven't seen the super-perfumed toilet paper with stupid little flowers printed on them.

Rastle

#26 – 10:42 PM June 17, 2009

Check out the spoof of this that was done on YouTube...
http://tinyurl.com/ComfortableStick
:D

kaka

#27 – 11:20 PM August 23, 2009

I'm sure it has its uses. As far as the shower brush analogy goes, save the money and double up - use it in the shower with your right hand and to wipe yourself with your left hand. Online High School

kaka

#28 – 11:21 PM August 23, 2009

So you're selling us a handle to stick it onto? Not a great sales pitch. GED Online

kaka

#29 – 11:21 PM August 23, 2009

the 1800s? Obviously they haven't seen the super-perfumed toilet paper with stupid little flowers printed on them. home school curriculum

kaka

#30 – 11:23 PM August 23, 2009

Toilet paper is really archaic and disgusting!"

So you're selling us a handle to stick it onto? Not a great sales pitch.

And yes, I'd buy a bidet in a hot second (especially the glorious Toto Washlet) if they didn't cost upwards of $800. affordable education

kaka

#31 – 11:23 PM August 23, 2009

Boing Boing Gadgets: something really went wrong for us Westerners when it came to pooping
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#32 – 8:11 AM November 10, 2009

Yup! I agree with "Jrishel". I too can bet this product would be of big help to Centaurs.
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