Have you ever wondered what ‘WC’ stands for? For many of us, the terms ‘bathroom’ or ‘restroom’ are more commonly used. But it turns out that there’s another name for it that might blow your mind – ‘water closet’.
You see, back in the day, when someone needed to use the bathroom, it was actually to take a bath. If they needed to rest or get ready for the day using the sink and mirror, they would use the restroom. But if they needed to take care of their business and use the toilet, they would head to the water closet.
I know, I was just as baffled as you when I learned this. And it seems like I’m not alone. Many people on social media were equally dazed when they discovered the meaning behind ‘WC’. One person commented, “What do you mean wc stands for water closet…?” Another person shared, “I was 23 years old when I learned that WC is called water closet.”
It’s interesting how language and terminology evolve over time. Some people prefer to call it a bathroom, while others use the term restroom. Some even know what a water closet is but prefer to use the abbreviation WC instead.
Speaking of bathroom-related insights, there’s this TikToker who went viral for sharing the unwritten urinal rule that “every guy knows”. Stand-up comedian Freddy Quinne explains that there’s an unspoken understanding among men when it comes to using public urinals.
According to Freddy, if you have five empty urinals in a row, the only reasonable decision is to use the first one on the left or the last one on the right. However, if those two urinals are occupied, then you use the one in the middle, urinal number three. The idea is to leave a space between each person using the urinal because it’s a bit strange to stand right next to someone when there’s an option not to.
And here’s a fun fact: urinals two and four are only used when urinals one, three, and five are occupied. There’s no other reason to use them…ever.
So, whether you call it a loo, toilet, bathroom, restroom, or bog, just remember that the ‘WC’ sign on bathroom doors means ‘water closet’. It’s fascinating how the origins of these terms can often surprise us.
As a lad, I can assure you that Freddy is spot on with his urinal rule. It’s an unwritten code that seems to be universally understood among men.
Next time you come across a ‘WC’ sign, you’ll know exactly what it means and the historical significance behind it. Happy bathroom adventures!
