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We received a fun and interesting email from Rick Newcombe the other day. Rick, the author of "In Search of Pipe Dreams", just came back from a trip to China and found that a smoking pipe is certainly a symbol of masculinity in that country. They demonstrate it in a amusing way. A smoking pipe symbol is used to designate the Men’s Restroom, whereas a high heel shoe designates the Lady’s Restroom.

Rick said:

I was in China earlier this month and spotted this universal artwork to designate "men’s rooms" and "women’s rooms." The toilets were at one of the ferry piers in Shanghai. I’m not sure what your pipe babes would do, but I thought many of your readers might find this interesting.

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9 Responses to “The Pipe is a Symbol of Masculinity in China”

  1. cortezattic said:

    Since my “battle” with Mrs. Cortez over TAD vs. shoe purchases is notorious in these precincts, I find it amusing that these Chinese symbolisms are quite the metaphor for my household. Loads of laughs around here! Thanks! :)

    August 31st, 2011 at 9:09 am

  2. spartan said:

    Very cool. We should follow suit in America.

    August 31st, 2011 at 9:11 am

  3. ace57 said:

    Here in The U.S.A. the nonsmokers would wet them self be for going in a rest room with a pipe on it.

    August 31st, 2011 at 10:31 am

  4. Paul said:

    Thank you for posting these pics. I enjoyed the new perspective on the symbolism of these objects.

    August 31st, 2011 at 10:49 am

  5. wecamps24 said:

    LOL, We Americans could take a lesson from that! If we used those symbols in our country there would be anti-smokers sneering every time someone went to the restroom!

    August 31st, 2011 at 11:41 am

  6. Lawrence said:

    LOL!
    When I read this and looked at the photos I immediately thought about Cortez and his ongoing struggle with SWMBO.
    Just plain cool.

    August 31st, 2011 at 6:19 pm

  7. Kurt Simmons said:

    Just as an aside to this.
    When I was in Hong Kong a several years ago, If you politely asked for the location of the “rest room” you were inevitably directed to the nearest restaurant. Toilet, water closet or WC were the accepted/recognized terms. Never saw a pipe, though.

    September 1st, 2011 at 9:11 am

  8. Trumpetboy said:

    In Sunny Sydney, there would be quite a few scenarios where the high heel would be more appropriate than the pipe, if you catch my drift…

    September 3rd, 2011 at 8:22 am

  9. irish2fish said:

    very funny!

    October 4th, 2011 at 5:04 am

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