Taking a bath

rkmsuf · 08-21-2007, 12:54 PM

Does taking a bath really make any sense? The purpose of a bath for the most part is to wash off FILTH. Then that filth ends up in the water that you are sitting in. You are pretty much just redistributing dirt.

Any males here still take baths? Just curious. I'm strictly a shower man as I can't get past the above pondering.

MikeVic · 08-21-2007, 12:55 PM

I find a bath a couple of times a year to be relaxing. But once I'm done sitting and relaxing, I take a shower right after.

rkmsuf · 08-21-2007, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeVic

I find a bath a couple of times a year to be relaxing. But once I'm done sitting and relaxing, I take a shower right after.

lol

Pumpy Tudors · 08-21-2007, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

Does taking a bath really make any sense? The purpose of a bath for the most part is to wash off FILTH. Then that filth ends up in the water that you are sitting in. You are pretty much just redistributing dirt.

Any males here still take baths? Just curious. I'm strictly a shower man as I can't get past the above pondering.

Did you just watch a season 1 episode of "Dilbert"?

rkmsuf · 08-21-2007, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Pumpy Tudors

Did you just watch a season 1 episode of "Dilbert"?

nope. was actually inspired by someone I was talking to who said "taking a bath in a hotel is gross" which led to the relative merits of the bath itself.

Anthony · 08-21-2007, 01:31 PM

i refuse to take baths, i only do showers. even in my own house. i don't want my ass/back touching anything that dirty feet and grime have come in contact with. even the thought of taking a bath grosses me out. if i think about taking a bath in a hotel i will vomit and send the proceeds to rkmurf.

Coffee Warlord · 08-21-2007, 01:38 PM

It's all about the best of both worlds - sitting down in the shower and just letting it rain hot water on you.

MikeVic · 08-21-2007, 01:38 PM

Oh, I'll never bathe in a hotel. I hate standing in the showers to shower too. I still do it, but I find it disgusting how many different feet have touched the shower. In a bath at home, I at least know who's been in it.

Logan · 08-21-2007, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

Does taking a bath really make any sense? The purpose of a bath for the most part is to wash off FILTH. Then that filth ends up in the water that you are sitting in. You are pretty much just redistributing dirt.

Any males here still take baths? Just curious. I'm strictly a shower man as I can't get past the above pondering.

How the hell was this not framed as a Kramer quote, from you of all people?

"It's disgusting. I'm sitting there in a tepid pool of my own filth. All kinds of microscopic parasites and organisms having sex all around me."

rkmsuf · 08-21-2007, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Coffee Warlord

It's all about the best of both worlds - sitting down in the shower and just letting it rain hot water on you.

Ladies Man: "Uh, yeah. That is quite disgusting."

Logan · 08-21-2007, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Coffee Warlord

It's all about the best of both worlds - sitting down in the shower and just letting it rain hot water on you.

My sophomore year in college, one of the showers on my floor had a fold-out seat in it. Presumably, it was for handicapped people, even though the shower was the same size as all the others. But it still makes me gag just thinking of the different bodily fluids that must have been on that thing.

MikeVic · 08-21-2007, 02:17 PM

So do you guys use bubble baths or any kinds of oils?

...

Me either.

JAG · 08-21-2007, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkmsuf

Does taking a bath really make any sense? The purpose of a bath for the most part is to wash off FILTH. Then that filth ends up in the water that you are sitting in. You are pretty much just redistributing dirt.

Any males here still take baths? Just curious. I'm strictly a shower man as I can't get past the above pondering.

From a trivia book, the filth on your body ends on the surface of the bath. When you get out of the bath, that film sticks to your body. Supposedly a shower isn't as effective as cleaning as a bath is. Therefore for maximum cleanliness, you're supposed to take a shower right after a bath to wash the bath filth film off you.

Just thought I'd throw that out there for anyone who cares that much about their own cleanliness. I can't speak for this method as I've never bothered with it (but maybe MikeVic can).

Subby · 08-21-2007, 03:31 PM

I take ice baths after long runs, but then go the MikeVic route and take a shower afterward.

MikeVic · 08-21-2007, 03:34 PM

I just take a shower after a bath because it does seem dirty to clean yourself in your filth. A warm bath feels like it clears your sinuses a bit if you have a stuffed nose, and seems to help with headaches.

M GO BLUE!!! · 08-21-2007, 03:44 PM

I used to enjoy a nice steaming-hot bubble bath with cold wine, candle light & smooth music. I would shower afterwards...

Haven't had a bath in five years, since breaking my back.

kiwiLB57 · 08-21-2007, 04:32 PM

Well here in England I have found quite a few old houses don't have a shower at all. Just a bath.

Some have a bath with the shower head on a leash type attachment affixed to the bath taps so that you can bath and then rinse off whilst sitting in the bath (now drained of bath water).

My bathroom attached to my bedroom here in London has just this design. It took me a long time to get used to it as I was strictly a shower man in NZ, even more so once the electricity was hooked up to my town in 1993 and the showers were hot.

I am now comfortable with it, but would not opt for a bathroom without a shower ever ever again. Typically, when house hunting, the first thing I do is run to the bathroom and check the shower pressure. If it is anything less than "Flay" then I would walk out. Unfortunately the house I am in was found for me sight unseen.

The worst is shaving. I have always shaved in the shower, and need the steam of the shower to loosen the pores of my sensitive skin. Now I shave in the bath. Thats where the rinsing is key.

kiwiLB57

lordscarlet · 08-21-2007, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by kiwiLB57

... even more so once the electricity was hooked up to my town in 1993 and the showers were hot.

I don't even know what to do with that.

Izulde · 08-21-2007, 04:46 PM

I love baths... Most of my good ideas come when I'm lying there in the tub.

I'd like to try some bubble baths again, as they were awesome when I was a kid and I'd make these cutesy designs out of them.

Showers I'm not terribly fond of, but they're a good way to wake up in the morning, which is why I take them then.

Unless I'm at school... then I only take it in the morning if I get up in time, because I normally only get up as late as I can and still get to class on time. Those days I shower at night.

Celeval · 08-21-2007, 05:55 PM

Shower to get clean, bath (typically with a book) to relax.

terpkristin · 08-21-2007, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Celeval

Shower to get clean, bath (typically with a book) to relax.

Ditto. Especially if it's "that time of the month" (I think I just heard all the guys reading this squirm in their seats) or if my back needs some relaxing.

However, I do find it infinitely easier to shave in the tub. So if I need to shave, I'll typically shower, then sit in the tub with a bit of water and shave (my legs).

/tk

MikeVic · 08-21-2007, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by terpkristin

shave (my legs).

/tk

You just had to go and clarify, didn't you.

terpkristin · 08-21-2007, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeVic

You just had to go and clarify, didn't you.

I knew if I didn't, somebody would say something much worse than what you said.

/tk

Karlifornia · 08-21-2007, 07:09 PM

Taking a hot bath kicks ass. I know, I know...it's the opposite of manly....some of you are probably saying..what else do you do? Suck dicks?

Nah, man..just love a bath...

Logan · 08-21-2007, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Celeval

Shower to get clean, bath (typically with a book) to relax.

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Originally Posted by terpkristin

Ditto. Especially if it's "that time of the month"

If I ever had a woman agree with something I said, and then followed it up with what tk said...I would probably kill myself.

Karlifornia · 08-21-2007, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Logan

If I ever had a woman agree with something I said, and then followed it up with what tk said...I would probably kill myself.

lmao...awesome, but ugh at the same time. Does taking a bath buring that time of the month make....kool-aid?

cthomer5000 · 08-21-2007, 08:25 PM

Only when not feeling well. When feeling seriously sick I find a hot bath is really relaxing and usually helps sedate me enough that i can immediately get to sleep and shake off whatever virus is currently killing me.

So maybe 3-4 a year.

Logan · 08-21-2007, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Karlifornia

lmao...awesome, but ugh at the same time. Does taking a bath buring that time of the month make....kool-aid?

What kinda girls have you been with? It's not supposed to be a geyser.

MizzouRah · 08-21-2007, 08:47 PM

Every once in awhile, I'll lax out in a bath with a good book.

Bad-example · 08-21-2007, 08:56 PM

I am probably unique in this but I take a quick shower before sitting down in a hot tub, and then shower again more thoroughly afterwards. I feel awesomely clean and never leave a ring in the tub.

Subby · 08-21-2007, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MizzouRah

Every once in awhile, I'll lax out in a bath with a good book.

I hope "lax out" means taking a laxative.

MizzouRah · 08-21-2007, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Subby

I hope "lax out" means taking a laxative.

short for "relax"

I don't HA in the bathtub.

stevew · 08-21-2007, 09:10 PM

I hate taking bath's cause I'm taller and can not get comfortable. Maybe if I had a tub built for taller people I would take one more often.

Logan · 08-21-2007, 09:14 PM

This thread has shocked me in numerous ways.

Subby · 08-21-2007, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Logan

This thread has shocked me in numerous ways.

Maybe laxing out in a bath would help.

SFL Cat · 08-21-2007, 09:21 PM

Love a nice relaxing jacuzzi bath. However, I mostly shower.

Izulde · 08-21-2007, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew

I hate taking bath's cause I'm taller and can not get comfortable. Maybe if I had a tub built for taller people I would take one more often.

That's why the old clawfoot bathtubs rule. None of this tiny ass enclosed crap that most modern bath/shower combinations are, which I absolutely hate.

Karlifornia · 08-21-2007, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Logan

What kinda girls have you been with? It's not supposed to be a geyser.

I was once with a girl who chased me with her soiled tampon....I've blocked a lot of it out, but what I do remember is the thing was looked like a cherry popsicle, but with an even less funny ending than "Where do sheep go to get a haircut?"

JeffNights · 08-21-2007, 10:54 PM

Uhh, do you people ever clean your tubs? Damn...

MikeVic · 08-21-2007, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Karlifornia

I was once with a girl who chased me with her soiled tampon....I've blocked a lot of it out, but what I do remember is the thing was looked like a cherry popsicle, but with an even less funny ending than "Where do sheep go to get a haircut?"

Is it the Baaaaarber?

Hahahahahaha.

Tyrith · 08-21-2007, 11:49 PM

I must congratulate you, this thread made me die a little on the inside. :P

johnnyshaka · 08-21-2007, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Coffee Warlord

It's all about the best of both worlds - sitting down in the shower and just letting it rain hot water on you.

I do this at least once a week...late for work be damned!!

Suburban Rhythm · 08-22-2007, 07:08 AM

43 posts in...and not one tubgirl reference? SHOCKED!

Passacaglia · 08-22-2007, 08:29 AM

Why did you only ask about males? Is it less weird for females? Or were you just trying to avoid getting this thread to degenerate?

rkmsuf · 08-22-2007, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Passacaglia

Why did you only ask about males? Is it less weird for females? Or were you just trying to avoid getting this thread to degenerate?

Seems like a bath is a more femine thing to like I guess. Like whenever I picture slumber parties somehow a couple girls always end up in the tub together.

terpkristin · 08-22-2007, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Karlifornia

lmao...awesome, but ugh at the same time. Does taking a bath buring that time of the month make....kool-aid?

I don't know what girls you've been with, but most girls (myself and most of my friends) are more crampy in the week before anything flows.

And as somebody already said, it's not like it's a geyser.

You really are ignorant about women, me thinks.

/tk

rkmsuf · 08-22-2007, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terpkristin

I don't know what girls you've been with, but most girls (myself and most of my friends) are more crampy in the week before anything flows.

And as somebody already said, it's not like it's a geyser.

You really are ignorant about women, me thinks.

/tk

what do you want. he said earlier he sucked dick.

terpkristin · 08-22-2007, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by rkmsuf

what do you want. he said earlier he sucked dick.

Somehow, I'm glad I missed that.

I think I'm bowing out of this thread now. I don't see how it can get much "better" (or "worse").

/tk

Pumpy Tudors · 08-22-2007, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Suburban Rhythm

43 posts in...and not one tubgirl reference? SHOCKED!

Quote:

Originally Posted by rkmsuf

Seems like a bath is a more femine thing to like I guess. Like whenever I picture slumber parties somehow a couple girls always end up in the tub together.

Whenever I had slumber parties, I always ended up with a couple of tubgirls in my bathtub together.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeffNights

Uhh, do you people ever clean your tubs? Damn...

Given the above, fuck no.

Karlifornia · 08-22-2007, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by terpkristin

I don't know what girls you've been with, but most girls (myself and most of my friends) are more crampy in the week before anything flows.

And as somebody already said, it's not like it's a geyser.

You really are ignorant about women, me thinks.

/tk

Yeah, I am about as ignorant about women as you are about humor...

08-21-2007, 03:31 PM	#14
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08-21-2007, 03:44 PM	#16
M GO BLUE!!! Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005	I used to enjoy a nice steaming-hot bubble bath with cold wine, candle light & smooth music. I would shower afterwards... Haven't had a bath in five years, since breaking my back. Last edited by M GO BLUE!!! : 08-21-2007 at 03:45 PM.

08-21-2007, 04:32 PM	#17
kiwiLB57 H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: May 2001 Location: London, United Kingdom	Well here in England I have found quite a few old houses don't have a shower at all. Just a bath. Some have a bath with the shower head on a leash type attachment affixed to the bath taps so that you can bath and then rinse off whilst sitting in the bath (now drained of bath water). My bathroom attached to my bedroom here in London has just this design. It took me a long time to get used to it as I was strictly a shower man in NZ, even more so once the electricity was hooked up to my town in 1993 and the showers were hot. I am now comfortable with it, but would not opt for a bathroom without a shower ever ever again. Typically, when house hunting, the first thing I do is run to the bathroom and check the shower pressure. If it is anything less than "Flay" then I would walk out. Unfortunately the house I am in was found for me sight unseen. The worst is shaving. I have always shaved in the shower, and need the steam of the shower to loosen the pores of my sensitive skin. Now I shave in the bath. Thats where the rinsing is key. kiwiLB57 __________________ And He Spoke Thusly "the run it at da white boy philosophy will not xsist wif out.... da white boys" Amen

08-21-2007, 04:46 PM	#19
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	I love baths... Most of my good ideas come when I'm lying there in the tub. I'd like to try some bubble baths again, as they were awesome when I was a kid and I'd make these cutesy designs out of them. Showers I'm not terribly fond of, but they're a good way to wake up in the morning, which is why I take them then. Unless I'm at school... then I only take it in the morning if I get up in time, because I normally only get up as late as I can and still get to class on time. Those days I shower at night. __________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

08-21-2007, 07:09 PM	#24
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	Taking a hot bath kicks ass. I know, I know...it's the opposite of manly....some of you are probably saying..what else do you do? Suck dicks? Nah, man..just love a bath... __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

08-21-2007, 12:55 PM	#2
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	I find a bath a couple of times a year to be relaxing. But once I'm done sitting and relaxing, I take a shower right after.

08-21-2007, 01:31 PM	#6
Anthony Banned Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Astoria, NY, USA	i refuse to take baths, i only do showers. even in my own house. i don't want my ass/back touching anything that dirty feet and grime have come in contact with. even the thought of taking a bath grosses me out. if i think about taking a bath in a hotel i will vomit and send the proceeds to rkmurf.

08-21-2007, 01:38 PM	#7
Coffee Warlord Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Springs	It's all about the best of both worlds - sitting down in the shower and just letting it rain hot water on you.

08-21-2007, 02:17 PM	#12
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	So do you guys use bubble baths or any kinds of oils? ... Me either.

08-21-2007, 03:34 PM	#15
MikeVic Head Coach Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hometown of Canada	I just take a shower after a bath because it does seem dirty to clean yourself in your filth. A warm bath feels like it clears your sinuses a bit if you have a stuffed nose, and seems to help with headaches.

08-21-2007, 05:55 PM	#20
Celeval Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Cary, NC, USA	Shower to get clean, bath (typically with a book) to relax.

08-21-2007, 08:47 PM	#29
MizzouRah Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Troy, Mo	Every once in awhile, I'll lax out in a bath with a good book.

08-21-2007, 08:56 PM	#30
Bad-example College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: san jose CA	I am probably unique in this but I take a quick shower before sitting down in a hot tub, and then shower again more thoroughly afterwards. I feel awesomely clean and never leave a ring in the tub.

08-21-2007, 09:10 PM	#33
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	I hate taking bath's cause I'm taller and can not get comfortable. Maybe if I had a tub built for taller people I would take one more often.

08-21-2007, 09:14 PM	#34
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	This thread has shocked me in numerous ways.

08-21-2007, 09:21 PM	#36
SFL Cat College Starter Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: South Florida	Love a nice relaxing jacuzzi bath. However, I mostly shower.

08-21-2007, 10:54 PM	#39
JeffNights College Prospect Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Michigan	Uhh, do you people ever clean your tubs? Damn...

08-21-2007, 11:49 PM	#41
Tyrith College Starter Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Houston, TX	I must congratulate you, this thread made me die a little on the inside. :P

08-22-2007, 07:08 AM	#43
Suburban Rhythm Pro Starter Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Pittsburgh	43 posts in...and not one tubgirl reference? SHOCKED! __________________ "Do you guys play fast tempos with odd time signatures?" "Yeah" "Cool!!"

08-22-2007, 08:29 AM	#44
Passacaglia Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Big Ten Country	Why did you only ask about males? Is it less weird for females? Or were you just trying to avoid getting this thread to degenerate? __________________ Pride and Prejudice -- an FOF9 Lions dynasty, starting 1966

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