Slog - Comments on The Why Of The Broadway QFC's Laxative Effect http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/the_why_of_the_broadway_qfcs_laxative_ef The question was asked: Dear Science, This may sound like a sarcastic or “trying to be funny” question, but I am honestly curious why there are certain locations that seem to trigger a bowel movement quicker than others ie; home, office etc. Examples for me include the housewares dept @ Broadway QFC, Value Village Men’s clothing Dept., the public library & just about any bookstore. Not only do these places create a kind of enigmatic laxative the feeling to poo is intensified & feels more immediate (I’ve heard thinking of sex can help alieviate this feeling). And considering the difficulty... Copyright 2008 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 11:20:22 -0800 Thu, 07 Feb 2008 17:48:04 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by Maggie really silly .... crappy posting

wasting our time and bandwidth

who cares, or is the newest of fetish postings

]]> Maggie http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/the_why_of_the_broadway_qfcs_laxative_ef#c928442 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/the_why_of_the_broadway_qfcs_laxative_ef#c928442 Science Thu, 07 Feb 2008 11:56:14 -0800 Comment by phantom pooper Harsh words, Maggie. This is truly science at its best.

I suggest the letter writer peruse the want ads or talk on the phone to their best friend before venturing to the QFC. Works for me.

]]> phantom pooper http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/the_why_of_the_broadway_qfcs_laxative_ef#c928467 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/the_why_of_the_broadway_qfcs_laxative_ef#c928467 Science Thu, 07 Feb 2008 12:03:32 -0800 Comment by Fnarf My only criticism is, I hate podcasting. Speed and comprehension are far lower than text; and I can't podcast at work (even if I could, I couldn't spare the huge block of time, and the sound of it would be annoying to my cow orkers).

Can't you write something up instead?

]]> Fnarf http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/the_why_of_the_broadway_qfcs_laxative_ef#c928614 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/the_why_of_the_broadway_qfcs_laxative_ef#c928614 Science Thu, 07 Feb 2008 13:00:45 -0800 Comment by Jonathan Golob Fnarf. This upcoming Wednesday it'll be in the paper.

I particularly like political podcasts, like Left, Right and Center from KCRW. But, yes, text is quicker.

And thanks phantom pooper! I like those suggestions, but fear what new associations might occur.

]]> Jonathan Golob http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/the_why_of_the_broadway_qfcs_laxative_ef#c928631 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/the_why_of_the_broadway_qfcs_laxative_ef#c928631 Science Thu, 07 Feb 2008 13:10:48 -0800 Comment by Greg Updating the schedule for work makes me have to poop.

]]> Greg http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/the_why_of_the_broadway_qfcs_laxative_ef#c929208 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/the_why_of_the_broadway_qfcs_laxative_ef#c929208 Science Thu, 07 Feb 2008 16:27:58 -0800 Comment by Irena Loved this podcast! Nothing wrong with mixing things up a bit.

By the way, I totally buy the idea that Slog trolls act as a shock device. I've been avoiding this site since the ECB haters have been piling on. Yep, I've become conditioned to associate Slog with stupid sexist jerk comments. *sigh*

]]> Irena http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/the_why_of_the_broadway_qfcs_laxative_ef#c929414 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/the_why_of_the_broadway_qfcs_laxative_ef#c929414 Science Thu, 07 Feb 2008 17:37:26 -0800 Comment by C. How is it a sneak preview if it was available to be downloaded off of iTunes earlier this morning? Got me all excited for another Dear Science! Jonathan sounds cute and nerdy, my favorites.

]]> C. http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/the_why_of_the_broadway_qfcs_laxative_ef#c929430 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/02/the_why_of_the_broadway_qfcs_laxative_ef#c929430 Science Thu, 07 Feb 2008 17:48:04 -0800