[net.nlang] T. Crapper

cmk@phs.UUCP (07/14/83)

Thomas Crapper is/was indeed a real person, the inventor of the flush
toilet, as a matter of fact.  Mid to late 1800's, I believe.  His invention
used to be called a crapper at one time.  Where, oh where, would the
language be without him?

Chuck

jhillis@ihuxf.UUCP (07/15/83)

There is even a book about SIR Thomas Crapper, titled, apropriately
enough,

FLUSHED WITH SUCCESS

swatt@ittvax.UUCP (Alan S. Watt) (07/16/83)

The actual title of the book about T. Crapper is "Flushed with Pride".
This and other invaluable scatological facts can be obtained by taking
the "Underground Tour of Seattle".

	- Alan S. (descendent of Arthur Denney) Watt