truth on hold Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 (edited) It's called "manual scavenging," clearing human excreta by hand. Edited October 2, 2014 by Joe_the_6_pack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 not to hijack the thread, but has anyone seen the tedx talk about the Tiffin box industry in India? i never knew anything about this and found it absolutely fascinating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acantha Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 It's called "manual scavenging," clearing human excreta by hand. I went to India once for work. We were walking around the local area and a little kid was walking down the sidewalk naked, stopped, squatted and took a crap. Finished and just kept on walking. I always get a laugh out of people who talk about how beautiful India is because they've seen pictures of the Taj Mahal. India is mostly a disgusting shithole. EDIT: Hmmm...found a hole in the censor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 (edited) not to hijack the thread, but has anyone seen the tedx talk about the Tiffin box industry in India? i never knew anything about this and found it absolutely fascinating. Careful eating out of those tiffin boxes. Half a billion+ w/o access to toilets those things must look awfully inviting Edited October 2, 2014 by Joe_the_6_pack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 not to hijack the thread, but has anyone seen the tedx talk about the Tiffin box industry in India? i never knew anything about this and found it absolutely fascinating. http://youtu.be/N25inoCea24 the lunches delivered to workers? I saw Top Gear UK do a skit on that. Boy did they make a mess with those lunches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truth on hold Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 (edited) I went to India once for work. We were walking around the local area and a little kid was walking down the sidewalk naked, stopped, squatted and took a crap. Finished and just kept on walking. I always get a laugh out of people who talk about how beautiful India is because they've seen pictures of the Taj Mahal. India is mostly a disgusting sh**hole. EDIT: Hmmm...found a hole in the censor. Shame isn't it. I think left on its own that's probably the best piece of property on the planet. With the snow capped Himalayas in the north, exotic beaches in the south, and lush jungles with lions, tigers and elephants in between. Edited October 2, 2014 by Joe_the_6_pack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 I went to India once for work. We were walking around the local area and a little kid was walking down the sidewalk naked, stopped, squatted and took a crap. Finished and just kept on walking. I always get a laugh out of people who talk about how beautiful India is because they've seen pictures of the Taj Mahal. India is mostly a disgusting sh**hole. EDIT: Hmmm...found a hole in the censor. when you have no home or toilet, where else are you going to defecate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 when you have no home or toilet, where else are you going to defecate? Hey Pal... I saw Slumdog Millionaire. ;-P ;-P http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gong_farmer It's like medieval Europe "gong farmers." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Fischer Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 not to hijack the thread, but has anyone seen the tedx talk about the Tiffin box industry in India? i never knew anything about this and found it absolutely fascinating. http://youtu.be/N25inoCea24 I didn't understand a word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 8 posts in, and nobody questioning why these people aren't wearing any !@#$ing gloves? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acantha Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 when you have no home or toilet, where else are you going to defecate? Yeah, pretty sure "sidewalk" isn't the first place on the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 maybe because we all realize it's india and they are the bottom of the caste system 8 posts in, and nobody questioning why these people aren't wearing any !@#$ing gloves? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 India?? How about San Francisco? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Yeah, pretty sure "sidewalk" isn't the first place on the list. Outside of the compound that I was working at in New Delhi, the cab drivers would sleep on cots outside of the gates. In the AM they would strip down to their undies (towel like gear) lift a metal grate and bathe right there on the curb. Then they'd get dressed and be ready to drive. Families drink water from the same water trough as the cows that roam free do. the street is probably the cleanest are for them to defecate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 I am sure the Indian version of OSHA has them wear the proper PPE. Don't want to catch ebola. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acantha Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Outside of the compound that I was working at in New Delhi, the cab drivers would sleep on cots outside of the gates. In the AM they would strip down to their undies (towel like gear) lift a metal grate and bathe right there on the curb. Then they'd get dressed and be ready to drive. Families drink water from the same water trough as the cows that roam free do. the street is probably the cleanest are for them to defecate. I'm not sure of your point. Just trying to agree with me that it's a **** hole? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Without sounding morally wrong which I know this statement does I am becoming increasingly convinced there are simply too many humans on this earth. It is sad and overwhelming at times to think how desperately some of them must live. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acantha Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Without sounding morally wrong which I know this statement does I am becoming increasingly convinced there are simply too many humans on this earth. It is sad and overwhelming at times to think how desperately some of them must live. By far. This ebola thing is long overdue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Without sounding morally wrong which I know this statement does I am becoming increasingly convinced there are simply too many humans on this earth. It is sad and overwhelming at times to think how desperately some of them must live. Just wait, according to projections we'll have two extra BILLION people within the next thirty years. I'm sure we'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garion Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 not to hijack the thread, but has anyone seen the tedx talk about the Tiffin box industry in India? i never knew anything about this and found it absolutely fascinating. There is a really good indie movie on on demand/ netflix called "The Lunchbox" in which the tiffin industry features centrally. Wife and enjoyed it a month or two back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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