Vomit Sink

Apparently they're fairly common in German bars, where they go by various names: Kotzbecken, Speibecken, Expektorierbecken, or Pabst.

More details: German wikipedia (via Google translate)

via Reddit

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Posted By: Alex - Fri Mar 15, 2019
Category: Hygiene | Body Fluids

Comments

Follow the Google translate link above for an explanation of "Pabst" which has nothing to do with the beer brand [or don't--it makes the obvious joke better]

Posted by crc on 03/15/19 at 07:09 AM

The grab handles on the wall are a thoughtful touch.

Posted by KDP on 03/15/19 at 01:14 PM

Thanks, crc. It seems one explanation is that that Protestants call it Pabst (pope) while Catholics call it Luther. Charming.

Posted by ges on 03/15/19 at 02:55 PM

Also thoughtful: the metal plate that conceals the auto-flush mechanism isn't reflective, so you don't see what you look like at the moment. And there's a well-placed floor drain for the hazmat hose down.

Posted by Virtual on 03/16/19 at 09:25 AM

Leave it to the Germans to invent things that are actually useful...

Posted by Brian on 03/19/19 at 10:46 AM

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