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Bidet of Reckoning: A Bathroom Revolution

They say money can’t buy happiness, but it can buy a bidet… And that’s basically the same thing!

Tried a bidet for the first time and my life will never be the same. Every king deserves a throne with a rinse cycle.
(Photo Illustration by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images)

No Way… A Bidet?! You know how they say everyone needs a bucket list? For some people, it’s climbing Mount Everest. For others, it’s skydiving, or maybe taking a trip to Paris, Rome, or Spain. Big adventures, right? But sometimes, the things that change your life aren’t the big flashy ones. They’re the little surprises that sneak up on you. That’s what happened to me. I found my “low-hanging fruit” moment… and it was in the bathroom.

Yeah, you heard me right. I tried a bidet for the first time.

Now, before you roll your eyes, let me explain. As a man, I take pride in my bathroom time. That’s the thinking throne. The man cave within the man cave. It’s sacred ground! But the day I discovered the magic of the bidet, I became a changed man. No joke, I felt like I’d been living in the Stone Age and suddenly discovered fire.

Bidet is the Way:

It happened while staying at an Airbnb. I’d heard of bidets before, but never used one. I was curious, maybe a little nervous, but when nature called, I figured, “Why not?” One button press later and whoosh! I had just introduced my backside to the future.

Sure, there’s a moment of surprise, like putting your rear end through a mini car wash, but once you get over that, oh buddy, it’s glorious. You feel cleaner, fresher, and honestly, kind of fancy. I get it now. Kings have thrones for a reason, and mine now comes with a rinse cycle.

Toilet paper shortage? Doesn’t bother me anymore. Wet wipes clogging your pipes? Not my problem. Having a bad day? You probably haven’t sat on a bidet today!

The second I got home, I hit up Amazon like a man on a mission. I didn’t just want one. I wanted one for every bathroom. Guests will thank me. Or at least, they’ll come out smiling and enlightened.

So from your friendly neighborhood Butt-man, uh, I mean Budman, take it from me: do yourself a favor and get a bidet. It’ll change your life in ways you never saw coming. You can thank me later.

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Meet Budman, dynamic host of Marconi Award winning radio station WXKB's WiLD Bunch Morning Show, on B1039. Budman likes to write about funny news, a good Florida man story, stupid criminals or anything involving a superhero. Budman, a comic book and pop culture enthusiast, even named his daughter Kara Zor-El, after Supergirl. His only child is his true passion beyond the mic. Being a dad is his favorite role. Budman, a true family man, balances his love for radio with quality time spent with loved ones and his trusty dogs.