Toilet as kitty trip toy

[danaeris]

Jennifer and Jim kept getting huge water bills. They knew beyond a doubt that the bills weren't representative of their actual usage, and no matter how they tried to conserve, the high bills continued.

Although they could see nothing wrong, they had everything checked for leaks or problems: first the water meter, then outdoor pipes, indoor pipes, underground pipes, faucets, toilets, washer, ice maker, etc. all to no avail.

One day Jim was sick and stayed home in bed, but kept hearing water running downstairs. He finally tore himself from his bed to investigate, and stumbled onto the cause of such high water bills. Apparently this had been happening all day long when they were not at home. Knowing that few would believe him, he taped a segment of the 'problem' for posterity -- see video.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WofFb_eOxxA

Squee! Kitties are cute!

I still haven't heard the audio on this, so I don't know if the story that it came with (got this over email) was right, but... CUTE!

Comments

[fibro-witch.livejournal.com]

I heard the audio, and yes a man's voice is saying, that is why the water bill is so high, and, oh wow, our water bill is gonna be high again.


I sent a comment saying 'close the lid next time. if she can't see the water she will not play with the water.'

[cowgrrl.livejournal.com]

That's so cute, though I wouldn't want their water bill! The cat I live with loves to drink out of the toilet...I hope he never figures out how to flush! :-)

[geekers.livejournal.com]

Oh my goodness! So cute! (Peter said to make sure not to show the kitty in my icon the video... she's already crazy about watching after I flush. ;})

[freefloat.livejournal.com]

"I think we have a problem"

LOL

Actually, if you read the comments afterward, you find out that the video was shot 3 years ago, and that shortly after they discovered the cause of their outrageous water bill, the family started closing the door to the bathroom. Nowadays, Gizmo (the cat) might occasionally flush the toilet if given the chance, but he doesn't do it repetitively like in the video. I guess the novelty's worn off.