Porcelain Protocol

In our travels around New York City, we have learned that some New Yorkers have a sense of humor.  An odd sense of humor, in fact.

[If you are coprophobic, please read no further.]

It seems that New Yorkers are especially concerned about what goes into their commodes. Why? It is unclear.  The why is less important than the signage used to express their concern and to persuade users to act with etiquette and decorum.  

Not quite sure what is going on yet?  Well, read the signs below and you will know what the joke is.

An appeal to those with naturally poor aim.  Seen in a toilet in very old theater in the East Village.

In the same vein, another restroom sign asked:

Other signs address unique concerns.  Here are some examples:

A request to those who don't know that 3D glasses are reused.  You might think twice about seeing a 3D film in the future.

An odd request.  Why would an Apple devotee ever throw away an iPad?  Hipsters recycle their overpriced, quickly obsolete devices.  They don't flush.

On a side street in SoHo, the sign below caught our eye.

Lastly, at a recently opened NYC art museum, we noticed the customary men's and women's restrooms, plus an "All Gender Restroom."  With more than 50 genders identified, that must be one large restroom. 

P.S.  If you ever had a young girl in your house, you might appreciate the sign below.

8/26/2016 Update:  Seen at the Mermaid Inn on Amsterdam Avenue.