What Does WC Stand For?

“WC” stands for Water Closet—an older term for a room with a toilet. While many of us say “bathroom” or “restroom,” those originally referred to bathing or freshening up. The term “water closet” dates back to when indoor plumbing was new, and having a designated toilet room was a novelty. Social media users were shocked by this revelation, with one person saying, “I was 23 when I learned WC stands for water closet.”

The Unspoken Urinal Rule

Comedian Freddy Quinne went viral explaining the “urinal rule” most guys instinctively follow. If there are five urinals:

• Pick the first or last one.
• If they’re taken, choose the middle.
• Only use urinals two or four if all others are occupied.

It’s all about maximizing personal space and minimizing awkwardness—an unspoken code many men instantly recognized as true.