Are Diapers Funny? That Depends -
Every time I read something like this I am reminded of the time my son noted that 'Depends' is NOT a good name for adult diapers. Depends on what? he said. He thought that they should be named Definitely or Certain, but never Depends.
ps. I should make it clear that I don't think the subject itself is funny... nor is it high drama. It's simply life.
Hi Steven,
ReplyDeleteA little while ago I was visiting a friend who is coping with her parents' health issues, and she was talking about having to buy Depends for her Dad after his recent surgery. She called them "disposable underwear", which in her and my opinion is a far better term for the item. I think calling them "adult diapers" is demeaning and unnecessary, so I am now on a campaign to encourage others to use "disposable underwear" as a better alternative. As you say, it's not really a funny topic, we are only a hop skip and a jump from needing them ourselves, so let's encourage folks to be less derogatory about them!