I know its what you prefer but ........the word commode sounds bad..........where did this word originate from?
2007-02-11 02:28:53 · 4 answers · asked by Rock ah About 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
the name of the person who invted the toliet was named john commode...so that's where it comes from..and the saying i'm going to the john..hope that helped
2007-02-11 02:35:15 · answer #1 · answered by angelbabytrc07 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The French have a word for everything. But it does sound better than crapper or john (both came from John Crapper or so it is said.) Their is also great toilette humor from a "toilette humor" search.
2007-02-11 03:40:33 · answer #2 · answered by MT C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the correct term for commode is "water closet" but it is mostly what you feel correct
2007-02-11 13:24:16 · answer #3 · answered by allan2uall 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why americans are using french words anyway? Invent your own if it soudns bad
2007-02-11 03:57:07 · answer #4 · answered by gabnella 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋