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the issue Video performance, 1.29 minutes, sound
Edinburgh, 2004
Ever since I have been able to perceive the world around me, the
sight, smell and noise of men peeing in public have always been
familiar. Even after having spent quite some time to understand
male peeing habits intellectually as a cultural phenomenon of demonstration
and manifestation of male dominance, or at least the attempt to
that, I am still appalled whenever I see a man peeing in public.
After having passed hundreds of puddles I decided one night to address
a peeing-in-public-offender. I said: "I don't like that you
are pissing in the middle of the pavement. stop it." Still
carrying on he turned towards me and pissed right onto my shoes
and trousers. I was furious. I felt humiliated. He actually looked
strong and dominant. I came to the conclusion that it must be a
terrific feeling to pee in public.
I chose Princes Street in Edinburgh on a Saturday afternoon. And
yes, it did feel good. I am not going to do it again.
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