So now research has discovered what the perfect shower is, and scientists have done it with a mathmatical formula. I am not sure how mathmatics could tell me how to make a perfect shower. I thought I knew what what a perfect shower was? On top of this odd news, if this had been done here, I am sure some Congressman would have given millions of our tax dollars for the research, as long as the research was done in the Honorable Congressman's (or woman's) district. The article follows:
Scientists create formula for perfect shower The Independent -- Science Section UK 8 Oct. 2008
Scientists have developed a mathematical formula for the perfect shower.
The balance of privacy, pressure, time and temperature in the shower all need 
to be carefully moderated to create the perfect shower experience, according to Mindlab International.
The team led by neuropsychologist Dr David Lewis developed the formula for Cheltenham-based manufacturers Mira Showers.
The formula took into account several basic shower features, from the force of the jet and the time you take in your shower, to concern that the hot water will run out.
Each shower is rated on a scale of one to 100, with a score of 85 - 100 resulting in a perfect shower.
Dr Lewis said: "Creating the optimum shower is no easy feat, but a worthwhile endeavour. It offers psychological benefits; by varying the temperature of the water and the power of the jets, relaxation or stimulation can be aided.
"Endorphins are then released in the brain to make our 
mood more positive and feel energised.
"Also, because our skin contains a thousand nerve endings per square inch, creating the perfect shower to stand under is crucial in creating intense and extremely pleasurable physical sensations.
"As an added bonus, showers generate negative ions that also have an uplifting effect on mood, so help to further reduce stress, wash away frustrations and dissolve muscle tension."
The shower formula took into consideration the following seven essential 
elements: water pressure, environmental conditions, privacy factor, time length of shower, temperature of shower in degrees Celsius, fixture type and spray pattern.
Mindlab International specialises in neuroscience as applied to consumer behaviour and decision-making.
Dr Lewis and his team surveyed 1,000 adults in the UK for the study held last month.
I think I could have saved a lot of time and a lot of money if they let me try my hand at this research. Talking to a few friends, 99 percent overwhelmingly voted this the perfect shower:
Have fun, and remember, in the drought stricken parts of the US, saving water is a duty!!
It seems like they had too much money and time on their hands...
ReplyDeleteROFLMBO!!!! Wonderful find!! Wish I had found that graphic!!!
ReplyDeletejeez and here I thought a shower was just a shower....
ReplyDeleteWater conservation is so very important!!!!
ReplyDeleteSeems like that thinking and worrying about the hot water running out
are the only measures I have taken toward having the perfect shower! LoL
ROFL at Gerda's contribution below! How perfect!!!!!!!
I would rather just take a nice relaxing bath!! lol
ReplyDeleteIt took scientists to discover my perfect shower? All they had to do was ask, and I would have told them. The perfect shower= ME +Water + Soap + any James Bond girl (- Grace Jones who, quite frankly, scares me)
ReplyDeleteHmm..showers are that complicated? I also thought I had a plan....and yes John, will do my part to save water!! Wink!!
ReplyDeleteThat penguin down there looks like he's showering to the beat of your music John.....wow....conservation huh....I'll have to take a shower with Angie's puppy this morning I suppose.
ReplyDeleteOuuuuu a two people shower I like I like! Ya look at them big heads and ya wonder how THAT can conserve water I dunno I just dunno.
ReplyDeleteI know exactly how my dream shower would be... dark earth like color ceramics with a molded bench... fitted with a large horizontal water jet and a hand held model for all the nooks and crannies hahahaha!
Jeez, I thought a shower was just a shower... How wrong I was!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great research!!!!!!! Your result must be the best.
ReplyDeleteBy the way can you tell me what do the letters ROFLMBO stand for.I keep on seeing them most of the time but couldnt find out.
...... gotta go and have a shower now!! cool blog
ReplyDeleteWow I love the third shot down! And here it mentions endorphins too-another thing we can do to help our moods. Fatos ROFLMBO means rolling on the floor laughing my behind off.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your perfect shower lol and with Bobby Darin too singing in the background nice !!!
ReplyDeleteThere is nothing to get the kinks out of the neck and shoulders as a nice hot shower especially one that has a massage shower head sigh !!