The concept of gender-neutral bathrooms has become more familiar in recent times, yet the idea of 'species inclusive' facilities is something that's not often encountered.
Singer Goes Viral After Putting Litter Boxes In 'Species-Neutral' Bathrooms On Tour
This week, however, a singer has sparked a considerable amount of conversation online by promoting exactly that.
Gaining widespread attention on TikTok, the singer announced an unusual addition to the restrooms at their tour venues across the United States.
They revealed plans to install litter boxes in bathrooms for attendees who identify more closely with animals than humans.
In a video shared on the platform by @dorianelectraofficial, the singer detailed their decision to equip the restrooms with litter trays specifically for fans who eschew traditional toilets due to their animal identities.
Dorian Electra is seen in the footage modifying a sign from 'all gender bathroom' to 'all species bathroom,' making a bold statement about inclusivity.
"You guys spoke and I listened," Dorian stated in the video.
"I'm making all the bathrooms at my concerts not only gender neutral but species neutral."
"I will be providing litter boxes in the bathrooms for all animal-identifying concert-goers on my tour. Now that's inclusivity in action."
In a further commitment to this unconventional initiative, Dorian also mentioned their personal involvement in maintaining the cleanliness of these facilities.
"As an independent artist, it's really important for me to take accountability for all hygienic goings-on on my tour so I will personally be involved in cleaning them," they shared.
The video has led many to speculate that Dorian is engaging in a bit of humor, underscored by the artist's creation of a T-shirt emblazoned with the message:
"I used the litter box in the gender-neutral bathroom at the Dorian Electra concert."
The conversation took an even more humorous turn when a fan mentioned they would opt to wear a diaper to the concert to avoid missing any part of the show.
Dorian responded, "Honestly, this is a really good idea. Let me know in the comments if I should be providing diapers for you guys."
Viewer reactions to Dorian's video were mixed.
While some found humor in the idea, others expressed their discontent.
One commenter criticized the concept, saying:
"People that identify as animals still don't use litter boxes please stop promoting this trash bc people don't do that."
Another voiced concern about the potential for misunderstanding, pointing out: "You realize how this meme mocks and spreads misinformation about Therians, right?"
Therians are individuals who identify as a specific non-human animal.
Amid the jests, such as a suggestion to include "a puppy pee pee pad," some recognized practical benefits, particularly for those with service animals.
One individual highlighted a potential positive, commenting: "Wait i feel like ur on to something for people with service animals."
Another expanded on this, saying: "OK but generally if you could have a service dog relief area, that would help me so much. Very often I have to entirely leave a venue for my SD," illustrating a genuine need for more accommodating facilities at public events.