Slanted toilets are the logical extreme of hyperproductivity Dec 20, 2019 12:15 pm by The AtlanticIllinois in the News Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images The Atlantic (Dec. 19) A U of I architecture professor tried to simulate the effect of the slanted toilet. 'Even for just a few seconds, it felt uncomfortable and jarring. After a minute or two, it felt very painful behind the shins.' Share on Facebook Tweet Email