Malta Has 3rd Worst Public Toilet Hygiene

Nov 9 2023

In light of the bedbug crisis in Europe and heightened hygiene concerns due to the pandemic, Showers to You conducted a comprehensive study to identify the cities in Europe with the cleanest and dirtiest public toilets.

And lo and behold, Malta’s toilets were ranked third in terms of the worst levels of cleanliness, with a score of 4.47 out of 10.

11.32% of respondents said that Malta’s public toilets were dirty.

The methodology involved gathering data from Google Maps, including over 1,000 public toilets and 8,000 text reviews for each major European city. The search term “[city] public toilets” was used to generate results.

According to the findings, Riga in Latvia had the lowest cleanliness score of 3.44, with nearly one in five reviews mentioning cleanliness issues. Malta was topped by Madrid, Spain in second place and followed by Stockholm, Sweden.

Warsaw, Poland, had the lowest average toilet rating at 3.08 out of 5. Conversely, Bucharest in Romania emerged as the city with the cleanest public restrooms, boasting an impressive cleanliness score of 8.70 out of 10.

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Shrek 5 Reportedly Gets A 2025 Release Date

Nov 9 2023

The possibility of a fifth instalment in the Shrek franchise is gaining traction. An NBCUniversal employee reportedly posted on their LinkedIn page that “Shrek 5” is set for release in 2025, but swiftly removed the information.

This development follows Illumination founder Chris Meledandri’s revelation in April that talks were underway with the original cast, including Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, and Eddie Murphy, to reprise their roles.

Since acquiring DreamWorks Animation in 2016, NBCUniversal has been eager to revitalise existing franchises, including Shrek. Meledandri, known for successful franchises like Despicable Me and Secret Life of Pets, emphasised the enthusiasm of the actors to return to their beloved characters.

He explained his approach, emphasising the importance of retaining core elements while introducing new storylines and characters.

With the successful spinoff of Puss in Boots, Meledandri hinted at the potential for a Donkey-centered spinoff, particularly after Eddie Murphy expressed interest. Murphy believed Donkey’s comedic potential surpassed that of Puss in Boots.

The original Shrek film, based on William Steig’s book, earned nearly $500 million globally in 2001. Shrek 2, released in 2004, became one of the highest-grossing animated films at the time, with a worldwide earnings of $935 million.

Subsequent sequels, Shrek the Third (2007) and Shrek Forever After (2010), garnered $807 million and $756 million respectively, solidifying the franchise’s enduring popularity.

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Did You Know Nike Had A Mascot In The 90’s?

Nov 9 2023

No that’s not the flash or a variant of him. But yes, Nike had a mascot back in the 1996. In fact, Swoosh Man’s suit took around $125,000 to make.

It was designed by Jose Fernandez, who was the designer behind the 1995 Batman Forever Bat Suit.

Swoosh Man/Nike Man/Swoosh Hero had a futuristic design with a silver finish and a bold red Nike Swoosh on his chest. Two other small swooshes featured on his helmet, ‘similar to that of the original Air Max 97 Silver Bullet released in 1997.

The Nike mascot made his debut at the Hoop Heroes event in Tokyo, and originated with track-and-field star Ian Campbell who was managing director of Nike Sports Entertainment.

The subdivision was created with the intention of promoting the brand further and featured the mascot golfing with Tiger Woods, playing basketball with Michael Jordan, and more.

The man inside the suit was Jon Kudo, the former mascot for the Minnesota Timberwolves, and he was required to perform outlandish stunts. Unfortunately, due to an economic downturn led to a decrease in sneaker sales and saw Swoosh being shelved along with Nike Sports Entertainment.

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Video Of Il-Pampalun Resurfaces Showing His Colourful Aura

Nov 9 2023

A video of the late Pawlu il-Pampalun has resurfaced online showing us his immensely colourful and cheerful personality.

Known locally as the king and father of the Maltese carnival spirit, l-Pampalun sadly passed away this week at the age of 92.

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A video resurfaced online, showing Pawlu Curmi playing a bucket like a drum and singing, a testament to the iconic Maltese figure’s passion for all things festive.

The passing came as a tragic shock to many who commemorated his life with tributes, recounting how he played such a pivotal role in their lives and especially their participation in carnival.

Rest in peace Pawlu!

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