Here In Katie's Head

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Water cooler conversation.

A couple weeks ago, the Wichita Eagle’s beloved/feared ice/water machine fell ill (again). A sign reading “open sewer line” appeared on it.

We know from previous issues that:

1. The “open sewer line” sign was repurposed from a previous incident involving a urinal.
2. The Ice-O-Matic is not attached to a sewer line — it only has a supply line, no return line.

So obviously, we should laugh at the wildly incorrect sign. But horror was the near-unanimous reaction.

The sign came down. The unit is working again. Fewer people are willing to use it now.

I hope NPR gets to the bottom of their water cooler issue.