What kind of Poo 💩 are You?
What the Bristol Stool Chart Can Reveal about your Poo's "Personality"
You’ve probably run into those personality quizzes on social media, revealing the quirks and traits that make us tick.
But have you ever run into a quiz about poo personalities?
This isn't your run-of-the-mill Facebook quiz, nor is any data being harvested here. Instead, we're venturing into the fascinating world of stool traits and the uncanny resemblance they bear to various personalities.
But first, you may be wondering….
WTH is the Bristol Stool Chart?
Let’s rewind to 1997 in Bristol, England, where a group of scientists unveiled a clinical tool designed to categorize human feces based on their appearance and consistency.
Yes, scientists were actually funded to study feces! Originally intended for bowel research, this chart evolved into a quirky lens that peaks into our digestive world.
The researchers put their heads together to devise a tool that assesses various bowel diseases and treatments, as well as aids in clinical communication. What they came up with was a 7 tiered system of poo classification.
Who would have thought that our daily excretions could lead to such a colorful categorical chart?
The Poo Personalities Unveiled
Whether we know it or not, our stool has a personality. Actually, there are many personalities depending on the day. We're flipping the script here, connecting the Bristol Stool Chart's seven types of stool to unique "personalities" that they exhibit.
Type 1 Poo: The "Separate and Stubborn" Personality
This is the tough nut to crack, quite literally. Type 1 stool comes in separate hard lumps, resembling nuts and reflecting a personality that's stubborn and inflexible. It approaches situations with unwavering determination, but its rigidity can hinder adaptability. This type of stool often signifies severe constipation.
Type 2 Poo: The "Complex and Rough" Personality
Say hello to Type 2 stool, sausage-shaped but lumpy. Much like its appearance, it carries a complex and rough personality beneath the surface. This stool type might appear outwardly smooth, but it houses intricate thoughts and emotions. It's not the easiest to deal with and often comes with constipation.
Type 3 Poo: The "Polished Surface, Hidden Cracks" Personality
Type 3 stool resembles a sausage with cracks on its surface. Just as its appearance suggests, it represents a personality that presents itself as polished and composed, yet carries underlying vulnerabilities or "cracks" in its emotional façade. Surprisingly, this stool type is considered healthy.
Type 4 Poo: The "Smooth and Harmonious" Personality
Type 4 stool comes in a sausage or snake-like shape, smooth and soft. This stool type mirrors a personality that's harmonious and balanced in behavior. It navigates various situations with comfort and adaptability, akin to maintaining a seamless interaction with its environment. It's essentially the gold standard of healthy stool.
Type 5 Poo: The "Soft-Edged and Approachable" Personality
Type 5 stool arrives as soft blobs with clear-cut edges, much like its corresponding personality—approachable and empathetic. This personality type embodies compassion and openness, making it easy to connect with others. It may seem like “all is good”, but this stool type represents the onset of diarrhea.
Type 6 Poo: The "Fluctuating and Sensitive" Personality
Type 6 stool emerges as fluffy pieces with ragged edges, resembling a mushy texture. This stool personality is characterized by fluctuations and sensitivity. External factors easily sway it, leading to varying emotional responses. Unfortunately, this stool type signifies diarrhea.
Type 7 Poo: The "Liquid Chameleon" Personality
Type 7 stool is watery and entirely liquid, showcasing a personality that's fluid and adaptable—much like a chameleon. It effortlessly adapts to changing circumstances and goes with the flow, embodying an easygoing nature. However, this stool type signifies severe diarrhea.
Why connect stool types to personalities? Each stool type reflects a specific aspect of our lives and well-being—essentially, our inner poo personalities. Someone may have several different poo personalities in one day.
So which poo are you today?
