I had no idea. This totally explains it! (Thanks D.C. for the scoop!)
Dear Wes and Bull:
It was nice to have you and your friends at City Tavern. I'm surprised a bunch of old pub
crawlers like yourselves had never encountered ice in urinals before. The ice is there for
two reasons. First, the slow drip of the ice keeps water in the line, which keeps odors
from coming back into the restroom. Second, you got it... It is the little boy peeing in the
snow thrill, which is our gift to our male customers, just as the flowers in the ladies room
is theirs. Hope to see you again soon.
All the best,
D.C.
The City Tavern