The Block fans divided over ‘nasty’ toilet decision: ‘Absolutely insane’ – Yahoo Lifestyle Australia
The Block has become notorious for its outrageous renovations and unexpected turns, but one bathroom decision in the latest season has left viewers seething.
During Wednesday’s episode, contestants Omar and Oz decided to use a recycled toilet bowl from the original bathroom as part of their apartment’s modern makeover. The controversial choice was met with strong reactions from fans, ranging from bewilderment to downright disgust.
“The toilet in Omar and Oz’s bathroom is the most hideous, ugly thing ever,” wrote one disgruntled viewer on Facebook. “You couldn’t pay me to live there. And, yeah, you probably could.”
“Why are you buying a recycled toilet,” wrote another baffled fan, their comment accompanied by several facepalm emojis.
Despite the backlash, the duo stood firm in their decision, believing the repurposed toilet added character and sustainability to their design. “We love the concept,” Omar stated in the episode, adding that “it’s part of the story we’re trying to tell.”
This, however, didn’t quell the viewers’ dissatisfaction. Many argued that even with their good intentions, the reused toilet clashed drastically with the otherwise stylish design.
“What a waste of such an incredible apartment with the old, yellow toilet,” one fan declared. “Honestly, I think they’re delusional. You can tell Omar has a strange design sense – his kitchen’s hideous and they have a vintage toilet for no good reason.”
Other comments focused on the inherent health implications of using a pre-owned toilet, regardless of the renovation goals. “I’m not entirely sure how a pre-owned toilet is even hygienic,” wrote one commenter. “No one needs an old toilet, particularly in the bathroom.”
The inclusion of the salvaged toilet bowl is only one instance of the “design challenges” presented in the latest season of the show. Fans have criticized the layout and interior design choices across several contestants’ spaces. Yet, the reused toilet sparked a unique conversation, exposing differing opinions on what constitutes stylish renovation versus cost-effective upcycling.
The ultimate verdict will come from The Block judges, whose critiques could be pivotal to Omar and Oz’s final score. It remains to be seen whether their sustainability effort will translate to judges’ approval, or if it ultimately hinders their design ambitions.
