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Goat Thing of the Day: Thunderboxes

Nov 4th, 2009
by Margaret.

You know, for the life of me, I can’t figure out why an outhouse would be called a Thunderbox, but here you go.

goat painted on an outhouse
(via Sparky of My Thoughts Exactly)

Somebody said seeing this one might give me a clue.

flames painted on outhouse

Nope. Still don’t get it.

FYI: These outhouses were part of a traveling art project earlier this year called Thunderbox Road. 

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  • http://www.cabbagesnkings.net Jenn Thorson

    You really are developing a fine collection of goat pics… Perhaps you should compile a coffeetable book. :)
    You could include recipes including feta cheese opposite each spread.

  • http://www.injaynesworld.blogspot.com/ Jayne

    Hey, if I had to go in a thunderbox, that’s the one I’d want to go in. Seriously, it’s really cool. Love all the goat things people send you.

  • http://www.junkdrawerblog.com Kathy

    My husband could explain it. He’d love that one that’s on fire.

  • http://mightymfamily.blogspot.com Mighty M

    It’s nice, but doesn’t make me any more inclined to use one! :)

  • http://www.ihatemymessageboard.com Tracy

    For the thunder from down under?

  • http://www.nottherockefellers.blogspot.com Not The Rockefellers

    From what I can find Thunderbox is an old 17th century slang word for toilet
    maybe because of the racket being made in there?
    hey, there was no tv or internet
    what the hell else did they have to do back then?
    Peace ~ Rene

  • http://hbmike2000.blogspot.com Innocent Owner Of Mad Cats

    None of the thunderboxes I ever used looked anything like those. Although I doubt looking cool helps with the smell…you know, from the thunder.

  • http://cowpattysurprise.blogspot.com Nezzy

    Oooooh, goat poop. This Ozarks farm chick has never seen an outhouse so adorned and I’ve seen a plenty!!!
    Have the best day!!!

  • http://www.pricillaspeaks.blogspot.com Pricilla

    Hmmm, that first one almost looks like me with with the rooster on my back. I didn’t realize I was going to be immortalized on such an, erm, useful edifice.

  • http://www.thefiftyfactor.com Joanna Jenkins

    I’ve never heard the expression “Thunder Box” before nor have I seen any out houses this nice. So I smell a new business opportunity ;-)
    xo

  • http://it-really-is-all-about-me.blogspot.com/ Roxane

    Loud and thunderous…like man farts?!

  • http://www.strokeofliving.blogspot.com Dale Ottley

    Thunder Box is that the 17th cousin twice removed to Thunder Thighs?…just wondering…

  • http://diaryofamadbathroom.blogspot.com DG at Diaryofamadbathroom

    It’s like Mick said to Rocky - You’re gonna eat lightning and crap thunder.

  • http://gladysspeaks.blogspot.com Gladys

    You know it just doesn’t sound right…built like a brick thunder house. :)
    Hey I’ll be in Sacramento Sunday Afternoon. I’ll send you my info by email :)

  • http://www.youngandrelentless.com Connie @ Young and Relentless

    I have a thing for outhouses. I have a picture of one in my guest bathroom. Just ask Bobbi.

  • http://www.TwentyFourAtHeart.com Twenty Four At Heart

    How are youuuuuuuuuuuuu? I miss you chicky! Stay out of the thunder boxes and come south for a visit!

  • http://www.lifejustkeepsgettingweirder.blogspot.com Anna Lefler

    Girl if you don’t know why it’s called a “thunderbox,” then you’ve never had real Tex-Mex cookin’!
    …A.

  • http://weeklyinjectionofchuckles.blogspot.com Skye

    People sure can find you interesting goat pics! I happen to like that top Thunderbox, however the bottom pic sure is cool, got a tickle out of seeing that :D

  • http://redbirdacres.blogspot.com/ Sparky at My Thoughts Exactly

    I still say, I gotta have me one of those.
    PS: Thanks for the shout out. :)

  • http://www.midgetmanofsteel.com moooooog35

    Mine wouldn’t be called a thunderbox, more like:
    “OH MY GOD..WHAT DID YOU DO IN HERE?! DID YOU EVEN BOTHER TO SPRAY?!?!”
    A little long, but pretty accurate.

  • http://www.nooterthedog.com Nooter

    thunderbox.
    wild horses couldnt drag me into a crate if it was called a thunderbox, no sir.

  • http://clarkkentslunchbox.blogspot.com/ Clark Kent’s Lunchbox

    Those are so quaint and crafty… almost makes me want to… never mind.

  • http://idothings.info JD at I Do Things

    Better a thunderbox covered in flames than one of those that’s transparent from the inside. You can see out but they can’t see in. shivers

  • http://www.swirlgirlspearls.blogspot.com swirl girl

    You’ve got to be making plans to see that new George Clooney movie called “Men Who Stare at Goats” right??
    not for the deliciousness that is George, but for the goats, right??
    LOL

  • http://www.tonyastaab.com * TONYA *

    Thunderbox? Seriously. Well I guess I learned something knew today. I lurv that first one.

  • http://wmljshewbridge.blogspot.com/ Lorie Shewbridge

    Too funny!!