John the toilet laid to rest at Utah restaurant

CENTERVILLE, Utah (AP) — John, a porcelain commode gunned down in an accidental shooting at a fast food restaurant’s bathroom, has died. His age was not immediately known.

The toilet was shattered by a bullet Jan. 12 when a man’s gun fell from its holster as he was pulling up his pants, police said. Police do not plan to file criminal charges in connection with the incident.

Christian Martinez, manager of the Carl’s Jr. where John was gunned down, held a memorial service Friday at the restaurant. He gave away bottles of John’s favorite toilet cleaner, Kaboom Bowl Blaster, to the eatery’s first 50 patrons.

Image of the shattered toilet at the link. Police blame the style of holster.

1. Why would people do all this for a toilet?
2. Why would supposedly reputable news agencies report it in this manner?

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