Being a die-hard fan of Chinese basketball star Yao Ming, a hotpot restaurant owner in Beijing has built a special urinal for his idol. The urinal, installed higher than the others, was described as "extremely high" by the local newspaper, and is only appropriate for people like the 2.29-meter Yao. Beside the urinal is a plaque reading "Waiting for Yao Ming". So far, the urinal has yet to be used.

The owner claimed Yao paid a visit to his restaurant two years ago, but found the bathroom ceiling too low. The owner hoped the star would one day come back to see the face-lift. However, a random survey among diners suggests that many suspect the owner using the star to promote his business.

(China Daily 03/28/2007 page3)