One of the most well-known examples of Stefano Giovannoni's playful, almost comic-like design approach from the 1990s is the toilet brush Merdolino. Without hesitation, the designer tackled this essential yet "forbidden" utensil and transformed the toilet brush into a delicate little plant growing in a narrow pot. A scandal in the eyes of the philistines among design enthusiasts and, for years, an enormous success.