The literally translated “shit days” was a term used in southern Germany and Austria, to describe 1-3 days of unpaid work per year, a peasant had to carry out as compensation for going to the toilet. This practice was common in the 18th and 19th century. Wikipedia – “Scheißtag”
The literally translated “shit days” was a term used in southern Germany and Austria, to describe 1-3 days of unpaid work per year, a peasant had to carry out as compensation for going to the toilet. This practice was common in the 18th and 19th century.