August marks the anniversary of Elvis Presley’s passing, and while most people remember him for his music, iconic style, and hip-swinging swagger, here at Happy Drains we remember him for those long hot Summers when we were kids, watching endless re-runs of his classic movies and wondering who would win in a fight, Elvis or Happy Days Fonzie! (Elvis of course…..)
Now, rumour has it, Elvis had a solid gold toilet – because of course he did. The King of Rock ‘n’ Roll needed a throne fit for, well, a king. But beneath every glamorous golden loo, there’s still something we know all too well: a drain that needs looking after.
The Golden Throne… Still Needs a Decent Drain
Whether it’s folklore or fact, the story of Elvis’s lavish bathroom habits has stood the test of time. Graceland was known for its opulence, and it wouldn’t surprise us if the plumbing had a touch of gold. But no matter how luxurious the loo, even the King wasn’t immune to bathroom blockages.
In fact, it’s widely believed that poor (not so old) Elvis passed away in the bathroom… a rather sobering reminder that drains and digestive dramas spare no one.
Lessons from the King’s Throne
Whether your WC is solid gold or humble ceramic, flushing the wrong stuff leads to trouble. Wet wipes, cotton buds, and even so-called “flushable” wipes are the real Heartbreak Hotel for your pipes.
Elvis was known for a famously rich diet. Not great for the digestive system or your drains. Fat, oil, and grease might go down warm, but they solidify fast and clog your pipes like a hound dog on a hot tin roof.
Elvis was a private man, but CCTV drain surveys don’t keep secrets. They bring hidden problems to light before they turn into costly repairs (guaranteed to give you the blues – and not the suede shoes kind).
Don’t Be Cruel… To Your Drains
This August, as fans around the world remember The King, take a moment to think about your own throne. Are your drains fit for royalty? Or are they all shook up?
From CCTV drain surveys to emergency unblocking 24/7, we keep your drains running smoother than a teddy-boy quiff. No capes. No rhinestones. Just expert service with a smile from Happy Drains – Kings of the Clogged Drain.
Just for Fun: Elvis Songs That (Sort of) Sound Like Drainage Dramas
Elvis may not have sung directly about a blocked toilet, dodgy drains or soggy back gardens, but with a little imagination, his back catalogue suddenly sounds very… familiar.
Here are our favourite Elvis tracks that hit a little too close to home for those in the drainage business:
- “All Shook Up” – Your pipes when they’re full of trapped air and mystery blockages.
- “Return to Sender” – What happens when wastewater decides it’s not going anywhere.
- “Suspicious Minds” – That uneasy feeling when your downstairs loo starts gurgling for no reason.
- “Heartbreak Hotel” – The place you check into after flushing fat and wipes (again).
- “Crying in the Chapel” – Been there, done that, after the downstairs bathroom flooded.
- “Burning Love” – When you pour too much hot fat down the kitchen sink (don’t do it).
- “It’s Now or Never” – The moment you realise you should have called Happy Drains last week.
Best, David & Will