Why does Mark say he hasn't had a shower for a year and a half?
In the movie The Martian, why does Mark Watney say he hasn't had a shower after reuniting with the Hermes crew when he's shown to actually come out of the shower fully naked and shave that very day?
A year and a half seems to imply that he hasn't showered in his entire 561-Sol stay, which doesn't sound believable.
Best Answer
Saving water
He has limited supplies of water. Of course he hasn't showered in his entire 561-Sol stay - it's possible (and in Mark's case necessary) to maintain hygiene while spending much, much less water than a shower does.
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