Strange brick

viled

See attached image. What is this piece called (in the catalog) and what is its purpose?

Markyd7

http://www.brickowl.com/catalog/lego-yellow-lifebuoy-with-knob-30340

lizbsmall

There's also a white version of this piece and it has been used as a toilet seat in at least one Friends set (Emma's house) :-)

misbi

And there's my own personal favourite - a black one used as a washing machine door in what looks to me like blatant money laundering going on at the modular bank

lizbsmall

That is awesome!!

_BRICKOLOGY_

Used as a Christmas wreath in green with red round plate.

johnsma2000

Used in police sets with jail cells as toilet seats set 7744