I've given many speeches, been to many lectures, stood in front of countless podiums...

Never have I seen a desperate speaker resort to this. I have to say I think that  --no matter how relieving-- breaking down and using this would have a chilling effect on your audience. It's the whole 'squatting on top balanced four feet in the air' aspect of it. Unless it's a port-a-potty for Cirque Du Soleil.  Hmmmm...