I want to avoid potty humour, but I wanted to share this funny anecdote.
At work, I just went to our men’s room, but one of the 2 stalls was taken. I don’t like neighbors in the bathroom, so I went to the other end of our floor to check out their men’s room, which I’ve never used before.
It turns out that they only have little single-toilet unisex bathrooms. Nice and cozy and no chance of neighbors. However, if someone walks in as soon as you walk out… you know.
Fortunately, they had a fan in the bathroom, but I was afraid it wouldn’t be enough. As I washed my hands, I noticed the nice liquid soap they had.
So, I lathered my hands up with a lot of soap and actually waved them around the small bathroom, hoping to fill the little room with the sweet smell of Softsoap. I quickly exited and hightailed back to my side of the floor.
The things we do to try to be cool.
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At one workplace, my cubicle was directly outside “the little bathroom.” Every morning my boss would walk in there with a newspaper. Just the knowledge was enough to make me walk to another building. Or out into a theme park if necessary.
I have SOOOO many bathroom stories, but I shall save everyone the mental pictures.
So funny. And to risk oneself to share your personal and someone obsessive thoughts/actions…you should get some kind of Bravery Modifier…+3 cool points!
I’m so similar in this area, it’s scary. I can tell you from experience though, the hand waving doesn’t work.
amy – maybe your boss just wanted a quiet place to do the crossword?
ryan – no, please share! we’re all adults here, right?
brad – does that bravery modifier work against undead?
Psh!I have SO done that! I have taken my coat off that has my perfume all over it and waved that around too! When you’re desperate, you’ll do anything!
+2 points for creativity and guts for sharing!
that is so funny- I do that at pepoles home too! Hopefully they have some type of lotion or something that I can put on and wave my hands around.
*by the way- I found you on TSLOK
tam – nice idea with the coat! and thanks for the points. i have to update them.
abigail – it’s nice to know that i’m not the only one.
thanks for checking us out!
I’d say it’s too much information, but I used to housekeeping at a family camp and I have far too many “potty stories” that would probably make some sick to their stomach. Let’s just say things get pretty sketchy with people of ages using the many bathroom facilities on grounds and in their rooms. =) And I always seemed to be the one stuck with the worst jobs…probably because I’m not too squeamish about such things. (Blegh!)
My dad had to put a camera in his bathroom once at his gas staion. no the toilet wasn’t in picture, only the door. (someone was breaking the door, over and over)
anyway, now Im always thinking some one is video taping me. and now im imagining you waving your arms around like there is a sound track going on in the bathroom only you can hear.
rachel – thankfully it seems that i’m not too squeamish about that stuff either. i just think to myself, “i can always wash my hands…”
randy – the classic 80s song by Maxwell come to mind: “I always feel like… somebody’s watching me. And I got no privacy! Woh-woh-woh…”
OMGosh I am CRACKING UP! I instantly covered my gapping mouth when you said you wave your soaped up hands around the room….b/c I have soooooo done that!! hahaha! I have even been in bathrooms with cleaner stashed in a cabinet and I spray THAT if nothing else. hahaha
ANd it’s also extra nice when I happen to have perfume in my purse.
This whole topic is hilarious!!!