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Bathroom Chatter

What is up with people having conversations in the bathroom? I thought there was a universal law passed when public restrooms were invented. No?

I walk into the bathroom at work and it’s like a bar in there. Guys are in there carrying on conversation, laughing, telling stories, and taking a dump.

A recent experience went something like this:

Mr. Chatter walks up to a urinal and starts doing his thing. I’ve just finished washing my hands and am drying them off. Mr. Chatter proceeds to ask me IMPORTANT questions about a marketing campaign. I’m trying to get the hell out of there.

Can’t we talk about this at my desk? Do we have to make decisions that affect the entire company while you’re mid-stream?

I don’t mind an occasional “Hey” at the sink. But do we really have to discuss our plans for Christmas? I think not.

Here is a video that shows just how much carnage can result if you DO talk in the bathroom. Take notes:

Tue, Dec 19, 2006 @ 9:59 pm | Filed in Humor | Permalink

6 Comments

I can’t stand when people do that. My boss talks on his cell phone in the bathroom–it drives me crazy, I think it’s so gross.

Posted by martini-dan on Tue, Dec 19, 2006 @ 11:10 pm

That film is hilarious, and so true. I wonder if bathroom cleaners ever notice that urinals 2 and 5 are underused compared to 1 3 and 6!

Posted by Tom on Wed, Dec 20, 2006 @ 1:34 am

I never talk if walking into a stall, but I’m a total unrinal chatty Cathy. Don’t stand next to me if it bothers you cuz I can pee and carry on a conversation like no tomorrow. Doesn’t bother me a bit. Not a WEEEE bit.

Posted by purpletwinkie on Wed, Dec 20, 2006 @ 1:39 am

The next time I have to “drain the lizard,” I will remember this clip. lol Women talking on their cell phones in the next stall while urinating is a major pet peeve of mine. I’m thinking “sister please!”

Posted by cindy on Wed, Dec 20, 2006 @ 12:04 pm

“Butt pudding”? You are kidding! I have to tell you, bathrooms used to scare the ___ outta me…..hated being watched or seen in them growing up. ALWAYS used a stall….doors locked and bolted. Since I came out, I’m all over that little game and don’t care who sees me….It’s such a game, those bathrooms. The video is really cool. Question: Is it permitted to even just sneak a “pee”k at the dude next to you? Just a little side glance as you maybe turn your head to cough or something?

Posted by Lewis on Wed, Dec 20, 2006 @ 6:01 pm

I agree. I find it unacceptable to talk in the bathroom, ESPECIALLY when someone is at the urinals. That’s probably one of the reasons why I always use a stall instead of a urinal. I mean, what is this? Guys holding onto their dicks and talking, while trying not to look at each other. And they call US gay?!

Posted by enihsnus on Thu, Dec 21, 2006 @ 4:02 pm