The situations in public restrooms aren't always the best, but they're definitely memorable. So to give them some spotlight, here are the five worst situations that very well may have happened to you.
1. You see who was in the stall before you.
You've been waiting for a stall and finally one opens. But you see someone really gross walk out and wonder, "What have I done to deserve this?" And even if you didn't see who it was, you start thinking of who it might've been anyways. Now you're hovering above the toilet seat in an impressive squat and don't want to touch a thing.
2. Someone's lounging around.
Someone just walked in and stands at the mirror for what seems like days! You start thinking, "What could they be doing? Are they fixing their hair? Brushing their teeth? Get out, I need to poop!" The sooner they leave, the better because you want privacy while taking care of business.
3. Your poop does a cannonball.
Everyone's poop is different. But this had to have happened to you at least once. It's like rocks or pebbles are dropping and no matter how ready you think you are for that splash, you're now shedding a tear because your butt is cold and wet. And God forbid that person standing at the sink heard your poop plop!
4. The toilet automatically flushes.
OMG! You were not done and this toilet decided you were up and out of the stall already. You jumped at the sound and the feeling of the toilet sucking the water down. Maybe you even screamed a little bit, but now you're just frustrated and think, "Why can't I just flush my own toilet? And is that a camera? Why does it look like a camera?"
5. You run out of toilet paper.
Lastly, as soon as you thought you were on your final lap, you glance over and realize there's not enough, or worse, zero toilet paper left. It's one of those times when you have to swallow your pride and do something drastic. Maybe you should yell out for help in hopes someone might come to the rescue or if you're feeling really bold, check if the coast is clear and waddle off to grab a roll yourself.
Privacy and comfort may be ideal, but clearly that's not always case. Sometimes you need to take on the public restroom. So whether it's no more toilet paper, poop splashing, or that gross person strutting out before you, it's all part of the experience. And even if something does go wrong, it's OK. Accept it and get through it because it just might make for a funny story later on.
