4.02.2009

When I'm in a public restroom and someone in another stall is clearly waiting for me to leave the bathroom before doing her business, I'm often tempted to hang around unnecessarily long. Or, I'm tempted to open the door and then not leave, just to trick her into peeing in my presence. I sometimes think about how fun it would be to do that and then, mid-stream, turn on the sink or something. It's a really stupid thing to be annoyed about, but it just bugs me. I mean, really, who cares if someone wants to piss in peace? Who cares if someone is too embarrassed to pee while I'm in earshot? Dumb. Super dumb. I guess there are worse things to be annoyed by, though...

1 comment:

Lauren said...

Whatever. I am totally that person. Sometimes I just *can't* pee when I know someone else is around. Like, no matter how hard I try, my bladder has a lock on it. And other times, it doesn't matter to my bladder. But once I get started peeing, it doesn't matter if everyone in the world barged in, I could happily continue peeing. I might be startled or kind of creeped out, but at least I could finish my business.

So please, don't cause those of us with weirdly shy bladders excess pain and misery by hanging around for an extra long time. Some of us can't help it! If anything, just do the "pretend to leave" thing (and do it convincingly please). Then those of us who just have annoying bladders can get on with life.