5.19.2011

Lutropublicaphobia, a public menace

Lutropublicaphobia, better known as toilet phobia, is a scourge to the public good.
The reason public bathrooms are as filthy as they are is because of people who pick this nit. 
How do you think a crap rendition of a Jackson Pollock painting ended up on the walls and ceiling? That person wasn’t sitting on the toilet seat.
Unflushed toilets and “gifts?” That person was afraid to touch the flush/lever button.
Clogged toilet, close to overflowing? That person used so much paper to wipe everything down and ten or more sanitary toilet seat papers and then tried to flush it all in one go.
Broken toilet seat? Someone was squatting with their feet on the seat in an attempt to avoid seat to skin contact and their weight distribution snapped the plastic screw holding the seat down.
Toilet won’t flush? Someone has been using their foot to flush the toilet and the increased pressure involved broke the mechanism. BTW, if the lever wasn’t contaminated before it sure as hell is now.
If it’s germs you’re worried about then you’re focused on the wrong items. Toilets seats have a fairly low level of contamination. Doorknobs, any doorknobs in any room, are your highest risk factor, next to that is faucet handles. None of which will be a problem if one you wash your hands properly and then use a piece of paper to turn off faucet and open the door.
You’re all the reason why public bathrooms are the in the state they are in. Show some respect for your fellows and just use the facilities properly. 
I’m fairly sure none of you have ever encountered a really filthy restroom anyway. FIlthy is being a half block away and knowing there’s a restroom in the vicinity solely from the smell of the fumes wafting your way.

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