Today, despite my fear of using public restrooms, I was forced to anyway to avoid my bladder exploding. I was finally getting over it when someone stuck their head under the stall to "see if someone's in there". I'm scared more now than I was before. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I really had to go to the bathroom. Due to my fear of public restrooms, I made sure it was clear before I started. I heard someone sigh halfway through. Embarrassed, I waited a full ten minutes before leaving the stall, only to see that it was only the automatic air freshener. FML
Today, I desperately needed to pee, so I decided to confront my anxiety issues and use a public toilet. I opened the lid, only to see several huge, rancid floaters staring back at me. I had an attack, started sobbing, and pissed myself on the way home. Never again. FML
Today, I went to take a piss in a public bathroom. Somehow, I managed to completely jam the lock. After minutes of trying to get myself out, I gave up and crawled under the stall, at which point someone walked in and was very surprised to see me on the floor. FML
Today, I went in the one-person bathroom at work to pee. Next thing I know, a woman forced the locked door open and walked in on me, because she didn't believe another person who said, "I think someone is in there." I'm reluctant to use that bathroom in the future. FML
Today, I realized that all the times I checked behind the shower curtain before peeing didn't prepare me for what to do if someone was actually there. FML
Today, I went to the bathroom in a mall. As I was in the stall, a woman tried to open it. I yelled out that's it was occupied but she kept shaking it to open it. It came up to the point where she had to crawl under the door to see that I was there. FML
Today, I was using a public restroom when the automatic toilet flushed prematurely. The sudden gush of water startled me so much that I jumped up and slipped, hitting my head on the stall door. A concerned stranger had to help me up. FML
Today, I was in a public toilet, enduring an extremely awkward silence between myself and the person in the next stall. In my rush to get out of there, I managed to get my ass stuck in the toilet seat, and ended up being pulled out by the maintenance men. FML
Today, I was using a public toilet stall when the lock gave way, and the door swung open halfway. I froze, and the person who was washing his hands at the sinks looked at me in the mirror and awkwardly said, “I see you.” I muttered, “I’m sorry,” as he walked out looking like he'd seen a ghost. FML
Today, I had to use the restroom while at work. I had the choice of the stall with a broken lock, or the stall with a huge crack in the partition wall. Not two minutes after I sat down, I noticed someone peeking in. FML
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aligator121 15
Did it scare the shit out of you?
x_the_lancer_x 13
I don't blame you for being scared of using public restrooms! Try visiting random gas stations or public hockey rinks or football stadiums, especially ones with Mexican food stands.
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x_the_lancer_x 13
I don't blame you for being scared of using public restrooms! Try visiting random gas stations or public hockey rinks or football stadiums, especially ones with Mexican food stands.
michaelaranda 28
how would that help ops fear?
JocelynKaulitz 28
Sometimes it can only get worse…
DJisHere11 19
#1 Now why do we have to talk about the Latinos. You see, that's what's wrong with America.
AntiPrude 26
Yeah, leave the beaners alone. Its not their fault that burritos, tacos, fajitas and especially enchiladas make you dump like a cement mixer in a head on collision
x_the_lancer_x 13
Wasn't really intending for that to be advice, now that I look back I see how that is definitely what it looked like I meant. I was just trying to support the fact that I don't blame them for their fear because of the other kinds of restrooms I listed. I apologize for my weird wording on that. :P
michaelaranda 28
actually, I should apologize. I didn't notice the irony.
LordSatan 4
I'm more worried about OP user name.
Eg94 2
Canadian apologies? Lol
aligator121 15
Did it scare the shit out of you?
ChaosBlitz 12
She must be tired of that shit.
Zimmington 21
#33- Your comment is something of an unpolished turd
AntiPrude 26
Just dont try to visualize all the other bottoms thst have messily used that toilet before you. That definitely wont help.
saraitkddh 47
Sorry OP, I hope that beaten out that pervert!
dingleberrysteve 6
One would assume the perpetrators intentions were innocent, misguided, but innocent
_sempiternus 11
42- Agreed. I don't think the person meant to look under the door as some sort of sick satisfaction. More than likely another case of stupidity, in which common sense was not present...
Sputnikspak 13
42 - What's wrong with knocking?
decwalsh4 5
I don't think " sexy grandpa" cares about per vs
Jannis 7
whats wrong with people? If you want to know if someones there you knock and ask, you dont peek in...
lifewithoutcrack 6
Some people lack the common sense and would rather risk a peek in at the unsuspecting occupant.
MikaykayUnicorn 36
and if you knock and there's no response, you can normally just LOOK DOWN to see if there are feet.
amDes 11
Or just push the door; if it swings open you're golden, if it doesn't move logic says someone locked it from the inside. I don't understand why this person was so dumb...
Jseldi 10
Don't worry, this doesn't normally happeb
deathy94 14
Rule #3: beware of bathrooms.
wholock 12
Ah, a Zombieland fan.
jamiejones10 8
Who looks under the stalls to check if they're free?!
cmayer 20
One time I reflexively kicked a little girl in the face for doing that shit. Her mom was like "THAT'S WHAT YOU ******* GET LAUREN!" Needless to say, that was possibly the most odd and awkward thing I've ever experienced. I felt really bad, but her mom was right. Bet she never did that again.
jamiejones10 8
I'm sure Lauren kept her distance from bathroom stalls ever since
vucui 21
Plot twist: OP is named Lauren.
empav 16
#38 depending on when it happened maybe the op is Lauren
cuppycakeslove 20
It's okay, you're not the only one that fears public restrooms. Disturbing things happen there.
yallneedjesus 5
What the heck have you seen go on in a public washroom
Mauskau 36
At my old job in a DIY store, the customer toilets had notices on the doors saying anyone caught doing dodgy stuff will be banned etc. It's cool, I once found a used condom on a shelf on the shop floor, and a few aisles away was the wrapper.
cuppycakeslove 20
Well some unhygienic women don't know how to dispose of their used feminine products. Some people don't understand the concept of flushing. Some don't realize that a public bathroom isn't really a nice place to fulfill their sexual desires. The list goes on.
Zimmington 21
In a Macy's bathroom I noticed some guy just staring at me through the space on the side of the door. I said something like "The **** are you doing" then he just ran out.
amDes 11
At my old job someone had shit on the seat. Other time there was foot prints because people take "squatting" to a whole new level.... oh and at another job someone shit in the hallway at a bingo hall and then found the remaining in the ladies room. Fun times. After all that I will always put toilet paper down first.
ShyAnn29 15
It sure sounds like some people's common sense disappear in a public restroom.
ElizabethNL93 20
People just don't care when they know that they don't have to clean up their own mess. It's ridiculous. Not to mention, disgusting.
flashback.miss 28
should've pissed on their face, claiming they startled you that much.