oh dear

December 18th, 2007 · 136 comments

jared says this sign was posted in both the men’s and women’s restrooms at his office in salt lake city, utah. says jared, “it seems that someone does not like hearing people ‘pushing.’”

oh dear.

related: are you there, margaret? god, could you be any more disgusting?


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  • #1   WanderingPenguin

    Great. Just when I finally conquered my paruresis problems. Damn you Salt Lake City!

    I wonder if they can hear all the (bathroom) readers digest, too? Wakka wakka wakka….

    Dec 18, 2007 at 10:45 pm   rating: +8  

    • #1.1   anglophile

      All the people over at IPA are sitting around congratulating themselves on the sudden spike in web traffic!

      Dec 18, 2007 at 11:00 pm   rating: +6  

       
    • #1.2   WanderingPenguin

      Then my work here is done. And it only took one post! W00t!

      Although you kind of took some of the fun out of the hunt with your hot link. :P

      Dec 18, 2007 at 11:08 pm   rating: +5  

       
    • #1.3   anglophile

      I’m nothing if not accommodating to the clueless.

      Dec 18, 2007 at 11:11 pm   rating: +5  

       
    • #1.4   WanderingPenguin

      Hmm. Is that a choice? Where’s the vote button? ;)

      Dec 18, 2007 at 11:15 pm   rating: +5  

       
    • #1.5   Rocky

      OH-OH WP, isn’t W007 spelled double-u, zero, zero, seven?

      Can it be? No, you must have done that on purpose. It was a test, right? My idol CANNOT have clay feet!!!!

      I will be in mourning…….

      Dec 19, 2007 at 12:00 am   rating: 0  

       
    • #1.6   GhostWriter

      Kudos for the Fozzy shtick!

      Dec 19, 2007 at 8:21 am   rating: +3  

       
    • #1.7   WanderingPenguin

      My 7 is…um…broken. Yeah, that’s the ticket.

      Ok, it was a test. Sorry, a 7357. Better? :D

      And thanks, GW! Fozzy rules!

      Dec 19, 2007 at 5:46 pm   rating: 0  

       
    • #1.8   super_fan99

      My post would have said something like that but sounded alot dumber. IPA rocks!

      And it’s w00t, with zero’s NO “7″.

      Look it up.

      Dec 19, 2007 at 6:37 pm   rating: 0  

       
    • #1.9   WanderingPenguin

      W00t! Well, I had the zeros in there in the first place… but I thought I had messed up the “t”. I guess it’s only a “7″ in “l337″? Hmm.

      Anyhow, I have been wanting to mention this and keep forgetting: not sure if it’s available in the States but up here “IPA” stands for “India Pale Ale”. Seems to me if you have 2 or 3 “IPAs” you won’t need the “I.P.A.” to help you out as much. :D

      Dec 19, 2007 at 6:44 pm   rating: 0  

       
    • #1.10   Canthz_B

      Thanks SF99. I was not familiar with the term. I looked in M-W.com but they did not have it. I found it at urbandictionary.com…WOOT!

      Dec 19, 2007 at 6:47 pm   rating: 0  

       
    • #1.11   Rocky

      I absolutely HAD looked it up again to make absolutely sure before I commented, after all, who would have the balls to challenge the Penguin without fact-checking? Certainly not a dedicated fan like myself. Unfortunately, I should have linked (which I have no idea how to do) or copied the web address (which I do know how to do), but did not and am kicking myself now.

      I did find this just now in an article about the “word of the year” winner:

      “Purists of “l33t speak” often substitute a “7″ for the final “t,” expressing a “w007″ of victory — an “in your face” of sorts…..” which makes the WP 100% correct in 10.9! Thank GOD no clay feet!

      My original technical misinformation came from the original article which reported it being named “word of the year” on Yahoo news (never again). I now stand corrected as I did not realize the “7″ was an alternate spelling - the original headline spelled it W-0-0-7 (foiled by the damned sensationalist headlines!!!!).

      And WP - you are truly a gentleman for not rubbing my face in it. I also love the “broken” retort - you are also apparently a Master of Quick Thinking!

      I bow to the Master and am now humbly donning the Unitard.

      Dec 19, 2007 at 7:43 pm   rating: +1  

       
    • #1.12   super_fan99

      I only know that because I’m a gamer geek. I always spelled LEET like “1337″ but, who can say what’s right? It’s all just made up shit.

      My favorite is “pwn”.

      Dec 19, 2007 at 8:03 pm   rating: +1  

       
    • #1.13   WanderingPenguin

      Exactly. If the word is “fantastic” anyhow, then spell it any way you damn well feel. :)

      Wait, that doesn’t sound like me. Hmm. Let me rethink and get back to you… ;)

      Rocky, you have about 1,000 Get Out Of Jail Free Cards, believe me!

      SF99 - I will have to shorten this story for space constraints…but I dropped my teenage daughter at a party last summer where she couldn’t figure out which door to use to go in. I told her the one I thought was right, she went to a different one only to have the Dad of the house come out of the one I chose and say “it’s THIS one!”. After she went in, I took out my cell and texted her: “Ha ha! You were pwned!” The guy throwing the party saw this message…dropped his jaw in awe and said, “Your Dad can come to any of my parties anytime!” :D

      Dec 19, 2007 at 9:03 pm   rating: +1  

       
    • #1.14   Rocky

      See, I knew you are awesome!

      Dec 19, 2007 at 9:13 pm   rating: +1  

       
    • #1.15   park rose

      bintgodess’ comment under the last of any of the comments on this thread (mine at this moment) will seem to put a dampener on anything written :-) , though I know she was referring to the note!

      A penguin with clay feet is a penguin in trouble.

      Dec 20, 2007 at 5:16 am   rating: 0  

       
     
  • #2   bintgoddess

    Um… ew.

    Dec 18, 2007 at 10:46 pm   rating: 0  

     
  • #3   mamason

    This too shall pass.

    Dec 18, 2007 at 10:53 pm   rating: +12  

    • #3.1   Karen

      OMG ! First laugh of the night ! :D

      Dec 18, 2007 at 11:30 pm   rating: +1  

       
     
  • #4   mamason

    Please forgive me, oh thou of the silent and immaculate defecation! My flatulence has long been the bane of my existence. Beano! Beano! Where fart thou, Beano?

    Dec 18, 2007 at 11:09 pm   rating: +8  

    • #4.1   amy d

      I’m not worthy! That is all.

      Dec 18, 2007 at 11:30 pm   rating: +1  

       
    • #4.2   mamason

      Amy, you are more than!

      Dec 18, 2007 at 11:55 pm   rating: 0  

       
     
  • #5   Canthz_B

    With farts like those, just be glad those walls are shatter-proof!

    Dec 18, 2007 at 11:10 pm   rating: +1  

     
  • #6   anglophile

    I suppose the walls aren’t smellproof either? :|

    Dec 18, 2007 at 11:12 pm   rating: +5  

    • #6.1   Rocky

      “Dear Neighbor,
      As a 30 year professional health person……”

      Dec 19, 2007 at 12:01 am   rating: +7  

       
     
  • #7   Life With Buck

    If you don’t like it then Stop Listening When I Pee!

    Dec 18, 2007 at 11:13 pm   rating: +2  

     
  • #8   Canthz_B

    This is what happens when you put the blind guy’s desk near the restroom!

    Dec 18, 2007 at 11:15 pm   rating: +4  

    • #8.1   Kt

      This is what happens when you put the blind guy’s desk IN the restroom!

      Dec 19, 2007 at 9:17 am   rating: +5  

       
     
  • #9   WanderingPenguin

    I wonder if anyone can hear you washing your hair in this triflin’ office washroom?

    Dec 18, 2007 at 11:17 pm   rating: +4  

     
  • #10   morpho aurora

    instead of using your time to analyze the noises from the bathrooms try doing your job - if you had enough time to make a sign, perhaps there isn’t enough work piled on your desk
    the maker of this sign is now responsible for subsequent UTIs and leakage.

    Dec 18, 2007 at 11:19 pm   rating: +1  

     
  • #11   Wade

    Perhaps they should loosen the bolt that secures the exhaust fan.

    Dec 18, 2007 at 11:20 pm   rating: +5  

    • #11.1   WanderingPenguin

      But then the neighb upstairs would leave an icky-sweet threatening letter about the smell at 4 the next morning….

      Dec 18, 2007 at 11:22 pm   rating: +3  

       
    • #11.2   Wade

      it takes a light touch

      not enough to render it ineffective in its main function

      just enough to make a racket loud enough to mask any other, er, noises

      Dec 18, 2007 at 11:30 pm   rating: +6  

       
    • #11.3   WanderingPenguin

      Sounds like experience talking? ;)

      Dec 19, 2007 at 5:47 pm   rating: +1  

       
     
  • #12   Canthz_B

    Shouldn’t you expect these things if you work at CCFA?

    Dec 18, 2007 at 11:25 pm   rating: +4  

    • #12.1   Rocky

      Jeez, there really is a website for everything. And now, introducing duets……Crohn’s & Colitis, both just one convenient click way. I may never stop laughing.

      Dec 19, 2007 at 12:05 am   rating: +3  

       
     
  • #13   anglophile

    I’m thinking they could just install some speakers to pipe in music throughout the office. A repeating loop of The Osmonds Greatest Hits seems appropriate.

    Dec 18, 2007 at 11:28 pm   rating: +4  

    • #13.1   Canthz_B

      I like it! Listen to crap or listen to crapping! :-)

      Dec 18, 2007 at 11:43 pm   rating: +5  

       
    • #13.2   mamason

      How about, “She Dropped the Bomb on Me”?

      Dec 18, 2007 at 11:52 pm   rating: +3  

       
    • #13.3   mamason

      Or, “Plop, plop, fizz, fizz. Oh what a relief it is”.

      Dec 18, 2007 at 11:54 pm   rating: +3  

       
    • #13.4   amy d

      Studying the title of this thread also brings to mind a certain Salt-N-Peppa song.

      Dec 19, 2007 at 12:35 am   rating: +4  

       
    • #13.5   amy d

      Oh, and Rocky? Aren’t you glad I didn’t say Pepper? Aaah, push it!

      Dec 19, 2007 at 12:39 am   rating: +3  

       
    • #13.6   mamason

      real good, amy!

      Dec 19, 2007 at 1:14 am   rating: +1  

       
    • #13.7   Rocky

      Tee-hee amy d!

      Also: Touche`!

      Dec 19, 2007 at 1:11 pm   rating: +1  

       
    • #13.8   amy d

      I can laugh at myself, Rocky ;)

      Dec 19, 2007 at 1:18 pm   rating: +1  

       
     
  • #14   amy d

    The sign maker was very careful to not ASSume the gender of the offender. Kudos.

    Dec 18, 2007 at 11:35 pm   rating: +4  

     
  • #15   TygerAKC

    GREAT! Some of us weren’t self conscious enough about using a semi-public restroom to begin with, now we KNOW someone is listening rather than just WONDERING if someone is listening!!

    Dec 18, 2007 at 11:48 pm   rating: +6  

     
  • #16   Detective Julie

    Maybe they’re talking about SEXY bodily functions going on in the stalls, since they also mention “conversations”. Woo woo!

    Dec 19, 2007 at 12:16 am   rating: +2  

    • #16.1   mamason

      Yeah, I’d be wondering if the note writer was talking about the massive massive I grunted off the other day or is s/he talking about the blow job I gave the Xerox guy. I wonder…

      Dec 19, 2007 at 1:18 am   rating: +3  

       
     
  • #17   Crash

    I think it would be “conciderate to others” if someone wasn’t listening to “others” going to the bathroom, but that’s just me.
    Anyway……..

    Dec 19, 2007 at 12:48 am   rating: +4  

     
  • #18   Eilis

    If you can’t make bathroom noises in the bathroom, where should you make them?
    I suppose farting while alone in an empty elevator would be frowned upon as well.

    Team Where Ever You Be, May Your Wind Be Free!

    Dec 19, 2007 at 1:03 am   rating: +7  

     
  • #19   Canthz_B

    I’m sorry, I’m having trouble getting my mind around just how the sign-maker expects others to eliminate poopy-air-pockets.
    Heck, sometimes you don’t even know if it’s going to be solid, liquid or gas! Let alone a Tweener!

    Dec 19, 2007 at 1:12 am   rating: +7  

    • #19.1   mamason

      Poopy-air-pockets! lol Just another tasty treat from the makers of Hot Pockets!

      Dec 19, 2007 at 1:20 am   rating: +4  

       
    • #19.2   paragoddess

      Hot Pockets tend to create poopy-air-pockets! Now I can’t stop laughing!

      Dec 19, 2007 at 8:57 am   rating: +2  

       
    • #19.3   Lorelie

      Gawd. I’m awestruck at the thought of trying to microwave a poopy-air-pocket. Do you get a little crisper sleeve for it?

      Dec 19, 2007 at 1:04 pm   rating: +3  

       
    • #19.4   unholyghost2003

      have you seen Jim Gaffigan’s stand-up? diarrhea pocket!

      Dec 19, 2007 at 4:13 pm   rating: 0  

       
     
  • #20   Canthz_B

    To Jingle Bells…Happy Holidays :-)
    Drop my pants,
    Take my stance,
    Holler, “Bombs away”!
    Hope my friends,
    Don’t lend an ear,
    As I flush my turds today, Hey!

    Wipe my butt,
    Mirror strut,
    Perhaps wash my hair.
    Take my leave,
    My own pet peeve,
    Is that creepy Frank’s out there!

    Dec 19, 2007 at 1:45 am   rating: +12  

    • #20.1   Eilis

      niiiice. :D

      Dec 19, 2007 at 1:56 am   rating: 0  

       
    • #20.2   Rachel

      That was hilarious!

      Dec 19, 2007 at 2:32 am   rating: 0  

       
     
  • #21   maria

    LMAO!!! ahaha that was funny.

    Dec 19, 2007 at 1:53 am   rating: 0  

     
  • #22   Canthz_B

    never mind :-(

    Dec 19, 2007 at 2:20 am   rating: 0