# A bathroom full of cell phones **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [November 19, 2004, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-bathroom-full-of-cell-phones/275582 "2004-11-19T00:49:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Antigen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/848f3c/32.png) [@Antigen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antigen)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2004, 12:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-bathroom-full-of-cell-phones/275582/1 "2004-11-19T00:49:03Z")
Almost every day at school, I encounter girls who walk into the bathroom while chatting on cell phones. They don’t let something like needing to _use_ the facilities stop them from continuing their delightful chat, oh no! They march right into a stall to tinkle while they talk. Why? You can’t tell me these are all life-or-death discussions that absolutely must continue while one person answers the call of nature (call waiting?). Are you trying to convince a friend not to jump off a bridge? Have you unluckily, just this moment, as you rush off to pee, broken through hold-music hell to talk to a real live voice from your credit card company? Is your mom on the line giving you her deathbed confession? Maybe that’s your brother using his one phone call from the county lockup? No, wait, I know! You’re using your video-phone steup so your friend can walk you through a tampon change, step by step! Whatever your conversation is _really_ about, damn it, can’t it wait until after you’ve pissed and pooped? You’re gross! Who enjoys hearing a friend strain and fart on the other end of the line? Go flush your damn selves. ---
**Author:** ![anu-la1979](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/47e85d/32.png) [@anu-la1979](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/anu-la1979)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2004, 12:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-bathroom-full-of-cell-phones/275582/2 "2004-11-19T00:53:14Z")
Taking a piss while talking on the cell is nothing. The other day I walked into the bathroom and into a stall and the chick next to me was taking a farty crap and talking to her husband. She ended the conversation on a particularly flatulent note and with an “I love you.” I kept pissing and thinking “Can you hear me now??? Good.” ---
**Author:** ![Ferret\_Herder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e47774/32.png) [@Ferret\_Herder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ferret_Herder)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2004, 1:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-bathroom-full-of-cell-phones/275582/3 "2004-11-19T01:15:27Z")
This happens where I work - people can’t use cell phones in the clinic areas, so they step out into the halls to talk (which isn’t so bad) or decide that the public restrooms would make great phonebooths… and hey, while they’re at it, might as well relieve themselves too. :rolleyes: I try to time a flush for a particularly ‘good’ moment of conversation - about to say a time/place to meet, for instance. ---
**Author:** ![AwSnappity](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a3d4f5/32.png) [@AwSnappity](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AwSnappity)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2004, 1:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-bathroom-full-of-cell-phones/275582/4 "2004-11-19T01:53:59Z")
Reason #95,627 why I hate living in a dorm The door to the bathroom is apparently mislabeled “phone booth”. Or so it would seem. I hate this generation of kids who can’t be away from their goddamn cell phones for the 3 minutes it takes to use the can. ---
**Author:** ![AngelicGemma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/439d5e/32.png) [@AngelicGemma](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AngelicGemma)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2004, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-bathroom-full-of-cell-phones/275582/5 "2004-11-19T17:30:50Z")
When I was in uni today I when I was in the bathroom I could hear I girl on her cell. shut the fuck up. Your friend does not need to hear you pissing. ---
**Author:** ![luluBahrain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e5b9ba/32.png) [@luluBahrain](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/luluBahrain)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2004, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-bathroom-full-of-cell-phones/275582/6 "2004-11-19T17:42:20Z")
It is pretty gross. Also, sometimes when you are in the bathroom don’t you need two hands? Well, maybe not need but it makes certain things easier. And how the hell would you wash your hands? 😕 Ick, I am nauseating myself. ---
**Author:** ![dwc1970](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a183cd/32.png) [@dwc1970](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dwc1970)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2004, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-bathroom-full-of-cell-phones/275582/7 "2004-11-19T18:06:49Z")
Is this mostly a female phenomenon? Only once do I ever recall being in a restroom while a guy in one of the stalls was having a _business conversation_ while farting and shitting loudly. Imagine how this must have sounded to the person at the other end of the call: “Yeah, Bob, what are the latest sales figures? _PPTTTTHHHH! Plop! Plop! PTTHH!_” ---
**Author:** ![swampbear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/swampbear/32/467_2.png) [@swampbear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/swampbear)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2004, 6:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-bathroom-full-of-cell-phones/275582/8 "2004-11-19T18:06:52Z")
> [@Antigen](#): > > No, wait, I know! You’re using your video-phone steup so your friend can walk you through a tampon change, step by step! Classic! Just classic! A way over the top TMI visual of this is now in my head. :eek: Back in the day, waaaaaaay before cell phones pervaded the landscape, I knew someone who had a landline in her bathroom. A precious little light blue slimline princess phone right next to the toilet. Occasionally I would use her bathroom just so I could call up somebody and say “Guess where I am right now?” It’s good to share with friends. ---
**Author:** ![Mr.Moto](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9de0a6/32.png) [@Mr.Moto](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Moto)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2004, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-bathroom-full-of-cell-phones/275582/9 "2004-11-19T18:09:10Z")
> [@luluBahrain](#): > > It is pretty gross. Also, sometimes when you are in the bathroom don’t you need two hands? Well, maybe not need but it makes certain things easier. That’s when you go hands free. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![MysteryFellow63427](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a88e4f/32.png) [@MysteryFellow63427](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MysteryFellow63427)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2004, 6:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-bathroom-full-of-cell-phones/275582/10 "2004-11-19T18:55:55Z")
When this happens, you should loudly and animatedly pretend you are having the shit of your life, with grunting, cursing, gasping for breath, and exclamations of relief. ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2004, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-bathroom-full-of-cell-phones/275582/11 "2004-11-19T19:01:15Z")
Yes, and loudly yell out “WooHoo, I’m fartin’ like a motherfuck!” ---
**Author:** ![plnnr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7ea924/32.png) [@plnnr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/plnnr)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2004, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-bathroom-full-of-cell-phones/275582/12 "2004-11-19T19:08:46Z")
> [@dwc1970](#): > > Is this mostly a female phenomenon? Only once do I ever recall being in a restroom while a guy in one of the stalls was having a _business conversation_ while farting and shitting loudly. Imagine how this must have sounded to the person at the other end of the call: “Yeah, Bob, what are the latest sales figures? _PPTTTTHHHH! Plop! Plop! PTTHH!_” No, it isn’t a female-only phenomenon. I ventured into the bathroom yesterday and a man was doing this exact same thing. “Hey, Bob, \, yeah, wait just a second, \, it looks like we may have to submit a revised set of drawings…” Unbelievable. **NOTE TO THE ENTIRE WORLD** Please dont’ call me while you are using the bathroom. If you do, I will hang up on you and never return your calls. Thanks, Plnnr ---
**Author:** ![danceswithcats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/9e8a1a/32.png) [@danceswithcats](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/danceswithcats)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2004, 8:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-bathroom-full-of-cell-phones/275582/13 "2004-11-19T20:56:48Z")
> [@AngelicGemma](#): > > When I was in uni today I when I was in the bathroom I could hear I girl on her cell. > > shut the fuck up. Your friend does not need to hear you pissing. Silly. How do you think she’s paying for her education? Log on to [www.pissingcollegecoeds.com](http://www.pissingcollegecoeds.com) and you can see her using her web cam phone in the loo! £2.99 for a 3 day trial membership. Major credit cards accepted. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![MysteryFellow63427](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a88e4f/32.png) [@MysteryFellow63427](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MysteryFellow63427)\ **Post date:** [November 19, 2004, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-bathroom-full-of-cell-phones/275582/14 "2004-11-19T21:44:31Z")
> [@lieu](#): > > Yes, and loudly yell out “WooHoo, I’m fartin’ like a motherfuck!” You know, while I had not previously considered feigning masturbation, it might be just the ticket if you can pull it off\*. [size=1\*not recommended at work.[/size] ---
**Author:** ![Wikkit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/c0e974/32.png) [@Wikkit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Wikkit)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2004, 5:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-bathroom-full-of-cell-phones/275582/15 "2004-11-21T05:46:59Z")
> [@neuroman](#): > > You know, while I had not previously considered feigning masturbation, it might be just the ticket if you can pull it off.[/size] If you pull it off, you’re doing it too hard. ---
**Author:** ![chaparralv8](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e274bd/32.png) [@chaparralv8](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chaparralv8)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2005, 11:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-bathroom-full-of-cell-phones/275582/16 "2005-01-19T23:13:13Z")
I’ve found that sounding like you’re about to throw up ends their conversation very quickly. ---
**Author:** ![Try\_As\_I\_Might](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ea666f/32.png) [@Try\_As\_I\_Might](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Try_As_I_Might)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2005, 11:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-bathroom-full-of-cell-phones/275582/17 "2005-01-19T23:19:12Z")
> [@plnnr](#): > > No, it isn’t a female-only phenomenon. > > I ventured into the bathroom yesterday and a man was doing this exact same thing. Totally. A guy I used to work with would ALWAYS do this. He would be in the stall taking some massive growler while he’s talking to people he works with and about work projects!!! :eek: what on earth could he possibly be thinking? wait, don’t answer that. ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2005, 12:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-bathroom-full-of-cell-phones/275582/18 "2005-01-20T00:03:18Z")
Um…I’m embarrased to admit… \*\*Many \*\* people in my life do this. My mother, for example. My boyfriend’s brother. And sometimes…even my boyfriend. :o My mother used to _drink her tea_ during her 45-minute constitutional. I think “In one end, out the other?” GROSS. ---
**Author:** ![jayjay](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jayjay/32/6765_2.png) [@jayjay](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jayjay)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2005, 12:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-bathroom-full-of-cell-phones/275582/19 "2005-01-20T00:21:49Z")
You know, it’s hard to believe that it wasn’t all that long ago that the ickiness of talking to someone on the phone while in the bathroom was a major plot point on an episode of _Ellen_, back when it was _These Friends of Mine_ or something like that. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2005, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-bathroom-full-of-cell-phones/275582/20 "2005-01-20T00:57:33Z")
> [@swampbear](#): > > I knew someone who had a landline in her bathroom. A precious little light blue slimline princess phone right next to the toilet. You knew the woman who owned my house?? I swear, the guest bathroom in this house had a blue princess phone sitting on the back of the toilet. No, it’s not there any longer. I think of the bathroom as a place to escape the phone! [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/a-bathroom-full-of-cell-phones/275582.md?page=2)