Monday, July 14, 2008

Bathroom graffiti

I have often been puzzled by the actions of those around me. On this personal list of sociological enigmas, near the top, are the vandal restroom word smiths. I have been on many road trips and so have see a great many public restrooms. Without fail all but the newest restrooms were adorned with profanity, references to genitalia and means by which a "good time" could be obtained. Boredom is often associated with acts of stupidity, so possibly these people have a diet wanting in fiber. I am also continually amazed at how little these people have to say. I enjoy reading while in the bathroom and personally own several bathroom readers. It would be nice to sit down and have a bit of poetry on the walls to occupy myself while occupied. Sadly these men (maybe the vandalism is different in women's restrooms) are not the poetic type, nor are politics or philosophy subjects for their vulgar engravings. The fish painted on Deer Creek Dam is an excellent example of how, though illegal, artistic vandalism can be tolerated and edifying to the community. Unfortunately, it's seems that the public restroom has been chosen as the medium for a blog used by those that have the least to say, to people who really don't want to hear it.

3 comments:

Steamed Veggies said...

To tell you the honest truth I've never noticed bathroom graffiti in the lady's room.

LizMcG said...

women's restroom s do have writing, but it is usually in high school, a reference to the moral practices of a classmate. however, now I want to go write quotes from "the republic"on a bathroom stall

PS. see also theunmighty.com under "for a good time" a really funny youtube video that is cleaner than it sounds

Skye said...

AMEN to that whole post! I have had the same thought about a million times, and now that I think about it I don't know that I have seen much bathroom graffeti outside of schools.