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[FrostuTheNinja]

Why do you think they put sinks and soap in bathrooms? To give it a homey atmosphere?

Wash your damn hands, it's not particularly taxing.

 

[Khaos_Knight]

My hands never make contact with the shit but I still feel the need to wash my hands.

 

[Riposte]

This is why you don't eat the nuts at the bar.

 

[Five]

Why do you think they put sinks and soap in bathrooms? To give it a homey atmosphere?

Wash your damn hands, it's not particularly taxing.

They also put handrails, baby changing stations and tampon dispensers. Not everything in a bathroom has to be used on every visit.

 

[FrostuTheNinja]

They also put handrails, baby changing stations and tampon dispensers. Not everything in a bathroom has to be used on every visit.

Wash your hands.

 

[Soodanim]

This is an eye-opening thread. The sheer number of people who proudly state they don't wash their hands is astounding.

What is wrong with you people? Did your parents not raise you? Hygiene is basic stuff people, it takes about a minute. There's no excuse except that you're a lazy disgusting slob of a human being. Go fling shit with the monkeys in the zoo.

 

[Wolfe]

Or living in the sewers.

Where else can I skateboard without scrutiny while eating pizza with wacky toppings?

 

[Josh with a J]

Wash your damn hands. It takes no time at all you grimey people.

 

[Eusis]

My six year old washes his hands after using the restroom without being told to.

Hell, I think kids can be given some leeway (well, in a sense) for being young and dumb. I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of us had a period where we got lazy or didn't think, say, washing after peeing was a big deal. By adulthood you should better understand why it matters however.

They also put handrails, baby changing stations and tampon dispensers. Not everything in a bathroom has to be used on every visit.

Each of those has a specific purpose (you're disabled or otherwise have difficulty getting up, you have a baby, you have a period and need emergency tampons)... just as the soap and water is for you to wash your fucking hands! Which is really a good idea after touching an area where urine comes from and tends to be a prime breeding area for bacteria, nevermind where feces comes out come on now.

 

[Morrigan Stark]

You guys are so funny. I'm seriously laughing at each of the responses so far. Like, wow, way to take something I don't even think about and turn it into some form of criminalized terrorism.

So not only you have disgusting habits, but you gloat about it too. Yes, people are rightfully grossed out by your lack of basic hygiene. I can't stress the word basic enough.

It's only like, one of the most important factors in improving life expectancy.... Honestly, I feel like I'm reading posts from germ theory deniers here.

 

[Bold One]

What's the big deal with that? It's not like I piss on my hands or rub the head while doing it.

Dude.....

super unhygienic

 

[Arjen]

I was wondering why this thread was so long.

Now, I am not a clean freak at all, but dayumn I can't believe washing your hands after taking a shit is being debated. Weird.

 

[Zingerale]

Washing your hands prevents the spreading of illnesses too.

 

[Kaarina]

Sometimes I wash hands before and after going to toilet. At least if I have to do some lady business because it's that time of the month (don't want any infections on top of that!). I hate having my hands dirty.

 

[Calvert]

Guy at work always goes into the bathroom, washes his hands, and then sits down to shit, but you can hear him not wash them afterwards.
I always thought that was a little weird.

 

[GingerNathan]

This thread is amazing, can't believe people are defending not washing your hands after going to the toilet.
Say you have a touch of gastroenteritis that you may or not yet know about, any bacteria which has been transferred to your hands will then be transferred to the toilet door handles, thus everybody that uses that toilet runs the risk of contracting it. That makes you a selfish prick.

To those that proudly don't wash, I suggest you mention it to your co-workers and judge their reaction. Better yet next time you're at the doctors causally mention that you don't think washing your hands after using the toilet is necessary, I wonder if they'll agree with you.

 

[StayDead]

I couldn't leave a bathroom without washing my hands. Even if I don't do or touch anything my hands feel dirty :s

 

[Massive Duck. C.M.]

All shit-leavers are marked and any future posts will be rendered meaningless

 

[velociraptor]

The best part is that he caught Ebola by not washing his hands. Ironic.

 

[BeforeU]

They also put handrails, baby changing stations and tampon dispensers. Not everything in a bathroom has to be used on every visit.

what the fuck? I wonder if you even flush your toilet now.

 

[velociraptor]

what the fuck? I wonder if you even flush your toilet now.

I wonder what his room/house looks like.

 

[huxley00]

Ok, even if you don't want to wash your hands after going to the bathroom, you could consider how dirty your hands get in general throughout the day. It's not just about the bathroom, your hands touch filth all day everyday.

 

[ChrisRT]

Fuck people who don't wash their hands after taking a shit/piss/both
For fucks sake seriously

Couldn't agree more. I can't even begin to fathom.

 

[TouchMyBox]

Yep. And I often fake it in public if I know no one is actually close enough to see. I just turn the water on and splash it around for a little bit with a single finger then grab a towel or use the drier.

I hate you and your people so so much.

 

[Amentallica]

A friend of mine says he takes a shower whenever he poops. I can't imagine the hassle there.

This is totally me. I do it all of the time.

 

[joelseph]

Ok, even if you don't want to wash your hands after going to the bathroom, you could consider how dirty your hands get in general throughout the day. It's not just about the bathroom, your hands touch filth all day everyday.

The world around us is pretty stable. You can go a day without washing your hands, I promise.

 

[joelseph]

I'm curious if the pro-wash side washes there hands at home, when you are alone, after taking a piss?

Or what if you are at home, alone, take a dump, and then there is no more soap in the dispenser. Are you bothered enough to get the big refillable beast from under the sink and fill the dispenser back up?

 

[artist]

This bothers me a lot. So I remember the type/size of the shoe of this animal for future references.

 

[David Incorporated Esq.]

I'm curious if the pro-wash side washes there hands at home, when you are alone, after taking a piss?

Or what if you are at home, alone, take a dump, and then there is no more soap in the dispenser. Are you bothered enough to get the big refillable beast from under the sink and fill the dispenser back up?

Yes that's exactly what I do because I care about my hygiene.

 

[TxdoHawk]

Working at a mall (and therefore frequently using public restrooms) has caused me to see some shit, man (no pun intended). There are probably career janitors with PTSD out there.

 

[Omegasquash]

The understanding that I'm taking from this (after reading the first and last page), is that there are people debating the warrants of washing their hands after using the bathroom.

Should I read through the whole thread to get a better picture? Am I wrong in my (admittedly uninformed) take away? Will I find myself not wanting to associate with certain folks?

 

[Omegasquash]

I'm curious if the pro-wash side washes there hands at home, when you are alone, after taking a piss?

Or what if you are at home, alone, take a dump, and then there is no more soap in the dispenser. Are you bothered enough to get the big refillable beast from under the sink and fill the dispenser back up?

Yes, yes I do. I also keep hand sanitizer with me for situations where a sink may not be available (port-o-potty) or the bathroom itself is so filthy I don't even want to touch the sink.

 

[Masquerader]

Heheh. Poo.

 

[Baron Doggystyle von Woof]

Fuck people who don't know how to take a leak. Why is there always a pool of piss in front of the toilet seat? FFS your dick ain't that big. Disgusting.

 

[Spineker]

One thing I've learned while working in retail is ALWAYS use hand sanitizer whenever you can.

 

[huxley00]

The world around us is pretty stable. You can go a day without washing your hands, I promise.

You definitely can, but you will spread more germs around, that is certain. Plus it's just kind of rude to touch general use door handles after using the bathroom without washing your hands. In your own home, yeah ok whatever but at least in work/public.

 

[mxgt]

People who don't spend 30 fucking seconds washing their hands after going the toilet are god damn savages.

 

[Arjen]

I'm curious if the pro-wash side washes there hands at home, when you are alone, after taking a piss?

Or what if you are at home, alone, take a dump, and then there is no more soap in the dispenser. Are you bothered enough to get the big refillable beast from under the sink and fill the dispenser back up?

pro-wash.
I can't even.

 

[TxdoHawk]

One thing I've learned while working in retail is ALWAYS use hand sanitizer whenever you can.

Just FYI, you should only be using hand sanitzer in situations where soap isn't available or inconvenient, because soap and water is generally more effective in addition to being gentler on your hands.

As just a common example, alcohol-based hand sanitizer won't kill norovirus.

 

[HPX]

Take comfort in the fact that they wont live as long and be sick more often than hygenic people.

I thought that not being entirely hygienic resulted in a stronger immunity system (although I do lack a source for this atm). Although I always wash hands after visiting the bathroom I don't overdo it like some people who washes after using the doorway handle in a public place.

 

[sleverfunk]

Damn, Even after pissing I wash my hands.
Some people are really disgusting.

 

[Mammoth Jones]

I'm curious if the pro-wash side washes there hands at home, when you are alone, after taking a piss?

Or what if you are at home, alone, take a dump, and then there is no more soap in the dispenser. Are you bothered enough to get the big refillable beast from under the sink and fill the dispenser back up?

Yes, mofo. Yes I wash my hands even when no one is looking, lmao.

Yes if I take a shit and realize there's no soap I go in the closet and get some soap.

 

[terrisus]

The best part is that he caught Ebola by not washing his hands. Ironic.

 

[terrisus]

I'm curious if the pro-wash side washes there hands at home, when you are alone, after taking a piss?

Or what if you are at home, alone, take a dump, and then there is no more soap in the dispenser. Are you bothered enough to get the big refillable beast from under the sink and fill the dispenser back up?

Yes.
I also use the correct form of "their"

Yes.
It's not going to refill itself, I'm going to need to do it at some point.

 

[impetuous_silly]

This thread is amazing, can't believe people are defending not washing your hands after going to the toilet.
Say you have a touch of gastroenteritis that you may or not yet know about, any bacteria which has been transferred to your hands will then be transferred to the toilet door handles, thus everybody that uses that toilet runs the risk of contracting it. That makes you a selfish prick.

To those that proudly don't wash, I suggest you mention it to your co-workers and judge their reaction. Better yet next time you're at the doctors causally mention that you don't think washing your hands after using the toilet is necessary, I wonder if they'll agree with you.

You would have to be severely immunocompromised to attain gastroenteritis from touching a door handle.

Edit: The only thing that's disgusting in this thread is the elitism and righteousness.

 

[RMI]

Edit: The only thing that's disgusting in this thread is the elitism and righteousness.

Unbelievable. Just unbelievable.

I'm curious if the pro-wash side washes there hands at home, when you are alone, after taking a piss?

Or what if you are at home, alone, take a dump, and then there is no more soap in the dispenser. Are you bothered enough to get the big refillable beast from under the sink and fill the dispenser back up?

1) YES ABSOLUTELY

2) YES ABSOLUTELY

How hard is this?!? Do you have a maid or something that comes by and fills the soap dispenser for you? I don't, so it has to get filled. Why even have the soap there if you're not going to use it!?

 

[terrisus]

Also, re: the soap, it wouldn't be a matter of me going to wash my hands, and "finding out it was empty," and needing to fill it right then (and getting stuff on the bottle in the process). I would have filled it ahead of time.

As said above me - what, do you have a maid (or parent or something) who does that for you, where you're not going to be the one to do it regardless?

 

[Lamel]

Edit: The only thing that's disgusting in this thread is the elitism and righteousness.

 

[GingerNathan]

Edit: The only thing that's disgusting in this thread is the elitism and righteousness.

I'll give you the righteousness, but having access to sinks and running water to use after going to the toilet is hardly the providence of the elite in first world countries.

Also Viral Gastroenteritis can easily be contracted by touching a contaminated surface and then touching your mouth.

 

[Bold One]

You would have to be severely immunocompromised to attain gastroenteritis from touching a door handle.

Edit: The only thing that's disgusting in this thread is the elitism and righteousness.

If not wanting to contract E-coli makes me an elitist then yeah I am cool with that