Fecalmatter. It’s a part of our lives; something we deal with on a daily basis. Everybody poops. It’s a fact of life. One might think we would quickly glance over something so common and routine for us. I think that’s what I find most compelling about my reaction to finding a clumpy 6-inch terd on the toilet at this restroom. I reacted first with horror, then intrigue. Then I started laughing. As a restroom critic, this is a beautful moment to come across. I nearly cried.

I began to wonder upon what circumstances this neatly curled chunk of dung came to rest on the toilet rather than in it. What kind of person performs an act like this? Were they even aware that they did it?

Terd’s aside, this bathroom featured a few redeeming elements. There was a baby changing station, a nice framed illustration of a sailboat, and newer accessories. That was not enough to make up for the muddy floor covered with toiletpaper and of course… our little brown friend.