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No Butts About It

I’m surely not the only one Who finds this hard to use And whether it is needed Will produce conflicting views. Yet when in a public restroom I will often face defeat When I try to use the paper cover For the toilet seat. As I peel one from the package, In the process it might tear, But it still could serve its purpose If it only ended there… Though the bigger problem happens, Even if there is no rush, When I place it on the seat and then The toilet starts to flush. Of course, the cover’s sucked away So do I start again? I do not because what I was taught, Since I remember when Is to simply crouch above the seat - No contact should be made. Therefore even with no cover, No one’s cooties can invade.

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Date: 6/25/2025 12:02:00 PM
You have humorously captured the universal frustration of using those flimsy toilet seat covers. It perfectly conveys the struggle, inevitable failure, and ultimate resignation to the "hover" method, a truly relatable restroom saga.
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Date: 6/22/2025 7:38:00 PM
O, Ilene. Such raw drama. Unfettered emotions. I see an epic Hollywood movie based on this. Can I NOT be the leading man, please? Anyone but me, thanks. ~ Gershon
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Date: 6/21/2025 8:39:00 PM
It's a hard habit to break. I like this story. Public restrooms are a challenge.
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Date: 6/21/2025 12:51:00 PM
Not a glamorous image you're forcing on us today Mrs. Bauer. =]
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