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My work colleague is bonkers, isn’t she!?

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LalaSarah · 06/11/2025 16:39

My long term and close colleague told me today she sometimes makes a 40 minute round trip home on lunch to avoid having to ‘do the deed’ using the only loo in our office. Is this not the most ridiculous thing ever 😂

Edited to say I’m not the P troll before anyone says haha

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JipJup · 06/11/2025 18:46

AlexisP90 · 06/11/2025 18:45

I thought the same haha. I would probably go home if im honest to but wouldn't be like

"Right guys, off home for a poo and a sandwich for lunch. See ya in a bit"

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I think I'd invent a dog that needed walking 🤗

Jasmine222 · 06/11/2025 18:46

Oh I totally have this. First night with a guy in a hotel and I had to send him down to breakfast so that I could go in peace then join him at breakfast. Awfully annoying. To those who don't understand, you have all the cramps and really need to go, but when you actuallt try, doesn't work. Mental block. I have to feel really comfortable around whoever it is to actually be ok with going in the same house.

AlexisP90 · 06/11/2025 18:45

JipJup · 06/11/2025 18:44

It's a bit weird all her colleagues know she's off home for a shit 😁

I thought the same haha. I would probably go home if im honest to but wouldn't be like

"Right guys, off home for a poo and a sandwich for lunch. See ya in a bit"

JipJup · 06/11/2025 18:44

It's a bit weird all her colleagues know she's off home for a shit 😁

DiscoBob · 06/11/2025 18:40

That is quite funny if it really is just for the loo.

But I used to do a 40 mins round trip home from work at lunch just because I wanted to see my family and chill at home for twenty minutes. If I couldn't afford to go to the pub with my work mates at lunch I'd rather be at home. Also means I was walking a minimum of four miles a day.

One lady used to regularly drive home (about three miles), make a huge batch of samosa from scratch, and bring them back to work in her lunch break! Safe to say nobody was complaining as long as they were quick enough to get one!

viques · 06/11/2025 18:37

Blimey, I am in awe of her bowel control. I must have a very determined digestive system - when it calls I need to respond!

AlexisP90 · 06/11/2025 18:32

Bit harsh to use the words bonkers and ridiculous. Would you use those words for people afraid of flying so they never go abroad?

Its pretty much the same thing.

I am one of those people. Well, not too extreme these days but I generally wouldnt poo at work unless I absolutely have to. Sort of trained myself to go first thing in the morning.

I remember I used to go home from a night out if I needed a poo - was about a 15 minute walk home from town. Quick do my business and back out for the night!

DoYouReally · 06/11/2025 18:29

Apologies for my earlier comments. I misread the post.

HelpMeGetThrough · 06/11/2025 18:19

oncemoreuntothebeachdearfriends · 06/11/2025 18:15

I thought "do the deed" was having a shag ?

I think it's crazy. Defecating is natural, but I do think some workplace toilets are poorly ventilated & should always be supplied with air fresheners.

To be honest, there have been times when I’ve come out the toilet, let out a big sigh and said “that was better than sex!”

TheatricalLife · 06/11/2025 18:18

Zov · 06/11/2025 18:03

I can believe this. It's the same kind of batshit weirdo who has been married for 20+ years to their husband, and known him for 25 or more years, and has never farted in front of him - or burped. A parallel universe!!

Um 😬🥴

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oncemoreuntothebeachdearfriends · 06/11/2025 18:15

I thought "do the deed" was having a shag ?

I think it's crazy. Defecating is natural, but I do think some workplace toilets are poorly ventilated & should always be supplied with air fresheners.

Randomlygeneratedname · 06/11/2025 18:08

therewasafishinthepercolator · 06/11/2025 17:27

Seriously? Its just occured to me how often I do talk about poo. 😕

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Same, I know where most of my friends enjoy pooing. One friend introduced me to the concept of having a comfy poo and now I look forward to it on a Friday night. Being stuck in the house when the kids are asleep, you have to find your own entertainment.

Americano75 · 06/11/2025 18:06

DoYouReally · 06/11/2025 18:02

Your proud that your children have been taught to deny themselves natural bowel movement?

That's seriously unhealthy.

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I think she's proud of the daughter who can go anywhere?

Randomlygeneratedname · 06/11/2025 18:05

It took me reading that 3 times to realise she wasn't being forced into sex at work during lunch 🤦

bumblingbovine49 · 06/11/2025 18:05

I.mean not being able to wee at work would be a significant problem. I have to wee 2-3 times a day at work , especially if I am there for 8/9 hours

As for pooing, well generally I don't need to but sometimes if I get into work early and have breakfast there, then yes I need to and frankly would have trouble if I needed to go home to do that ! I certainly couldn't hold it all day.

People are quite odd sometimes

Michino · 06/11/2025 18:04

I used to have an ex colleague years ago, who used to purposely wait until he got to work. He was very pleased to be paid to shit!

PracticalPixie · 06/11/2025 18:04

DoYouReally · 06/11/2025 18:02

Your proud that your children have been taught to deny themselves natural bowel movement?

That's seriously unhealthy.

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I think you have misread what that poster said.

Zov · 06/11/2025 18:03

I can believe this. It's the same kind of batshit weirdo who has been married for 20+ years to their husband, and known him for 25 or more years, and has never farted in front of him - or burped. A parallel universe!!

DoYouReally · 06/11/2025 18:02

therewasafishinthepercolator · 06/11/2025 17:22

I could never and would never poo at work. I can barely poo on holiday. Its a thing. 😔

DS is the same. DD can shit anywhere. I'm so proud of her.

I'm with your colleague but she really should have trained herself not need to go in work hours. She needs to sort "her routine".

Your proud that your children have been taught to deny themselves natural bowel movement?

That's seriously unhealthy.

IpsyUpsyDaisyDoos · 06/11/2025 18:01

YenneferOfVengerburg · 06/11/2025 16:48

Right - and this just came up in conversation?

I have NEVER had a conversation about where I poo

Really? Not even with your mum when you were younger? Or with a partner about the state of a public toilet?

Besttimeofyear · 06/11/2025 18:01

The people saying they won’t/can’t do it at work, how do you stop yourself? Surely if you need to go, you need to go?
Tip is to try to get it done in the morning before leaving home-strong coffee maybe. When I was young, a cigarette used to do it 🫣

Illbefinejustbloodyfine · 06/11/2025 18:00

therewasafishinthepercolator · 06/11/2025 17:27

Seriously? Its just occured to me how often I do talk about poo. 😕

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I regularly have conversations with friends, family, colleagues....about poop habits

Some people never go at work. I say luckybthem, some of us get no option. I have been known to leave work and go to the nearest public loos if im having "issues" (ibs)

Shitmonger · 06/11/2025 17:58

Cornflakegirl7 · 06/11/2025 17:39

I'm not sure it works well verbally as 'poutine' is an American? South American perhaps food/dish mate with cheese and potatoes!

I seem to only know people who cannot and will not poo anywhere other than home, and people who make a song and dance about it, letting everyone know. No-one 'normal' in my circle!

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Canadian! I was going to say that the Canadians might not appreciate their beloved dish being linked to poo habits. 😂

Elsvieta · 06/11/2025 17:58

Using toilets for their intended purpose, whenever you need to = normal.

Discussing bowel movements at work = weird.

Catterbat · 06/11/2025 17:55

YenneferOfVengerburg · 06/11/2025 16:48

Right - and this just came up in conversation?

I have NEVER had a conversation about where I poo

Really? What on earth do you talk about at work?

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