Why can't people clean up after themselves? Advice welcomed. (827 hits)
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Submitted by Amontillado (View user info) at 2007-01-10 17:01:22 EST
The building that I live in at school is set up so that each room besides the RA's has a bathroom between it and the next room that the two sets of people share. My roomie, we'll call her Anne, and I had no real problems with our bathroommates- one was normal and the other was bad but the normal girl kept her in check.
There were huge fights that I could hear in my room. Anne and I naturally encouraged these fights, hoping that the crappy girl would move out and we'd have two acceptable bathroommates. Unfortunately by Thanksgiving we ended up with two crappy girls.
The first offense occurred when I noticed a few drops of blood on the floor by the toilet. I left a note pointing them out and asked for them to be cleaned up. The next day, they were still there. I mentioned in a second note that there was a can of cleaning fluid nearby that could be used. Next day, still there.
Anne was becoming more and more disgusted as time went on and soon left a note right by the blood saying something to the effect of, "Don't fucking menstruate on the floor and leave it there!" Two days later the floor was finally clean.
A week or two later, someone's damp panties were hanging on the shower door handle. Rather than leave a note, I figured it was a better idea to hang them on their hall door. They were within an hour.
Yesterday, there was a bloody smear on the light switch. I cleaned it up.
Today, there was a fucking huge smear the size of a notebook on the wall by the shower door. Again, I lysoled it.
I consider myself for the most part nonconfrontational, and am not looking to start any sort of fight. However, these girls are over 18 and should know better. The fact that one of them doesn't correct the other's disgusting habits is even worse. They're decently popular and wouldn't want this to become common knowledge.
Anne and I don't really have any way of getting new bathroommates since we're not exactly living together and have even considered planting illegal items in their room and anonomously tipping off the RD. I would feel guilty about getting them in that much trouble though, and don't want them getting revenge if I explain what's going on to the RD.
How do I deal with this? I know you uber, you have all sorts of brilliant and crazy ideas, and one day these people will forget to lock their door. Yes, I might be able to solve it in a better way, but where's the fun in that?
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Submitted by scourge (user info) at 2007-10-02 18:03:18 EDT (#)
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i already rated this one. but the reviews are still funny.
especially apollo's. too bad he's a sour old cunt now. well, not that he wasn't THEN as well, but you get the idea...
Submitted by bob (user info) at 2007-05-24 16:54:39 EDT (#)
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Submitted by Jeanneee (user info) at 2007-01-12 21:41:35 EST (#)
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Do what my college roommate Leslie did when our bathmate Fatameh left her fishtank, complete with dead goldfish, in our bathroom for a week: write a long poem exploring your feelings about the problem, and tape it to the wall next to the offending smear, underpants, whatever. It made the fish disappear - perhaps it will work for you. Good luck.
Submitted by Amontillado (user info) at 2007-01-12 21:24:36 EST (#)
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Submitted by CaptainThorns (user info) at 2007-01-12 09:00:09 (#)
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Submitted by St_Jimmy (user info) at 2007-01-11 21:18:42 (#)
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In summary, if you don't stand up for yourself, people will be menstrating all over your bathroom for the rest of your life.
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Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahahahahahahahahahahaha
Amon, my man...my advice is to get your own apartment. Dormitories suck ass.
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I'm a woman...
I'd love an apartment, but unfortunately I live in bumblefuck and they have no such things.
Submitted by MyTeeOne (user info) at 2007-01-12 18:05:32 EST (#)
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WTF?
I've lived with women before and have never EVER noticed blood anywhere. How in the hell did they get blood every where?
Submitted by CaptainThorns (user info) at 2007-01-12 09:00:09 EST (#)
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Submitted by St_Jimmy (user info) at 2007-01-11 21:18:42 (#)
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In summary, if you don't stand up for yourself, people will be menstrating all over your bathroom for the rest of your life.
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Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahahahahahahahahahahaha
Amon, my man...my advice is to get your own apartment. Dormitories suck ass.
Submitted by rad1101 (user info) at 2007-01-12 03:09:49 EST (#)
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Submitted by St_Jimmy (user info) at 2007-01-11 21:18:42 EST (#)
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"I consider myself for the most part nonconfrontational"
You really should stick up for yourself and directly confront the offending parties. You don't have to be a bitch about it, but you should speak to them personally about your concerns. It's entirely possible that they don't realize how gross they're being. Leaving notes and "hints" are too impersonal. The less personal the communication, the greater the liklihood that it will be met with aggression. The same person who'll read your note and mutter "fuck off" as she smears her vaginal discharge on the light switch will probably be far less confrontational if you make your request face to face.
Most normal people are unwilling to start fights with strangers. Passive-agressive actions are one thing, but if your neighbors understand that their unacceptable behavior will not just generate a note, but bring them face to face with you, they'll be far less likely to fuck about.
So in summary, if you don't stand up for yourself, people will be menstrating all over your bathroom for the rest of your life.
Submitted by homer42 (user info) at 2007-01-11 17:32:22 EST (#)
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That's a good place to start. Make it common knowledge.
"They're decently popular and wouldn't want this to become common knowledge. "
If you can't suck it up and do what needs to be done don't complain.
"Anne and I don't really have any way of getting new bathroommates since we're not exactly living together and have even considered planting illegal items in their room and anonomously tipping off the RD. I would feel guilty about getting them in that much trouble though, and don't want them getting revenge if I explain what's going on to the RD."
Other than that I recommend you do something unimginably horrific to them followed with a stern warning that if they ever EVER fuck with you again or do anything to irritate you, you will respond with yet 10 fold more predjudice. Whatever you do it must be extremely nasty - anything not nasty enough might encourage them to retaliate.
Something like an industrial strength stink bomb that will render their room unlivable and destroy all of their belongings simultaneously might be a good place to start and an option for killing many birds with one stone.
Have fun.
Submitted by cshape (user info) at 2007-01-11 12:57:40 EST (#)
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"They were within an hour."
Of what, exactly?
Spellcheck doesn't catch everything.
Submitted by scourge (user info) at 2007-01-11 12:47:26 EST (#)
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i like lishy and apollos ideas best
Submitted by hot_pocket (user info) at 2007-01-11 12:35:29 EST (#)
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you should bleed on their door handle
Submitted by august_sobriquet (user info) at 2007-01-11 12:27:05 EST (#)
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why halo thar hepatitis!
Well, it is tricky. In my opinion, you wouldn't want to completely embarass them because you probably don't want a couple of pissed off bitches plotting to humiliate you.
Complaining to some higher authority might just get you an hour long dorm talk on communicable diseases, because, who is going to want to confront those girls about this shit that you don't even want to talk to them about.
Reality is probably something like this. Make it super easy for those pigs to clean up after themselves. Buy an giant size of clorox wipes or something and say something direct and not too combative re: the bloody smears decorating the bathroom.
----OR-------
Send them this link.
Submitted by congo (user info) at 2007-01-11 09:34:44 EST (#)
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Our dorm (years back) was fine, but in the summer, they rented out the empty rooms to the English-as-a-second-language students from all over Europe. We basically got a bunch of European high-school-age kids mixed into spare rooms up and down our dorm floor.
The concept of a shower curtain seemed to be very confusing for them. This is what happened daily: The first person would go in, turn the shower on full blast, curtain wide open, take a shower. He'd finish up, leave the shower running, towel off, get dressed, and the next person would come in. Repeat until everyone was clean, and there was a 2-inch-deep puddle running out of the bathroom and into the hallways by the rooms.
Submitted by pandora (user info) at 2007-01-10 21:59:07 EST (#)
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We have a similar situation at work with people not cleaning up their own messes, and ignoring general notes aimed at everyone. They only get scared when directly confronted, which I am happy to do if I know who the guilty party is. More often than not, though, I usually end up cleaning it myself. The people who are the least disgusted living in filth always seem to win. Maybe that's why there are so many of them.
It seems like those girls smeared more blood on purpose as a reaction to your notes. I would be infuriated if I were you. You can catch diseases from their blood and you aren't obligated to touch it. I would explain the situation to the school authorities and play up a fear of contracting HIV.(The phony fear will help keep the school from feeling put on the spot by you.) The school will have to get involved and do something about the girls to protect themselves from a lawsuit.
Or, you could have somebody kick their asses. Whichever works.
Submitted by BLITZKREIG_BOB (user info) at 2007-01-10 21:24:07 EST (#)
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Don't put anything illegal in their rooms. That always backfires on the person that does it.
I would take pictures of their messes, print them out, and post them anonymously onto a public bulletin board on campus - advertising "Come One Come All and see the horrors in the bathroom in <Whatever> Hall, Room <whatever their number is>.
That ought to either piss them off enough, or embarrass them into cleaning up their messes.
Submitted by HotWillie (user info) at 2007-01-10 19:02:07 EST (#)
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Submitted by Stagger_Lee (user info) at 2007-01-10 18:57:34 EST (#)
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DESTROY THEM
Submitted by i_can_get_you_a_toe (user info) at 2007-01-10 18:46:59 EST (#)
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It seems to me that, aside from being a little mentally ill, she's pretty normal.
Submitted by LittleMonster (user info) at 2007-01-10 17:55:43 EST (#)
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Confront them in a public place, full of people that know them, start lecturing them quietly, if they kick up, raise your voice and make a scene.
Submitted by Snark (user info) at 2007-01-10 17:47:23 EST (#)
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Ingredients:
Amount, Item & Brand (If Applicable)
5 Lbs. Minimum (One piece preferred) Annoying Bathroommate - Any brand
*You may substitute the beef brisket with your choice of meat*
15 - 20 oz. Soy Sauce - Any brand
15 oz. Worcestershire Sauce - Lea & Perrins - Preferred
15 - 20 oz. Teriyaki sauce - Any brand
2 - 4 tablespoons Dark Brown Sugar - Any brand
2 - 4 tablespoons Garlic Powder - Any brand
2 - 4 tablespoons Onion Powder - Any brand
2 - 4 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper - Any brand
5 oz. bottle Liquid Smoke - Any brand any type
2 - 4 oz. Dark Corn Syrup or Molasses for even more flavor - Any brand
1 - Very Sharp Knife
All ingredients can be more or less as you desire to your own taste except soy &
Worcestershire which can be more, you must have enough liquid to cover meat. Brown sugar and
corn syrup or molasses can be to taste for sweetness or not used at all (SEE TIP BELOW***).
Add all liquid ingredients into container (with lid is preferred or cover with a plastic
wrap) (see tip below*) Now add all other ingredients into the container, stir frequently. Trim as much fat as
possible off the brisket (meat). It is the fat on the meat that will go bad (rancid) not the
meat. The meat is to be sliced with the grain as thin as possible (approx. 3/16").
(see tip below**) To aid in slicing meat thinly, freeze until ice crystals are formed)
This allows for more slices and a quicker drying time. Place into marinade as sliced. Make sure
all meat is covered with the ingredients and stir meat occasionally to ensure all areas of
meat have been exposed to the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 24 hours or more,
occasionally shaking or stirring the meat at least 2 more times.
Now when ready to dry, place aluminum foil on bottom of oven and cover bottom entirely. Try
to make a pan out of the foil because of the drippings (see tip below****)
(remove when it is obvious that there are no more drippings this is usually a while after the meat
has been turned over, you will notice that the drippings will have a tendency to give off a burning
smell because it is laying on the bottom of the oven, you can replace the foil at any time to avoid this.) It is
advisable to place paper towels on the oven door while open and loading the trays to catch
the drippings. Place the meat across the racks filling the top rack first (highest position)
and then the second rack (next highest position). Set temperature to at least 160 degrees
(160 - 180 degrees). When visible dripping has stopped, all meat has to be turned
over because the top of the meat will be more moist than the bottom. Also the top rack will
drip onto the bottom rack and the bottom meat will be more moist than the top. The meat
should be checked for consistency in drying and should be move around accordingly (from
bottom rack to top, from edge to center etc.) The low heat is to dry the meat, not cook it.
It should take approximately 4&1/2 to 6 hours more or less depending how many & how thin the meat
was sliced and the set temperature. Approximately the last hour or so, the oven door should be
propped open with a fork or spoon to dissipate the heat, to avoid cooking it is a good idea
to leave the oven door propped open any time during the drying to keep a good flow of heat &
air. You can tell the meat is done when it no longer bends and you could break off a piece
with ease. But the meat should not be so dry as to be crisp & break. It is better to be more
dry than under dried, so as to prevent mold. Let meat cool before storing. This is
now ready to eat, you can allow this to air dry an additional day or so in an open
container. This will now keep in a sealed container (zip lock bags are great) for months
refrigerated although I have kept my jerky for months un-refrigerated. Remember this meat
will continue to dry unless placed in a sealed container once totally dried. Do not worry
about color changes of the beef jerky it will get lighter and harder as it continues to dry
over time. It is only important to keep the jerky away from humidity for long term
storage. The net result of all this fun will give you approx. 2.5 to 3 lbs or more of the
best jerky in town. Try it you'll love it, and you didn't spend $30.00 a lb or more for
commercial chemically processed so called meat.
Mmmmmm Jerky!
Submitted by Genko (user info) at 2007-01-10 17:47:21 EST (#)
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I like the idea of leaving them a present in the toilet until they get the point.
Submitted by Amontillado (user info) at 2007-01-10 17:44:26 EST (#)
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I love the wedging the door shut idea.
Submitted by consuelo212 (user info) at 2007-01-10 17:41:17 EST (#)
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Submitted by JonnyX (user info) at 2007-01-10 17:15:14 EST (#)
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pretend to become Satan-worshippers, that'll drive em out
Submitted by apollo88 (user info) at 2007-01-10 17:09:40 EST (#)
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knock on the door and say:
"listen to me you filthy little whore your panties will be on Ebay with your photo attached if i find them, or any other filth, in our bathroom."
Submitted by Sacrilicious (user info) at 2007-01-10 17:08:37 EST (#)
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*dry erase board
Submitted by Sacrilicious (user info) at 2007-01-10 17:07:54 EST (#)
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Write them a detailed note on the dry erase door they undoubtedly have on their hall door, for everyone to see.
If that doesn't work, cover their cars in maxi pads doused in red ink.
And be grateful- One of my college roommates was a whore who locked me out of my room to bang a random guy, and the NEXT one was an OCD sufferer who contracted genital warts while we lived together.
My bathmate, on the other hand, was aces.
Submitted by GodChicken (user info) at 2007-01-10 17:07:04 EST (#)
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start shitting in the toilet and not flushing.
Leave them a present daily.
When they finally want to talk about it, then you can set down some clear rules.
Or just start wedging their door shut after you notice something. When they come over to complain because they have to pee, hand them a fucking rag and a bottle of bleach.