Pooping At Work Survival Guide
We’ve all been there but don’t like to admit it. We’ve all kicked back in our cubicles and suddenly felt something brew down below. As much as we try to convince ourselves otherwise, the WORK POOP is inevitable. For those who hate pooping at work, following is the 2007 Survival Guide for taking a dump at work. Memorize these definitions and pooping at work will become a pure pleasure.
ESCAPEE
Definition: A fart that slips out while taking a leak at the urinal or forcing a poop in a stall. This is usually accompanied by a sudden wave of panic embarrassment. This is similar to the hot flash you receive when passing an unseen police car and speeding. If you release an escapee, do not acknowledge it. Pretend it did not happen. If you are standing next to the farter in the urinal, pretend you did not hear it. No one likes an escapee, it is uncomfortable for all involved. Making a joke or laughing makes both parties feel uneasy.
JAILBREAK (Used in conjunction with ESCAPEE)
Definition: When forcing poop, several farts slip out at a machine gun pace. This is usually a side effect of diarrhea or a hangover. If this should happen, do not panic. Remain in the stall until everyone has left the bathroom so to spare everyone the awkwardness of what just occurred.
COURTESY FLUSH
Definition: The act of flushing the toilet the instant the nose cone of the poop log hits the water and the poop is whisked away to an undisclosed location. This reduces the amount of air time the poop has to stink up the bathroom. This can help you avoid being caught doing the WALK OF SHAME.
WALK OF SHAME
Definition: Walking from the stall, to the sink, to the door after you have just stunk up the bathroom. This can be a very uncomfortable moment if someone walks in and busts you. As with all farts, it is best to pretend that the smell does not exist. Can be avoided with the use of the COURTESY FLUSH.
OUT OF THE CLOSET POOPER
Definition: A colleague who poops at work and damn proud of it. You will often see an Out Of The Closet Pooper enter the bathroom with a newspaper or magazine under their arm. Always look around the office for the Out Of The Closet Pooper before entering the bathroom.
THE POOPING FRIENDS NETWORK (PFN)
Definition: A group of coworkers who band together to ensure emergency pooping goes off without incident. This group can help you to monitor the whereabouts of Out Of The Closet Poopers, and identify SAFE HAVENS.
SAFE HAVENS
Definition: A seldom used bathroom somewhere in the building where you can least expect visitors. Try floors that are predominantly of the opposite sex. This will reduce the odds of a pooper of your sex entering the bathroom.
TURD BURGLAR
Definition: A pooper who does not realize that you are in the stall and tries to force the door open. This is one of the most shocking and vulnerable moments that can occur when taking a dump at work. If this occurs, remain in the stall until the Turd Burglar leaves. This way you will avoid all uncomfortable eye contact.
CAMO-COUGH
Definition: A phony cough that alerts all new entrants into the bathroom that you are in a stall. This can be used to cover-up a WATERMELON, or to alert potential Turd Burglars. Very effective when used in conjunction with an ASTAIRE.
ASTAIRE
Definition: A subtle toe-tap that is used to alert potential Turd Burglars that you are occupying a stall. This will remove all doubt that the stall is occupied. If you hear an Astaire, leave the bathroom immediately so the pooper can poop in peace.
WATERMELON
Definition: A turd that creates a loud splash when hitting the toilet water. This is also an embarrassing incident. If you feel a Watermelon coming on, create a diversion. See CAMO-COUGH.
HAVANA OMELET
Definition: A load of diarrhea that creates a series of loud splashes in the toilet water. Often accompanied by an Escapee. Try using a Camo-Cough with an Astaire.
UNCLE TED
Definition: A bathroom user who seems to linger around forever. Could spend extended lengths of time in front of the mirror or sitting on the pot. An Uncle Ted makes it difficult to relax while on the crapper, as you should always wait to drop your load when the bathroom is empty. This benefits you as well as the other bathroom attendees.
FLY BY
Definition: The act of scouting out a bathroom before pooping. Walk in and check for other poopers. If there are others in the bathroom, leave and come back again. Be careful not to become a FREQUENT FLYER. People may become suspicious if they catch you constantly going into the bathroom.
What'd You Think?

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July 7th, 2008 at 2:22 am
lol . thankds these will come in handy
April 20th, 2008 at 9:19 am
hahaha someone reply to me!!
April 20th, 2008 at 9:18 am
Omg! these made me LOL so much…
September 13th, 2007 at 8:50 pm
Time Bomb - Happens when the dump is delayed due to office activities and when arriving at the bathroom you notice that all stalls are taken. At that moment the clock is ticking towards an unfortunate outcome. Emergency Plan can prevent detonation.
Emergency Plan - Always know the location of a secondary bathroom in case of a time bomb. The law of averages indicates that the Emergency Plan will succeed.
September 13th, 2007 at 2:18 pm
A few more:
Loud Mouth Larry - The guy who takes the stall next to you and then starts talking to you. Very uncomfortable. Usually a co-worker and an Out of Closet Pooper. His intent is to get you to come out of the closet too. He’s usually a sneaker peeker (see below).
Shower Pack - A small pack of moist wipes to insure you leave the room as clean as you were after your morning shower.
Fast, Proud, and Loud - The guy who comes in with no inhibitions, drops it loud and proud, and has no worries about the sounds or smells he makes, regardless of who else is in there. Usually your boss. It’s a sign of how high up the ladder you are.
Sneaker Peeker - Checking just enough under the stall to see the shoes of the guy who just sat down next to you. Helps determine if its a co-worker or just a stranger. Helps determine if you can go loud and proud or if you need some comando tactics. You must become familiar with the footwear of all your co-workers, especially the boss.
Taken Hostage - You’re all alone, just ready to go, and then the boss comes in and takes the stall next to you. You have to hold it in and can’t make a move or a noise until he leaves. If he makes noises and smells you must move your feet as far away as possible from the divider in case he does a Sneaker Peeker and realizes he just embarrassed himself in front of a peon. You are hostage until he leaves.
No Hander - Not technically pooping, but still relevant. Going to the bathroom without touching anything besides your zipper. Guys do this about 70% of the time. Open the door with your foot, stand at the pot, unzip, shake your pants to get it out, use leverage on your pants to keep the aim strait and to do the shake off, and use a hand wipe (or your shirt) to open the door. This is done to not have to wash your hands, yet still feel 100% clean. Guys will eat Cheetos on the way back to their desk and lick their fingers clean after a No Hander.
September 13th, 2007 at 12:15 pm
Laughed so hard I spotted!
September 13th, 2007 at 1:38 am
Oh my GOODNESS! My sides hurt so bad, I know these people and may have done a camo or astaire or two previously… LOL
September 12th, 2007 at 6:13 pm
Lucy sent me here, and boy was she right, this is way too funny!!!!!
September 11th, 2007 at 7:25 pm
It all sounds so anal but(t) true
September 11th, 2007 at 5:47 pm
Good stuff. At my first job when I was like 16 a good friend/co-worker who was about 40 suggested to me that I defunk the room by proforming the Curtisy flush. That same stupid fuck sprayed deoderant in his hair thinking it was hair spray. Don’t do drungs kids, just smoke weed and you’ll be fine.
September 11th, 2007 at 1:02 pm
I think after recent developments the astaire should no longer be used
September 11th, 2007 at 12:12 am
Here’s one.
Friendly Neighbor
The guy who takes the stall next to you even if every other stall is free.
September 10th, 2007 at 11:43 pm
thats the funniest shit ive ever read
September 10th, 2007 at 11:28 pm
hahaha…thats funny