Things People Have Written On My Bathroom Wall
Posted by Moose on November 2nd, 2007. Filed under: Daily Happiness.A plan to remodel the bathroom is on the books. Also on the books is “add trim”, “refinish doors”, “install bookshelves” and “buy pony.” But I’ve decided that tasteful paint and plush matching towels are for sissies. I like the bathroom the way it is. Covered in graffiti. A year ago, I scribbled “Graffiti Bathroom” across the wall, supplied waxy colored writing utensils, and started to encourage people to let their inner artists scamper free. By “encourage”, I mean “won’t let you leave my house until you’ve drawn a mural. Go ahead. I’ll wait.”
My favorite thing to do the morning after a party is to walk into the bathroom to see what drunk people will do if you give them a blank white wall and a box of crayons.
Apparently, they do this:
And this:
Yes. Yes, it is. Don’t wash your hands with it, as one guest did on a rather notable occasion. We heard a yelp and then he popped through the door, eyes blazing, hands dripping with green oil, to yell “Why do you make people wash their hands in olive oil?”
Because it’s funny. Obviously. If you don’t want me to exploit your discomfort, don’t make it so entertaining.
And my very favorite from last Saturday’s party:
Courtesy of Holly, who knows how much I covet the Bliss. How I walk into Sephora and gaze at it lovingly, petting its silky soft packaging before a saleswoman shoos me away. Um. Maybe she doesn’t know that. Never mind.
Other favorites:
Contributed by the infamous bunny blogger herself.
When life puts you up against a wall, deny it.
Vinnie the Vole, reminding you to put the seat down or he will plant those sharp teeth directly into your hind quarters.
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November 2nd, 2007 at 6:44 pm
This is an awesome idea. Now I’m thinking maybe some grease pencils would be just the ticket for the glass shower doors in our guest bath.
November 2nd, 2007 at 7:05 pm
Why didn’t I go to art school? I missed my calling.
Also, I just woke up from that nap I told you I was taking about seven hours ago. Yeah.
November 3rd, 2007 at 8:10 am
Such a great idea. My landlord would disapprove but this gives us motivation to strive for that house of our own.
November 3rd, 2007 at 8:35 am
Hilarity! I love it!
I also love the HUGE COOKIE on your banner. I’d like to eat 12 of those.
November 3rd, 2007 at 1:16 pm
The person who drew the kissy tongue drunk deserves a medal. And another beer.
November 3rd, 2007 at 6:41 pm
Tracy: I HIGHLY recommend any artistic expression your bathroom can manage. Very cleansing for the soul. And the inexplicable male need to make fart jokes.
Schnozz: You SHOULD go to art school. And pepper the world with bunny murals.
Jennie: Nothing better than a home of one’s own. To draw all over.
Amanda: KICKY BOOTS! That cookie inspires me to bake cookies on a regular basis. I blame it for the extra five pounds on my rear.
Kerrianne: I don’t know for sure who drew that. But it rules. Rules my bathroom. With its gleaming tongue.
November 4th, 2007 at 8:23 am
this is such a cool idea! one time i visited my friend, and her house was getting painted the next day. so we decided to have fun decorating. we traced each other on the walls and filled in goofy details. it was great!
also, in college, i made a poster once for a presentation, for people to write things that make them happy. i put it up in my dorm room and people would add things to it when they came over.
yay for DIY personalized interior decorating!
November 4th, 2007 at 6:07 pm
Oh, man… We’re not getting our security deposit back, anyway, maybe crayons are the way to go! Though, we have spent time to make the Boy stop crayoning the walls rather than start. So maybe it’s a bad idea with kids.
I did used to do that in my old bedroom, though, and had tons of fun with it. I miss that sort of thing.
November 5th, 2007 at 10:41 am
Bliss? Why am I thinking that is water? I could google, but I’m feeling exceptionally lazy. I want to color in your restroom.
*sigh*
Why does everyone I like have to live so far away?
November 5th, 2007 at 11:58 am
I love this, it’s such a great idea! And it’s amazing how creative folks can be….
November 5th, 2007 at 7:47 pm
This is amazing! I kind of want to carry around a box of crayons in my bag and color on people’s walls.
I don’t think I would be invited back though if I did that.
November 8th, 2007 at 2:13 pm
Oooh! Oooh! I know who drew the Rolling Stones mouth!
http://www.agirlandaboy.com/journal/archives/001182.html
November 13th, 2007 at 1:24 pm
Ah! I do this in my garage! Everyone has to grab a Sharpie and leave something (a drawing or a saying) on the wall.
October 27th, 2008 at 11:28 pm
Good words.