Do you talk on the phone when you're on the throne?
By The Horse
@TheHorse (238325)
Walnut Creek, California
October 31, 2019 4:31pm CST
When I'm on "the throne," I often read Stereophile articles or Calvin and Hobbes cartoons from a big collection I have.
But this morning, duty called as I was having a conversation with my lawyer friend about serving a petition to a probate court around the fella who died owing me about $3500.
I tried to be slick about my secret background task (no pun intended), and didn't flush until the conversation had ended. I don't know if she noticed, but I do know that this isn't the first time I conducted "business" from my throne.
Do you ever talk on the phone while on the throne? It is said that former American President Lyndon B. Johnson often conducted business while taking care of business, but I'm not sure if this is true.
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@oahuwriter (26773)
• United States
31 Oct 19
Sure do...funny when you're expecting an important call or waiting on the "your call is very important to us and our representative will be with you shortly" calls, but I never mention where I am...
. I never flush either till I hang up too.
. I never flush either till I hang up too.1 person likes this
@TheHorse (238325)
• Walnut Creek, California
1 Nov 19
@oahuwriter I am glad to know that I am associating with other cultured individuals.
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@wolfgirl569 (135819)
• Marion, Ohio
31 Oct 19
If I am already on the phone I do.
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@wolfgirl569 (135819)
• Marion, Ohio
31 Oct 19
@TheHorse Those I will tell they went to the bathroom with me
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@TheHorse (238325)
• Walnut Creek, California
1 Nov 19
@wolfgirl569 Do the two of you have a good laugh over it?
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
31 Oct 19
I try not to be on the phone then if at all possible.
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@xFiacre (14790)
• Ireland
31 Oct 19
@thehorse I find it somewhat unsettling when I hear someone I’m talking to on the phone straining to pass a reluctant motion. Bathroom noises are very distinctive, but when it's a cold call trying to sell me something I don’t want, I take the phone to the throne room, hold it close to the potty and deafen the caller with a resounding flush.
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@TheHorse (238325)
• Walnut Creek, California
1 Nov 19
@xFiacre That is a strategy I would like to try. In fact, you may have changed my life. I could take the phone in there, speak as if I'm interested in a cruise to Jamaica or easy payment of the student loans I don't have, and hold the phone strategically when an unsavory sound happens to occur.
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@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
1 Nov 19
nope if you call and I am indisposed that is what voice mail is for!
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@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
1 Nov 19
@TheHorse now if they made phones that looked like toilet paper rolls I would think about it
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@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
1 Nov 19
@TheHorse omg
seriously? in the words of bill ingval "here's your sign"
@crossbones27 (52921)
• Mojave, California
1 Nov 19
No, but my roommates in Marines used to leave door open when they went. I would get off work and go to wash my hands and face. I get to our room thinking no one is there yet and our sink is right next to the bathroom in the barracks. It makes sense if you close the door. I would look over and these idiots making the stupidest faces as if to push one out and I am like close the damn door. They thought it was funny, and knew it irritated me so they kept doing it. Its scary thinking no one is there and looking over seeing someone trying to squeeze out a dookie.
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@crossbones27 (52921)
• Mojave, California
1 Nov 19
@TheHorse Perfect description, we were a bunch of toddlers indeed when we were together. I was never in that way, but sure 100 other ways one of them told me stop being a child. Its offensive when a toddler tells you to stop being a toddler.
@Freelanzer (10782)
• Canada
1 Nov 19
I have done so in the past but never talk business while doing my business.
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@Freelanzer (10782)
• Canada
2 Nov 19
@TheHorse I guess you always want to keep it a secret when talking on the phone
@TheHorse (238325)
• Walnut Creek, California
31 Oct 19
I assume you've seen this video. If I am about to make the sounds contained therein, I might just call back later.
Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group Are You Embarrassed Easily? · Monty Python The Final Rip Off ? 1987 Virgin Records Ltd Released on: 1987-01-01 S...
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@lovebuglena (52189)
• Staten Island, New York
1 Nov 19
Good thing you didn't let it rip.
I don't really talk on the phone while I am doing my business. But on occasion I may do that if my mom calls. She will be doing most of the talking anyway, so all I need to do is pretend to listen. And I don't flush until I am done.
I don't really talk on the phone while I am doing my business. But on occasion I may do that if my mom calls. She will be doing most of the talking anyway, so all I need to do is pretend to listen. And I don't flush until I am done.1 person likes this
@TheHorse (238325)
• Walnut Creek, California
1 Nov 19
@lovebuglena I just adjust my sitting position for a casual pee. But if something explosive happens, I try to keep the phone near my ear. Or not. Buwaahaahaa.
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@lovebuglena (52189)
• Staten Island, New York
1 Nov 19
@TheHorse Me too! But peeing while on the phone isn't very nice. Although perhaps it's not much different than turning on a faucet while talking on the phone.
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@LindaOHio (222534)
• United States
1 Nov 19
I try not to be on the phone when on the throne (hey, that rhymes!)...Have a wonderful Friday.
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
1 Nov 19
i never bring reading material there, i never bring my phone, either.
the rare times that i do, i put it down then pick it up when i leave.
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
1 Nov 19
Nope. What throne? That wooden structure out back?
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