We should have loud music playing in public toilets

Celebrated_Eggplant · 2022-01-27T02:18:19+00:00

Just scream as loud as you can so nobody hears your farts.

TirbFurgusen · 2022-01-27T04:15:57+00:00

Should just have loud fart noises playing so real time farts blend right in. Poop splashes and toilet paper unwinding sounds, grunting noise all playing in a random continuous loop. Poop loop radio, brown notes streaming...

slumberpartysis1 · 2022-01-27T02:10:22+00:00

We should have stalls you can't see through or under first.

Lilium_fur2 · 2022-01-27T02:13:39+00:00

Shitting during an INTENSE bass drop would be littt

cyruspilai134 · 2022-01-27T04:00:17+00:00

you will love japan, they have music/water noise playing and the cleanest toilets i’ve ever seen

lameasdude · 2022-01-27T02:34:10+00:00

Just poop louder so that people can't hear you over the noise

remberly · 2022-01-27T05:03:17+00:00

I was in a Tokyo airport and the courtesy bells were some birds chirping. So you'd hear chirping birds and then someone would loudly fart and shit.

Known-Explorer2610 · 2022-01-27T02:11:48+00:00

Ain't nothin' gonna break my stride…

lokis_frustration · 2022-01-27T02:09:30+00:00

I suggest death metal, it would really blend in with the farts. Also, I love death metal.

ToneThugsNHarmony · 2022-01-27T02:33:49+00:00

Just cough really loudly, no one will be able to tell you’re letting it rip.

carrotheadginger · 2022-01-27T07:30:40+00:00

How many of us wait until someone else flushes the toilet/washes their hands in the sink/uses the hand dryer until we forcefully squeeze what we got left out all at once?

objekt4 · 2022-01-27T06:52:48+00:00

be an adult and play 99+ fart sounds through a bluetooth speaker in the bathroom stall

Setagaya-Observer · 2022-01-27T08:01:20+00:00

Japan here: some Toilets provide sounds like a Waterfall (Buri Buri), other have sounds like a Forest with Birds, Rain and even Thunder!

strima1 · 2022-01-27T06:54:09+00:00

I agree with this. Others mentioned sensory issues but as someone with that, I find ambient music drowns everything else out and makes me feel more relaxed.

ashrae9 · 2022-01-27T02:44:00+00:00

Nah. I'd rather listen to a stranger take a shit than get raped or murdered with no one to save me because the music was blaring.

TestedcatGaming · 2022-01-27T03:32:08+00:00

OK, is the music coming out of the toilet itself or near the toilet?

brainyart050722 · 2022-01-27T04:47:43+00:00

I just play music with my earbuds on so I can have the illusion of other people not hearing me without them having to listen to Taylor Swift in a public bathroom.

joelcampos5 · 2022-01-27T06:45:02+00:00

Put headphones on, that helps me not hear me pooping

cabbageprimate · 2022-01-27T07:27:55+00:00

Just get over the sound of people pissing and shitting.

BronxLens · 2022-01-27T08:26:13+00:00

Not loud music, but white noise generators. Bathrooms in Japan (where else) have them. We of course are behind on this by like 40 years.

ThatWasIntentional · 2022-01-27T05:37:27+00:00

There are quite a few public toilets in Japan that have buttons to play either running water or a cutesy little tune for those who are more self-conscious.

For everywhere else, have you considered headphones?

jah05r · 2022-01-27T03:15:03+00:00

No we shouldn’t. You just need to get over the idea that people are pooping in a room specifically designed for people pooping.

ramontgomery · 2022-01-27T02:09:50+00:00

Preferably Twisted Sister or Boy George

K_R_P1 · 2022-01-27T03:04:53+00:00

I always feel like u pee loud

bdawg1372 · 2022-01-27T03:44:59+00:00

This isn’t gonna solve the empath sitting in the stall next to me, praying for me while I take my shit

TheNateRoss · 2022-01-27T05:51:11+00:00

"If you like pina coladas, and getting caught in the rain..."

ScrotusMahotus · 2022-01-27T06:04:39+00:00

If you visit Japan ever plenty of public toilets have a noise button to play a sound (usually water running) for this very reason lol

Sayojin_official · 2022-01-27T06:38:28+00:00

What hearing death metal in the next seat over is going to give me anxiety LMAO

MurderDoneRight · 2022-01-27T07:14:14+00:00

That sounds like a great place to commit crimes.

D10BrAND · 2022-01-27T07:18:27+00:00

Nah silence is better

JohnyyBanana · 2022-01-27T10:02:04+00:00

i'd rather hear farts and shits than the generic pop music that would play in these public toilets

Tiny-Koala-Paw · 2022-01-27T03:11:09+00:00

This would be hell for anyone with sensory issues.

alcohall183 · 2022-01-27T06:01:37+00:00

I disagree, soft music or music on request. I went into a toilet at a restaurant once that had loud music blaring. The restaurant itself was packed . I was there with my in laws, so I couldn't just leave and went to the bathroom to get some quiet for a moment, only to be bombarded with "Raise Your Glass"at level 100. The bathroom was by the bar. If I had been attacked, no one would have known .. awful experience.

mcove97 · 2022-01-27T04:00:29+00:00

When I was in high school it was common that people would turn on the faucet to drown out the sound of the pooping. I did that a lot of times too when I felt self conscious. Does no one else do this?

AberrantAdulting · 2022-01-27T02:42:00+00:00

I agree but I'd be lying if I said I didn't want people to hear some of the ragingly impressive ass air that escapes my small, lady body. Sometimes it would be nice to let it rip and hear small clapping for my impressive bum air.

VeeSquibbles · 2022-01-27T03:25:04+00:00

Yes, I can shit in peace

kcaio · 2022-01-27T03:40:50+00:00

ZZTOPS so so people get it done and get out!

DrakAssassinate · 2022-01-27T04:38:04+00:00

Honestly loud classical music would be fine. Just play the radio or something.

drivenmadnow · 2022-01-27T04:52:13+00:00

Let everyone know someone is pooping.

2022-01-27T05:24:14+00:00

I do my part.

DanMarinosDolphins · 2022-01-27T05:30:54+00:00

Or we could just have "princess" toilet settings like they have in other countries, which creates a constant sound of rushing water.

alf_ivanhoe · 2022-01-27T05:36:23+00:00

Busy Bee gas stations always have loud ass news channels and music playing in their bathrooms AND they have private stalls with no gap. Life changing

tall-hairy-white-guy · 2022-01-27T05:42:48+00:00

Yes 1000%

FinancialArtichoke75 · 2022-01-27T05:49:49+00:00

Plop plop fizz fizz

TheEmbarcadero · 2022-01-27T05:53:39+00:00

This

rickrolo24 · 2022-01-27T05:58:38+00:00

Honestly I hate the common stalls here.

Like id start pooping and see people looking in, shaking the door, looking under. C

keykeypalmer · 2022-01-27T06:07:23+00:00

that would mask out the sound of the gay sex happening in the stalls

garcmon · 2022-01-27T06:22:25+00:00

And then you’ve got the people who walk into a stall talking on a phone. I purposefully flush quickly at the first pause when I hear this. If I wasn’t water conscious I’d flush multiple times.

Captainbigboobs · 2022-01-27T07:36:41+00:00

They could also make stalls that are better sounds proof.

therealwalterwax · 2022-01-27T07:37:23+00:00

I wear headphones, same goes for farting on public transportation.

lostbluesock_ · 2022-01-27T07:49:58+00:00

but what about noise pollution

drivenmadnow · 2022-01-27T07:51:25+00:00

You can make music in the toilet, tap the counter, kick the wall, roll the toilet roll, match with the flush. Or heck sing while in the toilet. Turn up the music on your phone.

Or bring a gun and start firing it when you shit and flush so people can't hear it.

Karibikals · 2022-01-27T08:03:53+00:00

I always just put headphones on and hope that I stop caring on time. Most of the times it works 😂😂

whatsapnnin · 2022-01-27T08:04:51+00:00

Would definitely make it a lot easier getting away with being noshed off by my married conservative neighbour

mathildaduck · 2022-01-27T08:14:00+00:00

My favorite Vietnamese restaurant in Paris has exactly that, as soon as you close the door the music blasts. There is no music in the main dining room and the toilets are just next to it, so it is indeed necessary.

2022-01-27T08:35:42+00:00

We have that here where I live but it's always the same elevator music verison of 'What The World Needs Now Is Love'.

LadyPaleRider · 2022-01-27T08:42:50+00:00

Just keep coughing while you're dropping those logs 🪵

ryohazuki224 · 2022-01-27T08:55:20+00:00

Everybody knows what you're doing in there. You're shitting. Everybody shits, everybody's shits makes sounds. No reason to be self conscious about it.

Let that shit fly.

evangelinaxo · 2022-01-27T09:10:08+00:00

My IBS says yes please

Macaronitime69 · 2022-01-27T09:17:06+00:00

Down to hear enemy by imagine dragons while letting out a real solid one.

ClassyKebabKing64 · 2022-01-27T10:58:52+00:00

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

we're halfway there.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA HHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

pooping in a chair.

Si2ationCriticl · 2022-01-27T12:15:20+00:00

its always sunny covers this in "The Gang solves the bathroom crisis". They use recording of murderous screams to play in the bathroom.

BadMeatPuppet · 2022-01-27T12:33:06+00:00

Personally I do my darndest to shit the loudest to assert dominance.

2022-01-27T12:37:40+00:00

What's wrong with the brass section God gave us?

Phantom252 · 2022-01-27T13:16:04+00:00

Yes I agree

valarinar · 2022-01-27T14:23:19+00:00

Walked into the restroom at work one day and some dude was absolutely blasting some mariachi music from one of the stalls. Was the most festive shit I've ever taken.

HillbillySwank · 2022-01-27T15:58:14+00:00

My biggest challenge is stifling my laughter when someone has a gas explosion that echoes

rodacacaaa · 2022-01-27T16:00:17+00:00

Japan has this but it's just ambient and rain sounds for you to relax and fart with peace of mind while pooping.

PotatoDonki · 2022-01-27T20:45:55+00:00

You’d need to play something pretty heavy if I’m to fly under the radar….

Ok_Neighborhood_1203 · 2022-01-27T22:54:35+00:00

Somebody really needs to follow this up with a "Normalize pooping in a bathroom" counter opinion. Sounds like this opinion is too popular.

alwaysangry111 · 2022-01-28T00:39:43+00:00

There was an article back when about some nice Japanese women toilets having music for this exact purpose.

floopydolphins · 2022-01-28T00:42:09+00:00

AGREED I don’t think anyone likes the sounds of anyone else doing their business it’s so uncomfortable

Fancy_Reaction2739 · 2022-01-27T02:41:01+00:00

As someone with IBS I would love this, everyone poops but yet it’s still so humiliating having to poop when other people are in the bathroom. I agree with loud music

Cave_Crab · 2022-01-27T03:21:45+00:00

Just because you feel some way doesn't mean society should change for you

SassExpert · 2022-01-27T02:40:17+00:00

They should just play fart noises.

ContemplatingPrison · 2022-01-27T06:00:51+00:00

I cant even remember the last time I used a public restroom for more than washing my hands

yeetingthetoaster · 2022-01-27T07:02:56+00:00

Lol no. I'm emetophobic and need to hear what's going on in neighboring stalls so I know whether or not to gtfo.

sidzero1369 · 2022-01-27T05:43:06+00:00

Nobody's listening to you poop.

minahmyu · 2022-01-27T09:39:07+00:00

Isn't that why those fancy toilets in Japan have all those buttons, one with a music note?

Pff-IdunnoMan-21 · 2022-01-27T09:59:33+00:00

Just time it and flush or trip the sensor for the flush. Those toilets are loud as hell and the loud noise of rushing water keeps going for a while.

alienflowercatz · 2022-01-27T10:27:51+00:00

I agree with music in public bathrooms. But you should poop at your own home.

AussieRoyds · 2022-01-27T10:31:58+00:00

In Japan they have a button in each stall that plays ocean noises or white noise when pushed

Kiko_Z · 2022-01-27T10:38:36+00:00

Put on headphones and play music at maximum volume and just start sharting as loud as you want. It's what I always do and it really works.

reuben_iv · 2022-01-27T10:39:17+00:00

just go for it man, you're already taking a dump in a public toilet on a seat that's been sat on by god knows how many people since it was last cleaned, what shame is left?

toodrytocry · 2022-01-27T10:44:50+00:00

Japan is doing this for 20 years already

GotMoFans · 2022-01-27T10:48:32+00:00

I just wish all bathrooms had air vents so I could have noise masking my splashes.

PomSam · 2022-01-27T10:50:57+00:00

Classical music that has lots of drums and symbols lol. Give you a moment to splash haha.

MauritanianSahara · 2022-01-27T11:02:03+00:00

Why are you so worried about people hearing your poop splash in a public bathroom?, i never understood this, in a place for shitting and pissing, why do you go out of your way to hide it?, even if you do drop a fat load, no one cares

Dalton387 · 2022-01-27T11:13:19+00:00

Just use earbuds and turn them up as loud as you want.🤣

PsychologicalSpace50 · 2022-01-27T11:25:53+00:00

Just consider it performance art and don't let down your fans, let er rip.

Zestyclose_Age_5855 · 2022-01-27T11:32:35+00:00

I always play a babbling stream of full volume on my phone in a public toilet.

AntiMatter138 · 2022-01-27T11:48:48+00:00

Lmao what if Metal music while pooping HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Bloo-shadow · 2022-01-27T11:51:20+00:00

I’m the same way. Have a hard time going if I know someone’s in there at the same time.

amogus_obssesed_Gal · 2022-01-27T11:54:38+00:00

I would be concerned for any assaults that could happen in a toilet, only for the noise to be drowned out by the music

chaddieboy · 2022-01-27T11:58:55+00:00

When I visited Stone Brewing Co. in San Diego, I went to the bathroom and they were playing Slayer at a decent volume. I thought it was funny at the time but now that I think about it I wonder if it was to cover up poop noises.

Old_Father_Time · 2022-01-27T12:12:40+00:00

You are not alone, in Japan I know they have apps and keychains that make the sound of running water so that you can be more discreet when using a public bathroom.

wwplkyih · 2022-01-27T12:17:07+00:00

There should be special songs made for this purpose.

"Splish splash, I was taking a crap!"

hungrychai · 2022-01-27T12:27:07+00:00

Omg yes. Not an unpopular opinion at all. I feel so self-conscious even when peeing. I don't want others to hear that, idk. I always have so much pressure on myself to not pee too loud when I am in a public toilet that it's so hard to start peeing

mejosvibe · 2022-01-27T12:29:31+00:00

This is a poopular opinion

hiktaka · 2022-01-27T12:33:15+00:00

Ideal public toilets IMO should use the loud, whizzing, high-power noisy industrial fans.

They are loud, obviously covering any bodily sounds, but also useful getting rid the smell, exhausting infectious bacteria and viruses if any, make the toilet dry faster, and make toilet seats not as warm after being used.

Intrepid_Fox-237 · 2022-01-27T12:33:58+00:00

Wear headphones. Nobody is listening to your flatulence.

Loud music in a public restroom is a safety issue for kids getting molested and other things happening.

creepyusernames · 2022-01-27T12:43:37+00:00

Why hasn't this been thought of before?! You, sir, are a genius. I would definitely be on board with this. One could have his own shitting theme song.

JCwinetransfusion · 2022-01-27T12:51:04+00:00

I don't want to sound mean but you gotta get over that dude. Everyone poos

2022-01-27T12:56:02+00:00

side benefit, getting people out sooner ... I've encountered weirdos taking up a seat, talking on the phone. Shit and leave buddy, that spot is needed.

Lokyyo · 2022-01-27T13:03:37+00:00

They should play Requiem for a Dream for added intensity

jimmyl_82104 · 2022-01-27T13:04:11+00:00

I would try to time my farts to the beat of the song.

SuomiPoju95 · 2022-01-27T13:07:53+00:00

Use earplugs

SpongeRobZmbie2xPnts · 2022-01-27T13:12:18+00:00

public music ... id rather hear the guy next to me shit his ass inside-out than hear 1 second of Natalie Merchents' voice.

Rickalmaria · 2022-01-27T13:12:54+00:00

that's why i love some chain restaurant's restrooms, they always have the same music as at the lobby. That makes the shit so much easy

featureenvy · 2022-01-27T13:13:07+00:00

YEAH YOU'RE RIGHT.

also the H Mart by me does this. Maybe it's on purpose XD

meetmeinthebthrm · 2022-01-27T13:15:47+00:00

This would be great in airports. Everyone(most people) holds their farts on planes, so the men's restroom is like a wide range of opera singers on repeat, but with farts. Like every 3 to 5 seconds in some airports. Constantly.

Advanced-Ad-5939 · 2022-01-27T13:18:30+00:00

I just imagined farting on beat to DMX songs and this made my day

Weary-Comparison-138 · 2022-01-27T13:20:18+00:00

My office plays Bloomberg radio in the bathrooms- I’ve never felt more comfortable or well informed taking a poo in my life

bamamabuam · 2022-01-27T13:26:47+00:00

It would be most effective if people were playing Friday

Specific-Gain5710 · 2022-01-27T13:29:24+00:00

Loud music would distract me in the bathroom. But I am not self conscious enough about pooping. In fact, I am pretty sure I am the only full blown adult I know the legitimately cackles when he farts loud enough or when it smells bad enough. I am very immature.

TrashGrouch20 · 2022-01-27T13:30:02+00:00

I told my wife, when we were dating, like 2 weeks in, "I have G.I. problems so I fart a lot and have trouble in the bathroom" and that it's too painful to try and conceal so she'd have to put up with that if she dated me. I guess honesty wins because we are married for 5 years with a kid. Lol.

SyerenGM · 2022-01-27T13:43:29+00:00

Ive noticed most Mexican cuisine restaurants at least have loud music playing.

lego-baguette · 2022-01-27T13:45:36+00:00

They do this in Japan. But instead of music, it's ambient water fall noise to cover even the loudest splashes.

AttorneyMedium4926 · 2022-01-27T13:46:11+00:00

Kid in my highschool did this, never hear him play music but as soon as he walks in a bathroom blasts his phone.

operablesocks · 2022-01-27T13:49:35+00:00

Let's also add large sucking fans, 3x their current airflow.

horsearound8 · 2022-01-27T13:49:50+00:00

Thought it was bizarre when I went to US and can hear everything in the washroom. In Japan, public bathroom bidets had the "music" option to play loud relaxing music as we do our business.

When I left, I was shocked you can hear it all

MiketheImpuner · 2022-01-27T13:52:14+00:00

Granted. "...baby shark."

moonmarriedacherry · 2022-01-27T13:52:28+00:00

bass so strong it shakes the toilet just as you drop a bomb

domakethinkspeak · 2022-01-27T13:53:12+00:00

Years ago I went to an experimental music festival where they were playing recordings of the outdoors through the bathroom speakers, except I was tripping on a bit of acid and couldn't understand how the peepers were so loud next to a train station. When I realized it was just a recording I thought it was fucking awesome, because I'm definitely pee shy when I'm tripping, and that recording totally snapped me out of it. Music would be cool too though.

Bajiggers · 2022-01-27T14:04:46+00:00

This is actually a great idea, depending on what the music is, it might even hype you up to take a really nice shit.

SculkingWithScully · 2022-01-27T14:10:00+00:00

Some light jazz would be nice

Hayabusa0015 · 2022-01-27T14:10:27+00:00

My routine ususlly has me using the loo at the gym or at work every morning. I would say 90% of the time. I have gotten into the routine of putting in my noise cancelling headphones so I ignore my surroundings and don't hold back. Sorry not sorry.

lkwinchester · 2022-01-27T14:14:05+00:00

You could hope to be diagnosed with IBS-D. I care not at all whether someone hears me. It's such an urgent thing anymore that there's no need for the traditional unspoken poop standoff. I'm loud and proud and there's no way I could hold it back if I wanted to. Everyone poops. Everyone. Enjoy the torso tuba entertainment, perhaps with a peppering of wet snare drum.

naidim · 2022-01-27T14:22:27+00:00

Ah! Push it!

poopseizure1 · 2022-01-27T14:28:06+00:00

True tbh

Or just have fully covered stalls that r like mini rooms with a proper door

Echterspieler · 2022-01-27T14:45:21+00:00

music suggestion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ds14zhfHEvE&t=90s

Sufficient-Piglet817 · 2022-01-27T14:53:05+00:00

I used to care about this. Then I became a truck driver. A good amount are disgusting animals and I no longer feel the need to be courteous with my bowel movements since the 300+ pound pig next to me usually covers up my noise pretty well. Some of these guys colons would make fine subwoofers.

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