Reading on the throne

[mungbeanz]

I have a problem in that every time nature calls I have to read something, anything at all. It is impossible to go without frantically searching for something to read. An old passport or a bottle of mouthwash, even old receipts. There's only so many times you can read a bank note. Does anyone else have this problem? Or is this strange behaviour?

[Arksided]

Well I missed this one, you need something to relax you so a bit of light reading is the trick... 'feeling a little self concious'... suggest that for a good read.

...and erm how many ladies on here have criticized for having spent too much time in the 'bathroom' how dare ya'

[snags]

I like to take a sandwich and a thermos of soup in with me...

[boxtops]

spending time in the bathroom titivating, arksided, is altogether different from parking yourself on the loo and reading....

[starone]

Especially if someone is outside and waiting to use it, boxy.

[boxtops]

aw yes, starby, that's how Irish dancing started (have you seen that vid?).

[starone]

No I haven't seen it boxy, can you put a link? I am hopeless at anything like that but can follow a link.

[seadogg]

Suffered from this condition for years and decided to keep a heavy dictionary in there and learn new words at each visit. Happy to say it was a complete cure and I dont need to read any more. Now have an obsession to listen to the radio instead.
Can't win!

[boxtops]

There you go, starby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzDTPb2Yivs

[boxtops]

seadogg, I have to listen to the radio in the bath - it's not the same without the radio on!

[starone]

Thanks boxy - really funny and believable!

[seadogg]

Of course, Boxtops. The rubber ducks insist!

[boxtops]

These aren't rubber! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NuS0rgHtNY

[cupid04]

Don't have this problem, there is always a wordsearch or crossword book in our bathroom!

[Ann]

This is hilarious behaviour - I bet I'm in and out of the loo in a couple of minutes - just go in to do what you have to do! ...... I do look around though and note what needs cleaning ..... mirror etc

[boxtops]

Exactly ann!

[AlBags]

I reserve the Letters column of the Telegraph to bog-time reading : )

[boxtops]

On a slightly different tack - ladies - do you ever wonder just what other ladies are doing in there, when you're in the queue in a public loo? Some people take ages, shuffling about - or deadly silent - me, I'm in and out!

[crisgal]

i'm exactly the same mung! And always have been. I remember as a kid being able to recite the back of the air freshener, the boring bit that said: 'do not pierce or incinerate, even when empty' and then there's the good old shampoo bottle: 'should product get into eyes, rinse immediately with clean water', or the old favourite: 'Should you have any queries or comments about any of our products, please contact us at the following address'
er... I think I too have a problem!