31 Bathrooms That’ll Make You Hold It Until You Get Home

John Summers • Contributor

Nov 20, 2024 9:00 PM EST

Bathrooms are supposed to be a sanctuary—a small, private space where you can handle your business without stress or confusion. But what happens when the very design of the bathroom turns a simple task into a baffling puzzle, a risky balancing act, or an existential crisis? Well, you get this listicle.

From stalls with transparent doors (why even bother?) to sinks that spray water everywhere but into the basin, these bathrooms defy both logic and common decency. Some are cursed with terrible layout choices, while others feature decor decisions so baffling they must have been made by someone who hasn't used a bathroom in their life. Ever tried peeing while literally standing on your knees because the ceiling is way too low? Or wondered why the toilet is perched on a throne of judgmental stairs?

Get ready to laugh, cringe, and possibly reconsider ever leaving your house again.

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This Is The View From The Street

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Why would you do this?

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Ah yes, The 'NeverClean' Toilet seat

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"What is this? a toilet for ants?!"

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Brown carpeted walls and a diagonal toilet is an interesting choice

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For those long climbs to the second floor

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For the way back down to the first floor

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Amazing privacy in this work bathroom

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Go ahead, sit. I dare you!

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Safety and privacy are overrated

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Let me just squeeze in to wash my hands

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How would you clean this?!

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Make sure you set the temperature BEFORE goin in the shower

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Concerto No. 2

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Nothing like a toilet across from the front door

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*Banjo music playing*

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Well, at least it's clean

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The punishment toilet

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Looks like a scene from "The Shining"

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A Bad Place For A Restaurant To Store The Dishes

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The Anti-Sink

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It's a bit much

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Yes, the hole is there just so you could stand up

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Go ahead, guess which one opens the door

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Maybe a wood sink wasn't a great idea

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"What do you mean it's not a shower curtain?"

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Who would think this is a good idea?

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"I want to play a game"

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This Hotel Bathroom Mirror

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Ah yes, dividers that a grown man can crawl through

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Choose wisely

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