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Let's get this thing started. In my line of work, I find myself using both portable and public bathrooms quite a bit. There is often some really great artwork on the walls. Just as often there are things that are horribly offensive. Even more often, you'll find childish bathroom humor. Let me just say that I am here to chronicle what I find. I in no way condone or encourage defacing public property or the racist and/or hateful words and imagery captured in some of the images to follow. With that said, Let's get on with it.

Also. Newest posts are listed first. To see older posts, scroll down or use the archive to the right.

Sunday, April 5, 2009

Byaaaaaaa!

Tim (aka Wombatunderground1), from Flickr was kind enough to share this crazy sketch he found on the wall of a toilet at the Tampa Airport Marriott. This one is just plain awesome. Looks like something Napoleon Dynamite would draw. Thanks Tim and a hearty Byaaaaaaa to you.



To see Tim's flicker photostream, visit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25009361@N02/

Friday, April 3, 2009

Sharing is Caring

I scoured Flickr.com for images suitable for this here blog. I found quite a few and emailed the owners of the photographs to see if they'd be willing to share. I've already gotten some replies. There's hope for this blog after all. Maybe I can stop going into several more port-o-lets than I need to every day.

Without further ado. I present to you this beauty from lomokev.



I love this one. The Sharpie artwork is great and the photo of it even greater. Thanks for sharing Kevin.

Check out lomokev's other fantastic photographs at his Flickr photostream (Nearly 3000 pics). http://www.flickr.com/photos/lomokev/

Direct link to above photo with the artists comments. http://www.flickr.com/photos/lomokev/423391567/

Thanks again Kevin. Stay tuned for more great art of the john from other gracious Flickr users.

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Strike Three.

Larry the Anal Guy strikes again. I had trouble getting quality pictures today. The light was bad or something. Anyway, here is "git 'r' in the shitter" #3

I see this little drawing more than any other. I've probably seen it in 15 toilets. It's always very faintly drawn with pencil and it's always located in the exact same spot in every toilet. I've never taken a picture of it before because it's so hard to see. Today, I had to do it anyway. I've just seen this one too many times. It's a little smiley face head smoking a joint. That's it. Weird, but it's in two out of every three johns I visit. I may be mistaken but to the right of the little stoned guy, it looks like an attempt at a carved "git 'r' in the shitter".



That's all I've got for today.

Monday, March 30, 2009

How Do I Look?

Sometimes, you can find some extra amenities in these portable toilets. I'm not saying you're going to find running water or a bidet, but occasionally you get more than you expect. Today, I found a john with a mirror. So you can check your hair before returning to screeting concrete.

Good luck seeing your reflection in this.

Friday, March 27, 2009

One John, Three Arts.

I only visited one john today, but I came away with 3 photos.

This first one totally rules if you ask me.
Those are the vents around the top of the potty. Couple of simple eyes and menacing eyebrows and you've got yourself an hilarious potty god looking down on you whilst you pee pee. Awesome!


This next one is pretty standard yet slightly puzzling. Is there supposed to be an implied "you"? Is this the first wish of someone who just rubbed a lamp? Who knows.

And finally, another crude representation of a certain part of the male anatomy. Not as good as "dick" from a previous update, but still pretty good.
Okay folks. That's it for today. I really need your submissions to make this blog something great. So get out there and take pictures. Also, feel free to leave comments, email your comments or questions, and become a follower of this blog. I want to know if there is anyone out there reading this thing and what you think of it so far.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

The Enemy.

I've been struggling to find anything good lately. I think this picture can explain why.



Most of the johns I've visited lately have looked like this. All the graffiti sanded off. A crime against art if you ask me.

I have managed to find a few things worth sharing.

Get out your foil hats everybody!


A warning. (and my first regular public restroom addition)

says: DENA RUST HAS HERPES (SPELLED HERPIES AND THEN CHANGED TO HERSHIES:)

I don't even know what to say about this one. Just plain weird.


And Finally, some unoriginal racism. I see this one all the time.

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

St. Paddy's Day!

Happy Saint Patrick's Day! For today, I offer four carvings. These are always kinda hard to read. I attempted to adjust them to make them as legible as possible. Enjoy!

They all just happen to be from GREEN johns.

First up. We have some poetry. You "my" be able to read it. Good luck.


This one is even harder to read, but I just get a kick out of it for some reason.

It says: "Murray loves dick". Murray is just a funny name. Plus, we're left to wonder if Murray loves another gay dude named Dick or if he just loves Dicks in general.

I've never had turtle but I hear it tastes like chicken.


And finally. A legend.


That's it for today. I'm off on a mini vacation 'til Monday. I'll try and find something to post while I'm not at work and using portable johns. Thanks for looking and don't forget to follow Art of the John on Twitter.