The owner

If you’re in that bathroom first, you own it. If you had the amazing luck of entering an empty bathroom then congratulations, you’re the big chief. In FourSquare terms you would be the mayor (just don’t go asking for a sash or a key to the city or anything, apparently you’re not actually the mayor – bummer hey). You can sit back and relax, knowing that you can take as long as you want, as long as you don’t give up your throne to…

The visitor

You’ve just walked in and dammit, the Mayor is already in attendance. It’s your responsibility to get in and get out as fast as you can, because they’re in for the long haul. No number 2′s today buddy! They’ve claimed the room, you’re only visiting. Scared of someone hearing you do your business? Come back later, unless you want to…

Challenge for the title

The mayor is in and the visitor has arrived. The visitor has made their way to the cubicle, while the Mayor sits tight and waits. Then nothing. It looks like we have ourselves a challenge. This becomes a battle of the bladders, who can hold out the longest, who can assert their authority on the cubicles. It’s a matter of sitting tight and making the least amount of noise possible. The one who holds out the longest wins. If you’re the mayor and you lose this challenge, then hang your head in shame. You were the top dog, and you let yourself down. Finish your business and get out sucker, there’s a new sheriff in town.

See those badges? He dominates a lot of bathrooms

So that’s basically the gist of  it. It probably comes as a shock for those who have never really paid attention, but trust me. It’s all about the mind games, and protecting your privacy. I can assure you the next time you go to the toilet you’re going to wonder…do I challenge for the title?

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