L'esprit de l'escalier

[madbaker]

Or in this case, "de toilette"*

Yesterday I made a quick pit stop in a public library bathroom. From one of the stalls, I heard a cell phone ring.
And the guy answered it, and started to talk.
...

Today I realized there are any number of things I should have said (loudly): "Hey buddy, pass the toilet paper"; "How about a courtesy flush"; etc etc.

I'd say that I'll remember for next time, but I devoutly hope there isn't a next time.

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* "L'esprit de l'escalier", or "spirit of the staircase" refers to coming up with the perfect rejoinder as you're walking away up the stairs.

Comments

[strmonkey.livejournal.com]

Loud farting noises is always deemed proper at a time like this.

[helblonde.livejournal.com]

Or a quick flush yourself.

As you say "l'esprit..."

[dame-cordelia.livejournal.com]

I'm with you - always thinking of the perfect comeback a little too late to actually use it.

[ptigris.livejournal.com]

That is one of my *biggest* pet peeves.

I usually flush as much as I can. And feel guilty about the water loss later.

LOL

[kahnegabs.livejournal.com]

It happens all the time in the ladies rooms.

I'm more bugged by the ones who talk at the top of their voices on cell phones in the booth next to mine in a restaurant! Sometimes they actually drown out the person I'm sitting with. urgh!