Stall Wars: Which public restroom stall should you pick?

Public restrooms are the great equalizer of humanity.

If, like me, you're no enthusiast of public lavatories, the mere thought of venturing into one can induce an involuntary tremble. The swirling ghosts of microscopic fecal demons dance before my mind's eye, and I find myself teetering on the cliff of nausea.

Yet, life dictates that we all must eventually make that pilgrimage, regardless of our apprehensions. So, why not, in our pursuit of relief, play the high-stakes game of selecting the supreme stall?

The choice of the perfect cubicle becomes an elaborate chess match, a scheme of wits and discretion. Whether your concerns lie in the germophobic realm or merely gravitate toward the aversion of smelly, microbial masses, the act of stall selection takes on the air of an epic quest.

So, perhaps, which stall emerges as the gem of your restroom break?

Could it be that THIS Stall Hides the True Treasure?

You enter a public restroom, your gaze sweeps the cubicles like a seasoned detective sizing up a crime scene. Which one to choose?

It may astonish you, but often, the very last stall holds the key to a cleaner, more secluded journey into the depths of bathroom mystery.

Here's the rationale:

Spatial Favoritism: We, the human tribe, gravitate towards convenience. The first stall, perched near the entrance, often garners the unwarranted admiration of the unsuspecting masses. This leaves the last stall, dismissed to the distant shadows, awaiting the enlightened few who venture a bit farther in pursuit of cleanliness.

Solitude: As you desire for a private retreat within the commotion of a public restroom, the last stall stands as your sanctuary. It motions you from the madding crowd, offering a tranquil refuge amid the racket of toilet stalls.

Escaping Aromas: The bathroom experience is not renowned for its delightful scents, and the first few stalls are no place for a sensory adventure. So we come to the last stall – a less odorous oasis, untouched by recent occupants, sparing you from unpleasant scents and unforeseen surprises.

Psychological Dynamics: Even in these most private moments, human sociability makes an appearance. Have you ever noticed how a subtle hierarchy emerges, with individuals favoring specific stalls? The "herd mentality" reigns supreme, with people inexplicably avoiding the last stall, perpetuating the myth of its undesirability.

Cleaning Protocol: Here's the ace up our sleeve – the habits of the custodial crew. They often begin their cleaning with the stalls near the entrance, presuming them to be the battlegrounds of most frequent use. Since the last stall is also getting cleaned at each scheduled time, it is actually getting cleaned more often than others, relative to its public use. This renders the last stall a potential haven for the selective bathroom authority.  

So, the secret to selecting the quintessential bathroom stall for a cleaner, more serene pit stop reveals itself.  

While the last stall may not invariably wear the mantle of pristine sanctity, it certainly boasts its advantages.