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Saw this article a few days ago:
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Port-a-potty etiquette important at a NASCAR race
Hunny Pots. Jerry Johns. Sani-Cans. It doesn’t matter what you call them. Portable toilets are an integral part of a day at a NASCAR track.
Amazingly, Miss Manners has been deficient in publishing the proper guidelines regarding the waiting for and usage of these valuable facilities.
So, armed with rubber rather than white gloves, I will handle the important issues regarding port-a-potty etiquette at the track.
Proper waiting: Lines form outside these “facilities” in two different ways – each unit either has its own distinct line or a large group gathers, eventually funneling into the first available unit.
Upon spotting a cluster of potties, look around to see how the line is structured and then take your place at the end. You may have had one too many beers, but that’s not the case for everyone waiting, and those patient fans will be quick to notice if you jump the line. I’ve seen a feisty mob at a Talladega port-a-potty hub and it wasn’t pretty.
Locked or unlocked: Most units have simple locks which indicate if the unit is vacant or in use. Look before you start pulling on the door. Few things are as unnerving as hovering over a seat and clinging to your sunglasses while trying to make sure the door stays closed.
Give your fellow fan some space: If you find yourself waiting for a unit, leave enough distance between the door and where you are standing. If you can hear a zipper, you are too close. Everyone knows why we are at the porta-potty, but that doesn’t mean it needs to be heard. Try to allow a bit of privacy for the person who has use of the facility.
Private potties: Not all portable toilet units are public. At tracks such as Atlanta, fans that choose to camp can rent a unit. It is considered a major faux pas to use a potty without permission. However, it would be highly unlikely you could even perform this breech of etiquette since most rented cans are typically chained shut to prevent the occasional passerby from making a quick pit stop.
The portable toilet is usually an issue only outside the grandstands. Occasionally, we have the good fortune of more permanent facilities when camping shower houses and rest areas are nearby. But most properly hydrated NASCAR fans will indeed visit a porta-potty at some point during the day so practice good etiquette and you, too, will have an enjoyable day at the track.
Quote:
Port-a-potty etiquette important at a NASCAR race
Hunny Pots. Jerry Johns. Sani-Cans. It doesn’t matter what you call them. Portable toilets are an integral part of a day at a NASCAR track.
Amazingly, Miss Manners has been deficient in publishing the proper guidelines regarding the waiting for and usage of these valuable facilities.
So, armed with rubber rather than white gloves, I will handle the important issues regarding port-a-potty etiquette at the track.
Proper waiting: Lines form outside these “facilities” in two different ways – each unit either has its own distinct line or a large group gathers, eventually funneling into the first available unit.
Upon spotting a cluster of potties, look around to see how the line is structured and then take your place at the end. You may have had one too many beers, but that’s not the case for everyone waiting, and those patient fans will be quick to notice if you jump the line. I’ve seen a feisty mob at a Talladega port-a-potty hub and it wasn’t pretty.
Locked or unlocked: Most units have simple locks which indicate if the unit is vacant or in use. Look before you start pulling on the door. Few things are as unnerving as hovering over a seat and clinging to your sunglasses while trying to make sure the door stays closed.
Give your fellow fan some space: If you find yourself waiting for a unit, leave enough distance between the door and where you are standing. If you can hear a zipper, you are too close. Everyone knows why we are at the porta-potty, but that doesn’t mean it needs to be heard. Try to allow a bit of privacy for the person who has use of the facility.
Private potties: Not all portable toilet units are public. At tracks such as Atlanta, fans that choose to camp can rent a unit. It is considered a major faux pas to use a potty without permission. However, it would be highly unlikely you could even perform this breech of etiquette since most rented cans are typically chained shut to prevent the occasional passerby from making a quick pit stop.
The portable toilet is usually an issue only outside the grandstands. Occasionally, we have the good fortune of more permanent facilities when camping shower houses and rest areas are nearby. But most properly hydrated NASCAR fans will indeed visit a porta-potty at some point during the day so practice good etiquette and you, too, will have an enjoyable day at the track.
