There are two ways to really get to know someone: talk about your childhoods, or use their bathroom.
Thanks to one viral Twitter thread that Bored Panda turned into a full-on photo roundup, the internet
got a front-row seat to what women discovered in guys’ bathroomsand it was part horror movie, part
anthropology lesson, and totally hilarious.
It all started when a woman snapped a photo of a truly cursed bathroom tool: a plunger and a toilet
brush taped together like some kind of DIY Excalibur. She posted it on Twitter with a simple prompt:
What’s the weirdest thing you’ve seen in a guy’s bathroom? From there, thousands of replies
poured in. Bored Panda gathered 35 of the best (or worst, depending on how you feel about hygiene and
emotional stability), and suddenly everyone was taking a hard look at their own “throne room” decor.
Other sites have collected similar tales of bathroom chaos, from shotgun-shaped plungers and live
lobsters in the tub to cereal bowls on the toilet tank and piles of dirty dishes in the shower.
Together, they paint a picture of what happens when minimalism meets procrastination and a vague
belief that “the bathroom doesn’t really count as part of the house.”
How One Tweet Became a Bathroom Confessional
Twitter is at its best when everyone piles onto a weirdly specific topic, and “weird stuff in guys’
bathrooms” fits that bill perfectly. What made the original thread go viral was relatability: a lot of
peopleespecially women who’ve dated menrecognized the exact brand of chaos on display.
Bored Panda turned the thread into a curated gallery of bathroom oddities, complete with photos ranging
from mildly questionable to “I need you to know I will never emotionally recover from this.” At the same
time, humor sites and lifestyle outlets have run similar pieces about horrifying bathroom finds: bread and
cereal stored by the sink, duck decoys floating in tubs, and even a famous story about someone discovering
a live lobster hanging out in a guy’s bathtub like it paid rent.
Add in Instagram pages dedicated to “toilets with threatening auras” and bathroom design fails, and it’s
clear: we are collectively obsessed with what happens behind that closed doorand what other people have
the nerve to live with every single day.
35 of the Weirdest Things Found in Guys’ Bathrooms
Below is a tour through 35 types of bathroom chaos inspired by that Twitter thread and similar collections
from humor and lifestyle sites. Some showed up with photo evidence, others as stories you really hope are
exaggeratedbut deep down, you know they’re probably not.
1. The Plunger–Toilet Brush Frankenstein
The original crime scene: a plunger and a toilet brush, duct-taped into one unholy tool. In theory it’s
“efficient.” In reality it’s the fastest way to let guests know you’ve given up on both science and
sanitation at the same time.
2. Bread and Cereal By the Sink
Multiple women reported finding loaves of bread or boxes of cereal sitting on the bathroom counter, as if
the guy simply ran out of kitchen real estate and thought, “Eh, close enough.” Nothing says “I live alone”
like brushing your teeth next to a half-open bagel bag.
3. A Shotgun-Shaped Plunger
Novelty plungers shaped like shotguns or rifles show up surprisingly often in these threads. On one hand,
it’s funny. On the other, it raises a lot of questions about how often things go so wrong in there that
you need to bring in “heavy artillery.”
4. Live Seafood in the Tub
Yes, at least one woman reportedly encountered a live lobster chilling in a guy’s bathtub, waiting to be
cooked later. It’s efficient, surebut also the kind of detail your therapist will ask about when you
explain why you have trust issues.
5. A Full Dishwashing Station
One story described a bathroom sink full of dirty dishes and cups, plus a sponge and dish soap nearby. The
explanation? “The kitchen sink was full.” That’s not a reasonthat’s a cry for help.
6. Carpeted Everything
Entirely carpeted bathrooms, including the floor around the toilet, show up again and again in “bad design”
galleries. It looks cozy until you remember that toilets splash, people miss, and carpet is basically a
sponge you’re not supposed to wash.
7. A Tower of Empty Shampoo Bottles
Many photos showed empty product bottles lining the tub like trophies. Apparently, tossing something into
the trash is less satisfying than displaying it like a museum exhibit called “A History of Not Buying a
Shower Caddy.”
8. A Single, Tiny Hand Towel for Everything
One overworked towel doing the job of hand towel, face towel, and sometimes bath towel. It’s usually graynot
because it was bought that way, but because life happened. You can almost hear it begging for retirement.
9. Unidentified Mystery Jars
Several women described jars or containers with unlabelled liquids sitting on the back of the toilet or under
the sink. Is it cleaning solution? Old hair gel? Something you should never speak of again? No one knows, and
no one wants to.
10. A Stack of Magazines Older Than the Relationship
Vintage sports magazines, tattered gaming guides, and ancient newspapers balanced on the toilet tank are
strangely common. He might not remember your anniversary, but he’s apparently curating a museum of 2011 NFL
stats in his bathroom.
11. Action Figure Shrine Above the Toilet
Some guys use their bathroom shelves as prime real estate for superhero action figures and collectibles.
Nothing says “I contain multitudes” like washing your hands under the stern gaze of a limited-edition
Darth Maul figurine.
12. A Mirror That Doesn’t Actually Show Your Face
In design-fail compilations, you’ll see bathroom mirrors hung at belly-button level or so high only the
tallest guests can see themselves. It’s like the room is actively trying to prevent you from making eye
contact with your life choices.
13. A Random Weapon in the Corner
From baseball bats to decorative swords, more than one story involves a weapon casually propped in the
bathroom corner “just in case.” In case of what? No one ever explains, and that’s honestly worse.
14. An Avalanche of Laundry
Many women described stepping into a guy’s bathroom only to realize it doubles as an unofficial laundry
room. Floors covered with clothes, towels, and socks that haven’t seen a hamper since the Obama
administration.
15. The Ghost of Roommates Past Under the Sink
Old hair straighteners, abandoned razors, and half-empty beauty products belonging to exes or former
roommates often lurk under the sink. One writer called it a “shrine to failed relationships”which,
honestly, is harsh but accurate.
16. Toothbrushes Stored in Food Containers
In one viral pic, a guy kept his toothbrush in what looked like a repurposed salsa jar. If you’ve ever
wondered what it would be like to give your molars a faint hint of “medium spicy,” now you know.
17. Shower Curtains with a Threatening Aura
Horror-movie shower curtains, hyper-realistic eyes, or curtain prints that look like mold stainsthese show
up constantly on “cursed toilets” pages. You go in to take a peaceful shower and leave feeling like you’ve
survived a haunted house.
18. Zero Storage, Maximum Chaos
No shelves, no organizer, just products loosely orbiting the sink and tub. Razors, deodorant, toothpaste,
and hair gel all competing for the same square foot of counter space like they’re in a battle royale.
19. A Single Roll of Toilet Paper, No Backup
Another classic: one half-used roll of toilet paper with no visible backup in sight. If you ask where the
extras are, he usually says, “Oh, I think I have more…somewhere,” which is not what you want to hear in
a moment of crisis.
20. The Unironically Framed Meme
Some guys laminated a meme or joke sign and hung it on the bathroom wallthink “If you sprinkle when you
tinkle…” written in fancy script. It’s like motivational office art, but for bodily functions.
21. Old Towels That Have Become Decorative Textures
Towels so old and stiff they’re essentially wall art show up in more photos than you’d expect. At some
point, they stopped being fabric and became “bathroom texture.”
22. Cleaning Products That Have Clearly Never Been Used
A pristine bottle of bleach or bathroom cleaner standing in the corner like a prop. It’s technically
present, but judging by the soap scum and mysterious splatters, it’s never once been in the game.
23. A Plant That Died Years Ago
A dead plant in a dusty pot, leaves long gone, just a stem leaning against the tile. You can tell he had
one moment of “I’m going to be a plant guy” before realityand zero sunlightkicked in.
24. Strange Bathroom Snacks
Chips, cookies, or even a beer bottle perched on the back of the toilet show up in multiple stories.
Apparently some people really are committed to multitasking in their “thinking room.”
25. The World’s Saddest Showerhead
Those tiny, low-pressure showerheads that basically spit on you instead of rinsing you. Paired with
peeling caulk and a slightly orange tint around the drain, it completes the whole “I’m fine, it’s fine,
everything’s fine” aesthetic.
26. A Mirror Covered in Toothpaste Art
Toothpaste splatters all over the mirror, sink, faucet, and sometimes the walls. Judging by some
photos, certain people brush their teeth with the same energy a toddler brings to finger painting.
27. The “Do Not Sit Here” Toilet Seat
Cracked seats, duct-taped hinges, or lids that don’t quite fit are staples in bathroom-fail galleries.
It sends a clear message: you can use this, but only if you’re brave and slightly flexible.
28. A Random Chair in the Bathroom
Occasionally, there’s just…a chair. Not a stool, not a vanity benchan actual dining chair in the
corner. Is it for putting clothes on? Sitting and talking to someone in the tub? No one knows, but
the vibes are suspicious.
29. Art That Does Not Belong in a Bathroom
Serious oil paintings, framed family portraits, or motivational quotes about success hanging above
the toilet. Nothing like locking eyes with Grandma’s wedding photo while you’re just trying to live
your life.
30. A Medicine Cabinet Full of Ancient Products
Painkillers that expired five years ago, aftershave from high school, half-used prescription creams
with labels worn off. It’s like time travel, but for poor health decisions.
31. Perfume and Beauty Products from Exes
Perfume bottles and face creams that clearly don’t belong to the current partneror any man in sight.
They linger in the bathroom like supporting characters from old relationships who never got written out.
32. A Shower That Clearly Doubles as Storage
Boxes, tools, or extra household items stacked in the tub or shower stall. When you ask how they
shower, the answer is usually, “Oh, I just move that stuff.” Which is…optimistic.
33. A Trash Can That Has Given Up on Life
Overflowing bins are a recurring theme in bathroom threads: tissues and packaging balanced precariously
like a game of Jenga. Eventually guests are just quietly packing their trash out with them because there
is literally no way to add more.
34. Weird Themed Bathrooms
Think full-on sports team bathroom, horror movie bathroom, or a theme based around one celebrity. There’s
a fine line between “fun” and “I’m slightly concerned,” and themed bathrooms often sprint right over it.
35. Absolutely Nothing at All
On the opposite end of the chaos spectrum are bathrooms so bare they feel like a set from a crime show.
One bar of soap, one towel, no decor, no storage, nothing personalized. Somehow, that can be just as eerie
as the lobster in the tub.
What These Weird Bathrooms Say About Modern Life
Underneath all the jokes, the photos and stories about guys’ bathrooms say a lot about how people live
when no one’s watching. A lot of men grow up without ever being taught basic cleaning routines, how
often to swap towels, or why “this bottle is empty” means “throw it away.” Others lean into a kind of
practical chaos: the bathroom is functional, so who cares if the decor is unhinged?
At the same time, surveys show that bathrooms are where people do everything from eating breakfast in the
shower to taking calls from the tub. In other words, we’re using these spaces for more than just
“business,” which makes the weirdness even more revealing. That stack of magazines, those half-used
products, that one sad towelthey’re all evidence of how we multitask, decompress, procrastinate, and
cope.
The reason roundups like Bored Panda’s are so addictive is simple: they give us permission to laugh at
our own bad habits. You see that cursed plunger–brush combo and think, “Okay, maybe I should
finally buy a real toilet brush holder.”
How to Make Sure Your Bathroom Never Becomes a Meme
If you’re quietly wondering what your own bathroom would look like in a Twitter thread…good news: it
doesn’t take a full renovation to avoid becoming the next viral example.
Do a “Guest-Ready” Walkthrough
Stand in the doorway and look at your bathroom like you’re seeing it for the first time. Is there a
place for guests to hang a towel? Is there backup toilet paper in plain sight? Are there any dishes,
snacks, or mystery jars present? If so, start there.
Retire the Cursed Décor
The shotgun plunger, horror-movie curtain, or questionable joke sign might feel funny to you, but if
your goal is “romantically approachable” instead of “internet cautionary tale,” consider swapping them
for something a little less alarming.
Upgrade the Basics
A couple of fresh, absorbent towels, a simple shower curtain, a non-terrifying bathmat, and a working
trash can with liners can change the entire vibe. None of that needs to be expensive; it just needs to
be intentional.
Give Cleaning Products Actual Purpose
Owning bathroom cleaner is step one. Step two is using it regularly. Wipe down mirrors, sinks, and
counters; scrub the toilet and tub; and wash towels and bathmats often enough that they don’t develop
“personality.”
Embrace a Little Storage
A basic shelf, a small cabinet, or baskets under the sink can keep toiletries and backup supplies
organized. The goal is not perfectionit’s avoiding that vibe where every horizontal surface is a
random product graveyard.
Real-Life Experiences and Takeaways
While the Bored Panda gallery and similar Twitter threads are hilarious, they also hit a little close
to home for anyone who’s ever walked into a date’s bathroom and immediately rethought their life choices.
Imagine this: you go over to someone’s place for the first time. The living room looks finecouch, TV,
maybe a plant that seems mostly alive. Then you ask to use the bathroom. You flip on the light and see
a shower curtain with a giant, realistic eyeball printed on it, a tower of empty shampoo bottles in the
tub, a single towel that looks like it’s survived several wars, and a roll of toilet paper that’s hanging
on for dear life with no backup in sight. You don’t say anything, of course. But later, when your friends
ask how the date went, the bathroom gets its own chapter.
On the flip side, there are those surprising moments when a guy’s bathroom is…perfectly normal. Clean
sink, fresh towels, soap that isn’t half-dissolved and fused to the dish. Maybe even a candle that smells
like something other than “generic aerosol.” People talk about that in group chats, toobecause in a world
where horror stories go viral, basic cleanliness starts to feel like a grand romantic gesture.
These stories also highlight how personal the bathroom is. For many people, it’s where they get ready for
work, hype themselves up in the mirror, or scroll on their phone longer than they’d ever admit. So when
Twitter users share photos of lobsters in bathtubs or live-in cereal boxes, it’s not just grossit’s
oddly intimate. You’re getting a glimpse into someone’s private routines, shortcuts, and blind spots.
And that’s why this kind of content does so well online: it’s a safe way to talk about boundaries and
expectations. Laughing at someone else’s cursed plunger is easier than saying, “Hey, I actually need you
to clean the bathroom before I come over.” But those conversations matter, too. If you’re in a relationship,
how your shared spaces feelespecially high-traffic ones like the bathroomcan say a lot about respect,
emotional labor, and whether you’re truly on the same team.
For guys reading these threads, the takeaway isn’t “you’re gross, full stop.” It’s more like, “small changes
make a big difference.” Replacing that one sad towel, tossing the empty bottles, actually using the cleaner
gathering dust in the cornerthese are tiny acts that tell your guests (and yourself), “I care about the
space you’re in.” That’s more attractive than any novelty shower curtain could ever be.
And for everyone else, the next time you scroll through a roundup of weird things found in guys’ bathrooms,
go ahead and laughbut maybe also use it as a reminder to check your own place. Because somewhere out there,
a friend is telling a story about your bathroom, too. Make sure the punchline is something you can
live with.
Conclusion: Laugh, Learn, and Maybe Buy a New Towel
“People On Twitter Share Pics Of Weird Stuff In Guys’ Bathrooms And Here Are 35 Of The Best Ones” is the
kind of content you click on for a quick laugh and then think about later while you’re scrubbing your own
sink. It’s funny, a little gross, and surprisingly insightful about how we live behind closed doors.
Whether it’s a taped-together plunger–brush, lobster in the tub, or just a graveyard of empty bottles
collecting dust, these bathroom snapshots prove one thing: the smallest room in the house can say a lot
about you. The good news? It doesn’t take much to rewrite that storyjust a trash bag, a cleaning cloth,
and the courage to retire that cursed shower curtain for good.
