By Lindsay Hewson
Say goodbye to Dad’s long poo breaks
This new contract promises quicker loo time.
In response to viral social media trends of families moaning that dads are spending too long on the loo, ethical toilet paper brand, Bamboo Bobbi, has introduced a hilarious solution: a digital contract designed to encourage dads to wrap up their toilet time more efficiently.
Dads’ toilet breaks cut short:
New contract from Bamboo Bobbi promises to end endless poos.
With over 18.3 million TikTok posts about “Dad takes too long in the bathroom,” this common social media gripe has families everywhere sharing their frustrations. One viral Instagram video, with over 300,000 likes, hilariously shows a family welcoming their dad back from the toilet with banners that say "we missed you," much like an airport greeting after a long trip away. However, according to The Big Poo Review, the average Brit spends 3.53 minutes on the loo. Men do tend to take longer than women, averaging 5.26 minutes compared to 3.53 minutes. But despite these figures, the average time remains under six minutes. So why are some dads taking so long? To address this issue, Bamboo Bobbi has created a digital contract for you to ask them to sign…
The poo contract!
The contract that ends Dad’s marathon toilet sessions.
Introducing the Poo Contract!
Personalise the contract to set your own time limits and add specific rewards or consequences that work best for your family dynamic. Here’s to more quality time together and fewer lengthy poo breaks!
The contract:
I, [ ], hereby agree to the following terms to ensure that my bathroom poo breaks are efficient and considerate of family time:
Maximum Time Limit:
I shall not exceed ............. minutes per bathroom session for a poo unless in case of an emergency or compelling reason.
Family Responsibilities:
I acknowledge that my prolonged bathroom breaks
should not interfere with my childcare or household duties.
Entertainment Limitations:
I agree to limit my phone, book, or any other
entertainment device usage while on the toilet to encourage promptness.
Bathroom Monitoring:
I permit ........................................................ to give me
friendly reminders if I exceed the agreed time limit.
Reward System:
If I adhere to these terms for a full ......................... , I will be
rewarded with:
1) ........................................
2) .......................................
Health Consideration:
If I consistently need a long period of time for my poo sessions, I will promptly contact my GP to discuss any potential health issues.
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Signature:....................
Date..........................
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Download and edit your own version on the contract here