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Should you Poop There? A Flowchart — The Bold Italic — San Francisco

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By Molly Sanchez

If I may quote a truly classic bit of literature: “everybody poops.”

In life we are faced with many questions. Where should I work? Who should I love? Why the heck are we even here at all? But really there is one question that demands to be answered on a (hopefully) daily basis: where can I poop? Now for most of our lives we feel confident answering “the bathroom, of course,” but occasionally we face drastic times that call for drastic measures. This chart will help you navigate your way through such fecal confusion.

Bonus points if you are currently reading this on the john. I’d give you a high five but well, you know.

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Last Update: March 21, 2026

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