This archive report was first published on 21 May 2020.
On May 21, 2020, a woman took to Reddit to share her frustration with her boyfriend's unusual toilet habits, sparking a heated debate among users.
According to the woman, her boyfriend of four and a half years refuses to use the toilet like a normal person, instead opting to squat on the seat like the character Gollum from J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings series.
She explained that her boyfriend goes to the toilet from four to five times a day, and each time, he puts his feet on the toilet seat and hugs his knees to his chest.
The woman expressed her concern about her boyfriend's 'post-poop foot cleanliness,' stating that she's a germaphobe and finds it gross.
She asked Reddit users if she's being nitpicky in finding this habit disgusting or if it's legitimate.
Many users responded with a mix of amusement and concern, with some suggesting that her boyfriend use a 'squatty potty' to help raise his legs without having to stand on the toilet seat.
Others pointed out that most toilets are not designed to withstand the weight of a person standing on the seat, and that her boyfriend could potentially break the toilet.
