We’re gamers, but we’re not immune. We all know it’s going to happen, and there’s nothing we can do about it. Try as we might, there are certain things that simply can not be put off for more time with a videogame. Eventually, the bathroom will come a-calling.
Mother Nature giving the old bladder a ring is probably most inconvenient during multiplayer games, as you can’t exactly say “hey guys, can we all pause for a few minutes so I can go take a…?” Not only will you be laughed out of the game, but you’ll become the target of every spawn camper in the session.
Using the bathroom at E3 is no less inconvenient, as it’s a total hassle to weave through the sea of games only to find a trough waiting in the middle of a dank, tiled room. With that in mind, we’ve come up with the Top 10 reasons (the only 10 reasons?) you might venture into the bathroom at E3 2006. The list certainly isn’t for the faint of heart. Then again, neither are the bathrooms at the LA Convention Center.
Top 10 Reasons You’ll Use the Bathroom at E3
10. The stench of rampant fanboyism made you nauseous
9. Too Human’s graphics made you soil your pants
8. You had one too many “adult” drinks at a party the night before
7. You realized just how much the now-clothed Booth Babes reek of perfume
6. Using the innovative Wii controller made you, um, wee
5. The throngs of non-deodorized mouth breathers made you crave some “fresh air”
4. After three days of walking, you just had to sit down
3. It was your only respite from the onslaught of Xbox 360 promotions
2. The stall seemed a safe place to hide from the games in Kentia Hall
1. After sharing a hotel bathroom for four days, it was your only chance to “cut loose”