OMAHA, NE—Local patrons of the men's restroom at the Arby's near the freeway have been disoriented upon entering to wash their hands and such. Although not always initially clear what is causing the feeling of being lost or even dizzy, it appears that the culprit is the noticeable lessening of body odor.
Whereas most public men's restrooms radiate the stench of the unbathed human body, the one at this particular restaurant was known, at least subconsciously, for its distinct mixture of afternoon-of-yard-work sweat, human waste, and roast beef marinade. Some patrons had even tried to come up with a name for the smell, but most just tried to hold their breath when using it.
As for the reason that it has been less nauseating, several theories have surfaced. One suggests simply that the fast food place has started using a more effective cleaner. Another suggests that a new ad campaign for an antiperspirant may be to blame. The most popular theory is that a new employee has been assigned to the restroom and actually spends more than a few minutes in there, possibly also using a sponge or brush or other device to remove filth.
Although the residents may never know where the distinct odor has gone to, they can still depend on the miasma that surrounds the men's room at the gas station on Main.
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