I think I’m becoming germophobic. I say this because I cringe and feel disgusted whenever someone sneezes, coughs, or a variation of both without covering their mouths. So today’s episode is germophobia.
It grindz mi gearz when someone standing near, around, or next to me is spreading germs in the rudest of ways. I’m sure people were taught by their family to cover their mouths whenever they sneeze, cough, burp, etc. I hate it when I’m on the train and the person sounds like death and they want to touch the same pole I’m touching. It makes me CRINGE when they’re coughing in my direction and don’t say anything. Um, excuse you but what makes you think I want your germs? I barely share with my family. KEEP YA NASTIES TO YASELF!!!!
A prime example that set me off today took place on the A train. I was sitting on a three-seater with one seat separating me and this guy. After the train left Utica Avenue, the guy begins to blow his nose. Unfortunately for me, I can hear him cleaning his nose through my music. I just so happened to follow the sound and see the guy struggling with his task. There was a long strand of a booger going from his nose to his tissue and it seemed like he was playing with it. Disgusting, right? I looked for other available seats and couldn’t find any. So I was forced to scoot over farther away from the guy. That was the longest train ride ever!
Nowadays, I’m carrying around hand sanitizers and watching where people touch stuff after they’ve sneezed or coughed. Folks, it doesn’t hurt nor kill to cover your mouths. It’s a simple gesture that should be automatic like breathing. People always wonder how and why diseases and such spread so quickly; it’s because no one exercises common hygiene and proper prevention. COVER YOUR MOUTHS AND STOP BEING DISGUSTING!!!!
Thank you. This has also been a public service announcement.
Episode 9: Germophobia
Posted by
Starr
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Labels: Grindz Mi Gearz Episodes
3 comments:
YAY! I could leave a comment! About time!
ANYWHO... Like I was telling you on twitter. I so feel you.
Ive become a handwashing and purell every 5 minutes freak.
It annoys me. Plus Ive become more aware of what I touch and who touches it and it just irks the crap out of me. SMH. Its become so annoying.
I feel the same way, when i have to use a public bathroom (If i really really cant wait until i get home) I DO NOT put my a** on the seat, i just lean down above it, its harder then it looks lol but I'm getting better at it, I'm really strong in my legs now lol
in high school, i knew a kid that used to sneeze into his shirt. I used to think it was the nastiest thing on earth but after the 4th or 5th time he did it, i thought, "that's effin genious." Its far more hygienic than sneezing into your hands and then touching things that other ppl have to touch. might as well keep your germs to yourself, no?
I been doing that for years but i have to actually think to do it. covering my mouth is almost as involuntary as that forward jerk. I tried sneezing with no hands, its actually harder.
ps, Im not a big fan of sanitizer, but i wash my hands all the time. I just dont like the concept of desanitizing dirt then spreading the dirt around...then having dirt still on my hands. it kills most germs, but it doesnt clean.
Post a Comment