5 Reasons Why I Don't Like Going To Public Pools

Look, I'm not one of those germaphobes who carry around hand sanitizer at all times.

But public pools freak me out, yo.

I say that, but I still go to public pools because we can't afford one of our own. It's a way for my daughter to help get rid of her unending energy. Plus we pay HOA dues, and part of that goes towards the pool, so dang it, we're going to the pool!

But they still freak me out.

And here's why.


1. People pee in the pool.

Source

They say they don't, but you know they do. I imagine kids happily empty their bladders with no guilt.



2. You wonder how well people wipe after they go #2.

Source

I mean. Yuck. If they don't wipe well, that residue will end up in the pool. Plus, those swim diapers don't exactly contain EVERYTHING.


3. Constant spitting.

You know when people go under water, come up, and then spit out the water in their mouth? You're basically swimming in someone else's saliva.


4. Farts.

Source

I once watched a group of kids fart happily in the pool, laughing at the bubbles that would come up to the surface. Normally I find farts hilarious. But not in a public pool. I don't want to swim around in your scent, thanks.



5. You don't know how clean a person is before they enter the pool.

Source

I've heard parents say, "This is your bath today!" Well, how long has it been since the last bath? How much filth is on Junior's body? And why would you allow a pool to be the bath?! Look above and see how much YUCK is in a pool.



I go to the pool because my daughter loves it.

And I just try not to think about what she's swimming in.