Public bathroom key

[ZandraJoi]

This will be a 2 part question.
Have you ever had to use a public bathroom, most likely at gas stations where the restroom is outside & they give you this key on a gigantic object so you don’t lose it?
Do you remember the types of objects they were? I think one of mine was a big wooden stick. Simple. But unless I’m really needing to go, I find a restroom INSIDE the building.
Second part. Even if it’s inside, you may have to wait for somebody to unlock it & if they give you the key, it’s usually attached to a huge object as well.
What do you think of these? With all our tech out there, you’d think they’d find a better way.

[T.T.]

I have had to get the key to go to the bathroom but it was always just on a key ring.

[Bob]

I don't remember the objects. Something cumbersome lol
Even dressing rooms are locked!

[demonskeith]

I'd find a bush before I go use a gas station restroom, most aren't really that well-kept up.

[Steve]

Apr 2, 2024 0:48:45 GMT -5 demonskeith said:

... most aren't really that well-kept up.

That's the understatement of the year.

In the old days, you were stepping into the 'Gates of Rampant Diseases' but these days, I think the CDC and Health Departments have forced gas stations to keep them clean(er).

[Bob]

Plus someone could steal the key or walk off absentmindedly if it wasn't so cumbersome.