First, a little context…

1) I’m still pretty new at work.

2) Work is a pretty big place, so I am far from knowing everyone in my building.

3) The Men and Women’s Restrooms are located directly across from each other.

4) In addition to the normal soap, water, and paper towels available in the restrooms, there is also a Purell station located directly between the Men and Women’s Restrooms.

5) I am a bit of a dope.

Okay, finally time for today’s post.

I had just finished washing my hands and I exited the restroom. Figuring that I would be “extra clean” (why not?), I stopped by the Purell station.

Apparently the Purell station was very happy to have me visit, because it provided me with lots of sanitizer. I began slathering it into my hands, but there was a lot of Purell. I continued working on the “Purell Situation” as I turned to head back toward the office.

At that very moment, a co-worker that I did not recognize exited the Women’s Restroom. Then for some inexplicable reason (other than I am a dope), I figured I would try to dissolve the remaining Purell by lightly clapping my hands together. Bad idea. Not the best way to get rid of Purell.

A thin film of Purell burst all over. Sort of a small Purell explosion. Not good.

I looked up and apologized to my unknown co-worker, but really it goes without saying, “I’m new here. I’m also a dope, but at least I’m a clean dope and that’s a start.”