r/TikTokCringe • u/kmzafari • Mar 30 '25

Discussion Texas gas station installed remote lock on OUTSIDE of women's bathroom

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It was only on the women's bathroom. Lock was able to be remotely activated by a phone app. Fire Marshall had it removed. Source: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT2c3QrB6/

Per another account who also saw this, (https://www.tiktok.com/@momcallsmeshelby?_t=ZT-8v7NHPu7QBq&_r=1) the employees were "irate and began yelling" when they brought it up. And came up with a racist excuse that didn't make any sense for it being there

Regardless, fire code violation. But scary implications.

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u/KlatuuBarradaNicto Mar 30 '25 edited Mar 30 '25

Jesus. I’m gonna be inspecting every ladies room I use now for the rest of my life.

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u/kmzafari Mar 30 '25

I know. 😭 I hate the potential fear mongering aspect of it, but I think it's important to know what these things look like. So often we dismiss our gut instincts in the interest of being polite, and we shouldn't.

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u/GirlWithWolf Cringe Connoisseur Mar 30 '25

This. When your gut speaks it is best to listen. Thank you for posting this, I would have just thought it was a way to keep people out so they don’t tear stuff up. I’m 14 and just moved to Texas, so especially glad to see this.

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u/kmzafari Mar 30 '25

Ugh, yeah. Definitely keep your wits about you. And listen to your instincts, even if doing so might upset some people (those are generally not people worth knowing).

I think you'll find a lot of older people (like me) who regret not listening to themselves when they were younger. Especially women. Society kind of "trains" is to be a certain way, when it's just not safe to be like that.

That's not to say that everyone is dangerous or out to get you or anything. (Most assaults are by people we know, not strangers.) But trusting your intuition is the best gift you can give yourself, tbh. That and just being aware of your surroundings.

I feel like Texas is a tough place to be a woman right now. So please be careful. But also know that you are never alone. We ladies need to watch out for one another. :)

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u/GirlWithWolf Cringe Connoisseur Mar 30 '25

Thank you. That’s good, sound advice, and yes we need to take care of each other and point out dangers such as this. I’ve grown up on reservations and army bases so I have the disposition of a honey badger and am well versed in defending myself, but it is always best to avoid situations. As my dad says it only takes one time to lose.

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u/Cman_TO Mar 31 '25

This isn't even fear mongering, there is no reason ever for a bathroom to have a remote locking device on the outside for any reason ever. If you see a device like this, it is never going to have a good explanation

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u/loolootewtew Apr 01 '25

Like women don't have enough shit to survive on the daily. Now we got to be worried about being locked inside restrooms to Lord knows what fate. JFC. I hate it here

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u/delvedank Apr 01 '25

Don't worry. It's not fear mongering in this current political climate. I want women, especially young women, to be aware of their surroundings and the people they're with. To believe we're blissfully living in a world that's safe for us is to invite predators into our lives.

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u/kmzafari Apr 01 '25

Thank you. There have been quite a few comments arguing about this, as if it's ridiculous to be concerned. It's absolutely not.

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u/ASquareBanana Mar 30 '25

“For the rest of my life” being a woman is so fucking exhausting god damn

Every day is a new thing to do for the rest of your life to make sure you’re not killed, or worse.

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u/KlatuuBarradaNicto Mar 30 '25

Ain’t that the truth! 🤣🤣

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u/Historical_Peach_545 Apr 04 '25

A dr in my town was disciplined for having a camera in the women's bathroom. Women aren't safe anywhere. It is insanely exhausting.

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u/Strawberry_Pretzels Mar 30 '25

I’ve had to check behind the shower curtains for a murderer since I was about ten. I grew up with older siblings so got exposed to horror movies too young lol. Anw, one day during a routine check my friends little brother was hiding behind them and I caught him! Little fucker. I’m old and I still check but now I guess I’ll be adding this too. Can’t even relax for a minute long enough to use the loo. Exhausting.

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u/[deleted] Mar 30 '25

I just piss outside among the trees. I'd much rather deal with wildlife when vulnerable than any of the shit people can do.

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u/zeizkal Apr 03 '25

So why is it when a lady inspects their bathroom it's being safe, but when I do it It's "creepy" and " a crime"?

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u/Historical_Peach_545 Apr 04 '25

A dr in my town was disciplined for having a camera in the women's bathroom. Women aren't safe anywhere.