Every parent expects their child to get into mischief now and then. Maybe they spill something, break something, or test boundaries just to see what happens. But one New York father found himself dealing with something far more disturbing than a little harmless trouble. Something that left him both disgusted and terrified.
During what should’ve been a normal bathroom break, this dad’s young son made a horrifying decision that no one could’ve predicted. After walking into a men’s restroom, the child reached into a urinal, grabbed a urinal cake. And unthinkably took a bite.
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Yes, you read that right. A urinal cake. The father didn’t realize what had happened until he noticed an odd smell coming from his son’s breath and decided to investigate. That’s when the awful truth hit him. The dad quickly made his son spit it out and confirmed the awful reality by checking the urinal himself.
Horrified and panicked, he rushed home to do what any parent would do in a moment of sheer disbelief. TikTok dad,@applecomedy, started searching online to find out if urinal cakes are toxic. Unfortunately, the answer wasn’t comforting. Soon after, the poor kid came down with a nasty case of diarrhea, which only confirmed the father’s worst fears.
Shock, Advice, and a Few Nervous Laughs
Once the story hit the internet, reactions came pouring in from both concerned parents and people who simply couldn’t believe it actually happened. Some warned about the possible health risks. Many pointed out that public urinals can carry serious bacteria and viruses. Others reacted with dark humor, joking that this was the ultimate reminder to keep a closer eye on your kids. Or to rethink having them altogether.
“Not gonna lie. This is traumatizing,” one follower writes.
“I wish I could unhear this, ” another adds.
“Baby -Hospital Dad- Psych Ward,” one more states.
For this father, the incident was more than just a moment of gross-out horror. It was a terrifying reminder that children truly will touch, and taste anything. While the boy seems to have recovered, the story sparked an online debate about how easily curiosity can turn dangerous. Especially in public spaces, most adults avoid touching without gloves.
Kids do the darndest things, but this one might top them all. As the story continues circulating online, parents everywhere are locking eyes with their toddlers and silently pleading. Please don’t eat anything from a bathroom.
Nina Franklin 
Casey James 
