Everyone likes to do a little reading in the bathroom, and that’s no different at your favorite bar. That’s why we here at Onward State set out to find some of the best bar bathroom messages that have been left for all of us to enjoy.

We were looking for a little more creativity than just your average phone number or name with a date beside it. So, sit back, relax, and let’s take a look at what some modern-day poets have inscribed on the stalls and walls with a sharpie or key at some of the most prestigious bar bathrooms downtown.

*If you happened to see us kneeling down and squinting at the walls while you were in the bathroom, that wasn’t us.*

“Lucas Is Awesome” — Pickle’s

Lucas, we hope that someone cares enough to have written this about you and that you are not just self-centered.

“Muck Fichigan” — Doggie’s

All this message needs is a clock beside it to see what time it is.

“I fell so I had to bar crawl” — Doggie’s

Outstanding execution here.

“It’s small” — Cafe 210 West (by the urinals)

Let’s not tear each other down in there, gentlemen.

“Four More Years!” — Doggie’s

We like the enthusiasm, but four more years of what?

“Spencer Is Cool” — Cafe 210 West

Finally, a true artist! The dollar sign for Kermit The Frog’s eye really makes me believe that this Spencer guy is flat-out radical.

“No Covid Zone” — Doggie’s

Take that, COVID-19!

“I miss my mom” — Pickle’s

Very sweet, but this is just a weird place to think about that.

“J+L” (in a heart) — Pickle’s

Once it’s written on the walls, you’re basically married.

“Nice C*ck! :)” — Cafe 210 West

Great way to bond in the men’s room, gents!