Who Gives a Shit? Public Restrooms

I have been giving this subject a lot of thought this afternoon as I RUSHED HOME FROM MIDTOWN so somebody I know could take a crap in the peace and tranquility of their own potty.  

I'm not much for public bathrooms myself but, if hard pressed, I wouldn't turn my nose up at MOMA's five star toilets. I sure as SHIT wouldn't hightail it back to Park Slope if needs must.

I mean, between the awesome sitorsquat.com and a dozen other websites devoted to supplying the needy with a clean crapper, what's the big deal?

And did you know of the many health benefits of squatting? Yes, according to Gawker and Slate, the ultimate authorities on lots of shit, squatting is a cure for everything from Hemorrhoids to Colon Cancer. Why haven't I heard from Katie Couric on this?

But now I think the issue is not only sanitary but shyness because surely this city is divided between those who don't give a shit and those who won't take a shit anywhere but their own throne except under penalty of death.

What lengths would you go to to avoid taking a dump in a public bathroom? How far have you traveled? Is this a male/female thing? A matter of personality? And which are your nabe favorites in a pinch? My vote is the Tea Lounge.