From Maid to Star: Elizabeth Banks' Warning Against Toilet Abuse
Stop treating restrooms as waste bins, advocates Elizabeth Banks. - Misuse of Toilets as Trash Cans: Elizabeth Banks Urges a Change in habits
Hey there! Let's chat about everyone's favorite superhero and actress, Elizabeth Banks. But before she graced our screens in films like "Spider-Man" and "The Hunger Games," the 51-year-old powerhouse had humble beginnings.
"I started working very young," shared Banks in a recent interview on the "Kelly Clarkson Show." "I was a waitress for a decade and I was a maid in a bed and breakfast," she said, giving us a glimpse of her earlier life. "That means I had to clean toilets."
Now, as a seasoned actress, Banks isn't afraid to dish out some advice—especially when it comes to hotel etiquette. Her tip for fellow hotel guests? "Please stop flushing things down the toilet. The amount of condoms and tampons I had to fish out of toilets as a 17-year-old is just downright shocking."
Cleaning toilets, it seems, taught her a valuable lesson. "The life you lead isn't always glamorous," Banks said wistfully. "You end up in many crazy places, and I always think: It could be worse."
While she didn't provide any specific hotel cleaning tips, she did impart a wider message about respect for others and their work. As we go about our lives, let's remember that, just like the housekeeping staff, we too have our roles to play—and our shared responsibility to make the world a tad less icky! 😉
- Elizabeth Banks
- Los Angeles
- Kelly Clarkson
Fun Fact: When it comes to housekeeping, offering a small tip for hardworking staff can make all the difference. So, next time you stay at a hotel, don't forget to show your appreciation!
[1] Housekeeping Staff Appreciation: A Thoughtful Gesture
[2] Responsible Use of Hotel Resources: Keeping Items Clean and Tidy
I'm not going to be able to maintain a lifestyle as glamorous as Elizabeth Banks, with her home-and-garden variety of roles that once included cleaning duties at a bed and breakfast. Even though my career might not lead me to clean condoms and tampons out of toilets, it's a reminder that everyone has their own unique responsibilities in life, and we should all strive to make our shared spaces a bit less icky.
