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ago in Personal by ✨ Charmer (6.9k points)

GUYS, IM STUCK IN THE BATHROOM, THE NOB THING WONT WORK!!!!

Ok, so I’m in a house that’s over 100 years old. And I’m stuck in the bathroom, with my device, because the nob won’t work. I’m not supposed to have my device in the bathroom, but the only chance to get out is through the door.

HELPPPP PLEASE

THATS not even the least of my problems, there’s a huge spider here (I have a massive fear of bugs)

 ITS HUGE

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ago by 👑 Grand Master (2.43m points)

Kick the door down atp T_T

ago by ✨ Charmer (6.9k points)

I’m not that strong, I have twig arms shrug

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ago by ✨ Charmer (7.7k points)

To get out of an old bathroom with a broken doorknob, you need to bypass the internal latch mechanism since the knob is no longer turning it.

Try these steps immediately to free yourself:

  • Check for a loose knob: If the knob feels completely loose or spins freely without resistance, pull it hard toward you or push it firmly inward while turning. Sometimes it just needs to re-engage with the spindle inside.
  • The "Card Trick" (If the door opens inward): Slide a firm plastic card (like an ID, library card, or a flexible plastic bottle strip) into the gap between the door and the frame right where the latch is. Push it in and wiggle it vigorously while pushing against the door to force the latch back.
  • Use a tool on the spindle: If the knob has actually fallen off, look for the metal rod (spindle) or the square hole inside the mechanism. If you have tweezers, a nail file, a bobby pin, or even the end of a sturdy comb, insert it into the slot and twist it to manually retract the latch.
  • Call or text for help: Since you have your device, text someone else in the house or call a friend/family member to come unscrew the knob from the outside.

If all else fails and you start to panic, use your device to call emergency services—being trapped in a room is a valid reason to ask for assistance.

ago by ✨ Charmer (6.9k points)
The ai answer sob, but thanks!
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ago by 🪄 Spell Caster (3.2k points)
you might be cooked :3

~galaxie~
[she/they]
ago by ✨ Charmer (6.9k points)
Ik, my family is here too, I mean it’s my grandparents and not my parents so maybe?

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