Believe it or not, some scientists think Serratia is a sign of healthy human skin cells. Your butt is shedding dead skin into the water, and the bacteria love that. So, congratulations—you’re properly human. Your toilet is just a weird fan club.
Also, this bacterium is being studied for making natural red dye for clothes. One day, your t-shirt might be dyed the same color as your toilet ring. Fashion is a circle.
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So next time you see that red ring, don’t call a priest. Call your plumber, buy some pumice, and maybe drink less beet juice. It’s not a curse. It’s just bacteria with terrible taste in interior design.
And if all else fails? Blame the army. They started this whole pink-slime mess in the 1950s. You’re just living in their legacy, one red ring at a time.
