Toilet-hoggers, don’t think I don’t know what you are up to in that dark, cramped room. You have your phone with you and you know why you are taking so long. I don’t want to sound like I’m encouraging this (ahem) unspeakable habit, but I guess it won’t hurt to share a few apps that would help pass the time while you’re… passing as well.
Candy Crush Saga (iOS, Android, free)
Warning: This game will suck your life away. I really can’t make up my mind about this game. I get so annoyed when I can’t get get through a level but I also can’t seem to put my phone down. It’s as if I have to pass it to prove a point. Withdrawal effects kick in when you fail five rounds consecutively and have to wait 20 more minutes to get your life restored, but maybe that’s also a sign that you should stop hogging the washroom.
Pimple Pop (iOS, Android, free)
This is rather controversial, but I know people who actually derive gratification from bursting their own zits. I will refrain from commenting on that but Pimple Pop was made for them. Try to keep this game within the confines of your washroom unless you want some dirty looks from your friends.
Flipboard (iOS, Android, free)
Flipboard is awesome, and here’s why: You get a highly customizable newsfeed in a nifty magazine layout, not to mention the intuitive page flipping function that takes you from one article to another. Flipboard is content partners with many really cool sites dedicated to every category you can think of. so you will never be bored. Photography? Flip. Fashion? Flip. Architecture? Flip. For the social media addicts out there, don’t forget to sync your accounts!
Instagram (iOS, Android, free)
There’s no better time to choose the perfect filter and craft the perfect caption for the photos of your dinner. Don’t forget to #hashtag ironically, or (if you prefer) non-ironically for likes. Better yet, find out what your friends are up to and leave witty captions and a footprint of likes. If you don’t already know, we have a #NUS hashtag too. Sometimes it can be a meme goldmine.
(Editor’s note: The RIDGE doesn’t actually recommend you snap photos in the toilet. Just play with the filters)
Icon Pop Quiz (free)
Watch a lot of TV shows and films? Put your extensive pop culture knowledge to the test with Icon Pop Quiz. You are supposed to guess which icon represents the show or character. Can’t figure it out? Rope in the help of your friends by connecting it to your Facebook and Twitter accounts. Bring out the trivia diva in you!
Oops, I hope I did not just contribute to longer toilet queues in NUS.