John Mulaney's Latest SNL Musical Takes Aim at Duane Reade

"Bodega Bathroom" skewers the ubiquitous drugstore chain

Mulaney's song hilariously captures the grimy reality of NYC Duane Reade locations

John Mulaney returned to Saturday Night Live for the first time since 2019, and he brought a musical number with him. The song, titled "Bodega Bathroom," took aim at the ubiquitous New York City drugstore chain Duane Reade and the notorious filth of its bathrooms.

Mulaney's song is a hilarious and accurate depiction of the Duane Reade bathroom experience. He sings about the "urine-soaked floors," the "used needles," and the "roaches the size of quarters." He also mentions the chain's "infamous" bathrooms, which have been the subject of numerous complaints and lawsuits.

Mulaney's song is sure to resonate with anyone who has ever had the misfortune of using a Duane Reade bathroom. It's a reminder that even in a city as sophisticated as New York, there are still some places that are simply beyond the pale.

A history of Duane Reade's bathroom problems

Duane Reade has a long history of problems with its bathrooms. In 2015, the city of New York filed a lawsuit against the chain, alleging that its bathrooms were "filthy" and "unsafe." The lawsuit also claimed that Duane Reade had failed to adequately clean and maintain its bathrooms, and that the chain had not provided adequate security to prevent crime in its bathrooms.

The lawsuit was eventually settled, but Duane Reade's bathroom problems have continued. In 2019, the New York Post reported that Duane Reade had been cited for multiple health code violations, including failing to keep its bathrooms clean and failing to provide adequate lighting.

Duane Reade's response

Duane Reade has said that it is committed to keeping its bathrooms clean and safe. The chain has also said that it has taken steps to address the problems identified in the city's lawsuit.

However, some critics have argued that Duane Reade has not done enough to improve the condition of its bathrooms. They point to the fact that the chain has continued to be cited for health code violations, and that customers continue to complain about the cleanliness of its bathrooms.

Conclusion

John Mulaney's "Bodega Bathroom" is a hilarious and accurate depiction of the Duane Reade bathroom experience. The song is a reminder that even in a city as sophisticated as New York, there are still some places that are simply beyond the pale.