Updated with current information for 2022
Nope, it’s not an urban legend. In fact, the situation is so common it’s even become a best seller on Amazon. Yes, the Naked Roommate can happen to you, right there in the broad daylight of your Athens Ohio apartment.
Don’t panic. Like the Yeti and his third cousin Sasquatch, the Naked Roommate is a very shy creature.Lock the doors and keep them inside. He (or she) might end up getting themselves arrested.
What to do about a Naked Roommate in your student rental? I guess that depends on how you swing. Some call it an abomination. Some call it a Tuesday. There’s really no right or wrong way to go about it unless of course a fluorescent thong is involved. That’s just wrong, very very wrong.
Yep, It’s Kinda Freaky
First, lay some ground rules. If you are against random nudity in the house, confine it to certain rooms such as bedrooms or the basement. Maybe set nudity free times when you’re not home. Perhaps you could work out a warning system (leave a pair of boxers on the porch for example).
But Maybe a Fun Kinda Freaky?
If you are pro-nudity but only when the mood hits you, limit nude free time to certain occasions: say after 1 a.m., strictly weekends. Some people look better naked when it’s late at night we admit.
OK, so You’re the Freak…
If you are pro-nudity all around (perhaps the Naked Roommate is really you) and everyone in the apartment consents, let it fly. It’s college. Maybe he, she or you are kinda cute. You’ll save on laundry. And it makes a good story.
It’s really up to you and the rest of the house. Take a vote, and let nature take its course.
OK, now you’re freaking out
Maybe it’s feeling like this whole roommate thing isn’t working out. If that’s the case, try searching for a one-bedroom apartment or a studio rental. No naked roommates there.If you want to stick it out, make sure you put up plenty of blinds at your place, especially if your apartment has a view. Odds are, if you can see people outside, they can see you too.