Councilman Forgets To Turn Off His Mic Before Using the Bathroom, Laughter Erupts [Watch]

It's a mistake anyone could make, but this one was televised. Rule #1, if you are wearing a microphone, remove it before going to the bathroom.

At a City Council meeting in Georgetown, Texas, a unidentified councilman excused himself from the meeting to use the bathroom. What happened next was quite awkward and funny.

Mashable reports that City councilwoman Rachael Jonrowe was discussing official business when some strange noises could be heard in the council chambers through the speaker system.

Yes, the councilman’s entire bathroom experience played throughout the room for about two minutes. Councilwoman Jonrowe tried to keep her composure, but that proved to be difficult. Yes, the entire room heard the toilet flush and burst out in laughter.

Listen closely, did the unidentified councilman wash his hands? He sure made it back to the room quickly.