An Interesting Use For My Magazine

I sat down on the couch to watch some TV (a rare occurrence) and was disgusted at the sight in front of me:

I'm sorry. But was there really not a better place for the roommate's gum?

Gross Sponges

I'm not quite sure what function this sponge served just sitting on the counter, since it obviously wasn't used for wiping up the big coffee spill you can see in the photo. (Also. Gross! Time for a new sponge.)