Number 1...To Go

This kid got a rude awakening:

A New York City teenager fell out the window of a moving bus while using the restroom Tuesday and landed on the New York State Thruway.

State police said Jose Gonzales, 17, lost his balance when the chartered bus swerved to change lanes. It was unclear how fast the bus was going.

Gonzales was taken to Albany Medical Center for treatment. Police said he'll recover.

Having used the facilities in many a moving bus during music tours, I can tell you it's a little tricky to maintain your balance (depending, of course, on your "stance"). I can remember one time when one of the guys decided to take a shower just as we were heading into downtown San Francisco. With every turn you could hear him slamming against the shower walls. It was actually pretty entertaining for the rest of us, though he wasn't too thrilled with the experience.