by *Carol ~Bronx Southern Belle D.
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January 16, 2007

Toilet Paper: Vote HERE!

September 06, 2007 11:29 AM EDT
views: 88 | rating: 9.5/10 (24 votes) | comments: 33

Toilet paper has rules.  Toilet paper has very old rules.

1.  Must be dual ply.

2.  Proper tear is essential.

3.  Must feed from over the top not from underneath.

4.  Must be at least a double roll or changing it becomes a full time job.

5.  Must be white.

6.  Must be handy.

7.  Must be free,  (Foreign countries charge up to 10 cents a sheet)

Now, 8, 9 and 10 are vital to the well being of mankind.

8.  How many squares are needed for doing the job? 

9.  What is your favorite brand?

10.  Do you buy single rolls, 4 packs or as big as they come?

 

Please do not flag this article or your toilet paper will shred during use when it would be most inconvenient.

*If you think I'm home sick and bored because of this article, you may be on to something.*

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Comments: 33

Sarah (I want points) Sep 6, 2007, 11:30am EDT
We buy quilted northern and we usually get the 6 or 12 packs....
JoAnne D. Sep 6, 2007, 11:32am EDT
Who's squeezin the Charmin?

(giggles) shh, it's toilet paper.
Briggette B. Sep 6, 2007, 11:35am EDT
Charmin or Northern here
Michael C. Sep 6, 2007, 11:37am EDT
As long as it is softer than a corn cob, it's all good...
Jumbo-max pack of whatever is cheap.

Now, my wife on the other hand wants the softest thing you can find (usually equates to most expensive)...

But I agree whole-heartedly with 3, 6 & 7...
RE: 8... As many as needed to git-r-dun!
☀ Aunt Shanny Sep 6, 2007, 11:39am EDT
I always buy Charmin.
Kimberly Ripley Sep 6, 2007, 11:43am EDT
Angel Soft, 12-pack (double rolls) but it has to unroll from UNDER....not OVER!!!
Lindsey S. Sep 6, 2007, 11:48am EDT
I always buy charmin and buy it in bulk then i don;t have to worry about it running out so much
Margy O. Sep 6, 2007, 11:58am EDT
I buy Kirkland at Costco in the huge packs. I was upset when they started individually wrapping the rolls. The whole thing is wrapped; that's enough. It rolls over the top; everyone knows that (except those who live here).
LEЯA © Politcally Incorrect M. Sep 6, 2007, 12:03pm EDT
I use to get the cheapest available. But now I buy the good stuff and lots of it.
Alainia~ Tha one n only~ a. Sep 6, 2007, 12:05pm EDT
I liks Scott, I do not count the squares and I usually buy the 4 packs on triple coupon day!
arlene (no shame in my game) w. Sep 6, 2007, 12:06pm EDT
Hmmmmmmmmmmm, I'll have to sleep on this one due to the complexity of the subject matter.
yes, toilet paper is mandatory!!!!
Col. George W. Sep 6, 2007, 12:12pm EDT
Charminn with Aloe
C A. Sep 6, 2007, 12:17pm EDT
I thought we'd hit a new low with the "white or wheat" article this morning.

Guess I was wrong.
Bob M. Sep 6, 2007, 12:20pm EDT
I always bought them in Costco, do not care which brands
Shannon W Sep 6, 2007, 12:29pm EDT
We prefer Cottenelle but don't always get to buy that due to funds. We have some Scott right now because I had a coupon ;)
Cindy M. Sep 6, 2007, 12:32pm EDT
Hey,you go girl!!!I agree with you on all counts.

Who ever heard of rollin it from under? How unsanitary is that?Whatsya pickin up on the way out?eyooooo!
Robyn F. Sep 6, 2007, 1:02pm EDT
i have to leave it on the counter, everytime i put it on the roll, ny cats unroll the entire thing!!
Sandy (back in Ohio...blah!) Sep 6, 2007, 1:53pm EDT
It has to roll from underneath in my house. Lol. I always buy the biggest pack I can grab. Othwise I would be buying it way to often for my family.
Marie L. Sep 6, 2007, 2:13pm EDT
We don't have a particular brand, whatever seems relatively soft and not hugely expensive. We can't fit the double rolls into our holder so we avoid those -- and besides, our kitten feels he has to TP the bathroom periodically so less is better in that regard :-)
Larry H. Sep 6, 2007, 2:17pm EDT
What is on sale,,,, resturants and Kmart and other store have some huge rolls in big plastic contain, two to a container sometimes.
Ruth MacGill Sep 6, 2007, 3:41pm EDT
Ah the perplexities of life! I buy the mostest for the leastest, and hide it where my cats can't get at it. They will unwind a whole roll if they get the chance, leaving as many holes in it as possible.
Heather W. Sep 6, 2007, 6:01pm EDT
Charmin.
*Carol ~Bronx Southern Belle D. Sep 6, 2007, 8:49pm EDT
Please refer to the next article in this two part series.
Rob Appell Sep 6, 2007, 9:32pm EDT
I break some of the rules. I always buy single ply (double is too soft and foo foo) and always run it from underneath, but it is always white. I'm single, so it always get changed...by me...and I keep spares handy when running low on the roll being used. I can get by on 8 squares...occassionally, a second application of 8. I like Marcal, though Scott is the best...more expensive though. Considering what it's used for, I don't like to spend lots of money on it. I buy a 4 rolls pack unless singles rolls are on sale. Sometimes, it's so cheap per roll, you have to buy a 12 pack. I usually don't have to buy any for a year and a half if I pick up 12.
Jae F. Sep 6, 2007, 10:24pm EDT
Ultra Quilted Northern!!! MUST ABSOLUTELY roll from the top. Never buy a smaller package than the double rolled 12 pack.
William Dotani Sep 6, 2007, 10:42pm EDT
Mr. Whipple might flag this article.
Why must it be white?
Sarah C. Sep 7, 2007, 12:48am EDT
12 pack double roll for us, too... can't remember the brand off-hand, nothing too soft...

My dad was always very philosophical about somethings that you just shuoldn't scrimp on... TP was one of them. lol
Jerri H. Sep 7, 2007, 2:30am EDT
I am just tring to catch up....forgive me the cut and paste but I enjoy you sharing very much~~~~ 10
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necee t. Apr 7, 2008, 6:43pm EDT
whatever is on sale... any color... not too rough... thanks for asking...hehe
Shelbia C. Feb 12, 2009, 10:02pm EST
Your rules work well for me. I like Charmin
Angela A. Feb 12, 2009, 10:05pm EST
I buy in bulk these days because hubby has a colon problem and has to go often.
It's absolutely essential that it's durable and lasts long!

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