Toilet Paper: How Do You Roll?

Laughter does not have to come from a major source. It could be ... relatively minor.

I waited in the medical clinic's waiting room, feeling anxious as I anticipated my name being called for my appointment with the doctor. Just behind me, an elderly woman asked her husband if he remembered to put the seat down after visiting the restroom. With a chuckle, he replied that he had decided to leave that task to someone else. Well, if that’s his approach, let’s hope he is not the kind to forget to replace the toilet paper roll.

Ah, the noble endeavor of changing the toilet paper roll! It’s amazing how many creative excuses people devise to avoid this task. Some genuinely forget, as if they’re completely unaware they’ve just used the last square. Others turn it into a social experiment, watching to see how long it takes for someone else to step in. And then there are the eternal optimists, those delightful souls who somehow believe the roll will magically restock itself. Spoiler alert: it won’t!

Now, let’s dive into the great debate on how toilet paper should hang: over or under. Studies show that about seventy percent of people prefer the “over” position, citing easier access when seated. After all, who doesn’t want quick access to toilet paper during an emergency?

On the other hand, fans of the “under” technique argue it offers a cleaner look. Plus, if you have pets that think the toilet paper roll is their toy, hanging it this way keeps it out of their reach—and saves your sanity! Believe it or not, around fifty percent of the population notices how toilet paper is oriented, and some have even been known to change it in others' bathrooms sneakily!

How you hang your toilet paper can reveal a lot about your personality. If you hang it “over,” chances are you have a bold, take-charge attitude. If you go for “under,” you’re likely the easy-going type who enjoys going with the flow. So, the next time you find yourself in a bathroom—yours or someone else’s—think twice about how that roll is positioned. You just might be revealing a little bit about yourself in the process!

Whether you’re an “over,” an “under,” or somewhere in between, just remember: when nature calls, the toilet paper will be there, even if it’s spinning in the wrong direction!

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