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I put this same question on here a few years ago. We had quite a discussion about it.

Commented 9 years ago

11 Answers

Ducky

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It has been asked before but.....like this.

9 years ago. Rating: 17
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Does folding the end help you to remember which direction to pull the paper when needed? Do you fold it after each use.

commented 9 years ago

Ducky

Yes digger and sometimes I even use a black marker to outline the edges and make it look more like a real arrow!

commented 9 years ago

Now I'm concerned about the "sometimes" that you don't use the helpful marker. Is that when you head for the nearest gas station or Tim Horton's ?

commented 9 years ago

Ducky

I forget. :(

commented 9 years ago

I cleaned hotel rooms in Florida in the late 80's and we were told to fold the edges of the tp paper just like the image shown above. I think it was for psychological purposes to make the person aware that the toilet had not been used after it had been cleaned. (Eye Roll) :))

commented 9 years ago

Ducky

When I see toilet paper folded like that in a hotel, I'm completely convinced that NOBODY has been anywhere NEAR that bathroom in weeks, so I know it's germ free and hygienic. :))

commented 9 years ago

OMGoodness! If I told you what I know you would never stay in a hotel again!
Do you want some examples or should I spare you the details?

commented 9 years ago

Ducky

I've seen documentaries but sure, tell us more. (Digger travels.) lol

commented 9 years ago

Do you recommend that I wear a space suit when I check-in at the Hilton? How am I ever going to squeeze THAT in my carry-on bag ?

commented 9 years ago

Digger this reminds me of the time my ex and I stopped at a roadside motel in the middle of the night on our way to Colorado. It was so filthy that I spread sheets across the floor to walk on top of but I still didn't take off my shoes. I set on the corner of the bed all night because I refused to fall asleep in such filth.
Ducky it's the little things people don't think about as being dirty that I'm very aware of such as the ice buckets in the rooms. Most of them don't get washed. I was taught to just grab a dirty towel off the bathroom floor and wipe it dry. BARF!

commented 9 years ago

Ducky

Documentaries always show the tests they do with the ultra-violet light. It shows "stuff" everywhere, even in the most expensive hotels. I knew a woman who worked in hotel housekeeping who talked about "short cuts" that are used. Ugh. (I try to forget all of that when I'm exhausted.)

commented 9 years ago

witchway

Always love when the maid folds the paper into a point. I realize it is a silly thing, but it makes me smile. Ah, the simple things in life!

commented 9 years ago

I like seeing the folded shapes with the towels and wash clothes. :)

commented 9 years ago

Ducky

Same here...folded toilet paper...folded towels and cloths...makes me believe that someone actually cares about doing a great job.

commented 9 years ago

hector5559

How do you provide for those with big bums,Not that it would cocern me or you Miss Ducky,

commented 9 years ago

Ducky

Very tactful hector.

commented 9 years ago

bustieone

I can see it now, I will have a black arrow on me bum, and then what would the guys in the shower think it is for? Sounds like a BAD IDEA to me...

commented 9 years ago

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My Mommie taught me how to recycle toilet paper.

9 years ago. Rating: 16
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More info please! :)

commented 9 years ago

Wipe once, then fold the paper together and wipe again with the same paper. I later told this story in acclamation of her economics and reuse of soiled materials...as a joke.

commented 9 years ago

Tee hee hee this is much better than what I was originally thinking. :)

commented 9 years ago

Personally, I go with the "bunching" method instead of folding. It provides better traction. ...and THAT is ALL I'm going to say on the subject.

commented 9 years ago

Ducky

Oh please, all of you. TMI!!!

commented 9 years ago

Ducky

This gets more interesting by the minute. :)

commented 9 years ago

no, less info about it .Eeeewwwwwww.But, I agree about the depression era behavior. My parents had plenty of that. My dad used to lecture me on how to use only a few squares of TP,and fold them over, rather than a whole bunch.

To A O F, I heard they used pages out of the Sears catalog, or corn husks to wipe with when they were out in the out-house.

commented 9 years ago

LOL..I thought they used the cob.

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Ducky

I'm VERY visual. LOLOLOLOLOLOL!!!

commented 9 years ago

@CB ...and then God invented the bidet.

commented 9 years ago

...and we are all so grateful.

commented 9 years ago

jhharlan

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Like @Ducky’s, that’s the only way. Don’t have to hunt for the end as hard……...

9 years ago. Rating: 14
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sunnyB

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The same way as ducky, that's the most hygienic way.

9 years ago. Rating: 14
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hector5559

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I Use washable toilet paper ,i find its more economical,

9 years ago. Rating: 14
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Ducky

lol

commented 9 years ago

Huggies are great!

commented 9 years ago

lindilou

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..... thought you meant rolling papers... lol

9 years ago. Rating: 13
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bulletman

An alternative flavour to a cigarette.

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terryfossil 1

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Like country bumpkin my wife and i used to be commercial cleaners as a second job,,we never folded corners,we figure people are smart enough to do that considering what they are going to do with it. However nobody has said why "over the top "is the answer..If the holder falls against the wall,pulling down on the paper locks it against the wall and tears the paper at the front without putting your other hand on top of the roll,,if you run it through the back,you have to put your other hand on top of the roll to tear the paper,leaving the end of the roll at the back of the roll,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Always nice talking

9 years ago. Rating: 13
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Bob/PKB

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I have always liked my paper to unroll from the bottom, but recently switched to the overhand dispensing....like "everybody else".

9 years ago. Rating: 12
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Ducky

We're very influential aren't we? lol

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Bob/PKB

I don't want to be the "odd duck". :D

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Ducky

Nothing worse than an "odd duck". :)

commented 9 years ago

That's Ducky! :)

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Ducky

Hey!!! :((

commented 9 years ago

No sad faces! That's Ducky means cool or awesome.

commented 9 years ago

Ducky

I thought you meant the "odd duck"...yes that's Ducky! lol

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Bob/PKB

Excuuuuse me. "Odd Duck" has been taken.

commented 9 years ago

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Place the roll with the paper coming up over the top. That's the only way that makes any sense.Besides, that way , it doesn't get dirty by scraping along against the wall.

9 years ago. Rating: 8
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zorro

My cat seems to like to reach up to the toilet paper and unravel it, if it is over the top. Cant unravel it if opposite direction.

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zorro

My cat seems to like to reach up to the toilet paper and unravel it, if it is over the top. Cant unravel it if opposite direction.

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bigben

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There are two types of people. The practical who are defined by logic and reason. We are the toppers. Then there are the artistic types who create in order to provide beauty and style, these are the unders................. In other word, I haven got a clue.

9 years ago. Rating: 8
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Ducky

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