“I have no problem with either just so long as it comes off the roll.”
“Over because it’s awkward if it’s under.”
“Under, it’s cooler that way.”
“Under because it’s easier to grab.”
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Comments
milkman_dan 2 years, 10 months ago
I'm perfecting a portable bidet, based on a waterpick.
AreUNorml 2 years, 10 months ago
is the water pressurized by gravity or is there a motor? your tank might have to be 10 feet tall to get enough pressure.
milkman_dan 2 years, 10 months ago
AA batteries
Did_I_say_that 2 years, 10 months ago
As if the teenagers don't spend enough time in the bathroom already!
Kenny Nall 2 years, 10 months ago
As long as there IS toilet paper, who cares?
AreUNorml 2 years, 10 months ago
I just had this discussion today. what happens when the sh!! goes down in this country and there is no more TP!? freakin scary once you think about it. From now on, i'm buying two cases of TP every time. One for long term storage, the other for use.
GardenMomma 2 years, 10 months ago
If you are getting "ick" on your hands before you grab the TP, something's wrong.
LadyJ 2 years, 10 months ago
You've never had to wipe twice?
whats_going_on 2 years, 10 months ago
lol
50YearResident 2 years, 10 months ago
This (above) is the best logical answer and should end this debate. Just think about it, multi is correct.
imisspattersonliquor 2 years, 10 months ago
I worked for Jeff in 1979. Sad to hear he has left us. He was a good friend. The Shadow would surely be amused to find commentary about him on a link about toilet paper.
imisspattersonliquor 2 years, 10 months ago
Both guys could keep you in stitches. Especially if Jeff got stuck on a word.
misterlee 2 years, 10 months ago
over.
RoeDapple 2 years, 10 months ago
UNDER!! Hey, if I'm gonna get accused of 'going' from across the room, leaving one or both lids incorrectly 'up' or 'down', and can't even have a 'quiet' moment without being barged in on to throw clothes in the hamper or get a tube of toothpaste then by jingles I'm gonna have the paper roll to suit ME!!
"What?"
"Yes dear, I'm almost done. Be right out . . . ."
independant1 2 years, 10 months ago
Over Ya can't do orgami when it's under Over is fun for the cat(s) Easier for the wifey to find it in wee hours of the morning Because I said so, that's why
AreUNorml 2 years, 10 months ago
counter. if you take the time to put it on the spool, you'll just have to do it again later. and also my tp holder is broken.
Elrond 2 years, 10 months ago
Under: Then as you pull there is a slight upward force on the whole roll which reduces friction between the roll and the spindle as it turns.
AreUNorml 2 years, 10 months ago
don't tell me you people don't know about the 3 shells?
gphawk89 2 years, 10 months ago
Doesn't matter. Once my 3-year-old gets ahold of it, it's all in a big pile on the floor. Or strung through the house.
RETICENT_IRREVERENT 2 years, 10 months ago
http://currentconfig.com/images/overisright_hanger.pdf
nobody1793 2 years, 10 months ago
OTS: asinine or insipid?
Did_I_say_that 2 years, 10 months ago
Somewhere there has to be a comment about making a comment using the word 'asinine' on a story about toilet paper.
Did_I_say_that 2 years, 10 months ago
Oh, there is. Right there. ↑
nobody1793 2 years, 10 months ago
Would you rather I said crapulent?
consumer1 2 years, 10 months ago
Feild corn or sweet corn?
yankeevet 2 years, 10 months ago
This is news??
Paul R. Getto 2 years, 10 months ago
milkman_dan (anonymous) says… I'm perfecting a portable bidet, based on a waterpick.
MMD: I think the Japanese beat you to it. There are some hilarious stories about Americans unfamiliar with the technology getting hijacked by the automated toilets. As for the roll question, 'over' of course. That's what Momma taught me.
milkman_dan 2 years, 10 months ago
Mine's portable. In a few years everyone will have one. You'll see them hanging from every cars rearview mirror. Hey, rearview mirror, we'll make that an option too.
LadyJ 2 years, 10 months ago
Do you leave the Sears catalog open or closed? Closed means you have to open it to tear out the pages, thus getting ick on the cover.
Did_I_say_that 2 years, 10 months ago
Where is HWMNBN when you need him?
LadyJ 2 years, 10 months ago
I had thought about posting a comment this morning asking him which he preferred. After all, he did come forward and tell us he liked both cornbread and biscuits.
Raiden 2 years, 10 months ago
who thinks up these lame questions??? Who cares about over or under with toilet paper....where are the substantive questions about our community....that's what 'person on the street' questions are supposed to be about. Sigh....i guess this is a sign of how dumbed down we've become...that such a question would be asked and that it be answered! Save your scornful responses for someone who cares.
Gootsie 2 years, 10 months ago
what multi said,.
RoeDapple 2 years, 10 months ago
Or;
Commando?
Did_I_say_that 2 years, 10 months ago
Harry Reid was asked that question. His answer: Depends.
Outsidelookingin 2 years, 10 months ago
Depends
RETICENT_IRREVERENT 2 years, 10 months ago
And on the 65th anniversary of when Little Boy was plopped on Hiroshima...
CWGOKU 2 years, 10 months ago
Over... And Andini, you are one sick man
blindrabbit 2 years, 10 months ago
When I open the sears catalog to grab a page, I usually open like reading a book. Black and white pages are softer than the colored ones.
BrianR 2 years, 10 months ago
If it's 'over' the cat unravels the entire roll.
tbaker 2 years, 10 months ago
Over, and will change it if incorrectly installed.
Starlight 2 years, 10 months ago
ditto
blindrabbit 2 years, 10 months ago
tbaker: Changing the roll if incorrect sounds like a "anal retention" problem. Are you sure you really want to be in there.
JJE007 2 years, 10 months ago
"If you have time to chatter Read books If you have time to read Walk into mountain, desert and ocean If you have time to walk Sing Songs and dance If you have time to dance Sit quietly, you Happy Lucky Idiot" Besides this, Nanao Sakaki has something to say about this -business- in his book of poetry "Break the Mirror". I believe river rocks, sticks and pine cones are mentioned!~)
CWGOKU 2 years, 10 months ago
Silly question? Maybe, but I think this is fun and I have enjoyed all of your comments. Dang, is it beer thirty yet?!
jonas_opines 2 years, 10 months ago
I generally just go outside and scoot around on my butt like a dog with a dingleberry. But I can understand how that would be unpopular.
And seriously, how can you get TP under someone's house or tree? Seems like that goes against the physical properties of matter. It goes Over the house or tree, there's nothing else for it.
nudist 2 years, 10 months ago
and to apply the proper fingertip spin to the roll while TPing the house or tree, 'over' is required. Another tip is to unroll several feet of toilet paper before throwing the roll. This gives it enough back-weight to ensure it unrolls easily.
blindrabbit 2 years, 10 months ago
Jonas: Your logic makes total sense; this is especially evident around graduation time!
gccs14r 2 years, 10 months ago
Under. It's easier to do a one-handed grab that way, because the wrist can be used as a roll brake. Fortunately, my wife also prefers under, so no discord there.
paisley 2 years, 10 months ago
Let's add to this question. Do you have a magazine rack in the throne room? To answer the question...it's was under as a kid. Now it is over. No magazine rack either. We have a Yahtzee game instead!
HomeSlice 2 years, 10 months ago
Either way, as long as there is paper on the roll. Nothing worse than getting stuck in a public stall with no options.
Anybody have five ones for a five?
Dang....
LadyJ 2 years, 10 months ago
Wait a minute, guys can hit the toilet?
vertigo 2 years, 10 months ago
I'm still waiting for Tom to answer this. I don't want to answer prematurely and be on the wrong side of the issue.
vertigo 2 years, 10 months ago
Tomorrow's OTS- Stand or or stay seated to wipe?
denak 2 years, 10 months ago
Honestly, half the time it isn't even on the roller. It is on the sink, the back of the toilet or on the floor. I really wish it would stay on the roller long enough to decide if over or under is best.
Did_I_say_that 2 years, 10 months ago
Over.
And anyone that uses the toilet must put down the seat and the lid. That ends the blame game.
scopi_guy 2 years, 10 months ago
Definately over.
And to help save the environment, be sure and always use both sides.
beatrice 2 years, 10 months ago
Depends.
Somebody had to go there.
anneht 2 years, 10 months ago
How trivial can we get in Lawrence, Kansas? With all the important things going on in our city, and our world, today, we are discussing toilet paper???? We deserve what we get!
Did_I_say_that 2 years, 10 months ago
And to think, Simons sold Sunflower and kept this!
beatrice 2 years, 10 months ago
You are correct, and I am ashamed for taking part. We should be discussing more important issues like: sock-sock, shoe-shoe, or sock-shoe, sock-shoe?
There, I feel better now.
gccs14r 2 years, 10 months ago
sock-sock, shoe-shoe. That way, if a toe hole is discovered in the wrong place on the second sock, the first shoe doesn't have to be removed first before putting the socks on opposite feet.
Did_I_say_that 2 years, 10 months ago
The ultimate authority has resolved this already:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wV2rFT0FFyE#t=3m24s
Did_I_say_that 2 years, 10 months ago
But, you still have not declared for over or under. Which is it? Inquiring minds want to know!
none2 2 years, 10 months ago
Maybe with the departure of Sunflower Broadband, all that they have is TP.
consumer1 2 years, 10 months ago
Which looks better? On the bottom of the shoe or hanging out of the pant leg?
which hand do left handed people use? Do you all like my new helmet? Did I say that hooked me up with some fine custom graphic. Nice job! and thanks again. I keep this one! Con1
Did_I_say_that 2 years, 10 months ago
That is the official KU Multi Sport Helmet. You make sure that KU Alumni pays you for the endorsement con1. :-)
consumer1 2 years, 10 months ago
We will split it 70-30 you get the big percentage you did all the work! Thanks again. It is too Kool!
Gootsie 2 years, 10 months ago
Makes me think of the most annoying commercial on right now:
"Honey, we're out of toilet paper." He says is THREE times! Two of the times had a bad ending. Keep the spare TP next to the toilet or else go get your own darn paper!!
I need more to do.....
Gootsie 2 years, 10 months ago
on my way! wait - I am not 21....
Did_I_say_that 2 years, 10 months ago
A long gun makes for a poor bidet.
blindrabbit 2 years, 10 months ago
Good corn crop coming on this year, cobs will be inexpensive. Just think of the trees you will be saving. Suggest something like Cornhuskers if the bottom gets a little tender.
Jodi_LibHall 2 years, 10 months ago
THERE IS NO TOILET PAPER IN THE PUNISHMENT ROOM!!!!
whats_going_on 2 years, 10 months ago
Over, for sure. My bf changes it from time to time, just to piss me off.
Really pisses me off.
LadyJ 2 years, 10 months ago
So all these comments and not a single copy/paste from Merrill telling us how we should be doing the toilet paper. Wait, maybe they don't use toilet paper in his house. Not very earth friendly. After the whole naked gardening revelation, I'm not sure I want to know. With my daughter's cat, what we usually got for some time was a handful of shredded toilet paper. Darn cat would even pull all the tissues out of the tissue box. You would walk in and find the empty box sitting in a pile of tissues.
RETICENT_IRREVERENT 2 years, 10 months ago
Left hand a bowl of water, I would avoid finger food at Merrill's...
beatrice 2 years, 10 months ago
Over or under? How about between!
Did_I_say_that 2 years, 10 months ago
Between what?
beatrice 2 years, 10 months ago
Try both hands. You'll find it.
Did_I_say_that 2 years, 10 months ago
And to think that I held back my sarcasm to be treated like this. Hmmmmph!
beatrice 2 years, 10 months ago
The Golden Rule of Internet chats: Snark first lest ye get snarked.
LadyJ 2 years, 10 months ago
Ok, thought that but wasn't going to ask.
RoeDapple 2 years, 10 months ago
Tomorrow;
Hybrid or purebred?
meggers 2 years, 10 months ago
Over! I suspect the 'under' folks are the same people who treat Miracle Whip like its mayo.
Questionable people, at best...;)
Did_I_say_that 2 years, 10 months ago
Are you serious? Miracle Whip is the standard by which Mayonnaise must be judged. Those who are clever enough to put the TP over the top; yet, can't recognize the superiority of Miracle Whip ... well, they must be moderates. Kind of a social conservative and fiscal liberal. Questionable ... Hmmmmph!
RoeDapple 2 years, 10 months ago
Gaaccckkk!
Miracle Whip and toilet paper . . . not an image I'm ready for at 3 AM . . .
independant1 2 years, 10 months ago
ask an expert, mr. wipple says over
blindrabbit 2 years, 10 months ago
Did: Being a old grocery store clerk, I can say Miracle Whip is not Mayonnaise but Salad Dressing; Hellman's is the real stuff. Back in the day, I was chastised for making the wording mistake to a testy customer; still makes we shudder! She told me the difference had to do with the addition of eggs in the real Mayonnaise.
Probably does not affect the purpose you intended.
Did_I_say_that 2 years, 10 months ago
There is a generation of us that was served Miracle Whip Salad Dressing as if it were Mayonnaise. I think it was probably the cost. The same with margarine. But, I do like butter, but not Mayonnaise. Well, that is quite a sentence.
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