TP over/under debate...solved.

happymomma
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TP over/under debate...solved. Nov 12, 2015 21:18:44 GMT

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Post by happymomma on Nov 12, 2015 21:18:44 GMT

This was on my FB page today. I LOVE Mental Floss, and even more now that they have put this debate to rest. Thank goodness.
From the article: Tech writer Owen Williams recently came across the 1891 patent for perforated toilet paper with drawings clearly indicating the intended orientation from the inventor himself, Seth Wheeler.
So, there you have it right from the inventor's um...pen?
Here's a link to the article and for your viewing pleasure (and proof to show those that insist on 'under'), a photo.
You're welcome.

mentalfloss.com/article/67036/proper-way-hang-roll-toilet-paper

Last Edit: Nov 12, 2015 21:19:19 GMT by happymomma

nicole2112 Chatterbox Posts: 597 Nov 30, 2014 22:25:17 GMT	TP over/under debate...solved. Nov 12, 2015 21:29:09 GMT happymomma likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by nicole2112 on Nov 12, 2015 21:29:09 GMT I, for one, had no questions but so glad to hear that I'm right. snort

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TP over/under debate...solved. Nov 12, 2015 22:02:07 GMT Peamac and arielsmom like this

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Post by JustCallMeMommy on Nov 12, 2015 22:02:07 GMT

Eh. He just didn't know better. Probably didn't have cats. If I put it on that way, the cats can unravel the whole dang roll onto the floor. If I put it on the other way, it just spins in circles. Plus, if I lose the end, it is easier for me to find it the other way.

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scrappert Prolific Pea RefuPea #2956 Posts: 7,759 Location: Milwaukee, WI area Jul 11, 2014 21:20:09 GMT	TP over/under debate...solved. Nov 12, 2015 22:06:09 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by scrappert on Nov 12, 2015 22:06:09 GMT Yes, over is correct, but under is correct for anyone who has cats!
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happymomma Pearl Clutcher Posts: 4,078 Aug 6, 2014 23:57:56 GMT	TP over/under debate...solved. Nov 12, 2015 22:19:51 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by happymomma on Nov 12, 2015 22:19:51 GMT Ha! Never having had a cat, I didn't realize this.

M in Carolina Pearl Clutcher Posts: 3,128 Jun 29, 2014 12:11:41 GMT	TP over/under debate...solved. Nov 13, 2015 2:53:25 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by M in Carolina on Nov 13, 2015 2:53:25 GMT I have cats and have no problems with them unrolling the tp even though we have the roll on so it comes over the top.
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Deleted Posts: 0 May 2, 2024 11:04:05 GMT	TP over/under debate...solved. Nov 13, 2015 3:00:16 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2015 3:00:16 GMT I've had cats and t.p. hung to roll over the top all my life and never have the twain met!

TP over/under debate...solved.

Post by happymomma on Nov 12, 2015 21:18:44 GMT

Post by nicole2112 on Nov 12, 2015 21:29:09 GMT

Post by JustCallMeMommy on Nov 12, 2015 22:02:07 GMT

Post by scrappert on Nov 12, 2015 22:06:09 GMT

Post by happymomma on Nov 12, 2015 22:19:51 GMT

Post by M in Carolina on Nov 13, 2015 2:53:25 GMT

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