Author Topic: Toilet paper: hanging off the front or the back of the roll? (Read 12151 times)

Nick1911 · « **Reply #25 on:** July 14, 2012, 01:47:12 PM »

I strongly prefer off the back.

Perd Hapley · « **Reply #26 on:** July 14, 2012, 02:11:49 PM »

MrsSmith · « **Reply #27 on:** July 14, 2012, 02:25:52 PM »

No, Fistful.
That's just like paper towel holders that stand up on their side. Illogical and a PITA. Does not tear properly or easily.

Also, paper towels should pull from front too. This is non-negotiable.

Perd Hapley · « **Reply #28 on:** July 14, 2012, 02:34:31 PM »

rcnixon · « **Reply #29 on:** July 14, 2012, 03:28:00 PM »

Purely anecdotal, but I seem to notice that the front side - back side thing is largley gender based. The women around here hang it backwards, feeding from the back. I will turn it around when I find it that way and invariably hang it to feed from the front. The "leave the last sheet on the roll and the fresh roll on the tank" trick is also gender-based. I (male) am under no circumstances to leave anyone "stranded" with only a couple of sheets on the roll; the converse is not true.

Russ

White Horseradish · « **Reply #30 on:** July 14, 2012, 03:31:56 PM »

Front, of course. Anything else is heresy.

Chuck Dye · « **Reply #31 on:** July 14, 2012, 04:59:13 PM »

Quote from: fistful on July 14, 2012, 02:11:49 PM

If that bottom angle pivots so the user gets the delivery from front or rear as they choose, we definitely have a winner!

(Oh, oh, the end must be nigh! I have approved of a Fistful post!)

White Horseradish · « **Reply #32 on:** July 14, 2012, 05:38:20 PM »

Quote from: Chuck Dye on July 14, 2012, 04:59:13 PM

Oh, oh, the end must be nigh!

Of the roll?

Perd Hapley · « **Reply #33 on:** July 14, 2012, 07:22:08 PM »

OK, which one of you got down to the end of the roll and didn't change it?

Scout26 · « **Reply #34 on:** July 14, 2012, 07:51:32 PM »

Quote from: cosine on July 14, 2012, 01:43:49 AM

Front. In fact, at home, if it's hanging off the back I'll take the roll out and re-install it correctly!

This. And I'll do it when out, if I can change the roll (non-locking dispenser).

never_retreat · « **Reply #35 on:** July 14, 2012, 09:22:33 PM »

Off the front. And I will correct anyones incorrectly installed roll.

freakazoid · « **Reply #36 on:** July 14, 2012, 09:38:56 PM »

On the ship, anytime someone puts it on wrong there is no way to flip it to the correct position because you have to wait till it is empty to get to the release mechanism.

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If you have cats, off the back. It prevents that cat from despooling the entire roll!

Had a dog that would do that sometimes.

lupinus · « **Reply #37 on:** July 14, 2012, 09:46:06 PM »

Over damnit.

TP should always go over the front not under the back. I hate when it goes under .

BlueStarLizzard · « **Reply #38 on:** July 14, 2012, 10:46:20 PM »

Quote from: bedlamite on July 14, 2012, 06:27:52 AM

Neither. Just leave the old empty tube on the holder and set the new roll on it's end on the tank.

This. And I've been lazy for so long now that I actually prefer it off the holder.
You wanna talk about easy to get the proper amount without wasting and over spinning quickly, it's easiest to just pick up the damn roll and wind what you need off.

And I would worry about Pearl playing with the rolls (you should see her go to town on a box of kleenex) but she won't go anywhere near the bathroom (and the evil tub) without being forced.

Perd Hapley · « **Reply #39 on:** July 14, 2012, 11:30:26 PM »

Quote from: bluestarlizzard on July 14, 2012, 10:46:20 PM

And I would worry about Pearl playing with the rolls (you should see her go to town on a box of kleenex) but she won't go anywhere near the bathroom (and the evil tub) without being forced.

My dog, too. Keeps her out of the toilet, at least.

vaskidmark · « **Reply #40 on:** July 15, 2012, 12:33:23 PM »

Are we now ready to revise the fold vs. wad discussion? I maintain it is still too early to again bring out the "how many squares" debate.

stay safe.

Scout26 · « **Reply #41 on:** July 15, 2012, 03:29:32 PM »

Quote from: vaskidmark on July 15, 2012, 12:33:23 PM

Are we now ready to revise the fold vs. wad discussion? I maintain it is still too early to again bring out the "how many squares" debate.

stay safe.

A helluva lot more than one....

HForrest · « **Reply #42 on:** July 15, 2012, 03:55:50 PM »

I've always strongly preferred the "improper underhand fashion" with toilet paper or paper towel rolls- Makes perfect logical sense to me. When removing a sheet from the rear, the weight/mass of the remaining roll serves to add very slight resistance on the sheets to be removed-- Allowing a trained operator to easily remove sheets one handed, wheras the "overhand" fashion results in a much higher incidence of unwanted roll spinnage when this technique is attempted.

Monkeyleg · « **Reply #43 on:** July 15, 2012, 04:44:50 PM »

HForrest, that's why I've always put the rolls on with the paper coming from the back. It's easier to tear clean, and there's more control when unrolling it.

What a weird subject to devote all this time to.

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Are we now ready to revise the fold vs. wad discussion? I maintain it is still too early to again bring out the "how many squares" debate.

But not too early to bring out the ridiculous suggestions:

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,267783,00.html

Perd Hapley · « **Reply #44 on:** July 15, 2012, 06:17:14 PM »

Quote from: HForrest on July 15, 2012, 03:55:50 PM

Allowing a trained operator to easily remove sheets one handed, wheras the "overhand" fashion results in a much higher incidence of unwanted roll spinnage when this technique is attempted.

Which schools do you recommend for tactical toilet paper training?

BlueStarLizzard · « **Reply #45 on:** July 15, 2012, 06:47:11 PM »

Quote from: fistful on July 15, 2012, 06:17:14 PM

Which schools do you recommend for tactical toilet paper training?

Oh GOD! Please tell me that's NOT what the wheelbarrow is for?

lupinus · « **Reply #46 on:** July 15, 2012, 06:49:00 PM »

Quote from: vaskidmark on July 15, 2012, 12:33:23 PM

Are we now ready to revise the fold vs. wad discussion? I maintain it is still too early to again bring out the "how many squares" debate.

stay safe.

Fold is more better.

How many sheets is far to speculative and based on brand and general...fluffyness.

Regolith · « **Reply #47 on:** July 15, 2012, 06:49:30 PM »

Quote from: fistful on July 15, 2012, 06:17:14 PM

Which schools do you recommend for tactical toilet paper training?

I hear Front Roll is pretty good, but they may have been involved in some shady financial dealings...

lupinus · « **Reply #48 on:** July 15, 2012, 06:50:18 PM »

Quote from: bluestarlizzard on July 15, 2012, 06:47:11 PM

Oh GOD! Please tell me that's NOT what the wheelbarrow is for?

Nope, that be the shovel

seeker_two · « **Reply #49 on:** July 15, 2012, 10:49:48 PM »

Quote from: rcnixon on July 14, 2012, 03:28:00 PM

The "leave the last sheet on the roll and the fresh roll on the tank" trick is also gender-based. I (male) am under no circumstances to leave anyone "stranded" with only a couple of sheets on the roll; the converse is not true.

I've observed the same thing....wimmins is cold-hearted....

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Author Topic: Toilet paper: hanging off the front or the back of the roll? (Read 12151 times)