The Great Toilet Paper Debate: Over or Under?
Team Over: The Elegant, Efficient, and Slightly Smug
Let’s start with Team Over - the folks who believe toilet paper should flow gracefully over the top of the roll, like a delicate waterfall of personal hygiene. These are the people who have their lives together. They eat brunch, fold fitted sheets, and know how to pronounce “charcuterie” without hesitation.
The Argument for Over
Ease of Access: Toilet paper hanging over is like a best friend who’s always ready to help. It’s right there, within reach, offering its soft embrace without any unnecessary fumbling. You grab it, pull it, and bam, instant wipe.
Aesthetics Matter: Let’s be honest, there’s a certain visual satisfaction that comes with the over method. It looks organized and intentional; for many, it feels right. If toilet paper could be a diva, this would be its red carpet moment.
The Fancy Fold: If you’ve ever stayed in a hotel, you know they fold the first square into a little triangle like you’re about to receive a letter from Hogwarts. That’s not happening with the under method. Team Over offers you an elegant start to your bathroom experience.
In short, if you prefer the over method, you’re living your best life. Every wipe is efficient and stylish, and there isn’t any unnecessary fumbling around, it just works.
Team Under: The Practical, No-Nonsense, and Low-Key Heroes
Now, onto Team Under, the unsung heroes who hang their toilet paper behind the roll like they’re trying to keep it a secret. These folks value practicality over presentation. They’re the type of people who can fix a leaky faucet, and eat leftover pizza for breakfast.
The Argument for Under:
It’s Safer: Ever had a toddler or cat discover the joys of an over-hanging toilet paper roll? In seconds, your bathroom becomes a scene of utter destruction, with toilet paper strewn about like it’s the ticker tape parade of chaos. The under method, however, thwarts these devious plans, keeping the paper tucked neatly away, out of reach from tiny hands and furry paws.
No Flapping in the Breeze: With the under method, the paper doesn’t dangle there, waving around like it's auditioning for a car dealership balloon. It’s secure, steady, and only appears when you need it. Under is like the introvert of toilet paper: it’s not showy, but it gets the job done.
Lower Risk of Accidental Unspooling: The under method ensures you won’t accidentally pull too hard and unravel half the roll, leaving you with a confusing, oversized pillow of toilet paper in your lap.
For Team Under, it’s all about efficiency and simplicity. You’re wiping, not performing a Broadway musical. Why complicate things?
The Secret Third Option: Total Anarchy
Of course, there’s a third group lurking in the shadows: those chaotic individuals who don’t even put the toilet paper on the roll. These folks just plop the roll on the counter or floor, living life with the reckless abandon of someone who doesn’t need structure. If you’re one of these people, congratulations—you’re a bathroom anarchist. You’ve freed yourself from the shackles of over vs. under. However, society is silently judging you.
The Verdict: Over vs. Under?
Okay, fine, let’s get to the bottom (pun intended) of this. Which way is better?
If we go by sheer numbers, Team Over wins the popularity contest. According to surveys, up to 70% of people prefer the over method, and we already know it’s the preferred style of fancy hotels. Plus, if you’re going by the patent (yes, there’s a patent for toilet paper), the original 1891 drawing from inventor Seth Wheeler shows the toilet paper hanging over.
But that doesn’t mean Team Under doesn’t have its merits. They’re the unsung heroes of pet-proofing and practical living, and let’s face it, sometimes, you just want your toilet paper experience to be less like a performance and more like a reliable, everyday event. At the end of the day, what matters most is that there is a toilet paper roll handy when you need it.