A Lesson in Hanging Toilet Paper
Next time you have to hang toilet paper, just remember this handy lesson. You don’t want to look like an idiot when company comes over:
And now you know.
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Of all people, how is it typically Dad’s that can’t hang the paper right? I mean come’on, they have the Sports Page and a friggin’ wet bar at hand by the crapper. But when it comes to hanging the paper; it’s like handing a crack baby a Rubik’s Cube.
this post is biased. much easier rippin from the south end
Everyone needs to know this so as to avoid being killed by the OCD’ers of our society. Good stuff.
Although these descriptions are adequate when pictures are present, it’s difficult to accurately communicate which direction is proper for paper to come off of the roll. As such, I recommend adding an additional section with the following:
1 roll, properly oriented, superimposed on a right-hand coordinate axes system. Then draw a curved arrow in the direction of the paper’s “flow” (from +y to +z), and a straight arrow to the positive x-axis, indicating that the rotational result of a correctly hung roll is in the positive x-direction.
Similarly, the incorrectly oriented roll should also be superimposed over the same right-hand coordinate axes system. Draw the curved and straight arrows opposite of what they were for the properly-hung roll, indicating that this type of rotation creates a force in the negative x-direction.
Thank you for your time and consideration in mathematically describing the validity of a properly hung roll of toilet paper.
And if you understood the theory behind all of that, then z-cross-x to you!
I beg to differ…see, I have 3 children and when they hit the T.P. roll, they tend to put their hands on the top and pull toward them to spin it. When they do so, I’d rather have them roll the paper up than roll it out. If they actually grab the loose paper, your’re screwed either way.
Just my $.02.
Thanks!
Yea, but kids are stupid. You can’t expect people to accommodate for them. If your kids are rolling out the toilet paper, then you aren’t beating them enough.
Anyways, I like this article. Although it is clearly biased, it supports what I think, therefore I am naturally attracted to it.
I’ve used the “bad” method for as long as I can remember and none of those problems ever came up. If you can’t figure how to see and tear it without having it go everywhere then you have to be pretty stupid.
I have 2 cats, if I put the paper on the “right way,” they will happily spin the roll until all the paper is gone.
Unless you have a cat…
If you don’t know how to do a proper one-handed tear, you do not deserve to speak about the intricacies of proper toilet paper roll etiquette.
Strongly disagree, i prefer it the other way
Thanks for taking the time to point out the reasons for this, I can think of a a few previous house mates that could use the tutelage.
Aside from the aforementioned cat problem, I see another problem with this.
In public establishments that have the dual roll-holder, if the bottom roll is positioned so that the loose sheets come from the top, there is enough friction between the rolls that you will invariably only get one single sheet off of the roll. So, to get any more than that, you have to either pull very slowly, or use one hand to lift the upper roll to reduce the tension so you can actually get multiple sheets. And if anyone here tries to suggest you only use one sheet after dropping a load, I’ll gladly call you a liar now just to save time.
However, if the roll pulls from the bottom, the source of contact is far enough away from the point of exit that this is not a problem. Thus, when oriented in my preferred method, you can easily and quickly pull the desired number of sheets with one hand.
As a slight corollary, why are toilet paper sheets so small? Do women actually use just one, or do they also use multiple?
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Strongly agree that the overhead way is correct
this just makes me think of the simpsons, when child services takes the kids away and evaluates their home: “toilet paper hung in improper overhand fashion”
Both methods work. But the “right” way shown here has better technique. The hardest part in using the “wrong” way is to locate the holding point. And to avoid that, you have two methods:
1.) Roll and roll and roll until you find the holding point. Sometimes it hides itself so well that it requires a couple of spin to find it.
2.) Leave foot long’s worth of TP hanging down. Which looks messy.
Or, you can place the roll vertically on a spool of some sort so that the cardboard tube is facing the ground and the ceiling. This way, you can grab it from either end and there is no right or wrong way to do it. Only Right and left. ;)
The preference in T.P. orientation is highly correlated to gender. Most men prefer the overhand method, while most women see the underhand hang as correct. If this blog had a female author, I suppose she would have insisted that the underhand hang was proper way to hang a roll of toilet paper.
If your cat is rolling all the toilet paper off the roll then you need to put electric mats under the toilet paper…or catch the cat in the process and break its legs, or the best option which is to break its neck and throw it out with the garbage.
i can’t believe people actually care about this. shut up god dammit
as a guy I dont see how this applies to me. I am a single guy and like most guys (single or married) I dont beleive in hanging T.P. – what a waste of time.
You are wrong.
But what if the roll is just sitting there on the floor?
I’ve been known to actually fix an incorrectly installed tp roll when I use the bathroom at people’s houses.
The “wrong way” direction is also more visually appealing when done. People don’t see the bit of paper hanging, and instead just have a simple white roll. The last image is the most incriminating evidence to those that say they think this article is intelligent. If you get a big bit hanging like in the last image you have a lot bigger problems in your life than toilet paper practices….. but you can start there and work your way through them
These two ways of hanging toilet paper are also known as the ‘boy’s way’ and the ‘girl’s way’.
Can you guess which is which?
I learned a lot today :) My life defenitely will improve with this knowledge
I used to think that even caring about this was a stupid waste of time.
But now I have a cat, and realise that you are spreading heinous lies. Repent!
I have 2 cats. Using your method the cats would dispense the entire roll with ease. Only your line-of-sight point is valid.
It is actually easier to tear a sheet from the bottom because pulling toward yourself the roll itself offers resistance allowing the perforations to break. Your over the top method makes you have to pull to the side or risk starting the paper to just spill forward from the force of the pull.
nice pictures, bad science.
Again, absolutely incorrect if you have cats or children, or prefer subtle, coordinated movements over hamfisted mashymash. The graphics are great though, and the whole thing would be humourous if it weren’t so wrongminded! ;- )
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Obviously, you don’t have a cat. If you want to see the entire roll on the floor, hang toilet paper so it can be unrolled with a pawing motion. At my house, if someone is so foolish as to hang toilet paper so the loose end is on top, you can practically hear the cat going “Yippee!”
With the wrong way (under), the ripping point is often closer to the wall. People with ring on their fingers, especially rings with gems, will then sometimes scratch my cabinet walls when they rip the paper off. The right way (over) significantly reduces bathroom wall/cabinet ring scratching.
your science is irrefutable
This post is 100% correct. If you disagree, please contact me and I will murder you. Literally, I have no problem murdering you. I have never done it before but hanging the toilet paper like an inbred monkey with no legs warrents your death. In fact, you deserve to die, and technically you have no soul. So again, if you disagree with this blog post, please see me for a prompt murdering.
I am flabbergasted by such scientific knowledge!
What is Toilet Paper for?
Unless you have a cat…
Agree
I have to disagree. The overhand hanging method just looks sloppy. Underhand is the way to go.
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You have it so backwards!
You know those unsightly bits of TP you see all over the floor in public restrooms? Yes, they can partly be attributed to the lumbering hillbillys who treat bathrooms like outhouses, but in fairness, faulty dispensing is more largely to blame.
It’s a fact: TP over the top breaks a lot easier than TP under the bottom. Plus, you know how tight the restroom attendants wedge those rolls into the dispensers!
Pulling from under the roll will help save us all from having to wade through yucky TP litter in public restrooms. So do your part. As you know, every litter bit helps!
the “right” way? If I ever think about what is the right way to hang toilet paper, go on and shoot me. What a waste.
It is quite obvious that this directions are meant for a household that has not cats or children.
It’s really easy, and you don’t even need pictures, ask yourself…
WOULD YOU RATHER BE OVERFED OR UNDERFED?
Toilet Paper feels the same way!
It’s obvious that whoever created the illustration was STONED, because that THEY thing is right is WRONG…
Just remember: wipe back to front
The easiest way is not mentioned here:
Let someone else do it
But does it not depend on what side the toilet paper holder is to you then?
Can’t get more anal than that.
I suppose you’ve never owned a cat, huh?
When grabbing a new toilet paper roll to put on the toilet paper holder anyone who gives one moments thought to which way to install it is a complete and utter idiot.
This of course mandates that someone who would actually make a web page dedicated to the subject is beyond redemption and is taking up valuable oxygen that could be better used by people who have better things to do than contemplating ass wiping techniques.
the system depends which dispenser setup you have. if the paper is hanging loose on a point then this is the best way for doing it. not everyone has their roll hanging free though.
There are Harley Davidson people and “Jap bike” people, Windows people and Mac people, left brainers and right brainers and over the rollers and under the rollers. It’s hereditary and we will never resolve this although I am an over the roll girl myself.
I would be curious to know any correlations. Are over the roll people Democrats and under the rollers Republicans? Are they Mac users vs Windows users? Artists or math people?
For one thing, we are smart and they are incredibly unable to see the obvious ;-)
Kelly
I wish people would stop saying “End Result.” How about just, “Result”?
The over the top way is the correct way….and here’s why.
Assuming that all TP should be hung to roll the same way, that is, the hanging direction is not subjective (i.e. ONE way is the RIGHT way), then all TP must be hung over the top because most TP, especially higher quality paper, have designs that are only right-side up when hung over the top. Having the roll the opposite way is like hanging a family poartrait upside down on your wall and saying that’s the way it’s supposed to be.
Dude, you obviously never owned a cat. Once a cat gets a hold of a roll installed in the “paper over” position it is quickly stripped and on the floor in about 30 seconds.
I’ve researched this extensively.
Nope, you’re wrong. It’s the other way.
Biased.
I used to take it from the upper side – until I accidentally put it in reverse. It’s not going the upper way again, this is way better :)
why does it matter so much to some people? if you hang it the wrong way and it starts unraveling just squish the roll until it isnt round anymore. for christ sakes.
Next tip, make sure not to use one ply toilet paper when cutting back on expenses, always something layered.
You just end up using twice as much one ply toilet paper and therefore should have just gotten the n ply version.
Ironically, the big asshole who installs one ply toilet paper in their bathroom is exactly the type of person who needs extra TP being that they are a big asshole and all.
Kinda like that King of the Hill episode where everyone switches to smaller toilet bowls but finds out that they have to flush more times to do the same job.
The wrong way is the right way for me :)
I am with you Zach I hate toilet rolls hung the wrong way
What about 2 ply paper that only has texture on the top side. When you roll yourself a handful of it when the TP is on the “right way”, you have a silky smooth surface that just wont grab your crap, and you end up smearing your shit all over your ass. If you have the tp on the “wrong way”, the texture grapples to your shit, lifting it off of your skin smoothly and leaving your ass moderately clean.
I call BS on this… The only people who put their toilet paper on like this are people who require their maids to do so.
Prudes.
My wife thinks if the TP rolls the “good” way she’ll gain weight. So I have to deal with it the “bad” way. Even if I put it on the roll the good way, she turns it around. This is just the tip of the iceberg. I can’t wait to show her this article!
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Wow this article was used to lure men into looking at tits. Very sly.
that’s the way i usually do. nicely done~
The other way makes more sense when there kids or animals like my poodle in the house =)
http://currentconfig.com/2005/02/22/essential-life-lesson-1-over-is-right-under-is-wrong/
That’s the original article that these pictures were taken from, without credit.
You know, in some countries like mine. We dont use toilet paper to get our butt clean. We use water. Its more hygenic.
yarkks..
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This is easy – BUT how to get men to put on a new roll of Toile Paper at all? That my probem, and another one: How to get people only use 3 sheets and at the most 3 times after having done bommelibom?
I disagree,
Hanging the toilet paper in the wrong “overhand” fashion shows the ugly flap sticking out, and animals or kids hitting it will most likely unravel the roll. The proper way leaves the flap on the underside, hidden from view so you have an abstracted white cylinder instead of an obvious butt-wiper.
I admit it: when my roommate puts the toilet paper on backwards, I always flip it around to be the right way as pictured. I think she’s gotten so annoyed with me changing it that she no longer puts the toilet paper on the hanger at all and just leaves it on the counter. I happily place the TP the way I like it when I discover it. Haha!
Hotel room service loads the toilet paper over-the-top, and folds the end into a point.
Mints on the pillow, little bottles of shampoo, and properly loaded and folded toilet paper are universally accepted standards of service.
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Among paper-mounting pros, there isn’t the slightest controversy about this. Every luxury hotel in the world hangs overhand.
An excellent public service. Also be aware that when the toilet is situated in the same room as the bath or shower, the badly-hung roll of paper will become stuck to the wall through its absorption of steam. It will then be soggy and unpleasant to use and likely to rupture during use, which is undesirable.
“Just remember: wipe back to front”
No no no. Front to back, WTF kind of mother did you have?
i really dont care which way i put the toilet paper.company better be glad if its on the roll at all. i sometimes forget to put it out…
I’m with the cat owners on this one. I live with two, which in turn makes the wrong way the right way.
All you idiots that put it on the wrong way to accommodate your cats or kids who are too stupid to use toilet paper are contributing to the dilution of the gene pool. Kill your pet, and find someone to train you kid.
Looks like somebody has been spending way to much time in the bathroom. If you add more fruit to your diet things will move along much more quick and smooth.
this is as clear as it gets, i’ve been trying to educate people about this for years
Now we know finally
How about a vertical standing TP approach using the inside spin?
How about adding the ‘buffer zone’ concept of placing at least one empty stall between yourself and someone already using the public restroom whenever possible? It’s so irritating when someone sits down in the next stall when there are more than one available.
It is obvious that the misanthrope poster never had a dog or a cat in his home. Pets would RUIN paper rolls positioned as he offers.
tl;dr: op failed
i cannot believe i sat here and read all of these responses…. i need to get a life.
kill the cat and you are free overhand hang, jobs a good un
I’m so fucking sick of this shit.. Under is superior to over in every way. end of discussion, you sexually repressed cunts.
you’re wrong. try it the other way, it’s much easier to get the right amount of t.p. your way and you struggle for some small piece that does not provide safe coverage.
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I’m a woman–it’s 100% over the top
COMMUNISTS
In the end its all the same, you wipe your A__
My only problem with the toilet paper is when someone puts the roll on with it still glued together, lazy asses – usually the guys.
The only reason to do it the ‘wrong’ way is for the loose hanging toilet roll holder type, the type that actually hangs against the wall whereby there is friction between the paper and the wall. If the paper is put on in the normally correct direction pulling down on the front causes the paper to grip the wall and you end up with one square in your hand whereas the normally incorrect way releases the grip on the wall as the paper is generally pulled out as well as downward.
People who have this type of toilet roll holder or those who have been taught by people who have previously had this type of roll hanger are those who continue putting it on incorrectly possibly without even knowing why the do it.
A lot of brands attempt to teach these poor deluded fools by printing the pattern on only one side so it would be obvious to them which way it goes but some just refuse to learn. Pity them and help them learn as this affliction can be cured and ALWAYS put the roll in the correct position if you find it inserted incorrectly.
And while we’re on a toilet discussion;
You have been educated.
Oops!
As I was saying. While we are on a toilet discussion let’s clear up another issue. The great seat debate.
Do not ever consider that down is correct. That is just the desire of lazy women.
Do not ever consider up is correct. that is just the desire of lazy men.
The answer to this seemingly endless argument is simple.
Both of you put the bloody seat AND lid down, the lid is there for a reason and find something rational to argue about.
I can’t believe the number of idiots posting comments here who actually use the underhand method. It is so clearly wrong, with so many disadvantages to its use, that I am flabbergasted anyone does it that way. And yes, I have a small child and three cats, all of whom stinkin’ know better than to mess with the toilet paper. Hang it overhand so you can see where the leading end of the roll is. Honestly, it is just not that hard.
surely theres more important thiings for you people to be doing than studying how to hang toilet paper….like getting laid!
ps i accientally stumbled here. i have no intention of ever returning
lies!
Photoshopped. I would know, i’ve seen a few photoshopped images in my day. This one is definitely photoshooped. shadows = all pixelated, me = i’d know
this is hilarious and i was laughing my head off
because of the cat my TP is in a baby safe drawer!!!
That’s no good if you have animals in the house. A dog, cat, rat whatever can too easily start unravelling toilet paper hang over the front. It’s necessary to foil their curiosity by hanging it over the other way, instead.
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Hi All,
F.Y.I. ALL Women hang it the wrong way because men + animals + children will unroll the whole damn roll, if you hang it the way that Zach advises.
Yes, you have to take the time to roll the paper up to catch it, fortunately women have NO problem using paper this way. Men + children + animals, all have problems in rolling the paper toward them + catching it. This is because they are all incapable of multi-tasking.
Perhaps I should remind all you young persons, that I grew up with tiny squares of TP stacked in a dispenser near the toilet. There was no problem with that kind of set up. It was only years later that institutions, schools, offices, etc changed to TP rolls. They don’t have to be replaced as often. The TP in squares was thin, hard + awful. This might be a solution for all men living alone. You can stack it from the top + refill it once a year. If it’s still made in this country. Humm… maybe you-all can check, China probably makes it.
Now, if you want something helpful to do, why don’t you-all complain about the handicapped toilet paper placement? Do the various restaurants, movie theaters, etc. really think handicapped people want the paper about 6 inches off the floor? Do they really think we have arms that are longer than our legs?
There is almost no way to get an adequate amount of paper off these rolls. I know, because I’m handicapped. It’s bad enough to have a physical problem without having to be a contortionist.
Anyone have any ideas about this? If so, it should be e-Mailed to all of these places. Think of all the good karma you’ll get for fixing this problem.
Wishing you the joy of the day,
Cranky Bird
Paper Positioning is the key point here: overhanging puts the paper about 6 inches closer to you. It’s tough reaching underneath or behind for the end of the paper because you can’t see where to grab. Love the article!
i live with 3 roomates and none of them know how to correctly put toilet paper on the roll. i feel like printing this out and putting it in the bathroom
“The preference in T.P. orientation is highly correlated to gender. Most men prefer the overhand method, while most women see the underhand hang as correct. If this blog had a female author, I suppose she would have insisted that the underhand hang was proper way to hang a roll of toilet paper.”
i’m a woman… it has always been and always will be overhand
THIS CRACKS ME UP!! ME AS FOR 1 CAN NOT BELIEVE PEOPLE LOOK THIS SHIT UP! LOL I HANG IT WHICH EVER WAY……I’M JUST HAPPY THAT IT IS THERE!!
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To all of the cat owning idiots who are too stupid to read the previous 400 comments that say “not if you have cats” before posting the same comment again: you shouldn’t be using toilet paper at all. Wipe your ass with the cat; it will clean itself. Same for kids.
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THANK YOU, finally putting it in easy, visual, logical terms for the complete morons who hang toilet paper the wrong way.
Oh for Christ sake, it’s just ass wipe. Get in there, get the job done, and wipe. There, it’s done. Now go home!
What a great idea?!!
ha ha ha I also cannot believe I just sat and read all these comments!! I love stumble upon. so random.
FYI – over the top wins everytime.
This is funny. I will ask in our next team meeting how many of my plumbers notice if the toilet paper at their sites is hung wrong. Thanks for the advice!
what a great info…nice….cheers!!!!
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This is a great learning experience here for us all at Online Bathrooms.
Clearly those of you complaining about orientation due to owning cats have missed the greater issue here, which is that you own a cat. Please address that problem first. Then you can learn how to hang toilet paper correctly, as shown in this article.
you must be a girl. guys gotta hold their junk in place with one hand or risk their tip touching the inside of the bowl.
Kudos for the lesson plan. It has long been my contention that this method is right, and now I have the proof.
me too… :)
I hate it when my mom position toliet paper wrong, I always correct it for her.
haha hilarious :D
the wrong way is the right way
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