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It was amusing...nismaratwork said:
The Big Question: Folding or Scrunching Toiletries?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the methods of using toilet paper, specifically whether folding or scrunching is the better approach. Participants explore various techniques, personal preferences, and the implications of each method in the context of hygiene and efficiency.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested
- Conceptual clarification
- Exploratory
Main Points Raised
- Some participants express humor and light-heartedness about the topic, indicating a mix of seriousness and jest.
- One participant mentions folding first and then potentially scrunching, suggesting a hybrid approach.
- Another participant advocates for crumpling, claiming it effectively addresses hard-to-reach areas.
- There is a discussion about the direction toilet paper should hang, with some arguing it should hang over the roll while others suggest it should hang behind, particularly in relation to pets.
- A participant critiques scrunching as an ineffective use of toilet paper, arguing that folding is more efficient.
- Some participants mention personal habits and variations in their methods, such as the "wrap and withdraw method" for folding.
- Concerns are raised about the potential for fingers to break through the paper when folded, with some suggesting scrunching provides better protection.
- One participant humorously questions the need for folding, suggesting it wastes time.
- There are mentions of using soap and water as part of personal hygiene practices, with references to bidets and their perceived effectiveness.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on whether folding or scrunching is superior, with multiple competing views and personal preferences expressed throughout the discussion.
Contextual Notes
Participants' claims are based on personal experiences and preferences, with no definitive conclusions drawn regarding the effectiveness or efficiency of either method.
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nismaratwork
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╔(σ_σ)╝ said:
I wasn't being completely serious...
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FtlIsAwesome
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Yeah!Borg said:Mine doesn't fold or scrunch.
You are the man!
When are you going to switch to fiberglass?
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mugaliens
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FtlIsAwesome said:
Yeah, ok...
I'm thinking a minute. Gimme a sec...
Yeah, ok. I fold. Whew! Hard one, there...
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DaveC426913
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What I don't get about scrunchers is this:
What happens after the first pass? You can't simply re-fold. Basically, a scrunched wad is a one-use wad.
What happens after the first pass? You can't simply re-fold. Basically, a scrunched wad is a one-use wad.
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DaveC426913 said:
I have about 12 responses to that, and all of them would result in an instant perma-ban. *sigh*
Still, I agree with you.
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FtlIsAwesome
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Uhh...
Use another piece.
Use another piece.
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DaveC426913
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Exactly. Very wasteful of materials, not to mention hard on toilet systems and wallets.FtlIsAwesome said:
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BobG
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It's tough to make up your mind which method you should use sometimes.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPOX6R7RvBM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPOX6R7RvBM
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nismaratwork
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BobG said:
...And just like that I pray for deafness, blindness, and death in swift succession.
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Bah humbug.DaveC426913 said: