Today I’m going to tackle some big issues. Some massive ones actually. And you will have a definite opinion and be vehemently for or against each one for your own very distinct reasons.
Right then, forget Australia Day, Julia, Tony and THAT shoe, let’s discuss the big stuff:
Number 1
Are you a Folder or Folder or a Scruncher?
You know, toilet paper? When you wipe your, yeah, you know..
Now, according to Annie at Living Life as me
"If someone is process driven and is always on time, they will be a FOLDER"
"If someone is creative, can multi task, can handle interruptions, is outgoing and a people person they will be a SCRUNCHER"
Right, so I’m a scruncher. Always have been, figure I always will be. I put this down to being a FANTASTIC and creative multi-tasker. Or it could be that I'm perhaps, a wee bit lazy. Yeah. The latter.
I knew even before I asked my husband whether he was a folder or a scruncher, what his answer would be. He is exceptionally clean and routine driven, hence, he is a Folder.
Personally, I think this should be the first question you ask a potential mate. At least then you know what you’re getting yourself into. Unless of course they fold then pinch. Then Jesus, you’re on your own.
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| Art imitates Life |
Should the toilet paper go over or under?
Over. No. Doubt. About. It. This really requires no further conversation but in the spirit of democracy, I’ll allow comment. But just so we’re clear, under is incorrect.
I mean, why would you make life difficult for yourself by trying to find the end to the toileting holy grail under the spool? This can surely only end in stabbed finger marks into the toilet paper on your quest to locate the last square used?
Let’s not forget how appealing it looks when it’s just kind of hanging there, easily accessible, putting your mind at ease and thus letting you relax knowing that when you’re ready, it will be too.
I’ve been known to go on a one woman crusade and change it to the ‘correct’ position at a friend’s house, safe in the knowledge that once she's experienced the awesome, she’ll never look back.
Thankfully my husband and I appear to be on the same page when it comes to this although there has never been an actual discussion. I’d like to think though, in any living situation, whoever changes the roll - WINS! That right there is INCENTIVE!
Okay, fair to say, I’ve thought this over a *little* too hard. But I’m right. I await your rebuttal.
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| No! Jesus God NO! |
Does the Vegemite/Promite/The Aldi Ripoff live in the fridge or in the cupboard?
I know. This is a contentious issue. Seriously, this has been known to be a total dealbreaker. I have witnessed seemingly normal people become ridiculously passionate and frankly, out of control, when trying to make me see the error of my Vegemite positioning ways. Here’s where I’d like to make a pre-emptive strike and say that I believe that this is very much a nurture over nature thing. As in, what you are brought up with is what you will continue to do. My mother always kept the vegemite in the fridge. Hence, so do I. Go your hardest to change my mind.
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| I'm guessing Susie doesn't give much of a shit where it's been kept. |
So there you go. Everything you need to know about someone can pretty much be summed up by their response to the above three burning issues. Now. Tell me what YOU think.
28 comments:
Folder. Over. Cupboard.
Scruncher, OVER, fridge!
Scruncher/folder (depends on stress levels I think) Over (although I went under when kids were little to reduce reams of it in the toilet) Not in my house preferably. If it must be here, somewhere I can neither see nor smell it.
I think I both scrunch and fold - I'm going to wonder what this means for at least the next 24 hours.
Over.
Cupboard, DEFINITELY the cupboard, right next to the sauce/ketchup (which is another one that needs to be discussed).
Kx
My scrunching/folding habits vary depending on what's going on in my head, away from toilet paper, though, I do enjoy folding things. As a hobby. Because I am odd.
Of course the toilet paper should go OVER, that's simple logic! Why complicate things?
Vegemite goes in the fride, as does my mother's, as did her mother's, and the sandwhiches don't taste right if the Vegemite isn't cold! :-)
Folder, but not the least bit organised and never on time.
Over.
Cupboard.
1(b) Streamer-width toilet paper in public facilities must be folded or else there is simply no point. This requires a special fold, of course.
And only when the personal supply kept in bag/pocket has already been depleted.
Folder - over - no idea, vegemite is like vomit in my world.
I have to say though - scrunching? Really?! That is almost as bad as having the toilet paper coming under!
Having to teach three year old that folding is the only option- his scrunching technique makes it far too small to be effective.
Over. No discussion. Yes I have also changed it over when at other people's houses.
Cupboard, cos there's never any room in our fridge. You do keep honey in the cupboard at least don't you?
Scruncher, Over (and have changed at random places) and definitely fridge next to the tom and bbq sauce - Kx what are you thinking???? It even says on the bottle - refrigerate after opening...
And did you know that the 'over' option is supposedly more eco-friendly AND economical. I read that somewhere. Honest.
Simple answers.
I wrap the paper around my hand, slip it off and then scrunch before wiping. Does this mean I am a punctual creative neat multitaker?
Over. I have been known to change people's loo paper if it isn't over. Get it right people. Over.
Yes we have promite in addtion to vegemite in our cupboard. I grew up eating promite at my German Grandmothers. Vegemite is a MUST, Promite is an optional addition that my kids happen to love also. We go through the Vegemite fast though.
Folder, Over, Cupboard.
Folder - I'm a folder that doesn't fit the bill.
Over - I change it at other peoples places also. My aim is to enlighten.
Cupboard - if I'm on a Vegemite kick.
Fridge - if I'm not.
Folder
Over
Cupboard
Folder
Over
NEVER
Scruncher.
Over - I change it at other peoples houses too... Cupboard. Same goes for Tomato & BBQ sauces.
People fold? Who has time to fold, you gotta get in and out again as quick as possible - there's stuff to do.
Over, always over
Who in their right mind puts Vegemite in the fridge??? I have never heard such a thing. If I was in someone’s house and found Vegemite in their fridge, I would gather my family up and back slowly out the door (you don’t ever turn your back on the insane) – you just blew my mind Bern.
Folder, over, cupboard
Folder, over, don't eat vegemite!
It's almost impossible to put a fold a nice point in the toilet paper when it's under. Case. Closed.
Toilet paper CLEARLY goes over the roll. Not only is it easier to use, but when you buy printed toilet paper you can't actually see the print properly if it's under. This is particularly important when buying the awesome toilet paper with the puppies and pawprints on it to teach little kids how much toilet paper you're supposed to use. Who are we to argue with the puppy/pawprint printing on the toilet paper?
Weird combination of loosely scrunched folding going on here.
OVER!!
Refrigerated vegemite loses all its spreadability. Vegemite must be kept in the cupboard. Just like peanut butter.
folder, UNDER PEOPLE! cupboard.
When the toilet paper is over, you have to put your hand on it to get it to tear off, unless your rich and have a fancy tolet roll holder. When it is under, a quicker little tug and it tears off. So no touching!
Interestingly I have 7yr old twin boys, both taught by me to wipe their bot bots...one is a folder (also the more considerate, controlled measured boy) the other is a scruncher (and the tantrum chucking, highly energised boy). Funny to see really....it is definatelty a personality thing.
I scrunch then fold.
Over, fortheloveofgodandalltheothergods, over.
Cupboard. Not dead yet.
x
Folder UNDER UNDER UNDER fridge.
And NO toilet paper with puppies or teddies. How can you wipe on them and their little furry faces?
White only. And unscented! UNDER!
I think you're trying overly to compartmentalize people!
scruncher - over (I can't help but change any rolls that have been put on the wrong way)- fridge once opened.
Fold.
Over, definitely. I sometimes change it at work if someone's put it Under.
Cupboard. When I lived with my Mum, we had a silent war going on - she put it in the fridge, I put it in the cupboard. We didn't quite get to the stage of two jars, but nearly...
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