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CreekDog

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46. Does the GD SOP specifically exclude discussing how much toilet paper one needs?

Reply to kelliekat44 (Reply #4)

Mon Feb 11, 2013, 02:45 PM

Feb 2013

I sure hope so!

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Not satisfied with gouging the consumer with smaller-look-alike containers and air filled packages, [View all] kelliekat44 Feb 2013 OP

Yes, but think how much worse it would be Jackpine Radical Feb 2013 #1

Don't look now, but the cardboard rolls are getting bigger in diameter too ... eppur_se_muova Feb 2013 #2

I can see how there is waste in the width Rabid_Rabbit Feb 2013 #3

The width is important because kelliekat44 Feb 2013 #4

Really? I still don't have a problem with it. Orrex Feb 2013 #22

"poor hand/ass coordination" demwing Feb 2013 #28

And btw, a 1/2 inch loss, folded in half demwing Feb 2013 #32

A friend broke his arm once madokie Feb 2013 #55

Well, that's not really an argument in favor of wider rolls Orrex Feb 2013 #65

Didn't work well for Sherly Crow either. Heywood J Feb 2013 #64

Paper towels have a different texture and might clog the pipes. nt raccoon Feb 2013 #67

Does the GD SOP specifically exclude discussing how much toilet paper one needs? CreekDog Feb 2013 #46

I know this might be off topic, at least I hope it's funny.......... wandy Feb 2013 #52

Um, width matters to me laundry_queen Feb 2013 #5

Except that watrwefitinfor Feb 2013 #7

Which would be fine if they were planning on increasing the number of sheets per roll, giving the OregonBlue Feb 2013 #42

they will probably buy a congressman to make a law 2pooped2pop Feb 2013 #6

I thought the new pound was 12oz. NutmegYankee Feb 2013 #14

lol Actually you are correct. 2pooped2pop Feb 2013 #15

Used to be 13.5 oz, too! This is the 2nd "step down" for coffee cans. MADem Feb 2013 #25

The new "half gallon" for ice cream is 1.5 quarts. yellowcanine Feb 2013 #18

Think of it this way - NutmegYankee Feb 2013 #19

that bothers me CountAllVotes Feb 2013 #30

Yeah well, "Penny Candy" used to be a nickel also. Now it is a quarter. yellowcanine Feb 2013 #33

Blue Bell ice cream is still 1/2 gallon. dixiegrrrrl Feb 2013 #45

I've gone to making my own ice cream. Mariana Feb 2013 #66

Blue Bell ice cream is still 1/2 gallon, but price is higher. N/T GreenStormCloud Feb 2013 #47

Hmm, my coffee packages are always 11 oz. It's been that way for a long time, IIRC. CTyankee Feb 2013 #39

I saw 12 oz on one bag, 11 on the other - interesting. NutmegYankee Feb 2013 #43

I do not use TP... Agschmid Feb 2013 #8

No good can come of a post title like that...... yellowcanine Feb 2013 #24

Right? Agschmid Feb 2013 #37

I was hoping you were going to say you switched to a bidet Patiod Feb 2013 #44

Haha no but if I did I highly recommend this model... Agschmid Feb 2013 #60

I want. Glimmer of Hope Feb 2013 #61

This is another good model... Agschmid Feb 2013 #63

So glad the increases in the cost of living is reflected in our wages and entitlement nc4bo Feb 2013 #9

May be time to invest in a bidet - I see a few for less than $30. nc4bo Feb 2013 #35

At least the rolls fit loosely on the rollers now. yardwork Feb 2013 #10

Yes, but why would you want 2 yards of toilet paper? yellowcanine Feb 2013 #27

The smaller rolls slip out of the commercial holders louis-t Feb 2013 #51

Damn! Vanje Feb 2013 #11

LOL! Wind Dancer Feb 2013 #23

It's a slow day in Meta. Baitball Blogger Feb 2013 #12

No shit!!!!! MiddleFingerMom Feb 2013 #13

I'm waiting for you to post your toilet paper solution photo here. Baitball Blogger Feb 2013 #16

Over? Under? Neither. MiddleFingerMom Feb 2013 #20

That be the one Baitball Blogger Feb 2013 #21

With butts getting wider that could be a problem..... yellowcanine Feb 2013 #17

But wider butt does not a wider orifice make. nc4bo Feb 2013 #56

The Ventures Musical Prophecy is FulFilled: Wipe out Berlum Feb 2013 #26

I bought Girl Scout cookies this week SomethingFishy Feb 2013 #29

We can understand why you had to buy them, believe me... pinboy3niner Feb 2013 #48

Keebler Grasshopper cookies... Ino Feb 2013 #54

And the Coconut Dreams are just like Samoas. bluesbassman Feb 2013 #59

Everytime I go to the store I am thinking about what is on sale liberal_at_heart Feb 2013 #31

They're putting wood in our food too. Incitatus Feb 2013 #34

I don't know how they can get away with collusion. denverbill Feb 2013 #36

The new toilet paper makes my ass look big ashling Feb 2013 #38

Lots of laughs, ashling. !!! TeeYiYi Feb 2013 #41

More of this from the mouse print blog: Paulie Feb 2013 #40

Can't spare a square Go Vols Feb 2013 #49

I obviously have inferior powers of perception BainsBane Feb 2013 #50

its rampant flobee1 Feb 2013 #53

I don't know nothin bout the size, butt..... Flying Squirrel Feb 2013 #57

Sneaking reduced weight in food packages is probably of more importance to most. dipsydoodle Feb 2013 #58

k&r Liberal_in_LA Feb 2013 #62