Only in America. Little did we know that the butt kicking we got from SKGR a few weeks ago was part of a larger war (and boy are we losing).
We just heard that the battle over which way to hang the toilet paper has been going on since 1882: TheGreatAmericanToiletPaperDebate.com. (Thanks, John S.!) MGR
This was a huge topic for Ann Landers, whom I grew up reading. Periodically, she would arbitrate this issue for feuding spouses. Ann herself favored toilet paper cascading over the top.
One shred of evidence she used: Decorative toilet paper (which I haven't seen for ages and which may not still exist), was printed with the design on one side. The over-the-top way was clearly the way to hang the roll so the design showed properly.
well, if you buy on of The Great American Debate packages you will find out why they don't print designs on toilet paper. You will also find out so much more, so go and buy one and have a great laugh while sitting on the John.
Ann Landers' position discusses both printed (pretty much only available as a novelty today) and embossed TP, which is very common. In both cases, the printing or embossing is invisible if the TP drops from the rear.
I just read a site that had the comment "Considering the state of the fingers reaching for the TP, it's best to keep it away from the wall". I agree.
It's just easier to grab if it's away from the wall. The other way is a pain in the... er...