Obviously a very difficult task

[Mocca]

I realise that I am an extremely clever bloke, and that things that may appear difficult to others are an absolute breeze for me.

However, it comes as some surprise to me that changing the toilet roll is one of these difficult tasks.

For me, it's always been a simple job. Off comes the finished roll (which can be recognised by its extremely brown colour, and the fact that there is no toilet paper on it), and in its place goes the new roll (generally white, occasionally pastel, and always significantly fatter than the used roll).

I think I would have performed this task at least once a week for the last twenty or so years, and I have to say that not once has it presented the slightest difficulty for me.

However, I have come to the conclusion that it must be quite a difficult job, because no bast@rd in this office seems to be capable of accomplishing the feat.

Almost every time I trot into the cubicle for a well earned dump and a read of the form guide, I find the used, brown roll still occupying the prime real estate on the dispenser, while the newer roll (I say 'newer' because it has invariably been depleted by previous defecators and/or nose blowers) sits forlornly above the dispenser, wistfully dreaming of taking its rightful, restful place on the roller.

Just now, I came across this situation, and I must say it bugged me. Surely it is not a difficult task to change the toilet roll. Come on people. A few practice runs with a new pack of Kleenex or Sorbent, and you're ready for the real thing.

So, tell me this:

a) Is changing the toilet roll a difficult task?; and
b) Are there more of life's challenges that you conquer with ease but others are unable to accomplish?

 

[Bee]

Almost agree with you Mocca, but it's the friggen hand towel no one seems to be able to change here!

 

[Z_K]

No such trouble at my current place of bludge.

We have a lovely contraption that stores about 6 roles, and is filled up at the end of the day by the cleaners.

At home is this problem occurs though, I go natural.

Hands were around long before plush nancy boy toilet paper.

 

[Docker_Brat]

I think it's become so commonplace to leave the empty carboard tube there, that people think its the ettiquette that the next person who needs it, puts a new roll on.

It's not something that annoys me, what gets under my skin is when you complete the task, you then realise that there is no spare roll in there.

 

[PC28]

Originally posted by NorthBhoy


At home is this problem occurs though, I go natural.

Hands were around long before plush nancy boy toilet paper.

Ok, that's just wrong

 

[Brad Goodman]

I'd say it's more a laziness thing than an ability thing.

Hey you never know, maybe the time it takes to change to dunny roll would decrease productivity?

 

[stumpy]

You are a clever bloke and you are complaining about toilet rolls and those who don't clean up after themselves.

Drama

print up some rules for in the toilet and put them on the backs of cubicle doors. They will read them and clean up after themselves and it fixes the problem straight away.

 

[Z_K]

Originally posted by PC28


Ok, that's just wrong

Keep running from the truth.

 

[Docker_Brat]

Originally posted by Abba Lonie
I'd say it's more a laziness thing than an ability thing.

Hey you never know, maybe the time it takes to change to dunny roll would decrease productivity?

Yeah good point, when I realise I've wasted 10 minutes reading the paper, I have to rush out and don't have time to change the roll.

 

[Mocca]

Actually tried putting up a sign in the kitchen at my old job once, in a desperate (and as it turned out, rather futile) attempt to get the kitchen cleaned up.

Was silly enough to put my name at the bottom of said sign, and got a call from one of the partners later in the day.

"Mocca, that sign, did you put that up?"
Yes.
"Well, I cause most of the mess in the kitchen. And I pay someone else to clean it up. And I pay you to do accounting. So, in short, f**k off."

No more signs, I'm afraid.

 

[Docker_Brat]

Originally posted by PC28


Ok, that's just wrong

Could always use the 3 seashells.

 

[The Hitman]

Very annoying. In my case, it's the mother who can't seem to change the rolls. It's tearing us apart I tells ya.

You're a sick, sick man Northbhoy.

The Hitman

 

[Z_K]

Originally posted by The Hitman
Very annoying. In my case, it's the mother who can't seem to change the rolls. It's tearing us apart I tells ya.

You're a sick, sick man Northbhoy.

The Hitman

Not limited to mental illness now.

The germs are dastardly.

 

[FIGJAM]

You're a legend Moc. Without this thread I'd have forgot to pick some TP up on the way home!

I personally like to carry mine around on a holster!!

 

[skilts]

Originally posted by FIGJAM
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I personally like to carry mine around on a holster!!

All very well, but where do you keep your toilet paper?

 

[Mocca]

Originally posted by skilts
All very well, but where do you keep your toilet paper?

 

[Sly77]

Empty toilet rolls drive me nuts - I not only put up with it at work, but at home also

What is even more infuriating to me is when the person prior to you has left the teeniest, tiniest slither of paper on the roll - in some attempt to justify them not having to change it. DRIVES ME FREAKIN' NUTS I TELL YA

Originally posted by Mocca
Almost every time I trot into the cubicle for a well earned dump and a read of the form guide,

Question for you dear Mocca - do you take to the loo the form guide from your office paper which is put out for clients? Guys I previously worked with would take the "clients" paper to the loo, to the disgust of a number of office fems. I refuse to touch mags and papers in waiting areas now.

 

[Mocca]

No, I've never done that. Wish I'd thought of it before, though - that saves a dollar a day.

 

[Sly77]

Originally posted by Mocca
No, I've never done that. Wish I'd thought of it before, though - that saves a dollar a day.

GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR *stamps foot* - why are men so damn disgusting

 

[Sly77]

Originally posted by The Hitman
Very annoying. In my case, it's the mother who can't seem to change the rolls. It's tearing us apart I tells ya.

You're a sick, sick man Northbhoy.

The Hitman

I thought you were abstaining Kiddo (from the net ) - or was that just another attention seeking post

 

[Brad Goodman]

Originally posted by Sly77


GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR *stamps foot* - why are men so damn disgusting

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It's a well-known fact that any germs that may exist automatically die when the bathroom door is opened and you exit.

 

[Sly77]

Originally posted by Abba Lonie
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It's a well-known fact that any germs that may exist automatically die when the bathroom door is opened and you exit.

That doesn't change the fact that it is disgusting

 

[Shinboners]

Originally posted by Sly77


That doesn't change the fact that it is disgusting

That's why we get you, and not Mocca, to bake our muffins.

Now be a good little girl and get back into the kitchen. And don't forget to clean that mess that Mocca's partner made.

 

[saiak]

Originally posted by Docker_Brat

Could always use the 3 seashells.

I have seen that movie, but I cant remember the name...what was it?

 

[skilts]

This topic is so serious, it should be on the Society and Culture Board. Admonishes Mocca. It's up there with "Dim Sims: Fried or steamed?"

To get down to the nitty gritty. There is an even more heinous crime than leaving an empty roll in the holder. Why is it so difficult to understand that when you DO put a new roll in, the paper should come out of the top of the roll, rather than the bottom, so to speak?

Those of the female persuasion who find it unconscionable to read something, like a book or paper in the toilet are usually appalled because they think the book or paper ends up with a pungent aroma. They think this is uncouth in the extreme. Go figure. These are the people who brought us the idea of ironing sheets. Is there anyone out there who thinks we are from the same species?

BTW Mocca, I have a friend who supports Hawthorn, who is an avid punter and a great wit, and is called Mocca. S'ppose it's too much of a coincidence to assume that you also went to Melbourne High?