Monday, August 3, 2009

Orientation

I have been asked by one of the millions of non-readers of this blog to do a "special request blog" . This request was made by a non-reader whom I will refer to as "K" because her name is Kamilla. "K" is, for some reason, in the dark about Toilet Paper Orientation. Well, I suppose we all are. I'll try to help.

So, your toilet paper has come out of the closet. What does this mean? In most cases it means that the old roll has been used up and it's time for a new one.

What is the proper orientation for toilet paper? Well, isn't that just a debate for the ages!? It is my belief that, like human sexuality, left handedness and sports team loyalty, TP orientation is decided at birth. Some churches might disagree with me on these issues but, that's what they're there for- to foster disagreement and collect money. Modern Technology and the SCOTT Corporation seem to agree with me.

Well, they're surely going to Hell! Maybe. Maybe not. How much money do they have?

How do I change my roll? You can't. I just told you! It's decided at birth. It is what it is. No amount of praying or crying will change your roll. Just place the roll on the roller and be done with it! GAWD!

No, I mean should it be placed inside or outside? Oh, hell! I have no earthly idea. Hmmm. That's a tough one. I would write Ask Amy about that.

22 comments:

Anonymous said...

Oh sigh.
1) As a distinct non-reader, I'd like to correct the spelling of my name: Kamilla.

2) This does nothing to shed light on the mystery of tp orientation. The viewing audience remains unsatisfied.

Sincerely,
Management

ex-ferrer said...

HA! "Kamilla"- if that is your real name... I have left dozens of women unsatisfied! That's a post for another day!

Shall we discuss dancing instead?

Anonymous said...

I dunno man. You totally missed the whole TPO thing. How can I trust you to get dancing right?

Sincerely,
Kamilla
...who is very definitely NOT reading this blog. Or commenting on it.

Anonymous said...

Sorry, didn't mean to interrupt.
I put my roll on the floor.
What does that mean Dr. Ferrerman?
Is this about toilet paper?
redrum
Thingy

ex-ferrer said...

Does the hokie-pokie count?

Thank you for not commenting.

ex-ferrer said...

It was about silliness. I suffer from silliness from time to time. Last night was one of those times.

Anonymous said...

Hi Thingy - glad to see you're also not reading the blog. We non-readers should stick together in our quest for excellence.

Dr. Fer (Dr???)(that's not right) - Blogger Ferrerman - you'll need to re-do this post. Thingy brings up a very valid point about TPO as it relates to floor-sitting TP. Please advise.

Kamilla

Anonymous said...

OMG. I never read this blog.
I wanted to return an item.
Who do I see about that?
Thingy

ex-ferrer said...

You are in the right department. You just forget to press 4 for ingles. We outsource some things to Indiana. It's cheaper that way.

Anonymous said...
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ex-ferrer said...

Both posts were excellent! I couldn't leave a comment though. Re-visit your settings and holler back.

Anonymous said...

Laugh. I'm not even sure how to find it.
Tell me how you did it.
I think I may have opened the comment line, plus another new blog.
Thanks. : )
Thingy

ex-ferrer said...

Thingy- on your dashboard, go to settings. From there, click on comment moderation. They'll be a page of options. (I fumbled through this so, there is some experimentation involved). Choose "word verification". This will mean that anyone who comments has to decipher the word as on my blog. If you want to screen comments first (as I do) you can do that as well. Make sure that you save all changes at the bottom of the page.

Maggie said...

I think it may just be that my e-mail address has not been verified yet.
When I registered on Topix, it took about three days before I got on.
Hoping that's the problem.
Thanks for your help.
I can't say it won't be the last time I ask.
Not very computer savvy. : )
Thingy

ex-ferrer said...

You're moving in the right direction. Your last post to me came through as "Thingy" and included your profile pic. Once people click "comment" they should be sent to a seperate page (with the word verification and all. I don't recall there being any lag time when I did it but, I do recall it being tricky when I would post on other people's blogs. I'm learning (trying) new stuff everyday myself. We'll fumble through this together.

Anonymous said...

Hey, I think the Chicago Trib Topix forum may be dead. They changed their format. I don't think you can get on that way anymore.
Any ideas?
Thingy

ex-ferrer said...

Well, (AHEM!) you COULD E-MAIL ME FOR FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS...

ex-ferrer said...

blog is up and running. I don't get what has to be verified. Your four posts are there and the comments are working- right?

Anonymous said...

No pressure here Fer, but that other blog I'm not reading - she's kind of leaving you in the dirt when it comes to posting. ...sometimes two a day over there. Not just random two - but two *good* ones.

So if you could, you know, get off the stick over there and start writing - the non-viewing audience would appreciate it. ;)

Sincerely,
Management

ex-ferrer said...

are you this demanding when dancing...

Anonymous said...

Worse!

Wanna dance?

ex-ferrer said...

i'd love to! what sort of dancing did you have in mind? There are, I hear, different options...