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It's not just Australia sadly, toilet paper in London is also very scarce. The local Lidl has completely run out of that AND napkins. Meanwhile right to the next aisle there's plenty of tissue paper left which you'd think would be the most logical choice of shoppers for a flu-like disease. But no... the most important thing is toilet paper.
Can't help but be reminded that when you run out of toilet paper, you can always use other sources of paper. lol.
On a more serious note, it's really illogical it's happening even where I live as well when we make our own Toilet paper and we're a small country.
On a more serious note, it's really illogical it's happening even where I live as well when we make our own Toilet paper and we're a small country.
Australia has an electoral system that is fairer, better run and more representative than anything Americans could hope for, and we still elected Scott Morrison. We are collectively a nation of ignorant and easily frightened morons.
What also doesn't help is that I think out useless PM's "this is fine.jpg" response to the fires has severely damaged the general public's already low faith in our government to be honest and proactive in a crisis, so pleas to stay calm fall on deaf ears.
What also doesn't help is that I think out useless PM's "this is fine.jpg" response to the fires has severely damaged the general public's already low faith in our government to be honest and proactive in a crisis, so pleas to stay calm fall on deaf ears.
phew for a second there I thought you were being serious. You almost got me!
The whole episode has really shaken me because it reveals dangerously low levels of critical thinking and faith in society in the public and the poisonous hysteria of the for-profit media. The media and people actually created a problem out of thin air. There's no reason for a shortage except people worry there will be one and so create a shortage through panic buying. It's not serious because everything currently scarce is a luxury (except possibly hand sanitizer). What happens when it's a necessity like potable water or insulin? Something that could be managed but everyone panics like this and fucks it all up. Ugh.
Although, I have to admit, Australia electing Scott Morrison finally killed my faith in society.
Although, I have to admit, Australia electing Scott Morrison finally killed my faith in society.
I remember when there was a thread about the mental health of this community that got locked. But this thread about a CRISIS of PANIC BUYING because of a VIRUS is still going strong. Along with threads about DOOMED bananas and CANCELLED events...
Makes you think.
Makes you think.
Its happening here in Scotland. Shops are completely out of shit tickets, amongst other stupid things like frozen foods. If there were ever a pandemic situation, what the fuck are you thinking buying frozen foods? Power goes out and you might as well begin eating your toilet paper.
but you cant wash your hands with soap if that's not available
This is actually really annoying right now because you have to become one of the crazies trying to track down fucking toilet paper, nappies and baby wipes because if you don't you just won't get any. Stupid.
In this dark world without toilet paper even sand paper may feel like a goddess blessing your ass cheeks.Can't help but be reminded that when you run out of toilet paper, you can always use other sources of paper. lol.
On a more serious note, it's really illogical it's happening even where I live as well when we make our own Toilet paper and we're a small country.
I think that is a rare thing outside of Italy. You can't build a house without one here
What about vaginas, we just rinsing them in the sink are we?
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If u r quarantined at home, you can always take a short shower.
Have you consider a time before toilet paper were invented... shocking i know.
There's no shortage of Daily Mail and The Sun in shops if you're worried about toilet paper
There was always panic buy moments in countries before social media really took off, but the level of panic and hysteria social media has created will wreck our society eventually.
I'm not quarantined though, I'm just a regular person trying to find toilet paper for my elderly mother, who struggles to have the mobility for one shower a day, let alone 6.
Maybe I'll tell her to just sit in her own filth like they did in the "good ol' days", use a dirty rag or something.
It's not just Australia though.
I'm in CA and Costco is out of toilet paper, wipes, and has a strict limit on bottled water. The local Japanese market is out of rice and probably other stuff (just the rice is near the checkout and is super noticeable).
To make matters worse, I think especially those like Costco with a liberal return policy will just get a metric ton of returns after the panic passes.
It's not just what I went to a home bargains after work today in london and the entire hand soap and toilet paper sections were sold out.
Bottle filled with tap water, one hand pour on your shitty ass, other hand wash away. Do at least 3 times and your cleaner than you would have ever been using toilet paper.
dry clean ass using what ever means you have, hair dryer, a rag whatever
wash hand using soap
dry clean ass using what ever means you have, hair dryer, a rag whatever
wash hand using soap
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I don't get people stockpiling bottled water, at least here in Australia where the tap water quality is overall good.
People are literally brawling over toilet paper. What an embarrassment the human race is.
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They should use Australian dollars. At this rate they won't be worth anything soon anyways.People are literally brawling over toilet paper. What an embarrassment the human race is.
Do not, my friends, become addicted to toilet paper. It will take hold of you and you will resent its absence.
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What dropkicks.People are literally brawling over toilet paper. What an embarrassment the human race is.
I dread an actual apocalyptic event if this is how people act now
Went to pick up a few things from the grocery store today and the toilet paper was pretty much gone. I live in Alberta Canada. We have 2 cases. This is so stupid.
As others have noted, this isn't just Australia.
Americans indeed go to stores and cause stores to completely run out of their entire inventory of toilet paper when there's even a slight hint at something that might keep people indoors for a prolonged period of time.
In Baltimore, MD where I live, during winter, if there was a forecast of snow broadcasted on the local news, people would be out at stores with cartloads of bread, eggs, milk and toilet paper. I used to work at a supermarket and everytime snow was forecasted, people would pack into the supermarket and cause the entire inventory of bread, milk, eggs and toilet paper to be completely sold out.
Americans indeed go to stores and cause stores to completely run out of their entire inventory of toilet paper when there's even a slight hint at something that might keep people indoors for a prolonged period of time.
In Baltimore, MD where I live, during winter, if there was a forecast of snow broadcasted on the local news, people would be out at stores with cartloads of bread, eggs, milk and toilet paper. I used to work at a supermarket and everytime snow was forecasted, people would pack into the supermarket and cause the entire inventory of bread, milk, eggs and toilet paper to be completely sold out.
Yup, Costco here in Calgary has been quickly selling out each morning too. Fortunately the smaller grocery store I went to was still ok.
Lmfao I'm in tears. The ULTIMATE shit boy kit. That's a lot of asses? To feed...nation of genius brains
think smart no virus get poo poo
Yea if you catch the virus, that ass wont be shitting any more. I dont get this ridiculous thing.
"Oh no the apocalypse is coming. Radiation is spreading and viruses are mystetiously spreading everywhere...Get the toilet paper!!!"
If you are going to the toilet 4x a day, you have serious health issues. I live with 3 people at home. I'm the 4th one. We have been sharing a single 24 roll pack for the past 6+ months or more. Why do these people need some many packs? Are they expecting to bunker down for the next 5 years?
People definitely seem to be focusing on bigger stores. Shoppers I find has been able to keep most things in stock.