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[Witchy Woman]

Must admit that the current health situation is worrisome, but then I saw this headline and had to laugh:

"An Australian family accidentally ordered $3,264 worth of toilet paper when they bought 48 boxes instead of 48 rolls"

The link for the story:

https://www.yahoo.com/news/australian-family-accidentally-ordered-3-190743284.html

It seems they'll be stocked up for awhile

[2blonde]

@Witchy Woman They could open their own TP store!!

[World Traveler]

I just don't understand why everyone rushes for toilet paper.

At Costco a few days ago, there was a very long line along the inside walls of the building, as people waited for their turn to get toilet paper. I asked someone how that was going to help them from getting the virus, any virus, including a cold. One woman said: "I honestly don't know; I just saw all these people in a line for it, so I thought I better get some too!" She hadn't even thought through the rationale, or lack thereof; she just let what other people do affect her behavior.

[Spurt]

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@World Traveler wrote:

I just don't understand why everyone rushes for toilet paper.

At Costco a few days ago, there was a very long line along the inside walls of the building, as people waited for their turn to get toilet paper. I asked someone how that was going to help them from getting the virus, any virus, including a cold. One woman said: "I honestly don't know; I just saw all these people in a line for it, so I thought I better get some too!" She hadn't even thought through the rationale, or lack thereof; she just let what other people do affect her behavior.

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@World Traveler 

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[itsmetoo]

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@World Traveler wrote:

I just don't understand why everyone rushes for toilet paper.

At Costco a few days ago, there was a very long line along the inside walls of the building, as people waited for their turn to get toilet paper. I asked someone how that was going to help them from getting the virus, any virus, including a cold. One woman said: "I honestly don't know; I just saw all these people in a line for it, so I thought I better get some too!" She hadn't even thought through the rationale, or lack thereof; she just let what other people do affect her behavior.

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I don't think anyone is buying it as a deterent to getting the virus.  I think it's because the supply chain has been greatly disrupted and well .... we all need toilet paper.  What are you going to use if you don't have it? 

[World Traveler]

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@itsmetoo wrote:

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I don't think anyone is buying it as a deterent to getting the virus.  I think it's because the supply chain has been greatly disrupted and well .... we all need toilet paper.  What are you going to use if you don't have it? 

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@itsmetoo Perhaps like in the old days......pages out of the Sears catalog! LOL! Oh, yes, no more Sears catalog, so I guess the newspaper, leaves, etc. What did they use back in the days of Knights and Dames?

[goldensrbest]

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@World Traveler wrote:

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@itsmetoo wrote:

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I don't think anyone is buying it as a deterent to getting the virus.  I think it's because the supply chain has been greatly disrupted and well .... we all need toilet paper.  What are you going to use if you don't have it? 

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@itsmetoo Perhaps like in the old days......pages out of the Sears catalog! LOL! Oh, yes, no more Sears catalog, so I guess the newspaper, leaves, etc. What did they use back in the days of Knights and Dames?

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And we know they did not wash their hands.

[Alison Wonderland]

I can't imagine not checking the order total before clicking the submit button.

[Witchy Woman]

@Alison Wonderland 

Admittedly, I didn't read beyond the first few sentences of the article, so there may be a logical explanation.

As to stocking up, I normally keep several large packages on hand, so I rarely feel in a panic about not having any

I did note, however, that Walmart had Clorax Wipes as an "in store purchase only" so that likely means some stores have none.

Right now, I'm trying not to get caught up in the hysteria, and so far, I've done OK.  Taking a deep breath hoping I won't regret saying those words! 

[Witchy Woman]

@Spurt 

Now THAT'S really funny.  Just crazy stuff!