Flotsam & Jetsam

Which way should the toilet paper be put on the roll? Over the top, or under? I’ve noticed that lots of people have strong opinions on this, but rarely discuss them. When they do express their opinion – it’s generally in a strange passive / agressive way. I’ve seen it at house parties a couple times. You go to the bathroom and the TP is in one position. You go back and someone has turned the roll around.

I wonder where this preference comes from – nurture or nature? Do your parents instill it in you or are you born with a preference at birth? Is one more recessive than the other? Both my parents kept the roll under, and my brother and I both do it. We also all have recessive blue eyes – coincedence?

In my house you can always tell who changed the roll last – over the top is Niki, under is me. It hasn’t been the topic of any discussions (much less arguements), but you can tell we each have a strong opinion in the matter (surprise). Here’s the question – if / when we have kids, which way would they want it? If they have blue eyes will they like it under, and over if they have brown? I guess only time will tell…..

Grrrr…..