Capitalism and its consequences have been a disaster for the human anus

  • gazter@aussie.zone
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    1 year ago

    What always gets me when I see paper like this, is just how much manpower, engineering time, experimentation, materials science, and just sheer concerted effort went into making paper this fucking thin and useless.

    • lazylion_ca@lemmy.ca
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      1 year ago

      Also what manager or purchaser looks at the Costco TP flat, then looks at this and thinks this is somehow a better option?

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        1 year ago

        It’s probably because they are hoping the purchaser is using a spreadsheet going “x cents per sheet” and this is rigged to jump to the top of that sort order

    • Hamartiogonic@sopuli.xyz
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      1 year ago

      This is the raw material real toilet paper is made of. Similarly, you could also buy sewing thread to make your own rope. Not the most practical idea really, but it is possible.