Wednesday, February 15, 2012

The BLASPHEMY of the incorrectly-hung toilet roll

One again, and for reasons far too complicated to explain, I find myself in a church somewhere in the teeming metropolis of Reading - the cold, dark heart of the Thames Valley. Caught short, the result of a badly-cooked bacon sandwich, I find myself contemplating my very existence in one of the toilet stalls that Jesus has thoughtfully provided for his flock. It's a plumbing miracle, I tell you!

But what's this I see?

The toilet roll is on the holder back-to-front, the hanging bit of the paper running down the wall, the work of SATAN.

For did not OUR LORD once say:

"Blessed are those who let the toilet paper runneth over the top of the roll, for they are wise men whose fingers will not go through the perforations at the wrong moment."
Yes. Yes he did. It's in the Bible.

So why, I ask, is this particular establishment (a "Free" church, no less) hanging their toilet rolls in direct defiance to the teachings of OUR LORD?

It is nothing short of BLASPHEMY, and the kind of schism that can and will lead to hundreds of years of warfare; torture; the renting of clothes in twain; and the profane being burned at the stake, refusng to recant their devish toilet roll-hanging ways as the flames lick around their unmentionables.

In the end, I did the only thing that my coscience allowed: I turned the toilet roll around I showed the vicar the blue goldfish, before torching the place and ploughing their fields with salt

No wonder people don't bother with religion these days.

14 comments:

scaryduckvoter said...

Dear Alistair, Here's wishing you a very happy birthday. Thanks for all the laughs. As of yesterday, something from your wish list on Amazon is on its way to your Reading address. Next year, if it's still on the list, I'll send you Part II (sorry, I couldn't find a way to combine it with order). Also, warmest congrats to you and RoombaQueen, wishing you much happiness. Hopefully, one fine day, if you can get your boat to travel this far, you'll both visit me here for afternoon tea. xx

Alistair Coleman said...

Thank you!

Jesus of Dog Shit Thru A Letter Box On Fire said...

Shot first and then crucified. It's the only way!

I took have got you something for your birthday. Unfortunately it isn't from your wish list, but will be delivered in a brown paper bag through your letter box just after being set light to. It may smell!

Zoe said...

THAT is the CORRECT way to hang toilet paper. I have written about this before and hanging it any other way is BLASPHEMY.

I said it first.

Oh, and happy birthday. Enjoy it while you still can. Zxxx

Debster said...

Men always want it hanging down at the front and ladies at the back. Since ladies are the only ones qualified to change the toilet roll, that is the correct way. It is the Universal Truth.

TRT said...

Happy birthday.
Most importantly, is it over or under for Kim Jong-Un? During his father's time it was reportedly DEATH to hang it under.

Lu said...
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Lu said...

I turn the toilet rolls around too. It's my way of giving back to the world, I think...

TRT said...
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TRT said...

I already got you a present. If I hadn't, then I'd get you one of these.
http://www.caraselledirect.com/_/freestanding_lift_top_toilet_roll_holder_54.5_x_25_x_19cms.1571-1?Referrer=Froogle&View_Type=Remote

WrathofDawn said...

That's proof positive I shoulda been a boy. I want it hung down the front.

So to speak.

Jackal said...

I leave the roll on the top of the tank. I can't be arsed to put it on the holder.

David Hadley said...

Toilet paper!

You soft southern jessie.

What's wrong with the good old-fashioned hedgehog on a stick?

Anonymous said...

If it hangs down the wall then insects can crawl up it!