Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Shrinkage

Has anyone else noticed the apparent shrinkage in the size of toilet tissue? The sheets measure 4 -2/16 inches wide and my spool measures 5-2/16 inches  - or a full inch (2.54 cms) differential. In the past it didn't seem that much. This seems to be a trend - bags of salad greens seem to have more air in them.   Some cartons of cereals seem to have more void space. And the New York Times Sunday magazine has reduced its size - and print - even tho we recycle the paper. And the airlines have reduced their knee room because they must think our anatomy is shrinking. With all the talk of obesity in society how can this be? Anyway the shrinkage I see is not very "charmin". Do the math!
 (Does this sound like an Andy Rooney rant?)
tjs
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1 comment:

  1. You got a bargain for that "tp" TJ! My mom just measured hers and could only "squeeze" out 4 inches. Where do you buy yours? Do tell!

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