Comments on: Your Ultra Charmin Neighbor

By: Tesselara

Tesselara — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:27:13 +0000

Awesome note! WIN! I hate it when people steal things from me. “Huge asshole” Win.

By: Katryn

Katryn — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 08:38:44 +0000

Ha, that was my first thought, too — how disappointing for the thief!

By: infant tyrone

infant tyrone — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 06:32:54 +0000

Yer right…special praise is unnecessary and maybe counterproductive.
A pat on the back and an “Attaboy” or “Attagirl” should be enough.

It’s a two-edged sword, each with its very own very slippery slope…
No praise = no motivation = next thing you know, nobody will
remember the difference between its and it’s.
Overpraise = rockstar/diva complexes = folks will walk into bars
and expect free drinks and even oral sex just for explaining what
“Buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo buffalo buffalo Buffalo buffalo.” means.

By: noname

noname — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 05:58:37 +0000

Are we really at a point where we’re so surprised to see people use “you’re” and “your” correctly that we think they deserve special praise?

By: Kara

Kara — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 20:59:26 +0000

You’ve clearly never had to awkwardly lug a large pack of toilet paper home amongst lots of heavy shopping. I only live 10 minutes from the supermarket and even that is unbelievably difficult to manage. Imagine if you lived further and didn’t have a car. It’s not exactly like buses are the easiest place to take your shopping, especially when they’re crowded.

By: Kara

Kara — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 20:50:32 +0000

Disability, agoraphobia, distance to nearest grocery store, bulk buy discount, buying other stuff from Amazon anyway…?

By: Ruth

Ruth — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 13:31:56 +0000

Why is everyone so surprised and fascinated by buying toilet roll online? Have you not heard of online supermarket shopping? It’s the same, it’s just with amazon instead. Amazon is more of a department store than a book shop now and it has been for years, so I really don’t get all the fuss.

By: infant tyrone

infant tyrone — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 23:22:24 +0000

Sometimes “evil genius” means just what it says.

I live in a climate and culture where I only feel
the need to wear socks maybe 3-4 times a year,
but I’m going to try to cut that down to zero,
or else look into moving again.

By: Dr George

Dr George — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:54:52 +0000

Ummm who the hell buys their toilet paper from Amazon?
Do they get their milk from there as well?

By: The Elf

The Elf — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:28:14 +0000

Your spam/malware would be more believable if it wasn’t misspelled.

By: infant tyrone

infant tyrone — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:27:34 +0000

Lawful Sadistic Rogue !
Hah ! in my best version of a Chris Matthews-ish laugh of appreciation

Their gaming nights ? Crits in pink ? White ?

By: FeRD

FeRD — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 09:24:11 +0000

Bah! A true problem-solver would have used your sock, and then turned it inside-out!

By: Jami

Jami — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 04:52:54 +0000

Agoraphobics? Though apparently this one can leave their apartment, but maybe they refuse to leave the building.

By: Katie

Katie — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 21:22:17 +0000

I’ve ordered all manner of things from Amazon before – cleaning products, odds and ends, cat litter… and if I found a good deal I’d certainly order toilet paper. I take public transit and usually I just toss a package of it in a bag (or a backpack if that’s not full of stuff) but there have definitely been times that I wished I didn’t have to awkwardly lug that home in addition to the other groceries, especially if the bus is crowded.

My MIL walks to the store whenever she needs anything as she no longer has a car, and I’m betting if she had Prime she’d order it online too. I’m honestly a little surprised that people are so boggled by the concept of people not wanting to lug bulky items home if they can avoid it.