The History of the Toilet Paper Debate
The original toilet paper patent, showing an "over" orientation
1891
1891
Ann Lander's Boston Globe Column brings the debate into the spotlight
1977
1977
Oprah Winfrey outs herself as an "over" on her show, "unders" are booed
1980s
1980s
Edgar Alan Burns first uses the debate to teach sociology principles
2003
2003
The debate rages on via social media.
Which side are you on?
Present
Present