Japan rolls out campaign to stockpile toilet paper

[ZLoth]

From Associated Press:

Japan rolls out campaign to stockpile toilet paper

A message Japan began delivering Monday is a bit unusual, but true enough: Don't wait until it's too late to think about toilet paper.

The government and paper companies kicked off a "Let's stockpile toilet paper!" campaign to mark Disaster Prevention Day, warning of a possible crisis because nearly half of the supply comes from one of Japan's most earthquake-prone areas.

FULL ARTICLE HERE

[Rainking75]

I thought everybody in Japan had microprocessor controlled toilet seats with user programmed cleansing functions. I'd figured TP was obsolete over there by now...

[SteveG1988]

This is just incase the shit hits the fan.

[Duke87]

I thought everybody in Japan had microprocessor controlled toilet seats with user programmed cleansing functions. I'd figured TP was obsolete over there by now...

Yes, but some people still use TP since not everyone likes what those tentacles do...

[Roadrunner75]

I do hope Mr. Whipple was consulted for this program to ensure that the Charmin is not squeezed during distribution.

[Pete from Boston]

I do hope Mr. Whipple was consulted for this program to ensure that the Charmin is not squeezed during distribution.

Mr. Whipple and Mr. Sparkle need to team up. 

[Brandon]

I do hope Mr. Whipple was consulted for this program to ensure that the Charmin is not squeezed during distribution.

http://instantrimshot.com/

[kurumi]

There are dispensers for TP everywhere, so you should really stock up on 100円 coins

[Stephane Dumas]

Wise move from Japan, compared to what Venezuela did
http://www.pri.org/stories/2014-08-22/want-buy-toilet-paper-venezuela-will-require-your-fingerprints
http://www.businessinsider.com/afp-as-woes-mount-economic-stats-vanish-in-venezuela-2014-9

[ZLoth]

Wise move from Japan, compared to what Venezuela did
http://www.pri.org/stories/2014-08-22/want-buy-toilet-paper-venezuela-will-require-your-fingerprints
http://www.businessinsider.com/afp-as-woes-mount-economic-stats-vanish-in-venezuela-2014-9

Good articles, shared with my friends.

There is nothing wrong with preparing for a disaster.

[triplemultiplex]

There is nothing wrong with preparing for a disaster.

This can also be a poop joke.