Toilet paper hoarding - why??

[johntheplinker]

You talking about this:

That be it!

 

[Zenmaster961]

I don't understand the rush to buy toilet paper.

Monkey see, monkey do.

 

[femurphy77]

So does anybody know the street value of TP right now? I'm sure that the scented multi-ply stuff is more desirable thus has a higher price than the store brand. I'm guessing it'd be like comparing heroin to meth. Anybody? Asking for a friend.

 

[Phase2]

Sheeple gotta have something to do when they're panicking. They picked a run on TP.

For anyone interested in the actual psychology involved, this is a good article: Adjustment Reactions: The Teachable Moment in Crisis Communication

It is an easy read and I believe quite worthwhile. It explains the overreactions, the pushback/criticisms, and why there is actually value in all of it and how to help those who need it.

TL;DR version:
Psychiatrists call this an adjustment reaction. They are part of the process of adjusting to the new risk. Here are the key characteristics of the adjustment reaction to crisis.

• It is automatic.
• It comes early.
• It is temporary.
• It is a small over-reaction.
• It may need guidance.
• It serves as a rehearsal.
• It reduces the probability of later over-reaction.

It is a limited overreaction to the Wuhan coronavirus news, but it is part of the adjustment process to the new situation.

 

[Ingomike]

For anyone interested in the actual psychology involved, this is a good article: Adjustment Reactions: The Teachable Moment in Crisis Communication

It is an easy read and I believe quite worthwhile. It explains the overreactions, the pushback/criticisms, and why there is actually value in all of it and how to help those who need it.

TL;DR version:
Psychiatrists call this an adjustment reaction. They are part of the process of adjusting to the new risk. Here are the key characteristics of the adjustment reaction to crisis.

• It is automatic.
• It comes early.
• It is temporary.
• It is a small over-reaction.
• It may need guidance.
• It serves as a rehearsal.
• It reduces the probability of later over-reaction.

It is a limited overreaction to the Wuhan coronavirus news, but it is part of the adjustment process to the new situation.

Interesting, now what do they think of preppers?

 

[Phase2]

Interesting, now what do they think of preppers?

They don't specifically address preppers, but I think this paragraph is applicable:

This is the teachable moment! Instead of criticizing or ridiculing people’s adjustment reactions to emerging crises, smart crisis communicators encourage the adjustment reactions, legitimize them, ally with them, and guide them.

In other words, people who have already mentally prepared are much farther along in the adjustment process to a new/difficult reality and can help others along. This goes along with my own belief and observation that many of those who I can identify as preppers on this board are less likely to be panicked and more likely to be sharing useful information.

 

[Ingomike]

They don't specifically address preppers, but I think this paragraph is applicable:

In other words, people who have already mentally prepared are much farther along in the adjustment process to a new/difficult reality and can help others along. This goes along with my own belief and observation that many of those who I can identify as preppers on this board are less likely to be panicked and more likely to be sharing useful information.

You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Phase2 again.


You are right, it is the exact same pattern, just different timing...

 

[Rookie]

My bil is a district manager for Meijer in Ohio. He said last year the "winner" in sales was Costco last year with a .4% increase over the course of the year.

The store increases started at 37% on "panic day one" and he was overwhelmed by that... and yesterday they were 276%.

 

[Expat]

Well, i for one believe we should identify these so called preppers and demand they share their toilet paper with us. I am pretty sure I have a pitchfork around here somewhere.

 

[Snapdragon]

Well, i for one believe we should identify these so called preppers and demand they share their toilet paper with us. I am pretty sure I have a pitchfork around here somewhere.

Give Bernie a call. I'm sure he'll help you.

 

[Rookie]

When this all dies down, people quit panicking and a few years pass, I wonder how many cans of food will be thrown away because it's "expired".

 

[Phase2]

Well, i for one believe we should identify these so called preppers and demand they share their toilet paper with us. I am pretty sure I have a pitchfork around here somewhere.

Pssst- It isn't uncommon for preppers to have pitchforks as well. Many are gardeners and can blend in quite easily with the mob when necessary.

Give Bernie a call. I'm sure he'll help you.

Bernie: 'We Must Seize The Means Of Toilet Paper Production'

 

[hoosierdoc]

 

[DangerousDave]

First, thank you for your service!

Second, I thought MRE stood for "Meal Ready to Eat". I didn't realize they had supplies in them for what came out the other end!

We used to joke and say what MRE really stood for was: Meals Rejected by Ethiopians.

 

[printcraft]

I have 10's of thousands of sheets of 20 lb. bond, one sheet gets you four squares, pretty durable, no punch through... If you crinkle a sheet it gets pretty soft.

 

[Snapdragon]

We were just going through the alternatives at our house. I just bought cases of Kleenex and paper towel when we stocked up on TP. Those could be used and put in trash. Also washcloths and rags. We have a whole cabinet full of rags from old underwear and t-shirts.

 

[Phase2]

 

[maxwelhse]

So does anybody know the street value of TP right now? I'm sure that the scented multi-ply stuff is more desirable thus has a higher price than the store brand. I'm guessing it'd be like comparing heroin to meth. Anybody? Asking for a friend.

Amazon and eBay have been taking down scalper's listings on stuff like that.

Cross posted from the CV thread, but this moron is sitting on new car's worth of hand sanitizer...

https://www.yahoo.com/news/17-700-bottles-hand-sanitizer-155735689.html

 

[Jeepster48439]

Although a lot of people won't admit it, I think their biggest fear is being stranded on the throne with no TP.


EDIT: Removed the PITA.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Although a lot of people won't admit it, I think their biggest fear is being stranded on the thorn with no TP.

That sounds painful!