There are so many simple things we seem to take for granted in this life. What would life be without a toothbrush or bed? A world without clothes? I guess that would not be too bad. Or imagine a world where you butt is not offered that soft wipe after you free the legless dog into the sea? It is Toilet Paper. That sweet, soft, silky, paper that provides that TLC for the hinney.
The first signs of the goodness came from Joseph C. Gayetty of New York started producing the first packaged toilet paper in the U.S. in 1857. It consisted of pre-moistened flat sheets medicated with aloe and was named "Gayetty’s Medicated Paper". (The History of Toilet paper) Before that, what did humans use? Well, it was grass, leaves, fur, and even stones. Or possibly the left hand?
There are so many different assortments of toilet paper: quilted, extra soft, double, and scented. And these assortments of paper must seem like such a routine, simple task that we seem to take for granted as humans. But next time you are on your throne pulling out those sheets of fluffy snow to keep your bum clean, take a moment of silence. Take a moment of silence for the ancestors who suffered with chaffed cabooses for years so that we could experience a simple wipe. A simple wipe of glory.
I'm seeing a theme emerging in your blogs. I do like the historical context of toilet paper in here. It adds some weight to this homage.
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