The psychology of the hoarder! Toilet paper panic second wave
As if it wasn't absurd enough the first time, idiot Australians are yet again rushing to the supermarkets to buy their lifetime supply of cr*p-paper. So what is behind this obsession? It is difficult not to feel feel contempt when you see the supermarket trolleys stacked high with toilet rolls. No doubt it is insecurity and excessive prudence and precaution. The herd instinct. In this regard I observed a lightweight paper on 'Conscientious Personality' but no need to go looking for it, since it says very little of substance. Some putative factors are listed in this article:Perhaps the government, besides saying it is ridiculous should publish a message to say (in my words):
These may be my written words, but I assure you that words like 'aint' or 'gonna' never cross my lips
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"We Can Get Along"
"i Know A Guy Who Stores Every Empty Box In His Cellar"
"It Might As Well Be Classified As Hoarding"
"Because?...... One Cannot See An Empty Place Down There"
(I Asked Him The Reason Of Why?)....(And He Replied?)
"You Never Know When You'll Need A Box!".......................
I don't wish to travel to such 'bound to be caught out' countries!
A very large roll...
youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7tspp0MrjTg
Fortunately I saw this coming, stocking up after news about a second Covid wave in Victoria and subsequent rationing by their supermarkets.
I knew this would have a knock on effect across the country
No messing with a Fargo. Now F off.