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David_lees (David_lees)
Username: David_lees

Registered: 12-2011
Posted From: 92.22.39.3
Posted on Monday, June 18, 2012 - 02:19 pm:   

Just thought some of you might want to hop on this bandwagon early :-)

"If you were terrified by the Ring series featuring Sadako, you may want to steer clear of this particular brand of toilet paper. But, you may ask, how can toilet paper be terrifying? Well, once you read about this unique toilet paper, I think you’ll agree that it’s one scary product! This toilet paper, made by tissue and toilet paper manufacturer Hayashi Paper, has printed on it a novella by Koji Suzuki, the author of the original Ring novels! And the best part? It’s now going to be available in English!

The novella, which is printed in three volumes (or three rolls in this case), is titled “The Drop“, and yes, it’s a horror story. The Japanese version of the toilet paper was sold in 2009 and 2010 at 210 yen ($2.63) per volume, and it was a big hit, selling over 300,000 volumes.

Now, the English version of the novella will be coming out on June 21st and will be available at a price of 630 yen ($7.88) for the complete set of three volumes. The English version is scheduled to be sold overseas as well. In fact, the manufacturers seem quite serious about promoting the toilet paper overseas, as they have personally delivered the toilet paper to the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry recently as a unique Japanese product that can be marketed in countries around the world.

Considering Sadako’s fame and popularity (or would notoriety be more appropriate?), it’s quite possible that this toilet paper could become an international hit. If you enjoy horror, you’ll want to check this product out, but it may be wise not to start reading the story in the toilet when you’re alone at night – unless you really want to scare yourself!"

http://en.rocketnews24.com/2012/06/18/are-you-ready-to-confront-the-most-terrify ing-toilet-paper-in-the-world/
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Tony (Tony)
Username: Tony

Registered: 03-2008
Posted From: 86.155.144.90
Posted on Monday, June 18, 2012 - 02:25 pm:   

Shitless?
Hmm. I use loads of bogroll. I'll be in there for hours reading this. :-(
Maybe poetry is a better form? And...who'd want to get rid of a book this way?
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David_lees (David_lees)
Username: David_lees

Registered: 12-2011
Posted From: 92.22.39.3
Posted on Monday, June 18, 2012 - 04:41 pm:   

It does seem completely bizarre and pointless, unless it's just a weird publicity stunt.
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Gary Fry (Gary_fry)
Username: Gary_fry

Registered: 03-2008
Posted From: 82.26.128.229
Posted on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 - 08:49 am:   

Sounds right up my alley.
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Craig (Craig)
Username: Craig

Registered: 03-2008
Posted From: 99.126.164.88
Posted on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 - 08:53 am:   

Groovy!
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Protodroid (Protodroid)
Username: Protodroid

Registered: 03-2008
Posted From: 109.79.62.31
Posted on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 - 12:01 pm:   

Well, if it's bad, it'll get the worst possible review before you leave that bathroom.
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Ramsey Campbell (Ramsey)
Username: Ramsey

Registered: 03-2008
Posted From: 92.8.27.31
Posted on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 - 12:27 pm:   

That's the first time I've seen it called an alley, Gary.
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Tony (Tony)
Username: Tony

Registered: 03-2008
Posted From: 86.155.144.90
Posted on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 - 12:45 pm:   

What to do if you love the story? Are you stuck? Or do you do the waddle across the floor for the andrex in the cupboard?
I bet the story is set in the loo. 'Don't look Down'?

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