Why Americans Trust Toilet Paper More Than Water: The Great Bathroom Mystery Explained!

It is now time to take the elephant in the bathroom out for a question: why do Americans still use only toilet paper? Why do Americans, in their technological and scientific greatness, still assume that this thin piece of paper could do the trick after a burrito binge? Where’s the water outlet, America? Where is the trusty spout to rinse the goods off? If you have ever taken a trip to parts of Asia, Europe, or honestly, anywhere that isn’t the United States, you’ve likely been pleasantly greeted by a small magical hose or perhaps even a bidet next to the toilet-a.k.a. a game-changer for your nether regions.

Yet, here we are, in the land of space exploration and self-driving cars, in front of toilets and still wiping away as if it’s 1823 and paper was the hottest invention. Why is it that America clings to putting water outlets on its toilets and embracing an alternative so much cleaner, I dare say refreshing? Buckle up because we’re going down the toilet-paper rabbit hole.

1. History vs. Hygiene: A Battle for the Throne

To understand this phenomenon, we have to go back in time. The history of toilet paper in America goes back to the 1800s when it was being sold as the ultimate hygienic upgrade. It wasn’t just paper…