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Started by Cheerful, February 25, 2020, 09:33:33 AM

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hmaria1609

Today, Gov. Hogan announced the reopening plans for Maryland:
https://wtop.com/coronavirus/2020/04/maryland-gov-larry-hogan-coronavirus-recovery-plan/
Schools aren't included in the plan.

Also today, Gov. Northam announced the plan for VA:
https://wtop.com/virginia/2020/04/northam-shares-rough-blueprint-to-reopening-virginia/


Caracal

Quote from: hmaria1609 on April 24, 2020, 07:01:11 PM
Today, Gov. Hogan announced the reopening plans for Maryland:
https://wtop.com/coronavirus/2020/04/maryland-gov-larry-hogan-coronavirus-recovery-plan/
Schools aren't included in the plan.

Also today, Gov. Northam announced the plan for VA:
https://wtop.com/virginia/2020/04/northam-shares-rough-blueprint-to-reopening-virginia/

I am sort of convinced that the lack of discussion about things like schools, daycare, summer activities for kids, reflects this American idea that childcare just isn't a public concern. Figuring out how to deal with these things is obviously complicated, but don't they need to be part of the plan. Countries in Europe like Germany and Denmark are moving towards reopening preschools as an early part of their plans. The idea here seems to be to just sort of pretend that people can work from home effectively with kids around.

Cheerful

Quote from: Cheerful on April 20, 2020, 09:05:04 AM
Quote from: spork on April 20, 2020, 08:36:08 AM
This morning the shelves at the nearby low-end "save more" supermarket were about half empty -- fresh produce, meat, canned goods, everything. The company's supply chains are getting worse, not better.

I've been concerned about this for awhile.  I received many fewer, basic items I requested for my last curbside grocery pick-up than the previous one.  Large grocery store.

Positive news:  received almost all items requested for latest, relatively large grocery pick up.  After Puget reported improvement, I was hopeful.  Pleased and thankful.

Economizer

#439
Uh..disinfectant, no bleach, not too harsh, not lethal..Eureka, HYDROGEN PEROXIDE!!!
So, I tried to straighten everything out and guess what I got for it.  No, really, just guess!

nebo113

Scored TP!  Went to Walgreen's to pick up prescriptions and asked masked clerk about TP.  He said he'd heard that Publix had some, so instead of going to another grocery, I headed to Publix where I, for the first time in my entire life, bought one six pack of Charmin...only stuff they had.

I felt a bit like Russians must have felt back in the old days.

science.expat

My sister was also complaining about having to buy Charmin. I don't live in the US so don't know the problem with it.

Here in Oz the local independent grocer was full of tp - including packs of 18.

nebo113

Quote from: science.expat on April 27, 2020, 11:12:58 PM
My sister was also complaining about having to buy Charmin. I don't live in the US so don't know the problem with it.

Here in Oz the local independent grocer was full of tp - including packs of 18.

First, I hate the name.  Second, I hated the old ads with Mr. Wipple caught squeezing the Charmin.  Third, I hate the current ads about how it's sooooo strong but soooooo soft.  Fourth, I hate how overpriced it is. 

fast_and_bulbous

Quote from: nebo113 on April 28, 2020, 06:16:07 AM
Quote from: science.expat on April 27, 2020, 11:12:58 PM
My sister was also complaining about having to buy Charmin. I don't live in the US so don't know the problem with it.

Here in Oz the local independent grocer was full of tp - including packs of 18.

First, I hate the name.  Second, I hated the old ads with Mr. Wipple caught squeezing the Charmin.  Third, I hate the current ads about how it's sooooo strong but soooooo soft.  Fourth, I hate how overpriced it is. 

Admit it: It's really about the dingleberries.
I wake up every morning with a healthy dose of analog delay

Caracal

Quote from: nebo113 on April 28, 2020, 06:16:07 AM
Quote from: science.expat on April 27, 2020, 11:12:58 PM
My sister was also complaining about having to buy Charmin. I don't live in the US so don't know the problem with it.

Here in Oz the local independent grocer was full of tp - including packs of 18.

First, I hate the name.  Second, I hated the old ads with Mr. Wipple caught squeezing the Charmin.  Third, I hate the current ads about how it's sooooo strong but soooooo soft.  Fourth, I hate how overpriced it is.

Nothing is as terrible as that ad campaign based around those bears who spend all their time talking about how they need the right brand of toilet paper to keep their butts clean.

marshwiggle

Quote from: Caracal on April 28, 2020, 06:33:28 AM
Quote from: nebo113 on April 28, 2020, 06:16:07 AM
Quote from: science.expat on April 27, 2020, 11:12:58 PM
My sister was also complaining about having to buy Charmin. I don't live in the US so don't know the problem with it.

Here in Oz the local independent grocer was full of tp - including packs of 18.

First, I hate the name.  Second, I hated the old ads with Mr. Wipple caught squeezing the Charmin.  Third, I hate the current ads about how it's sooooo strong but soooooo soft.  Fourth, I hate how overpriced it is.

Nothing is as terrible as that ad campaign based around those bears who spend all their time talking about how they need the right brand of toilet paper to keep their butts clean.

Well, it kind of has the same problem as "feminine products"; showing things "in action" is problematic, as is describing their benefits in that context.
It takes so little to be above average.

apl68

Since we're on the subject of TP, our main regional employer, the tissue mill, has said that since there is such a boom in demand they will recall some of the hundreds of workers they laid off last year when they shut half the mill down.  It's an ill wind that blows no one good, I guess.

BTW, they make Charmin.  They make ALL the major brands.  Not all of any of them, but some of each of them.
All we like sheep have gone astray
We have each turned to his own way
And the Lord has laid upon him the guilt of us all

Caracal

Quote from: marshwiggle on April 28, 2020, 06:38:23 AM
Quote from: Caracal on April 28, 2020, 06:33:28 AM
Quote from: nebo113 on April 28, 2020, 06:16:07 AM
Quote from: science.expat on April 27, 2020, 11:12:58 PM
My sister was also complaining about having to buy Charmin. I don't live in the US so don't know the problem with it.

Here in Oz the local independent grocer was full of tp - including packs of 18.

First, I hate the name.  Second, I hated the old ads with Mr. Wipple caught squeezing the Charmin.  Third, I hate the current ads about how it's sooooo strong but soooooo soft.  Fourth, I hate how overpriced it is.

Nothing is as terrible as that ad campaign based around those bears who spend all their time talking about how they need the right brand of toilet paper to keep their butts clean.

Well, it kind of has the same problem as "feminine products"; showing things "in action" is problematic, as is describing their benefits in that context.

Right, I really don't think of myself as particularly prudish about such things, but the idea of this family where the main topic of conversation seems to be who has toilet paper stuck to their butt is really off-putting.

downer

Quote from: apl68 on April 28, 2020, 07:24:09 AM
Since we're on the subject of TP, our main regional employer, the tissue mill, has said that since there is such a boom in demand they will recall some of the hundreds of workers they laid off last year when they shut half the mill down.  It's an ill wind that blows no one good, I guess.

BTW, they make Charmin.  They make ALL the major brands.  Not all of any of them, but some of each of them.

Are people actually using more TP now? (If so, why?) I would have thought that many households won't be buying any more TP for a year now they have stockpiled.
"When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross."—Sinclair Lewis

marshwiggle

Quote from: Caracal on April 28, 2020, 07:24:59 AM
Quote from: marshwiggle on April 28, 2020, 06:38:23 AM
Quote from: Caracal on April 28, 2020, 06:33:28 AM
Nothing is as terrible as that ad campaign based around those bears who spend all their time talking about how they need the right brand of toilet paper to keep their butts clean.

Well, it kind of has the same problem as "feminine products"; showing things "in action" is problematic, as is describing their benefits in that context.

Right, I really don't think of myself as particularly prudish about such things, but the idea of this family where the main topic of conversation seems to be who has toilet paper stuck to their butt is really off-putting.

Sure, but the interesting question is whether there are certain products that should be prevented from advertising in certain media (such as television) because of the nature of their use. (Should Viagra ads be on TV? How "informative" should they be allowed to be? Imagine a group of people discussing THAT product's virtues. The mind boggles....)
It takes so little to be above average.