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During a live appearance on “5-ji ni Muchuu!”, Matsuko Deluxe declared herself firmly “Team Single-Ply” when it comes to toilet paper, explaining, “I don’t buy the expensive stuff — I buy the cheapest one there is.” The remark sparked a 5channel thread where opinions split over which is more economical and easier to wipe with, single-ply or double-ply. Some argued that if you fold it up, there’s no real difference either way; others insisted single-ply makes it easier to control how much you use and cuts down on waste, while still others countered that without double-ply, it just doesn’t feel like you’ve properly wiped. The discussion even branched into claims of a regional divide, with single-ply reportedly selling better in western Japan and double-ply in eastern Japan.
9/14 (Mon) 18:04
Matsuko Deluxe appeared live on TOKYO MX’s “5-ji ni Muchuu!” (weekdays at 5pm) on the 14th as the Monday commentator, and revealed that she’s on Team Single-Ply for toilet paper.
The show got lively over the topic of toilet paper. Matsuko insisted, “Me, I’m single-ply. Definitely single-ply,” before adding, “I don’t buy the expensive stuff either — I buy the cheapest one.”
Source: news.yahoo.co.jp / Original article here
What people said
Single-ply gets poop on your hand though
so it's a real head-scratcher figuring out how to use it down to the last bit
Double-ply ends up pulling out the same length as single-ply anyway, so it's a waste — pass
Once you're past 50, silent farts get scary.
I swear something solid's gonna slip out one of these days — genuinely terrified
That's gonna clog the toilet
Feels like Tsuji-chan used about that much
Just a hunch (referring to a well-known TV personality)
Are you seriously wiping with just one thin sheet of single-ply? lol
If you're a bit loose and there's extra moisture, doesn't your finger poke right through before you know it? lol
My back door won't settle for anything less ("kikumon," literally "chrysanthemum gate," is slang for the anus)
Sounds like it'd be seriously discolored down there
actually recommends single-ply
Double-ply should just standardize on that thick, fluffy texture
Two sheets of double-ply is probably about equal to three sheets of single-ply
When you only need a little, double-ply tends to end up bulkier
Apparently for the same effect, single-ply lasts about 1.5 times longer
Between the thickness and being able to control the total amount you use, single-ply wins
Apparently single-ply sells more in western Japan and double-ply in eastern Japan
No way I could go without a bidet
Background and Talking Points
The single-ply vs. double-ply preference isn’t just a matter of individual taste — it’s often discussed as a divide shaped by region and generation. In the thread, too, opinions clashed between those who prioritize the “feeling of having actually wiped” and those who value the economy of using less paper, and no clear consensus emerged on which is “correct.” Some pointed out that, depending on how you fold it, usage ends up about the same either way, suggesting the issue can’t really be reduced to a simple either/or. Worth noting: the actual thread also contained plenty of posts poking fun at Matsuko’s body type and bathroom habits, but since that’s separate from the practical discussion of choosing toilet paper that sparked the topic, it’s been left out of this article.
※This article is excerpted and summarized from the 5channel (Geinou/Sports News+) thread “Matsuko Says She’s Team Single-Ply Toilet Paper, and Her Reason Is Crystal Clear: “Double-Ply Just Doesn’t Feel Like You’ve Wiped”.”
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