Saving the Earth tour

[Lynn7]

Singer Sheryl Crow and Laurie David are touring to campuses to promote saving the earth. I got a kick out of this excerpt from the Washington Post who ran some of their blog today:

Crow (4/19, Springfield, Tenn.): I have spent the better part of this tour trying to come up with easy ways for us all to become a part of the solution to global warming. Although my ideas are in the earliest stages of development, they are, in my mind, worth investigating. One of my favorites is in the area of forest conservation which we heavily rely on for oxygen. I propose a limitation be put on how many squares of toilet paper can be used in any one sitting. Now, I don't want to rob any law-abiding American of his or her God-given rights, but I think we are an industrious enough people that we can make it work with only one square per restroom visit, except, of course, on those pesky occasions where 2 to 3 could be required.

Crow (4/19): I also like the idea of not using paper napkins, which happen to be made from virgin wood and represent the height of wastefulness. I have designed a clothing line that has what's called a "dining sleeve." The sleeve is detachable and can be replaced with another "dining sleeve," after usage. The design will offer the "diner" the convenience of wiping his mouth on his sleeve rather than throwing out yet another barely used paper product. I think this idea could also translate quite well to those suffering with an annoying head cold.



I think this is pretty funny. It's one thing to ask us to use less water- don't run it wastefully, and maybe to consider trying to use smaller cars but this seems like she is just totally out of touch with reality.


Here is the link to the whole story:
Article (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/04/21/AR2007042101385_pf.html)

[EVILxxx]

I propose a limitation be put on how many squares of toilet paper can be used in any one sitting. Now, I don't want to rob any law-abiding American of his or her God-given rights, but I think we are an industrious enough people that we can make it work with only one square per restroom visit, except, of course, on those pesky occasions where 2 to 3 could be required

This is exactly why when celebrities open their mouths I shut my ears.

[Thrizzle]

This is why we need the government to step in, use its vast resources, and really develop some good solutions. Call me a cynic, but i don't think Sheryl Crows vast intellect will be able to tackle one of mankinds greatest problems.

[electriclite]

Has the woman ever heard of using recycled paper to make toilet paper tissue?!:rolleyes:




Confucius says: "One can never use too much toilet paper; One can however use too little!"

[Jim H]

Originally posted by Lynn7
Singer Sheryl Crow and Laurie David are touring to campuses to promote saving the earth. I got a kick out of this excerpt from the Washington Post who ran some of their blog today:

Crow (4/19, Springfield, Tenn.): I have spent the better part of this tour trying to come up with easy ways for us all to become a part of the solution to global warming. Although my ideas are in the earliest stages of development, they are, in my mind, worth investigating. One of my favorites is in the area of forest conservation which we heavily rely on for oxygen. I propose a limitation be put on how many squares of toilet paper can be used in any one sitting. Now, I don't want to rob any law-abiding American of his or her God-given rights, but I think we are an industrious enough people that we can make it work with only one square per restroom visit, except, of course, on those pesky occasions where 2 to 3 could be required.

Crow (4/19): I also like the idea of not using paper napkins, which happen to be made from virgin wood and represent the height of wastefulness. I have designed a clothing line that has what's called a "dining sleeve." The sleeve is detachable and can be replaced with another "dining sleeve," after usage. The design will offer the "diner" the convenience of wiping his mouth on his sleeve rather than throwing out yet another barely used paper product. I think this idea could also translate quite well to those suffering with an annoying head cold.



I think this is pretty funny. It's one thing to ask us to use less water- don't run it wastefully, and maybe to consider trying to use smaller cars but this seems like she is just totally out of touch with reality.


Here is the link to the whole story:
Article (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/04/21/AR2007042101385_pf.html)

I'm going to go out on a limb here and say the one square bit is a joke. But if she really wants that, she should just suggest everyone just get a bidet instead.

I wouldn't mind using more cloth napkins though, personally, as they work better too.

[Thrizzle]

BTW, this story is the main headline on the drudge report so it must be important.

[RicochetShaw]

My University was the first stop of this tour, I applaud the efforts of Crow and David.

[The Postmaster General]

In all fairness to the woman, this is what the bathroom on the tour bus looks like:

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k27/killthebaddies/giant-toilet-roll-bathroom-jokes-ph.jpg