But why Toilet Paper?

Doesn’t it seem odd that TP was the commodity people thought of first when the Coronapocalypse hits?

(He says, nervously eyeing the only remaining 9-pack in the linen closet.)

See existing thread:
http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=891271

Always the Bride’s Maid, never the Bride.