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Toilet papering
TPed residence Deerfield, Michigan
toilet paper whenever he makes an entrance.[citation need-
ed]
A bathroom that has been "TPed"
The throwing of toilet paper is a component of the
audience participation activities associated with showin-
TP’ing,
Toilet papering (also called TP’ing House Wrapping
gs of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Rolls of toilet paper
Rolling)
or Yard Rolling is the act of covering an object, such as
are customarily thrown when a character shouts the
a tree, house, or another structure with toilet paper. This
phrase "Great Scott!" in response to the entrance of char-
is typically done by throwing numerous toilet paper rolls
acter Dr. Everett Scott, a reference to Scott brand toilet
in such a way that they unroll in mid-air and thus fall on
paper.[1]
the targeted object in multiple streams. Toilet papering is
common in the United States and frequently takes place
after the completion of a school’s homecoming football See also
game and graduation and on Halloween, Mischief Night • Toilet Paper (South Park episode)
and sometimes April fools.[citation needed]
In some states in the United States, such as California
and Virginia, toilet papering is considered an act of mis- References
chief or vandalism. Yet in some states, such as Texas and [1] "Rocky Horror Picture Show Official Fan Site - Prop
Minnesota, it is legal and cannot be fined.[citation needed] List". http://www.rockyhorror.com/participation/
Toilet papering can be an initiation, a joke, or a prank. proplist.php. Retrieved 2009-04-28.
Ring of Honor wrestler Jimmy Rave has fans who throw
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