Let’s be real—toilet paper, because you never want to get caught short.
But sometimes questions like this tell us more than we expect.
Some people need coffee. Some swear by batteries or peanut butter or that one random drawer full of extension cords and rubber bands. But me? It’s TP. It’s not glamorous. It’s not sentimental. It’s just… necessary. No one wants to MacGyver a solution using a paper towel and regret.
Maybe it’s a sign of adulthood when your definition of preparedness shifts from “snacks and playlists” to “stocked linen closet and fully loaded bathroom.” And while it might not be a deep metaphor, it does speak to something we all crave: comfort, security, and not having to yell across the house in a moment of panic.
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So… what is something you must always have in the house?
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