I do not get this. I guess when I was growing up, this was not an activity to which I was exposed. But it is popular in Lubbock: toilet papering trees. It is rather disgusting to see the strands of toilet paper hanging from tree branches. And unless the tree owner has a good tall ladder, it would be difficult to take down all the strips of tissue. And even if the tree owner had a good tall ladder, it would take a lot of work to take down the strips of tissue. So, usually, the strips of toilet tissue are left to the ravages of wind, and less likely, rain.
A tree at the end of my street was "tp-ed", as we say, earlier this week. I do not know why. I do not fault the residents. I just wonder why. And, I think of how disgusting it looks, every time I drive by.
I understand this can occur for any number of reasons, to name a few: a politician who displeased someone. A teacher or coach who upset a student. An ex-date, an ex-romantic involvement, a rival sports figure, coach or athlete. A poker player who won, when someone else lost. A rival in a romantic triangle. The list goes on.
On the other hand, given all the ways to express your displeasure at someone, toilet papering a tree is minimal in distress and damage.
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