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Cottonelle brings on documentary filmmaker, Cherry Healey, to get Americans talking about their toilet paper habits…
This post was written by 5 Minutes for Mom co-founder, Janice Croze, and is part of a sponsored conversation about Cottonelle. All opinions are always 100% our own.
We parents can talk with everyone, from a complete stranger to our next door neighbor, about our baby’s pooping habits. We can talk about cleaning poop, being pooped on, and even dealing with projectile poops like my kids would save up for a special occasion.
BUT, for all that is polite and precious in this world, most of us do not make regular conversation about what happens when ADULTS poop. Nope. Adults do not ever poop apparently. We cease to do anything so embarrassing as using the bathroom for “number two” as soon as we hit our teen years.
So, it was with a little bit of hesitation that I agreed to chat about “bums” with Cherry Healey at Social Luxe Lounge in Chicago last month. And yet, within a couple seconds chatting with the oh-so-fun-and-friendly Cherry Healey, I was dishing my bathroom habits on camera. Cherry Healey, a British documentary filmmaker who has built her career getting people to talk about taboo topics, definitely has a knack for getting people to relax and talk about sensitive subjects. Cherry got me to talk about how I use toilet paper — and not just to clean the bums of my children. My own! Oh my word.
Yet, it was liberating. And fun. And made us both laugh out loud. I officially poop people. Yes, I do. And I bet you do too.
AND, I can bet that when you wiped your baby’s bottom with a wet washcloth or a baby wipe you thought, “Now, that is just a whole lot more effective than toilet paper.” And my guess is, you have probably even used some of those baby wipes yourself.
Now, with Cottonelle making “cleansing cloths” that are all grown up and flushable too, we parents get to live the good life, just like our babies. No longer are wipes just for infants and toddlers. We grown ups get to have a flushable “cleansing cloth” that comes in a handy, new dispenser. Yes, with the new Cottonelle Care routine – Cottonelle Toilet Paper and Cottonelle Flushable Cleansing Cloths – adults get to be clean and fresh all day. And gosh darn it, we might even be able to talk about it too.
If you want to join in this conversation just head on over to Facebook and, even better, try the Cottonelle Care routine yourself. Cause babies aren’t the only ones who deserve a clean and fresh experience.
For more with Cherry Healey and the Cottonelle campaign, check out this video:
This post was written by 5 Minutes for Mom co-founder, Janice Croze, and is part of a sponsored conversation about Cottonelle. All opinions are always 100% our own.
Anonymous says
I find your ad campaign in extremely poor taste. As a result, I would never buy this product.
Juan Motie says
Why not just let’s talk about your asshole. That’s what it is. No thanks
Meegan Whitford says
I love those wipes
Carl L Smith Jr says
Yep, I’ve been using wipes ever since our first child was born, i discovered them one day when i realized we had run out of TP and i have been using them ever since!
Joy says
My grand daughter is potty training. Love the flush-able wipes.
The Gang's Momma says
These and other wet wipes have wreaked havoc on our plumbing in the past…. ya know when you have toddlers training, you sometimes need other assistance and learning the damage they cause to our septic the hard way was PRICEY.
Stephanie Bodine says
Awesome dipenser could definitiley use in my home.
Barbi says
I am so picky about my toilet paper that this is actually serious news to me.
kymi a says
I just tried Cottonelle wipes and they are awesome my toilet doesn’t clog it goes down with ease. We always get cottonelle its soft, great quality for the price too.
Anne Lehnick says
We have been using the Cottonelle wipes for quite awhile now. I really love the new dispenser, though!
Kelly Brown says
Love their flushable wipes….
mrsshukra says
We use Cottonelle flushable wipes!
jessica saunders says
yep, they clog the pipes…use them and trash them, not flush them!
Barbara says
Honestly, that’s the first ‘Keep Calm’ sign I have seen that I liked. If I can find that one to buy, I’m putting it in my bathroom.
LaVonne says
We love wipes here in our home. I love that sign too: Keep Calm and Wipe On. So fun!
Krystal says
Interesting posts. But most flushable wipes still clog toilets. Just saying. My dad’s a plumber.
Evelyn says
Yes I love their cloths but I have never tried the paper ones
courtney b says
wow great idea.. love cottonell their paper is the best and the commercials are cute too!
Tammy S says
Great post. I love these commercials and get a kick out of the whole campaign. I love Cottonelle.
Shirley says
I love Cottonelle too. They are worth the extra money.
Brandy W says
I love their new flushable wipes
Tonia L. Clark says
When you have a cute British accent I’m betting it’s a LOT easier to get people to open up to you! Cherry is so adorable, I’ll bet she is hilarious in person too! I personally love their wipes and I’ve tried other brands of wipes and they are sub par in comparison!
Samantha wagner says
Love the new dispenser and love the cottonelle brand
Lisa Brown says
not sure what could be said about this post, looks like soft bathroom tissue.
Tina says
I really enjoyed reading your article. I am definitely going to buy this when I go shopping today because I too want to feel clean after using the bathroom and I love Cottonelle. Thank you for sharing.
Jenette says
I’ve been know to steal a few of my daughter’s wipe. I love them and being clean!
Janet W. says
I will say the wipes come in handy, but I’m so afraid of clogging the toilet!
michelle b. says
I like the idea of the wipes but I hear alot that they clog the plumbing.
Barbara Platt says
I’m disabled and been using other wipes but they clog the plumbing.
cheri says
OMG. I am not sure that we do need to talk about TP. really. but, everyone seems to have a preference. I should say though, that flushable wipes are really not flushable, just ask a plumber.
happymomc says
This is such a great article!
Melinda willfond or says
Im disabled and could use this dispenser.
Lucrecer says
I am not just saying this because your post is about Cottonelle, but their tissue is my favorite. Love it!