It’s one of the internet’s most hotly debated topics, but does it truly matter? According to a lot of folks, yes. Yes, it really does.

You use toilet paper every day, after all, and how it hangs affects how you grab it — and, as some pet owners know, how easy it is for their dog or cat to unravel the entire roll. For some it’s an aesthetic concern, while for others it’s purely practical; the “over” camp insists that their way is more ergonomic, while the “under” enthusiasts swear that their approach is far more conducive to an optimal experience. Time to settle it once and for all.