Squatty Potty is Promoting 'Grow Your Own Toilet Paper' for April Fool's
Laura McQuarrie — April 1, 2020 — Marketing
References: youtube & prnewswire
As part of an April Fool's toilet paper prank, Squatty Potty is claiming to have developed toilet paper seeds that let people grow their own toilet paper. The Toilet Paper Seeds is touted as a "scientific breakthrough will fundamentally change the bathroom industry forever and save consumers from toilet paper hoarders worldwide."
At a time when many people are stocking up on packs of toilet paper during to keep themselves supplied while in quarantine, Squatty Potty is using its April Fool's stunt as a way to collect donations for those affected by COVID-19. The lighthearted stunt ultimately aims to encourage generosity, as all of the proceeds collected will be going towards Johns Hopkins for Coronavirus research.
At a time when many people are stocking up on packs of toilet paper during to keep themselves supplied while in quarantine, Squatty Potty is using its April Fool's stunt as a way to collect donations for those affected by COVID-19. The lighthearted stunt ultimately aims to encourage generosity, as all of the proceeds collected will be going towards Johns Hopkins for Coronavirus research.
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