Wiped From History

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Wiped From History

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Why is Seth Wheeler not famous and revered? Why do we not celebrate his outstanding contribution to the world? Why is his accomplishment not taught in schools, as part of the fabric of our nation?

We all know the name of Thomas Edison. Though, in current time, we’ve learned Nicola Tesla is the man who actually fathered the AC electric current, which now powers the world. But, the names of these two men glow brightly through history. And Henry Ford, Bill Gates, and Steve Jobs — we know these men because they made our lives easier, more comfortable.

Poor Seth, uncelebrated. People have fought in the streets over his invention! Yet, he’s essentially unknown. Undoubtedly, we look at him through the wrong end of the long telescope of time. Like he’s been wiped from history. Sad! After all, he invented rolled and perforated toilet paper!

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rob kistner © 2020

 

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  • 38 thoughts on “Wiped From History”

    1. Oh yes, for such a time as this! He should clearly be recognized for his toilet paper in 2020!! Love this Rob!

    2. You had me wondering who Seth Wheeler was right up to the end…he really ought to be given the respect he deserves, along with Thomas Crapper!

      1. Oh hell yes Ingrid! Tommy & Seth — they moved the world… and bottom line… kept it clean…! 😉
        BYW I like how your quiet, crisp sense of humor adds so much to we merry band of PubPoets! Thank you Ingrid! 🙂 🙂

    3. Sad! After all, he invented rolled
      and perforated toilet paper!

      Lots of convenience,yes, Rob, but somehow one would not prefer the occasion to be remembered that many times, perhaps. Great write!

      Hank

    4. I will never forget Seth Wheeler now! Thank you for sharing this. It made me smile and it made me think a little – about how we sometimes don’t value those simple things that make a big difference (bit deep there???).

      1. No Sarah, try to imagine our modern life without TP — it would be barbaric! Something so taken for granted essentially becomes invisible… and so does the name behind it… 😉

    5. I love the play on words in the title, Rob, it made me chuckle! I agree that poor Seth has been hard done by. Why don’t we know more about him? Maybe because people used to be embarrassed by toilets and toilet paper, while now they squabble over rolls of it in supermarkets and write about its dearth on social media.

    6. wow thanks for the education Rob … I wont forget him now I’ve heard his name! His invention is so well used we’ve forgotten about the struggles before he rescued us!

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