Picture this: you’re in a Chinese public restroom, desperate for relief, but instead of reaching for TP, you’re scanning a QR code like it’s a Black Friday sale. China’s latest bathroom innovation demands you watch a 15-second shampoo ad before the dispenser grudgingly spits out a measly strip of toilet paper. Forget “free” toilet paper—now it’s pay-per-view or bust! What’s next, a CAPTCHA to prove you’re not a bot before you wipe?
In China, You Need to Watch Ads to Get Toilet Paper at Public Toilets