NEW YORK — It started in Canada and has spread south. New York City is facing a bizarre crisis after stores across the city reported a sudden shortage of toilet paper. Residents have been rushing from store to store, with some shoppers reportedly buying enormous packages and leaving little behind for everyone else.
The shortage has created confusion in supermarkets, where empty shelves have become the most photographed sight in the city. One elderly shopper resembling Bill Cosby said he had never seen New Yorkers move so quickly, adding, “I’ve seen people run for taxis, subway trains and Yankees tickets, but I’ve never seen anything like this. I just hope we still got our ice cream.”
City officials are urging residents not to panic and are asking shoppers to purchase only what they actually need. Meanwhile, rumors are circulating that a massive shipment of toilet paper is on its way to New York, giving residents hope that the city’s most embarrassing emergency may soon be over.
For now, New Yorkers are learning an important lesson: when you see a full shelf of toilet paper, you might want to appreciate it while you can.
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