The answer to the contested question of "should a toilet paper roll face over or under when on the holder?" is answered. The answer is it should face OVER.A quirky little piece of the Empire State's history, the first toilet paper patent was given out to a New York business man back in 1891. But the big revelation comes from the September, 1891 patent 459,516 for "certain new and useful Improvements in Wrapping or Toilet Paper Roll.". The patent is from 1891 with the title " Wrapping or toilet paper roll .". The inventor of perforated toilet paper Seth Wheeler illustrated his new and futuristic creation with the paper going up and over the roll. The correct way a roll of toilet paper should be put on a holder: end in front or behind the roll and why? The inventor of perforated toilet paper Seth Wheeler illustrated his new and futuristic creation with the paper going up and over the roll. "I have ZERO respect for anyone who puts their roll of toilet paper under! Circular Page from Smart and final is dedicated to help you save when you shop.