The term "paper" in this context likely refers to a discussed in fan communities like Kanzenshuu . This specific discussion centered on an academic paper written about the series, where the author hypothesized what would have happened if the story ended after certain major battles, leading to community debate about whether characters could have been revived with the Dragon Balls.
: Krillin and Gohan arrive at a Namekian village while shadowing Frieza, Zarbon, and Dodoria. They witness the Frieza Force terrorizing the locals to obtain the Dragon Balls. Dragon Ball Z (Dub) Episode 46
: The Namekian Elder, Moori, destroys Frieza's scouters after realizing they are the primary tools used to locate villages, forcing the invaders to rely on other methods. The term "paper" in this context likely refers
This episode is a pivotal moment in the where the stakes for the main characters shift significantly. They witness the Frieza Force terrorizing the locals