A Scoop of Fries Please
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I went to McDonalds the other day, and an interesting question arose. What do you call the container that french fries come in? Please refer to this picture:
A friend of mine called it a box, and I openly mocked him because a fry container clearly does not consist of six square sides. It’s not even a rectangle! So what is it called? What do they put on the order form?
I asked around and nobody could agree on a single term. Everyone had their own answer. I think it’s a sheath, but other friends called it a pocket, a pouch, a sleeve, etc.
I took it upon myself to call a local packaging company and ask what they call this mystery fry holster. I was shocked to find that they refer to it as a scoop. What?!? Are we talking about fries or ice cream here?
That’s about when they hung up on me, but I’m not letting this die. So….
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What do YOU call the container french fries come in? |
| A Box | |
| A Bag | |
| A Sleeve | |
| A Pouch | |
| A Sheath | |
| A Pocket | |
| A Scoop | |
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If your answer isn’t reflected in the above survey, please voice your opinion in the comment board.
Think outside the sheath,
Matt













