• @then_three_more
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    24 months ago

    Well, most couples would share one bag, and in this context specifically, it would also be awkward wording even if that’s what they meant.

    In the first panel he cashier is asking if they want ‘them’ salty or sweet. Indicating that contrary to what would be common this couple has, indeed, chosen to buy multiple bags. Perhaps there was a special offer making it make far more economic sense to have separate bags on the occasion.

    • @TrickDacy
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      34 months ago

      And at the same time they aren’t referring to anything individual about them. Struck me as a non native English speaker writing a bit improperly