The Picard Maneuver to Antique Memes Roadshow • 1 year agoA rage comic poking fun at the Aussies. Does it still hold up?startrek.websiteimagemessage-square120fedilinkarrow-up1728arrow-down115
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minus-square2decklink25•1 year agoIt’s context sensitive. We know what we mean. “I’m going to pick up some chips on my way to your place.” “Hey, can i have some of your chips?” Couldn’t be simpler.
minus-square@[email protected]linkfedilink8•1 year agoAt least use chips and chippies like the Kiwis.
minus-square@matterlink6•edit-21 year agoWe also say chips and chips. If you need to clarify, crisps are “potato chips” and chips are “hot chips”. A chippie is a shop that sells (fish and) chips, not the chips themselves.
It’s context sensitive. We know what we mean.
Couldn’t be simpler.
At least use chips and chippies like the Kiwis.
Do you mean, chups and chuppies?
Yes, sorry.
We also say chips and chips. If you need to clarify, crisps are “potato chips” and chips are “hot chips”. A chippie is a shop that sells (fish and) chips, not the chips themselves.
simple as