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[–] ProdigalFrog@slrpnk.net 12 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (8 children)

I'm confused why they keep buying more reusable bags when they forget to bring some. if I forget them, I usually just put the groceries in the cart unbagged and bring em out to the car, where I usually have the bags and can procede to bag, or if I truly have no bags, just put the groceries in the car bagless.

As a second option, my state eliminated plastic grocery bags at checkout, and instead offer paper bags for 10 or 15 cents a bag, which seems like a good option for those who forget sometimes.

[–] baggins@beehaw.org 7 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I’m confused why they keep buying more reusable bags when they forget to bring some.

I see you've met my wife. I have about a dozen in the boot of my car. I even had one in my hand the other day but she still bought a couple in Asda. One of them didn't even make it to the car!

It's a constant struggle.

[–] FatLegTed@piefed.social 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Edit - I have about a dozen reuseable bags in my car, not wives :-)

[–] ProdigalFrog@slrpnk.net 5 points 1 month ago

I had a chuckle imagining your multiple wives at checkout (after having purchased yet more wives) and one tugs at your shirt and asks "honey, will we make it back to the car?"

You respond with a grave look "Some of you, yes. But with my hands full, I can't make any guarantees. You know that." Before stepping outside into the parking lot of a mad max-like world.

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