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[–] NathanUp@lemmy.ml 25 points 2 years ago (4 children)

I remember when anything from a chippy came wrapped in newspaper. I don't know why, but I really appreciated that as a kid.

[–] CuddlyCassowary@lemmy.world 10 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Fish and chips vendor. Basically wonderfully greasy fried British street food.

[–] NathanUp@lemmy.ml 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

There is nothing like a poke of chips. Somehow, something so simple truly has no analog in the US. I really don't know what they do so differently.

[–] SwallowsDick@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

More car oriented geography and more McDonald's

[–] Empricorn@feddit.nl 4 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Can someone translate for those of us on the other side of the pond...?

[–] Airazz@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Fish and chips shop. Traditional and delicious British dish.

[–] JokeDeity@lemm.ee 5 points 2 years ago

Chips here meaning french fries in the US, not potato chips, which themselves would be crisps in the UK.

[–] GiveOver@feddit.uk 5 points 2 years ago

It's what British people call a drug dealer. It comes from the word chipper, meaning perked-up

[–] Psythik@lemm.ee 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] ma11en@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] 9point6@lemmy.world 11 points 2 years ago

Or, in this context, a British fish & chips shop

[–] SubArcticTundra@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I suppose being wrapped in newspaper would make it feel more scruffy and home made

[–] NathanUp@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I don't think it was that - the way they wrap it is very quick and professional looking. The texture was nice in particular - a warm parcel of newspaper. Idk.

[–] SubArcticTundra@lemmy.ml 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

That reminds me of how they wrap burritos

[–] NathanUp@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 years ago