Technology ConnectionsAug 14, 2023

Suddenly I'm wondering something.

I call disposable plastic grocery bags "Jewel bags" after the Chicagoland grocery store chain. I don't even shop there all that much these days, but any such bag is still a "Jewel bag" in my head.

Anybody else do this? Like, not Jewel specifically but your local store chain?

(Oh and, fun fact, an industry term for that kind of bag is T-shirt bag, despite it resembling a tank top if anything)

Show threadAlessandro
@TechConnectify no such thing around here (italy). I do have a question however! Is that the origin of the "jewel case" for CDs? Always kinda wondered why such a name.
Aug 14, 2023 at 9:55pmWeb
Show threadTechnology ConnectionsAug 14, 2023
@AlexTheStampede oh almost certainly not. I think that term just comes from the shininess of the plastic and how it sort of imitates crystal - but admittedly that's a guess
Show threadAlessandroAug 14, 2023
@TechConnectify I see. Something so prone to breaking as soon as it falls from any height never inspired much... premium quality. XD
Show threadThe Open Buddhist UniversityAug 14, 2023
@TechConnectify @AlexTheStampede Though, the jewel case was invented by Coudal Partners in Chicago! So, it's not impossible!