THis strip stems from a real problem I have at the movies. It seems if I order a medium Coke and popcorn it would be clear I wanted both medium. Sure, I understand just trying to be sure, but why not ask, “So a medium on both?” It doesn’t seem so confusing, but perhaps there’s some training video that warns against these types of situations for popcorn pushers.

↓ Transcript HOBO: I'd like a medium Coke and popcorn.

CASHIER: What size popcorn?



HOBO: A medium Coke and popcorn.

CASHIER: Right, but what size popcorn?



HOBO: Medium modifies both Coke and popcorn.

CASHIER: Woah, let's not be presumptuous here.



