When is a Crisp just a Crisp?

The Supreme Court of Judicature in the U.K. has ruled on whether Pringles are potato crisps (i.e. chips) or some other sort of savory snack. Much of the decision turns on ingredients. The unnatural stackability of the snacks was irrelevant.

Comments

[Gareth Morley]

According to Lord Justice Jacob, "This sort of question – a matter of classification - is not one calling for or justifying over-elaborate, almost mind-numbing legal analysis."

They then take 79 paragraphs.

[Marnie Tunay]

Maybe L.J. Jacob was a tax lawyer before he became a judge.

I tried reading the judgment, - then I tried skimming it - but still couldn't force myself to get through it.