The moment that plastic hits your tongue, your brain goes, “Alert! That’s not a potato!” Your gag reflex might kick in, trying to spit it out immediately. Think of it like a bouncer at a club—your mouth is the door, and plastic doesn’t have a ticket.
If you manage to swallow it (maybe it’s a tiny shred), your esophagus is not impressed. It’s a smooth, muscular tube designed for soft, squishy things like bananas and bread, not crunchy, sharp-edged invaders. But don’t panic—small pieces usually slide right down without causing a scene.
