Technically speaking, it isn't. One can chew without swallowing. You can
chew gum or chew tobacco, but it is not considered eating gum or tobacco.,

"basskisser" wrote in message
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Ignatius Thistlewhite wrote:
You wrote:

I'm surprised that they'd want to eat whatever type of plastic material
that is!

Chewing is not the same as eating.

Really?