Barry attempts to purchase a massive quantity of individual pudding cups to exploit a frequent flyer mile loophole. He faces the frustration and skepticism of a grocery store clerk while struggling with his own social anxiety and desperation.
BARRY: They need to be scanned individually. They each have a bar code, so I need it scanned individually so that each and every cup appears on the receipt...
CHECK OUT GIRL: What is this, man?
BARRY: I'm sorry.
CHECK OUT GIRL: Are you serious with this?
BARRY: Yes. Sorry.
CHECK OUT GIRL: Well....wh
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