2006-09-23 01:07:21 · 29 answers · asked by parfitt2791 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Probably because they are easier to build than a round box!!! Major Krypton Factor!!
2006-09-23 01:09:08 · answer #1 · answered by Misty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if it was a round box there would be no way u could get the pizza out but being in a square box u have the 4 corners to lift the pizza out
2006-09-23 08:19:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I could give you a really "cheesy" answer but well you did ask the question. Th real reason is basically due to the materials used way back when as it was based on a thick paper.( one only get square paper sheets and not round). "The most common form of corrugated board used for pizza boxes is single wall corrugated. It consists of two outer sheets of flat paper, called facings or liners, glued to a fluted, or corrugated, inner sheet, called medium. Corrugated board was invented in the 19th century and first used for making boxes as early as 1894. In basic concept it has remained unchanged for over a hundred years and, so, carries the distinction of being one of the most durable and versatile of modern inventions. "Pizza packaging probably began in the 1940s after World War II. With the advent of carry-out pizza, the first pizza package was most likely a combination of paper bag and a chipboard or corrugated square. With this, the pizza is placed on the square and the entire unit is slid into the bag which is taped or stapled shut. Subsequently, a circle replaced the square shape, making it easier to insert into the bag. This package was convenient (no pre-folding needed) and highly economical. But it lacked stacking strength, heat retention, and product protection capability — three requirements for good pizza packaging.
Boring but true! So no conspiracy behind this one...maybe someone should try to get a round pizza box...probably make the pizza more exciting!!
2006-09-23 08:21:00 · answer #3 · answered by cafelattecoffee 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its because the manufacturers of those vinyl/cloth bags which keep the pizzas warm made their products square. The square box goes into the square bag. I think its a big conspiracy, and it probably has something to do with nuclear missile silos - but I haven't proven that theory just yet. Soon, though, very soon....
2006-09-23 08:11:02 · answer #4 · answered by Dave 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because a round box rolls away when dropped
Because it's too expensive to make a round box
Because They can be stored more easily
Because they do
2006-09-23 08:14:43 · answer #5 · answered by Monty Burns 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because a square pizza wouldnt go in a circle box lol
2006-09-23 08:16:03 · answer #6 · answered by rgwhull 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i've always wondered the same thing...but now they put square pizza in a rectangular box...beside it would be very hard to make a circle shaped box
2006-09-23 08:20:16 · answer #7 · answered by Rawr.FearMe. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the missle silo theory, all the people who say round boxes can't be made, or are too hard to make have never seen a hat box. Round boxes are feesible, but they refuse to make us happy. Damn those square box makers and their missle silos.
2006-09-23 08:16:11 · answer #8 · answered by B R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
round boxs are hard to make and store and square boxs give room for the little pots of did to sit in the courner
2006-09-23 08:15:00 · answer #9 · answered by dollysdress 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
case a round box wont really fit a sqaure pizza
2006-09-23 08:09:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋