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I think the shape is supposed to be reminiscent of a gallon jug, where the handle actually fits a grown human's finger. By scaling it down we're left with a handle that feels idiotic.
Vestigial
Its the "save icon" of maple syrup
Also skeuomorphic!
Extra cost of glass handle < increased sales from cuteness
Oh like landau bars on hearses
Theres actually quite a few examples of this kind of thing in the automotive world.
Such as?
Spoilers for one
And those little hole/grille things on the sides in front of the doors that are like fake exhaust ports.