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We Want Plates is a community of both regular people and dedicated foodies who are joining their forces to make restaurants serve food on actual plates, not on bits of wood and roof tiles. To do so, they are shaming all the ridiculous food presentations they are receiving online, and their crusade has made them quite famous.

Founded in 2015 by Ross McGinnes, We Want Plates already has 157K followers on Twitter, 100K on Facebook, and 30K on Instagram. However, the biggest unit of their army is located on Reddit — over 650K troops. I think it's safe to say that the growth of the project is a pretty good indication that restaurants should think twice before serving cured meat on a bone or pouring a cocktail into a baby bottle. At least I hope so.

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“Our Environmentally Friendly Tempura Is Made With Sustainable Seafood And Vegetables, Harvested In Ways That Consider The Long-Term Well-Being Of Our Precious Land And Oceans.”“Wonderful! How’s It Served?”“On A Large Polystyrene Block.”

“Our Environmentally Friendly Tempura Is Made With Sustainable Seafood And Vegetables, Harvested In Ways That Consider The Long-Term Well-Being Of Our Precious Land And Oceans.”“Wonderful! How’s It Served?”“On A Large Polystyrene Block.”

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Linda Williams
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And it's not even a nice looking block. Just like something they took out of the trash.

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Aisling Badsha
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like the lid off the boxes broccoli comes in in restaurants. I think the whole point here was missed, unfortunately how supplies come to you can't always be helped but I think they are trying to be even more sustainable by using waste packaging. Looks awful but I can see what they were trying to do

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Amy Smith
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wasteful and unappealing looking... looks like deep fried Budgie on sticks

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Dee Pond
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If this was packing material from say, when the restaurant got the dishes in the mail, this might actually be quite environmentally healthy. To say nothing for visual taste...

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Elaine Mattingly
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Environmentally healthy ? Look what the polystyrene did to those things on a stick!

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Dave P
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

well they need to repurpose the containers the sea food is shipped in.

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⭐Onyx (they/them)⭐
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So when I was in Hawaii I went to this place where they had pineapple fried rice served in a pineapple, and it was actually amazing

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Lanie
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or in coconut, watermelon, and in any fruit that has a crust that can be used as a bowl. It usually looks beautiful and is served with the appropriate type of food.

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yeciye
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe they're reusing stuff that would be ordinarily thrown out? Still kinda ew.

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Mary Hurst
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like they cut the lid of a cheap styrofoam cooler in half.

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Mae Mosse
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Doesn’t that just look yummy...not being sarcastic in the least

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Paula Carr
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Doesn't look like any tempura I've ever had. Looks like turds.

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DetongLhamo
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well...it is recycling, technically. Odd as hell but at least it’s being used one more time at the least.

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Elaine Mattingly
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Use polystyrene to make a toy boat , space filler for snug fit, to raise the level of leg on unlevel table, make cute floating bath tub toys. Anything that isn't near food.

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fRozen_lava
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's like watching a movie with a bad plot twist. Really bad.

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Lanie
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The sea food should be shipped in plates. :)

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Lu
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That does not look like tempura. Anywhere. Ever.

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K Witmer
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like they broke a lid in half from one of those gas station coolers

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Josurf
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

... but... maybe it's recycled... you know: a piece of PS they found on the beach... 🤢

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Rohan Frank Moran
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I mean at this level it would be highly plausible for this to be done intentionally...what is more ironic than serving sustainable seafood on the very thing that is causing it to become unsustainable?

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Rohan Frank Moran
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I mean...the irony may well be intentional at that level...just saying. It would be very apt to serve sustainable seafood on the very thing that is killing sealife for ironic purposes

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Dorothy Cloud
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm sure they were charged a bundle for something stuck into used polystyrene.

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PiscesMama
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would imagine it’s used to deliver the seafood to the restaurant so they are reusing it ...if not, well, that’s a new low for the human race.

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Farid Red
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That polystryrene is taken directly from the ocean. recycle material. yes, environment friendly.

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#2

Cocktail Bathtub Complete With Rubber Ducky

Cocktail Bathtub Complete With Rubber Ducky

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“Here’s Your Beef Wellington Starter. Is There Anything Else I Can Get You?”“Tetanus Shot, Please.”

“Here’s Your Beef Wellington Starter. Is There Anything Else I Can Get You?”“Tetanus Shot, Please.”

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Caesar Salad Or Charlie Brown Christmas Tree?

Caesar Salad Or Charlie Brown Christmas Tree?

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"Waiter, I Prefer My Pie To Be At Least 9 Inches Off The Table"

"Waiter, I Prefer My Pie To Be At Least 9 Inches Off The Table"

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The Chips Come In A Rock

The Chips Come In A Rock

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This Is A Take Out Dish - Diners Were Instructed To Plate Like This At Home. Part Of A $115 Tasting Menu

This Is A Take Out Dish - Diners Were Instructed To Plate Like This At Home. Part Of A $115 Tasting Menu

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Please Take A Charcuterie And Have A Seat

Please Take A Charcuterie And Have A Seat

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Yes, I Would Like Your "Mini Corn Dogs On A Ceramic Decorative Pillow" Please

Yes, I Would Like Your "Mini Corn Dogs On A Ceramic Decorative Pillow" Please

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Venison Cubes On A Deer Antler (Was Actually Incredible)

Venison Cubes On A Deer Antler (Was Actually Incredible)

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#15

This? Oh, It's Just An Orthodontic Mould Of The Restaurant-Owner's Mouth From Barcelona

This? Oh, It's Just An Orthodontic Mould Of The Restaurant-Owner's Mouth From Barcelona

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#17

Repeat After Me, Hub Caps Are Not Plates

Repeat After Me, Hub Caps Are Not Plates

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#19

My Cocktail Was Caged Because What If It Flies Away

My Cocktail Was Caged Because What If It Flies Away

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Eva the Egg
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ah yes, my cocktail flies away pretty often too. I should get a cage like that 9_9

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Nachos On A Rusty Bin Lid

Nachos On A Rusty Bin Lid

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N G
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They're trying to mimic a specific BBQ place that serves their sharing meals on a bin lid. But those are clean, and from what I can tell, specifically tweaked - no handle so it sits flat on the table properly like the oversized plate they are being used for.

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#22

Found On Yelp & Now I Don’t Want To Stay At This Hotel Anymore

Found On Yelp & Now I Don’t Want To Stay At This Hotel Anymore

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#26

My Cocktail Came In A Box

My Cocktail Came In A Box

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Ruth Peacock
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the traditional way to drink Sake. Maybe they're going for a fusion thing. It is a silly thing to do for many drinks, but if woodiness is part of the flavour, it's a great option.

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Syphon Tower Of Onion Rings

Syphon Tower Of Onion Rings

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Charcoal Waffle Eggs Benedict On A Shovel In Barcelona

Charcoal Waffle Eggs Benedict On A Shovel In Barcelona

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Coleonema
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And when your done, you can take the shovel and whack whoever thought this was a good idea

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#30

This Is Not How I Want My Biriyani To Be Served!

This Is Not How I Want My Biriyani To Be Served!

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