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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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#2

Cocktail Bathtub Complete With Rubber Ducky

Cocktail Bathtub Complete With Rubber Ducky

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#3

“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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#4

Caesar Salad Or Charlie Brown Christmas Tree?

Caesar Salad Or Charlie Brown Christmas Tree?

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#5

"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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#6

The Chips Come In A Rock

The Chips Come In A Rock

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#8

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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#11

Please Take A Charcuterie And Have A Seat

Please Take A Charcuterie And Have A Seat

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#12

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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#13

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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#20

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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Marcellus the Third
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This. It's not the only option for sake, but it's a traditional one --- I prefer the tiny cups, I dislike the saucers, I like this one as it keeps the drink warm... which doesn't seem to be relevant for a cocktail.

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

The box is called "masu". Japanese usually use masu to drink sake in the celebration event. Maybe not the best option for a cocktail, but the idea is not that far off.

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

Those boxes are designed for serving high-end sake. Their pine and the aromatic flavors of the wood are considered to enhance the flavor of the heated beverage.

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

This is actually what traditional sake cups look like. It doesn't look like sake though, but I don't think this belongs here. It's an actual cup with cultural significance.

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DogPerson7
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Would that ruin the wood? It doesn't look finished... also, how in the h*ll do you drink that? And it's dripping.

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Jon Stuart
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yup, also should have a pine base as it's meant to overflow to show the hospitality of your host and also posh Sake is cold not hot (that's the cheap stuff)

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

These things are near impossible to get 100% of the drink

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

Not sure how to drink this without pouring in down my shirt!

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

Like the gobbet of sputum artfully placed in the corner. Looks like the chef really gave you a piece of themselves.

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

That's gonna impart a taste of wood. Not in a good way.

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A Random Panda
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dude that's one of those boxes that they use to hold beans to throw in Japan (Search up setsubun).

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

Not a box but a wooden Japanese mug...mostly use when drink sake

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

This is how sake is served traditionally I'm told

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

I didn't know this until I spoke to a woodworker, but wood is actually self-disinfecting and is a lot more hygenic than platic in most cases

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#27

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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