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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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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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#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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Japan...

Japan...

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glowworm2
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This one is actually really really cute. The food looks great.

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

That's not a cardboard box is it? A ceramic replica I hope.

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

tbh that would be funny if you pop one of those out in your school lunch.

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

Other than the fact the box looks like an iphone box, this is a pretty typical Japanese "bento" or lunchbox meal ... but a bit small for me.

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

My sister has the phone that comes in that box... or used to.. not sure XD

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

They only serve it this way when someone on the kitchen staff gets a new phone.

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

Now we have raw fish, complete with all the fishy worms, lovely

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

Didn't understand what was "wrong" with this bento at first

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

That funny, but we've had a laugh now. Where's the real meal?

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

Beyond me. I understand that it's all about the presentation....but I still don't get it.

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

If it fits it sits, i’d be happy they are recyling plus it looks neat

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

It's a Bento, it's adorable! I made lunches like this for my daughter while she was in school.

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

it seems like each picture gets more ridiculous than the last

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

This is actually pretty clever. Bento boxes aren't very big to start with, so why not?

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

I hope that isn’t a real box. If it is, I hope they only use it once. Even then, it would still be kind of gross

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

yeah, this happened to me once when I ordered my phone directly from Japan.

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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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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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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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My Cocktail Came In A Box

My Cocktail Came In A Box

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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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#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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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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