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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.

More info: wewantplates.com | Facebook | Instagram |Twitter | Reddit

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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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#7

Japan...

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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#9

Turns Out The Best Plates Are At Arm's Reach

Turns Out The Best Plates Are At Arm's Reach

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#10

Espresso... To Go

Espresso... To Go

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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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#14

Gravy In A Urinal

Gravy In A Urinal

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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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#16

Why

Why

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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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#18

Chocolate "Horse Turd" Truffles On A Manure Fork. Just No

Chocolate "Horse Turd" Truffles On A Manure Fork. Just No

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Vicky Z
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was not familiar with the term Scatology and i found it funny cause it obviously comes from the word Scata which means s**t in Greek!

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Cain Hargreaves
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Okay. I stayed at a hotel in Switzerland and they were known for an intentionally humorous dessert called Horsesh*t Balls. They were good and they were funny. But this hotel absolutely knew to serve them on a dang plate, gosh!

The Deez
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Okay, if this was for a horse-themed, kid's birthday party then it's kind of funny. Like the "kitty litter box" cake with Tootsie Roll poops? But not at a fancy restaurant! (Although this does kind of look like it was taken in a home...)

Luuta
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So you get quality chocolates and present them like s**t, or they're shitty chocolates presented like s**t.

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

What annoys me most is the incongruous mixture of woods (none with food-safe finish but I digress). It goes with their fugly chairs though.

Cip IESAN
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Waiting for the "dog s**t truffles" served in small plastic bags!

AspieGirl88
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sorry, but my type 1 diabetes is letting me skip this one! 😂

Jim Price
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Reminds me of a hamburger restaurant I never forgot the name of, and never visited because of the name... The Cowpatty.

C Hypercube
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I imagine the waiter is wearing a horse head mask while serving this dish..

Louise Stange-Wahl
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know this "plate" well. Use the manure fork every day to clean my barn. This is a riot! I would order it and keep the fork!

Mindy Keys
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As with the poor hangman bacon, I an forgive this because a-clean, and b- TRUFFLES!

Duncan
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Someone said you eat with your eyes. You just couldn't eat this without other thoughts.

JessG
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Subtle way for the restaurant (or creator of the dish) to tell their guests to "eat sh@t"

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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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#20

Nachos On A Rusty Bin Lid

Nachos On A Rusty Bin Lid

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#21

Beignets Growing On A Tree

Beignets Growing On A Tree

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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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#23

What A Time To Be Alive

What A Time To Be Alive

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#24

Full Breakfast In A Jar

Full Breakfast In A Jar

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Please Stop

Please Stop

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#26

My Cocktail Came In A Box

My Cocktail Came In A Box

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Syphon Tower Of Onion Rings

Syphon Tower Of Onion Rings

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#28

Fish And Chips On Paper

Fish And Chips On Paper

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#29

Charcoal Waffle Eggs Benedict On A Shovel In Barcelona

Charcoal Waffle Eggs Benedict On A Shovel In Barcelona

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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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#31

Charcuterie, Anyone?

Charcuterie, Anyone?

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#32

“Siri, It’s International Gin And Tonic Day. Show Me The Worst Ways Gin And Tonic Has Ever Been Served.”

“Siri, It’s International Gin And Tonic Day. Show Me The Worst Ways Gin And Tonic Has Ever Been Served.”

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#33

From A Restaurant In Munich, Germany

From A Restaurant In Munich, Germany

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#34

Blood Pancakes In A Mask...

Blood Pancakes In A Mask...

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#35

“Chef, I’ve Defrosted The Freezer And Put Out The Recycling.”“That’s It!”“Chef?”“I’ve Had An Idea For The Red Bull Sorbet.”

“Chef, I’ve Defrosted The Freezer And Put Out The Recycling.”“That’s It!”“Chef?”“I’ve Had An Idea For The Red Bull Sorbet.”

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#36

Served In An Ashtray

Served In An Ashtray

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#37

"Would You Like Some Bread While You Wait?""I'm Forty-Eight Years Old."

"Would You Like Some Bread While You Wait?""I'm Forty-Eight Years Old."

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#38

Nothing Says Love Like This Hogs And Kisses Bouquet!

Nothing Says Love Like This Hogs And Kisses Bouquet!

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#39

Parsnip, Sprout And Swede Wellington, Served On An Afro Comb. As You Do

Parsnip, Sprout And Swede Wellington, Served On An Afro Comb. As You Do

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#40

“Sausage And Mash, Please.”“Pint?”“Just A Half, I’m Driving.”

“Sausage And Mash, Please.”“Pint?”“Just A Half, I’m Driving.”

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#41

At A 2 Michelin Starred Restaurant

At A 2 Michelin Starred Restaurant

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#42

This Pizza Being Served On A Slice Of Tree

This Pizza Being Served On A Slice Of Tree

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#43

Whats Up With All Of This Food On Your Hand Trend?

Whats Up With All Of This Food On Your Hand Trend?

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#44

My Friend Sent This To Put On Reddit, Located In Indonesia

My Friend Sent This To Put On Reddit, Located In Indonesia

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#45

Food From A Shoe

Food From A Shoe

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#46

Eat From Hollowed Out Wood

Eat From Hollowed Out Wood

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#47

Served On A Moose Antler

Served On A Moose Antler

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#48

Jimmy Mac's Campfire Chicken Sandwich On A Hubcap. Complimentary Chefs Hair Under The Chicken

Jimmy Mac's Campfire Chicken Sandwich On A Hubcap. Complimentary Chefs Hair Under The Chicken

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#49

I Didn’t Get A Plate But At Least My Steak Will Be Vaccinated

I Didn’t Get A Plate But At Least My Steak Will Be Vaccinated

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#50

Casual Shovel Dinner

Casual Shovel Dinner

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#51

Found This Gem On Facebook

Found This Gem On Facebook

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#52

Technically There Is A Plate...

Technically There Is A Plate...

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#53

Restaurant In My Area Serving Food In Lunch Boxes

Restaurant In My Area Serving Food In Lunch Boxes

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#54

My Seaweed Salad Is Apparently A Cocktail Now

My Seaweed Salad Is Apparently A Cocktail Now

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#55

Cocktails In The Wild... Manhattan Served On A Rock With A Side Of Dirt And Pine Cone

Cocktails In The Wild... Manhattan Served On A Rock With A Side Of Dirt And Pine Cone

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#56

Three Small Plates Pls

Three Small Plates Pls

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#57

Want A Fishbowl Cocktail But Still Remain Classy? I Present To You, Suitcasebowl

Want A Fishbowl Cocktail But Still Remain Classy? I Present To You, Suitcasebowl

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#58

Fancy Chicken Tendies

Fancy Chicken Tendies

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#59

How About A Refreshing Cup Of Caesar?

How About A Refreshing Cup Of Caesar?

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#60

All Day Breakfast Served On A Tile, And Soup In A Mug

All Day Breakfast Served On A Tile, And Soup In A Mug

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#61

My Smoked Tuna Tataki Came In A Jar

My Smoked Tuna Tataki Came In A Jar

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#62

Tacos On A Log

Tacos On A Log

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#63

Steak Which You Cook On A Concrete Brick

Steak Which You Cook On A Concrete Brick

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#64

I Wouldn’t Even Want To Reach The Fried Rice At That Point

I Wouldn’t Even Want To Reach The Fried Rice At That Point

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#65

Onion Soup In An Onion Bowl

Onion Soup In An Onion Bowl

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#66

That Is Butter On A Rock. Why?

That Is Butter On A Rock. Why?

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#67

A Brownie In A Tiny Jar

A Brownie In A Tiny Jar

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