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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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#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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#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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Eva the Egg
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3 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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3 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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3 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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#29

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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3 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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