We want plates, gosh darn it. And we want them now! Some fancy (and wannabe suave) restaurants reach a point where they’re too creative, pretentious, and ostentatious for their own good. Instead of serving food the normal way—you know, on plates, in glasses, what you’d expect—they opt for something mind-bogglingly bizarre, instead. Think pudding on VHS tapes. Think salad on a literal pillow. Think desserts on flip-flops. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg (lettuce).
The brainchild of professional photographer Ross McGinnes, the r/WeWantPlates subreddit is a 900k-strong online community that ‘crusades’ against this sort of food-serving madness. And we’ve collected some of the best new pics their members shamed to share with you, dear Pandas. Scroll down to check out the worst offenders, upvote the dishes that you’d hate to be served the most, and check out Bored Panda’s interview with the friendly moderator team running the whole sub.
When you’ve enjoyed this list of gastronomic abominations to the fullest, we cordially invite you to taste Bored Panda’s recent articles about the ‘We Want Plates’ community for dessert right here, here, and here. If you enjoy their content, check out their socials. They’ve even published a book! Bon Appétit.
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#1 I Found The Actual Cocaine Course. It’s On The Beignets
Image source: Amylynn4215
#2 Lamb Chops On A Baroque Framed Mirror. When Is The Cocaine Course Served?
Image source: Amylynn4215
#3 This Seems Almost Malicious
Image source: ImGoingBackToBed
#4 With A Side Of Blindness
Image source: Turgidlyharp32
#5 Meanwhile
Image source: atuan
#6 Pizza Inside A Box Of Pizza
Image source: bobby_barbados
#7 Got To Admit, That Was Pretty Cute (Cheesecake Samples)
Image source: Pikalika
#8 Why!!??
Image source: SailWithoutEm
#9 Pancakes In Michigan. The Syrup Dripped Onto My Pants And Shoes While They Were Carrying It To The Table
Image source: a_complex_kid
#10 Desert In A 2 Star Michelin Restaurant
Image source: keeeek
#11 What The F**k
Image source: pleathershorts
#12 Found This On Tumblr
Image source: ChadMojito
#13 Man At The Next Table Got His Avocado Salad On A Pillow. Impossible To Properly Wash. Why??
Image source: certifiedfuckup
#14 Fried Green Beans Served In A Shoe
Image source: Zenai
#15 From A Friends Ig Story. I Have No Words, Only Questions
Image source: Hickmandude
#16 The Accursed Cup/Bowl Hybrid Has Made Its Way To China With A Cola And Xiaolongbao Combo
Image source: Odelta
#17 A Single Raw Shrimp Served On Rocks
Image source: ieatcrayonzs
#18 Why Does This Exist
Image source: BlightedTanner
#19 Caption Said “A Sensory Moment” – Chocolate In Hand
Image source: TownMountain
#20 When You Order “Ice” Coffee
Image source: tavenitas
#21 No I Have Never Wanted To Do Body Shots Off Pinocchio
Image source: bluelovexD
#22 Pasta Flight All Thrown Onto A Slab Of Wood
Image source: twotimes4yourmind
#23 How About Some Spring Rolls In A Miniature Shopping Cart?
Image source: leopkoo
#24 Could Have At Least Given A Nicer Paint Brush To Eat With…
Image source: fulfilledphil
#25 I Always Wanted To Eat In A Gravel Pit, Not Knowing What Is Edible
Image source: H4kor
#26 The Coffee Comes In A Disposable Cup, But Your Meal Comes In A Coffee Mug!
Image source: Penguin121314
#27 What If I Told You That There Was Tiramisu In There
Image source: mintcemetery
#28 Hay-Wrapped Chicken
Image source: ayokiamanda
#29 You Ever Had Your Sushi Hidden Inside A Tree Branch?
Image source: lemonboy71
#30 Ordered Tiramisu At A Restaurant. Got This Served On Cooking Paper Prepared Right In Front Of Me
Image source: ChunkySealTurtle
#31 We Want Chairs
Image source: G0udvis
#32 Sir, This Is A Shovel…
Image source: BuildingsInTheSky
#33 This Cocktail I Got In A Plastic Bag. We Also Want Glasses!
Image source: lord_ikiwiki
#34 No Thanks
Image source: Fenen9tko
#35 Moscow Mule In A Coin Purse
Image source: theunseenseeable
#36 A Friend Suggested This Place For The Great Ambience. So I Decided To Check The Reviews
Image source: GaiusMario
#37 [we Ate] Norwegian Take On The American Cheeseburger
Image source: funkyeahhh
#38 Oh Deer
Image source: Jordanovichy
#39 Shrimp Served On Table Cloth
Image source: TwerkNWerk
#40 My Wontons Had Bits Of Uncooked Rice Stuck In Them
Image source: nesfor
#41 Risotto In A Bottle. Cheers
Image source: karateknecht
#42 We Also Want Menus
Image source: FjohursLykkewe
#43 Sliced Bread In A Leather Bag
Image source: J_ClerMont
#44 They Can’t Get Away With This
Image source: babeespice
#45 Tuna Tartare On An Upside Down Martini Glass…. Idk Why They Get Away With This
Image source: LuckOk5474
#46 Smoked Tuna With An Onion On A Rock
Image source: Akanderson87
#47 Ordered A Lox Bagel. It Was Served Like This And I Had To Assemble It Myself
Image source: 700x25C
#48 Skate Poutine
Image source: crack-O-caine
#49 This Was Advertised As A Pad Thai Lunch Special
Image source: demiurgish
#50 Bread For The Table On Coffee Filters
Image source: MudCreek928
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