Shovels, Slippers, and 10 Other Crazy Ways Restaurants Serve Food
:upscale()/2015/03/12/847/n/1922195/6511c3a5_edit_img_cover_file_15775818_1426187311_B_6u1tvWEAA7E8F.jpg)
Have you ever eaten bread out of a shoe? No? How about a clock, or off of a clothesline? These are just a few of the ridiculous ways that Twitter users all over the world have been served food at restaurants, and one account is taking a stand. WeWantPlates uses absurd photos of restaurant "plating" to, unsurprisingly, demand the return of regular old dishes — and we agree. Check out these 12 zany serving styles, and then go hug your favorite plate.
:upscale()/2015/03/12/839/n/1922195/dac2914922dcbeb7_B_2gfDYWYAA7R5e.jpg)
A Log
Licking crumbs off of this splintery wood will really make you feel one with nature.
:upscale()/2015/03/12/839/n/1922195/991b24691651a2ad_B_5RlG1WcAAWUqA.jpg)
A Weird, Ladder-Like Contraption
Because putting bowls on the table is just too crazy.
:upscale()/2015/03/12/839/n/1922195/ea878af40e358687_B_14yegUwAACOvZ.jpg)
A Shovel
"I found peas in the garden! And sausages! Is that an egg?"
:upscale()/2015/03/12/839/n/1922195/79539dc98033311e_B_5u7MiWMAAp64D.jpg)
A Ping-Pong Paddle
I'm sorry, "table tennis" paddle. My mistake.
:upscale()/2015/03/12/839/n/1922195/27b8a7e5518b0371_B_6u1tvWEAA7E8F.jpg)
A Clock
It's about time . . . to eat your breakfast!
:upscale()/2015/03/12/839/n/1922195/3dfb5f71561a6043_B_17lrUWwAA4u6o.jpg)
A Bike Basket
When you order your food to-go, they take it very seriously.
:upscale()/2015/03/12/839/n/1922195/7e68a881c7bfb5f0_B_49yXsWgAAZ2ON.jpg)
A Bookshelf(?)
You know what will really elevate this tea party spread? A bookshelf.
:upscale()/2015/03/12/839/n/1922195/85dad6170eaffabd_B_sdVqIWQAAXyNg.jpg)
A Gardening Spade
To be fair, there is a plate under there.
:upscale()/2015/03/12/839/n/1922195/e76e763c895c57d2_B_uCfQUWEAAadPL.jpg)
A Slipper
Whoever suggested this serving option really put their foot in their mouth.
:upscale()/2015/03/12/839/n/1922195/2e763aef0f88ac25_B_vCyQiWEAAiSpL.jpg)
A Mini Clothesline
On second thought, hanging the chips out to dry wasn't a great idea.
:upscale()/2015/03/12/839/n/1922195/2d0e2b9dd02892aa_B_WrJ2-WAAAlMB_.jpg)
A Butcher's Knife
Because that's safe!
:upscale()/2015/03/12/839/n/1922195/d2e74e0d2cd1cbae_B_ze06AXAAA66Kf.jpg)
A Picnic Table
After you eat your meal, your Barbies can play at the park.