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You Put My Food on a WHAT?! Pretentious Food Servings

We all know the tendency of pretentious restaurants to serve meals that are way too small on plates that are far too big, but honestly, we’ll take big plates any day of the week over the new trend in pompous food shacks: doing away with the plate completely in favor of completely ridiculous and impractical

How Are Such Bad Designs Even Possible? - 12 Photos

So get ready, because we have collected 12 design fails that are so strange or impractical, that scrolling through them with a straight face is going to be quite a difficult mission. 1. The wrapping of this sliced cheese makes it look like it has mold spots 2. 

15 Epic Design Fails Spotted in Public Spaces

From baffling architectural choices to mind-bogglingly impractical installations, we've found some absurd design fails that are so bad, they're almost good... for a hearty laugh! Related: 15 Hilarious Language Fails Posted in Public Spaces 1.

The Minimalist Movement Is Really Taking a Hold in Japan

Coupled with the pronounced influence of Zen Buddhism in that country, which instills a desire for simplicity, minimalism just makes sense there because it's impractical to keep a bunch of expensive possessions in a region that's so earthquake-prone.

14 Restaurant Servings So Ridiculous They’re Hilarious

Mashed Potatoes, Roast Beef, And Peas In A Martini Glass Image Source: Reddit Related: Ridiculous and Impractical Ways of Serving Food 9. An Actual Glass Would Be Nice Image Source: Reddit 10. Our Sharing Starter Came In A Sink Image Source: Reddit 11. We Demand Plates Image Source: Reddit 12. 

Takeout Orders That Killed Our Appetite But Made Us Laugh

Image Source: Reddit Related: Ridiculous and Impractical Ways of Serving Food 10. Seems like something is missing... Image Source: Reddit 11. Food art gone terribly wrong Image Source: Twitter Related: 22 Funny Photos of People Being Too Creative With Food! 12. 

When Restaurants Get TOO Creative With Food Presentation

In fact, they forego plates entirely in favor of elaborate, and often impractical, ways of serving their customers. Some of these portions were so extravagantly ridiculous, restaurant-goers just had to share them with others. And that’s how the We Want Plates online community came into being.

Make the Most Out of Your Closet Space With These Top Tips

While commercial closet systems may seem like the perfect answer, their steep price tags and disruptive installation processes often make them an impractical solution. Instead, you should try out some of these 7 tips, that'll make your closet neat and tidy in no time at all: 1.

Scientists Develop 'Flying Dragon' Robot to Fight Fires

They found that the initial passive dampening mechanism, meant to reduce oscillations in the Dragon Firefighter's body, was impractical due to prolonged flight preparation time.

What NOT To Say To a Friend Who’s Going Through a Divorce

Not to mention, if they are already in the throes of a divorce, it’s probably too late and impractical to suggest marriage counseling. Instead, you can ask ‘Do you have someone to talk to’? This is a gentle yet direct way to show you care.

Don't Charge Your Phone Over 80%, Here's Why

The bottom line Of course, living your life according to your phone's battery is impractical, and it also takes the mobile feature off the mobile phone, if you have to be immobile and close to the plug all the time.

The 1980s Were Weird, and These Inventions Prove It!

The kettle's unreliability and propensity for scalding users made it a poorly-designed, impractical product. 10. The Enterprex Music Vest, complete with two speakers and the puzzling addition of Coca-Cola logos on some versions, was a wearable audio device that never achieved widespread popularity.

Fact or Fiction? Debunking History's Most Common Myths

It's unlikely that any self-respecting Viking would have worn a horned helmet, since they would have been extremely uncomfortable and impractical to wear on the battlefield.

ISPs Know Everything about You. Here’s How to Stop Them

Because physically connecting all the offices via cables isn’t a feasible solution (and impractical at best, when discussing smartphones, laptops and tablets), they came up with a different solution: using the internet to simulate this connection.

7 Technologies That Humans Stole from the Animal Kingdom

However, there’s nothing impractical about the feathers on the part of the wing known as the “alula” (the front edge of the wing where a bird’s thumb would be).

25 Incredibly Rare Vintage Pictures You’ll Love to See

The car, designed by Hans Schlör von Westhofen Dirmstein as a prototype aerodynamic vehicle, made headlines at the 1939 Berlin Auto Show but was quickly dismissed for being unattractive, impractical, and unsafe for driving.

11 Spring Cleaning Mistakes You're Making Every Year

Trying to clean everything in one go Avoid overwhelming yourself by attempting to finish all your spring cleaning tasks in one go, which can be both intimidating and impractical.

9 Tips for Smelling Good All Day Long

They might look flimsy and impractical, but perfume boxes were designed to hold the aromas within. 9. Reapply During the Day Even if you do everything correctly – keep a balanced diet, store, and apply perfume the right way, etc., we are all human and all have busy days.

We Bet You Never Knew These Items Were Invented by Women!

She was told that her 1903 invention was distracting and impractical and she never profited from her design. 3. Turn Signals As the first film actress to be named publicly, Canadian-born Florence Lawrence is widely considered to be the world’s first movie star.

These Bizarre Weapons Were Invented During World War II

A handful of these machines were constructed before the idea was dropped since they proved ineffective and impractical during the Second World War. Related: The Innovation That Helped the Allies Win World War II 8.

17 Bad Housekeeping Habits You’re Likely Unaware Of

Evidence of just how complex housekeeping is are the impractical habits even seasoned house managers can develop. The 17 housekeeping habits we list below are some of the most undesirable out there.

24 Classic Books That Give You Important Life Lessons

It’s a wonder I haven’t abandoned all my ideals, they seem so absurd and impractical. Yet I cling to them because I still believe, despite everything, that people are truly good at heart .” Related Article: 20 Books You Should Read & Read Again 10.