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There's a fine line between being creative and ridiculous, and even some of the best restaurants have passed it. I get it, competition in the food service is high. You need to think outside the box to attract more customers than that Turkish Kebab joint with questionable sanitary conditions around the corner. But that doesn't mean you have to embellish your dining sets with cocktails served in an actual umbrella. Or fried chicken on a sunbathing chair with kitchenware sticking out. Bored Panda has already shown you the 10+ Times Restaurants Went Too Far With Food Serving, but we've found so many more absurdly funny fails encountered while eating out, we just couldn't resist from making a successor list. Continue scrolling, check out the most hipster things that food has ever been served on, and upvote your favorites!

#1

This Chocolate Mud Pie Is Served Like An Actual Potted Plant

This Chocolate Mud Pie Is Served Like An Actual Potted Plant

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    London Bar Served My Girlfriend’s Cocktail In A Levitating Glass

    London Bar Served My Girlfriend’s Cocktail In A Levitating Glass

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    #3

    We Received Our Onion Rings On A Giraffe

    We Received Our Onion Rings On A Giraffe

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    #4

    Food Looks Delicious... But A Toolbox?!

    Food Looks Delicious... But A Toolbox?!

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    #5

    Potted Bread

    Potted Bread

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    #6

    It Has A Plate... But Still

    It Has A Plate... But Still

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    #7

    Self-Aware Absurdity? Apple Pastry Desert Served On An Image Of A Plate.... On An iPad

    Self-Aware Absurdity? Apple Pastry Desert Served On An Image Of A Plate.... On An iPad

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    #8

    Eggs In Egg Carton

    Eggs In Egg Carton

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    #9

    Salad With A Side Of Bleeding

    Salad With A Side Of Bleeding

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    #10

    Why?????

    Why?????

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    #11

    It's Portable

    It's Portable

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    #12

    Breakfast On A Tray. Am I In Jail?

    Breakfast On A Tray. Am I In Jail?

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    #13

    My French Onion Soup Was Served In An Actual Onion

    My French Onion Soup Was Served In An Actual Onion

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    #14

    Taquitos In A Cigar Box

    Taquitos In A Cigar Box

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    #15

    I'm A Simple Man. I See An Injection, I Take My Pants Off. Why Am I Being Kicked Out?

    I'm A Simple Man. I See An Injection, I Take My Pants Off. Why Am I Being Kicked Out?

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    #16

    The Tree Of... Pizza?

    The Tree Of... Pizza?

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    #17

    Oh Brilliant, Just Serve My Cocktail In An Umbrella

    Oh Brilliant, Just Serve My Cocktail In An Umbrella

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    #18

    Please Return Your Shopping Trolley After Finishing Your Coffee To Reclaim Your Tiny £1 Coin

    Please Return Your Shopping Trolley After Finishing Your Coffee To Reclaim Your Tiny £1 Coin

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    #19

    White Chocolate Filled With Miso, Served On A Flip-Flop

    White Chocolate Filled With Miso, Served On A Flip-Flop

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    #20

    The Most Hipster Beans On Toast I've Ever Seen

    The Most Hipster Beans On Toast I've Ever Seen

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    #21

    "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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    #22

    So I Went To Eat Hot Pot Today

    So I Went To Eat Hot Pot Today

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    #23

    Steak And Mashed Potatoes In A Martini Glass

    Steak And Mashed Potatoes In A Martini Glass

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    #24

    I Asked For A Pint Of Lager... Ended Up With A Science Experiment

    I Asked For A Pint Of Lager... Ended Up With A Science Experiment

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    #25

    Oh For F*ck Sake! This Has Got To Be The Worst

    Oh For F*ck Sake! This Has Got To Be The Worst

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    #26

    Fish Goo Smeared On A Floor Tile

    Fish Goo Smeared On A Floor Tile

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    #27

    This Dessert Trend Needs To Stop

    This Dessert Trend Needs To Stop

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    #28

    Forgive Me, But There's A Plate In This One. In A Sink

    Forgive Me, But There's A Plate In This One. In A Sink

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    #29

    A Motel Served Me This Breakfast Tray For $15 And Contains A Toaster, And A 2l Milk

    A Motel Served Me This Breakfast Tray For $15 And Contains A Toaster, And A 2l Milk

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    #30

    I Received My Drink, Complete With Bird Cage Prison

    I Received My Drink, Complete With Bird Cage Prison

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    #31

    Single Mini Macaron Topped With Basil On A Rock

    Single Mini Macaron Topped With Basil On A Rock

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    #32

    Justice Is Served

    Justice Is Served

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    #33

    Cheesy Triceratop

    Cheesy Triceratop

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    #34

    Uh, Ok Then

    Uh, Ok Then

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    #35

    My Basket Of Chicken Wings, Not Quite What I Expected

    My Basket Of Chicken Wings, Not Quite What I Expected

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    #36

    A Poutine In A Dog Bowl... I Think They're Just Humiliating Us At This Point

    A Poutine In A Dog Bowl... I Think They're Just Humiliating Us At This Point

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    #37

    They Recommended To My Friend That He Get His Cheeseburger “In A Cup”

    They Recommended To My Friend That He Get His Cheeseburger “In A Cup”

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    #38

    Pork Scratchings On A Plank, With A Mini Wheelbarrow Of Apple Sauce

    Pork Scratchings On A Plank, With A Mini Wheelbarrow Of Apple Sauce

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    #39

    We Are Almost At Peak Cake/Milkshake Stupidity

    We Are Almost At Peak Cake/Milkshake Stupidity

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    #40

    I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For Icecream... Served On A Giant Block Of Frozen Flower Petals

    I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For Icecream... Served On A Giant Block Of Frozen Flower Petals

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    #41

    Chocolate Pudding Served In An Ashtray With Sesame 'Ash'

    Chocolate Pudding Served In An Ashtray With Sesame 'Ash'

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    #42

    Canalla Bistro In Valencia Really Know How To Serve Up A Pork Starter

    Canalla Bistro In Valencia Really Know How To Serve Up A Pork Starter

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    #43

    Communal Spaghetti Served On The Table

    Communal Spaghetti Served On The Table

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    #44

    A Coal Iron On Steak

    A Coal Iron On Steak

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    #45

    When A Restaurant Buys New Crockery And Glassware But The Road Leading To It Is Full Of Potholes

    When A Restaurant Buys New Crockery And Glassware But The Road Leading To It Is Full Of Potholes

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    #46

    I Just Got Served My Pizza Oil In A Baby Bottle

    I Just Got Served My Pizza Oil In A Baby Bottle

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    #47

    In China, Having To Pull Pieces Of Fruit Off A Tree

    In China, Having To Pull Pieces Of Fruit Off A Tree

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    #48

    Soup In A Bowl, In A Bag

    Soup In A Bowl, In A Bag

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    #49

    Fish Served On An Empty Beercan In A Dirty Ashtray

    Fish Served On An Empty Beercan In A Dirty Ashtray

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    #50

    Fermented Plums Served On Pine Branches

    Fermented Plums Served On Pine Branches

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    #51

    Shoonk! French Fries In A Pneumatic Tube

    Shoonk! French Fries In A Pneumatic Tube

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    #52

    Six Opportunities For The Waiter To Trip And Impale Himself

    Six Opportunities For The Waiter To Trip And Impale Himself

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    #53

    Creme Brulee In A Dish Too Thin To Fit A Spoon Comfortably. Can I Just Get A Bowl?

    Creme Brulee In A Dish Too Thin To Fit A Spoon Comfortably. Can I Just Get A Bowl?

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    #54

    Is It More ‘Alaskan’ When Served On A Piece Of Tree?

    Is It More ‘Alaskan’ When Served On A Piece Of Tree?

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    #55

    Of Course I Want To Eat My Noodles From A Log. Silly Bowls And Plate Eaters I Tell You

    Of Course I Want To Eat My Noodles From A Log. Silly Bowls And Plate Eaters I Tell You

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    #56

    Dear God Why Would You Bring An Entire Popcorn Machine To A Table

    Dear God Why Would You Bring An Entire Popcorn Machine To A Table

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    #57

    This Was Served To A Group Of 5K+(A Few Are A Million) Followers In A Restaurant In Stockholm. Yes, Those Are Tacos, Served In Shoes

    This Was Served To A Group Of 5K+(A Few Are A Million) Followers In A Restaurant In Stockholm. Yes, Those Are Tacos, Served In Shoes

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    #58

    Because Nothing Says ‘Fresh Bread’ Like An Old Man’s Flat Cap

    Because Nothing Says ‘Fresh Bread’ Like An Old Man’s Flat Cap

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    #59

    Prawns In A Child’s Beach Bucket. On A Plate

    Prawns In A Child’s Beach Bucket. On A Plate

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    #60

    How Am I Supposed To Pour My Bloody Custard Into This?

    How Am I Supposed To Pour My Bloody Custard Into This?

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    #61

    Friend Went To A Restaurant And They Served Him Paneer Tikka On An Iron

    Friend Went To A Restaurant And They Served Him Paneer Tikka On An Iron

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    #62

    Fries Served In A Dustpan

    Fries Served In A Dustpan

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    #63

    They Even Managed To Make A Simple Croissant Look Unappetizing

    They Even Managed To Make A Simple Croissant Look Unappetizing

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    #64

    But I Don't Even Need The Bucket It's A Damn Sandwich

    But I Don't Even Need The Bucket It's A Damn Sandwich

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    #65

    Carrot Cake Served On Round Mirrors

    Carrot Cake Served On Round Mirrors

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    #66

    Serving A Drink In A Flimsy Chinese Takeout Box Is Stupid

    Serving A Drink In A Flimsy Chinese Takeout Box Is Stupid

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    #67

    This Appetizer Was Well Balanced

    This Appetizer Was Well Balanced

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    #68

    Raspberry Ice Cream On A Twig, In A Hole Drilled Into A Rock

    Raspberry Ice Cream On A Twig, In A Hole Drilled Into A Rock

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    #69

    Nachos On Tap...

    Nachos On Tap...

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    #70

    Whitefish Roe On Hardtack Bread. On A Mousetrap...

    Whitefish Roe On Hardtack Bread. On A Mousetrap...

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    #71

    Cakes And Pastries On A Skateboard. Rad

    Cakes And Pastries On A Skateboard. Rad

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    #72

    It’s My Birthday Today And Someone Told The Restaurant. Birthday Brownie Technically Came On A Plate, However Said Plate Was Placed On A Board Propped Up By Two Tomato Cans

    It’s My Birthday Today And Someone Told The Restaurant. Birthday Brownie Technically Came On A Plate, However Said Plate Was Placed On A Board Propped Up By Two Tomato Cans

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    #73

    This Hip Coffee Shop In Memphis Uses Dry Pasta As Stirring Sticks

    This Hip Coffee Shop In Memphis Uses Dry Pasta As Stirring Sticks

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    #74

    Technically This Meat Is Served On A Plate, But...

    Technically This Meat Is Served On A Plate, But...

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    #75

    Boss, We’re Out Of Plates.... Wait, Never Mind, This Will Work

    Boss, We’re Out Of Plates.... Wait, Never Mind, This Will Work

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    #76

    Salt, Pepper And Brick Dust

    Salt, Pepper And Brick Dust

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    #77

    Whipped Butter On... A Rock. Deliciously Impractical!

    Whipped Butter On... A Rock. Deliciously Impractical!

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    #78

    Gimme A Shot Of Salad..... Wait, Make That A Double!

    Gimme A Shot Of Salad..... Wait, Make That A Double!

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    #79

    When Recycling Goes Too Far

    When Recycling Goes Too Far

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    #80

    The Chopping Board Is The Least Of It. Inside The Camden Hells Can Is... Gravy

    The Chopping Board Is The Least Of It. Inside The Camden Hells Can Is... Gravy

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    #81

    Yeah I’ll Have A Crusty Can Instead Of A Glass I Guess

    Yeah I’ll Have A Crusty Can Instead Of A Glass I Guess

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    #82

    This Jungle Gym Is Supposed To Be My Salad

    This Jungle Gym Is Supposed To Be My Salad

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    #83

    My Dessert Was A Literal Ashtray, Complete With A Cigarette And Some Chewing Gum

    My Dessert Was A Literal Ashtray, Complete With A Cigarette And Some Chewing Gum

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    #84

    Anyone From Bristol (UK) Have To Deal With This Sh*t?

    Anyone From Bristol (UK) Have To Deal With This Sh*t?

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    #85

    Reindeer Served On Reindeer Antlers

    Reindeer Served On Reindeer Antlers

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    #86

    Breakfast On A Shovel (Eggs Benedict, Hollandaise, Spinach And Some Sort Of Waffle)

    Breakfast On A Shovel (Eggs Benedict, Hollandaise, Spinach And Some Sort Of Waffle)

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    #87

    Now I Get Why It Was Advertised As "Half A Bottle Of Fries"... Fries In A Cut Off Bottle Of Wine

    Now I Get Why It Was Advertised As "Half A Bottle Of Fries"... Fries In A Cut Off Bottle Of Wine

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    #88

    Ask For Plates, And You Shall Receive

    Ask For Plates, And You Shall Receive

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    #89

    Here's Your Beef In A Log, Now STFU

    Here's Your Beef In A Log, Now STFU

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    #90

    Just Bring It Straight From The Fryer And Dump It On My Morning Newspaper Please

    Just Bring It Straight From The Fryer And Dump It On My Morning Newspaper Please

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    #91

    First Aid

    First Aid

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    #92

    My Boyfriend Got His Creme Brûlée On A Porous Tile Plate With A Message. We Thought It Was Edible, But Nope! It Was Glue

    My Boyfriend Got His Creme Brûlée On A Porous Tile Plate With A Message. We Thought It Was Edible, But Nope! It Was Glue

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    #93

    Just Give Me A Fucking Plate. Not A Board With A Hole In It And A Half Broken Wine Glass

    Just Give Me A Fucking Plate. Not A Board With A Hole In It And A Half Broken Wine Glass

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    #94

    What On Earth

    What On Earth

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    #95

    I Ordered Some Cheese Filled Cottage Cheese. It Came On Miniature Stairs. With The Dip On Top

    I Ordered Some Cheese Filled Cottage Cheese. It Came On Miniature Stairs. With The Dip On Top

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    #96

    In Iceland They Served Bread And Butter On A Volcanic Stone

    In Iceland They Served Bread And Butter On A Volcanic Stone

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    #97

    We Were Served Icecream In A Kitchen Sink At This Restaurant

    We Were Served Icecream In A Kitchen Sink At This Restaurant

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    #98

    Beignets On A Tree

    Beignets On A Tree

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    #99

    Creative, But Still Not A Plate

    Creative, But Still Not A Plate

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    #100

    Coffee Cake In A Can

    Coffee Cake In A Can

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    #101

    The Food Is Somewhere In There

    The Food Is Somewhere In There

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    #102

    Frozen Dessert Served On A Giant Lego Brick

    Frozen Dessert Served On A Giant Lego Brick

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    #103

    Rice In A Carved Out Rock

    Rice In A Carved Out Rock

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    #104

    Watering Can For Chips (Fries)?

    Watering Can For Chips (Fries)?

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    #105

    Waitress Was Unable To Give Me A Knife As It Could Damage The Wooden Board...

    Waitress Was Unable To Give Me A Knife As It Could Damage The Wooden Board...

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    #106

    Huge Burger Served On A Small Frying Pan. Why? Just So You Can Make A Mess On The Table, Which Is A Barrel

    Huge Burger Served On A Small Frying Pan. Why? Just So You Can Make A Mess On The Table, Which Is A Barrel

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    #107

    Birch Please...

    Birch Please...

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    #108

    In Belize, My Burger Arrived On A Tiny Wooden Disc On Top Of Another Wooden Slab

    In Belize, My Burger Arrived On A Tiny Wooden Disc On Top Of Another Wooden Slab

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    #109

    Cheese Fries In A Glass

    Cheese Fries In A Glass

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    #110

    Fries Sitting In Ketchup In Shot Glasses, Getting Soggy

    Fries Sitting In Ketchup In Shot Glasses, Getting Soggy

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    #111

    Do I Eat The Leaves?

    Do I Eat The Leaves?

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    #112

    Chicken Wings Straight From The Supermarket

    Chicken Wings Straight From The Supermarket

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    #113

    Digging In The Garden

    Digging In The Garden

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    #114

    "Chicken And Waffles" Served On A Beer...

    "Chicken And Waffles" Served On A Beer...

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    #115

    Can Be Useful When It's Windy...

    Can Be Useful When It's Windy...

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    #116

    The Pint Of Spaghetti Bolognese

    The Pint Of Spaghetti Bolognese

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    #117

    Greek Gyro Served In An Ice Scoop

    Greek Gyro Served In An Ice Scoop

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    #118

    Went To A Restaurant In Spain And Ordered Some Guacamole. Had To Crush My Ingredients By Myself

    Went To A Restaurant In Spain And Ordered Some Guacamole. Had To Crush My Ingredients By Myself

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    #119

    Worst Nachos Ever

    Worst Nachos Ever

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    #120

    Crackers With Fried Ham And Dressing, Served On A Bone Resting On Barley Grain In A Bowl

    Crackers With Fried Ham And Dressing, Served On A Bone Resting On Barley Grain In A Bowl

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    #121

    Appetizing

    Appetizing

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    #122

    I Had To Eat Like A T-Rex Just To Get At The Lasagna

    I Had To Eat Like A T-Rex Just To Get At The Lasagna

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    #123

    Poutine Served In A Bag Of Doritos

    Poutine Served In A Bag Of Doritos

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    #124

    Just A Spoonful

    Just A Spoonful

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    #125

    Burger On An Upside Down Hub Cap

    Burger On An Upside Down Hub Cap

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    #126

    The Caviar Kept Falling To The Hay

    The Caviar Kept Falling To The Hay

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    #127

    Brownie And Ice Cream Presented In A Cellophane Ball In A Bamboo Dim Sum Bowl. What The Eff Is This?

    Brownie And Ice Cream Presented In A Cellophane Ball In A Bamboo Dim Sum Bowl. What The Eff Is This?

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    #128

    Iced Tea Served In A Urinal + Tube

    Iced Tea Served In A Urinal + Tube

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    #129

    Steak With A Serving Of Tasty Newspaper Ink

    Steak With A Serving Of Tasty Newspaper Ink

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    #130

    Half A Pint Of Mac And Cheese Please, Barkeep. On A Saucer Not Functioning As A Plate Yes Please. And A Parmesan 99 Sure

    Half A Pint Of Mac And Cheese Please, Barkeep. On A Saucer Not Functioning As A Plate Yes Please. And A Parmesan 99 Sure

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    Competition in the food service industry often leads restaurants to take their creativity to the next level, much like the art of science-based charm. When trying to stand out, whether in dining experiences or romantic encounters, a touch of humor and originality goes a long way. Just like a playful science quip can break the ice, experimenting with unconventional food presentations can captivate curious diners.

    Explore how creatively using science-themed pick-up lines can similarly enchant someone special by visiting Bored Panda's collection of flirty scientific messages.