this is kinda stupid, but... i just bought some paper plates...

bholdr · #1 07-13-2005, 05:56 PM

...and i noticed that they always come out of the package two at a time- whenever i go to grab a plate, i get two. do you suppose the manufacturer does this on purpose to increse plate usage? they're really cheap plates, so i use two anyway. hmmm.

Blarg · #2 07-13-2005, 06:16 PM

It's fun as a paranoid fantasy.

I never get one at a time, either. But I don't always get two. I sometimes get 3, 4, and 5.

swede123 · #3 07-13-2005, 06:20 PM

You need to get some paper plate support thingies. I used to have some that were made from wicker or whatever. You put your single paper plate on those and never had problems with the cheap ass plates crumbling due to too much weight or whatever.

Swede

SpearsBritney · #4 07-13-2005, 06:22 PM

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You need to get some paper plate support thingies. I used to have some that were made from wicker or whatever. You put your single paper plate on those and never had problems with the cheap ass plates crumbling due to too much weight or whatever.

Swede

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Huh?

Lazymeatball · #5 07-13-2005, 06:25 PM

While the wicker support thingy isn't really the topic of this thread, he's dead on about how useful they are. Plus they give a paper plate meal more of that classic picnic feel, and less of that "I can't afford real dishes" feel.

swede123 · #6 07-13-2005, 06:29 PM

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You need to get some paper plate support thingies. I used to have some that were made from wicker or whatever. You put your single paper plate on those and never had problems with the cheap ass plates crumbling due to too much weight or whatever.

Swede

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Huh?

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PocketJokers72 · #7 07-13-2005, 06:29 PM

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Plus they give a paper plate meal more of that classic picnic feel, and less of that "I can't afford real dishes" feel.

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To quote 2+2'er SoftCoreRevolt

"Paper plates must be replaced everytime they are used while other dinnerware are washed each time and are a one time only cost. The additional cost related to paper plates make them a sign of great wealth. "

I am an affluent member of my society.

SpearsBritney · #8 07-13-2005, 06:31 PM

oh. gotchya.

Blarg · #9 07-13-2005, 06:45 PM

Now you can get them for a penny a piece. Even if you double 'em, they're dirt cheap.

Runin · #10 07-13-2005, 06:53 PM

Those things are sweet. They make them in colored plastic too. Of course if you buy them in plastic, why not just by plastic plates?