# Pretty Saucy Platters Tell Them What You Really Think with Hidden Meaning Plates By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-12-17 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-meaning-plates References: [search.urbanoutfitters](http://search.urbanoutfitters.com/?q=hidden) Hidden Meaning Plates let you tell your [dinner guests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freshservice-fresh-drink-service) what you really think of them. Even if you aren’t serving a full meal you can let someone know that they’re being a bitch, douchebag, hot mess or ####### while you’re doing so you might want to [serve something sweet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carolina-k) on top of these dishes to make your insights go down a little easier. Dishwasher safe and only $8 each or $20 for a set of four Hidden Meaning Plates are [pretty ceramic platters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-of-tangible-spaces) that you may have to duck in case they come flying back to you. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Humor](https://www.trendhunter.com/humor) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hidden Meaning Plates:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Create customized plates with hidden messages to express thoughts or opinions. - **Dishwasher Safe:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop new dishwasher-safe materials or coatings for everyday use products. - **Ceramic Platters:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Explore alternative materials for platters that offer unique aesthetic or functional qualities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Tableware:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Introduce innovative designs or materials to the tableware industry. - **Kitchenware:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Create specialized kitchenware products that add personalization or customization options. - **Home Decor:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Combine functionality with novelty to design unique home decor items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Humorous Holiday Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roast-host-collection.md) - [Sin-Inspired Artful Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sinful-feast.md) - [Luxurious Patterned Ceramic Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patterned-ceramic-plates.md) - [Conversation Starting Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinner-table-conversation-starter-napkins.md) - [Chic Stackable Tableware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tableware-ecosystem.md) - [Patterned Cultural Crockery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dishoom.md) - [Coordinated Children-Focused Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tableware-bundle-for-children.md) - [Interactive Mealtime Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platoo-interactive-sensory-meal-plate.md) - [PB&J-Inspired Sandwich Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pbj-inspired-sandwich-plates.md)