# Verbally-Abusive Dinner Plates The Worrisome Plate Induces Guilt By Michael Hines | Published 2010-01-23 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worrisome-dinner-plate References: [holykaw.alltop](http://holykaw.alltop.com/plates-to-help-stress-yourself-thin) & [fishseddy](http://www.fishseddy.com/browse.cfm/4,2732.html) Controlling portions used to be a hassle until Worrisome [dinner plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roast-host-collection) showed up. These plates are perfect for [portion control](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dietary-guidance) and dieters who need a little extra push. The Worrisome dinner plate is unique because of the catchy slogans that surround the rim. [Inspirational phrases](https://www.trendhunter.com/slideshow/quote-display-device) like “For the love of God stop eating” and “It’s hard to be around you when you eat like this” encourage you to put your fork down and hit the gym…or go see a therapist. If you really need to get your message across but can’t say what you need to say, then let the Worrisome dinner plate do it for you. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Slogan-adorned Products:** Opportunity for companies to incorporate catchy and humorous phrases into product designs to engage consumers and provide an element of fun to an otherwise mundane object. - **Personalized Motivation:** Potential for products that provide personalized motivational messages to individuals to help them achieve their goals and improve their well-being. - **Negative Reinforcement Products:** Market for products that use negative reinforcement tactics to discourage certain behaviors and promote healthier habits for consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Kitchenware:** Opportunities for kitchenware companies to incorporate motivational and humorous messages on their products to provide an element of fun and encourage healthier eating habits for consumers. - **Health and Wellness:** Potential for companies in the health and wellness industry to develop personalized products that provide motivational messages to individuals to help them achieve their health goals. - **Behavioral Modification:** Market for companies in the behavioral modification industry to develop products that use negative reinforcement tactics to discourage unhealthy behaviors and promote positive habits for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sin-Inspired Artful Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sinful-feast.md) - [Colorful Enamelware Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-tigress.md) - [Cup-Integrated Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pairingware.md) - [Conversation Starting Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dinner-table-conversation-starter-napkins.md) - [Table Manners-Teaching Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-tableware.md) - [Medication-Minded Dining Options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volcano-grille-glpetite-plate.md) - [Reusable Folding Storage Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calzone-tableware.md) - [Honest Mealtime Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guaranteed-to-be-eaten-by-kids.md) - [Coordinated Children-Focused Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tableware-bundle-for-children.md)