I just saw this cockroach plate on Etsy. I’m strangely drawn to it, and repulsed at the same time. What’s your verdict? (This plate is made by Etsy seller Catherine Reece.) You know…I think it would be best as a platter. That way, once the food starts to disappear your guests would be shocked and a conversation would naturally erupt. I’m just saying…
20 comments
Laura says:
Apr 19, 2009
It actually kind of skeeves me out! It certainly would be shocking if you picked up a cookie and saw a cockroach underneath!
Cara says:
Apr 19, 2009
I’m thinking it would be great for a Halloween party, it is pretty clever. A little repulsive too though, but it would be good for a laugh!
The Tiny Homestead says:
Apr 20, 2009
clever, definitely clever. But…I can’t stand it!
Andrea says:
Apr 20, 2009
I have to say, it makes me fell a bit ill!
SFDC says:
Apr 20, 2009
definitely no.
piccolotakesall says:
Apr 20, 2009
I, personally, would not purchase this item. Just sayin’…
instatick says:
Apr 20, 2009
The little cockroaches are adorable on the plate but at the same time it totally freaks me out. Some people, myself included, just get jumpy at the thought of icky creepy crawly things.
susan says:
Apr 21, 2009
I’m sorry, that’s just gross. I wouldn’t want to eat off of it.
Susan
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Cris Melo says:
Apr 21, 2009
If my mom saw this plate she would not eat at the house.
Beth H. says:
Apr 21, 2009
i would have to agree that it is too creepy-crawly for my taste! but i love her praying mantis mug:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23813077&ref=em
lylyart says:
Apr 21, 2009
It’s actually quite good! I quite like the irony, it’d definitely be a good conversation starter… the cockroaches are well designed enough not to look disgusting as well!
Threemoons says:
Apr 21, 2009
Clever idea, but I see too many of the real thing (hugeass nasty waterbugs) in my Queens apartment to have one of these; I’d have to look twice with every bite…
shoshona snow says:
Apr 21, 2009
I love it. I love all her designs. I used to use a lot of cockroaches and other insects in my work…often pairing them with cameos or flowers. People still bought the work. I think they understood the irony. I say, bring on more bugs!
Cris Melo says:
Apr 21, 2009
Hi again, I went to your Catherine’s Etsy shop and loved the lightness and simple lines of her pieces. They speak of harmony to me. It’s lovely, and I like her jump into the “darkness” with the cockroach design!
Thanks for sharing.
MindyLee says:
Apr 21, 2009
Love it! Perfect for Halloween or any time you want to prank someone. The cockroaches are very artfully placed on the plate and very well executed. Also nice that they’re an artistic interpretation of the little buggers and not too realistic looking.
Alison says:
Apr 21, 2009
I love, love, love, the cockroach plate.
lessie says:
Apr 21, 2009
Great idea re: the platter. Would I ever … NO.
Jesse says:
Aug 3, 2009
I’m just saying, that’s just nasty! Funny, but nasty!
sillygirl says:
Oct 12, 2009
It would be great for April Fools!!!!
And to record people’s reactions, tehe :p
Heather Jo says:
Dec 4, 2009
I love it! But then again, I make paintings of cockroaches.