‘Chrome plates? That’s our steel thali’: US woman’s IKEA find goes viral

A US woman’s excitement over finding chrome plates at IKEA has amused Indian social media users. She described the plates as stylish and said she had been looking for them for some time.

However, many Indians said the plates looked very familiar and resembled the stainless steel thalis and utensils commonly found in Indian homes. She is then seen browsing the IKEA store with her partner and picking up plates, vases and other chrome-coloured items.

What Happened

The excitement over the tableware quickly caught the attention of Indian viewers, many of whom said the plates were nothing new. Several Indian users pointed out that stainless steel plates, bowls and other utensils have been a familiar part of Indian households.

• “This has to be ragebait,” one comment read.

• Some viewers also questioned whether the video was intentionally designed to provoke reactions.

• India has been using ‘chrome’ plates for decades.

Key Details

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What Reports Say

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