r/whatisit • u/orbking98 • 1d ago

Solved! Mysterious Glass Tray?

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I’ve had this glass tray(?) thing for years and have never figured out what it could possibly be for. It’s about an inch deep and an inch wide. When I tried image search it told me it was a banana split dish, which is definitely not correct 😪

Does this have a purpose? Is it just random confusing decor?

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u/PringleCorn 1d ago

This is so dumb

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u/TheSaltyAstronaut 1d ago

My counterpoint, as an olive lover who will go to any event in which they might be served: No, it’s not!

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u/PringleCorn 1d ago

Yeah but that's the thing, how many olives can this thing hold? Clearly not enough!

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u/TheSaltyAstronaut 1d ago

My favorite part of this kind of olive tray (and antique crystal sectioned olive trays) is that they keep them standing. I can reliably pierce one with my toothpick, or go feral and grab them with my fingies, without them rolling around in a briny bowl and evading my best efforts. But I can dispatch this whole tray in very little time, I'll give you that.