Are you a messy eater?
I'm terrible especially if I'm not sitting at a table as my boobs always get in the way. However help is at hand. By recycling this bathroom fixture you ensure the food is at the right height for eating while at the same time hopefully preventing drips. Well at least better than you chaps using it in its normal location!
P.S.
I hasten to add, this is not me in the picture even though at my age facial hair is becoming problematic.