Standing Room Only Seating? What?

The New York Times reports that Airbus has been quietly pitching a "standing-room-only" option to Asian carriers, though none have agreed to it yet. Passengers in the standing section would be propped against a padded backboard, held in place with a harness, according to experts who have seen a proposal.

So where do you eat your meal on the flight? Oh right, there aren't any meals...