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Article created by: Monika Pašukonytė

Over two thousand years ago, the great Roman philosopher Seneca said "To err is human", and with this phrase in particular immortalized his name. Now we don’t know exactly on what occasion the legendary thinker put it this way, so we can only guess. Here is one of these guesses - given that in Seneca's notes a lot of attention is paid to delicious food, it is quite possible that the philosopher was simply upset by some unsuccessful dish, his own or someone else's cooking.

Yes, we all make mistakes, including when we cook something. Cooking is like art - an extra drop of sauce or oil, and now a new ingenious recipe is ready. However, it is much more likely that because of this very extra drop, something really disgusting will come to light, which will forever ruin your culinary reputation, even in your own eyes.

It is believed that the key to a successful stand-up is funny jokes about yourself, because people like irony. This is probably the main reason for the popularity of the Reddit community under the self-explanatory name "Cooking Fails", where there are already more than five hundred people sharing images of their self-created cooking disasters, accompanying them with some witty comments.

So Bored Panda has put together a selection of the funniest, most unexpected and absolutely incredible food fails for your own enjoyment, so please feel free to scroll this list to the very end, mark the submissions you like best - and the next time after failing at the stove, rather than being angry with yourself, just remember this post, and it will definitely help you perceive everything through the prism of humor. Bon appétit (but not exactly)!

More info: Reddit

#1

Just Learned The Hard Way That Curcuma + Hot Water + Rice Noodles = Satan's Pasta. I Shrieked

Red noodles stuck and overcooked on tongs above steaming pot, illustrating a funny kitchen fail from an online community.

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    I Dropped The Cheesecake While Unmolding It

    Spilled dessert on kitchen floor near cabinets and oven, illustrating one of the worst and funniest kitchen fails.

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    #3

    A Friend Writes: "Apparently I Bought A Brining Bag Instead Of A Baking Bag"

    Partially cooked chicken covered in sticky plastic wrap, illustrating one of the worst and funniest kitchen fails.

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    #4

    Expectation vs. Reality

    Four perfectly cooked waffles on a cooling rack beside a severe kitchen fail with burnt waffle batter stuck to the waffle iron.

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    #5

    I Baked A Cake

    Unevenly baked and misshapen rectangular cake on white plate illustrating funny kitchen fails.

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    #6

    I Tried To Make A Churro, But I Made Chookies

    Baking sheet with misshapen chocolate chip cookies melting together, showing one of the worst and funniest kitchen fails.

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    #7

    Pickled Avocado. Good Lord It's Bad

    Poorly cut and mushy avocado slices on a white cutting board showing one of the worst and funniest kitchen fails.

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    #8

    My Mom Cooked Some Eggs In The Oven At 400f For 30 Minutes, And The Top Was Almost Plastic In Texture, With A Dry, Hard Centre

    Baked eggs failing to hold shape on parchment paper, showcasing one of the worst and funniest kitchen fails in the community.

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    #9

    Cooking A Egg With Worcestershire Sauce. Ended Up Making Dog Turds

    Unappetizing clump of food on a white plate showcasing one of the worst and funniest kitchen fails shared online.

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    #10

    Macaroon Gone Wild

    Bear-shaped macarons with imperfect chocolate decorations on a plate, showcasing funny kitchen fails in baking.

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    #11

    I Tried

    Messy failed sushi roll with rice and seaweed scattered on a bamboo mat, showing a kitchen fail during food preparation.

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    #12

    Someone Bakes These Cupcakes For Our Pta Halloween Party.... Something Just “Semen”ed A Little Off

    Cupcakes and cookies with frosting decorations that resemble eyes, showcasing funny kitchen fails on a Halloween-themed plate.

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    #13

    I Somehow Managed To Fail At Cooking Pop-Tarts!

    Burnt toaster pastries on a white plate illustrating one of the worst and funniest kitchen fails shared online.

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    #14

    Carrot Cake - It Doesn’t Just Look Bad , It Also Tastes Bad

    Home-baked kitchen fail showing a crumbly, uneven layered cake with frosting and nuts on a black plate.

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    #15

    I Tried To Make A Mug Cake. Something Somewhere Went Horribly Wrong And It Exploded In My Microwave

    Melted coffee mug covered in burnt residue, an example of one of the worst and funniest kitchen fails shared online.

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    #16

    When Your Coworker Put Too Much Hot Sauce In The Mixer Lol

    Kitchen fail with sauce splattered on walls, appliances, and counter in a messy cooking area shared online.

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    #17

    The One On The Right Is My Friends Christmas Cake. The Left One Is My Absolute Failure Of A Cake

    Two misshapen green cakes with star decorations and baking tools on a messy kitchen countertop showing funny kitchen fails.

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    #18

    Forgot The Toast In The Panini Press :(

    Burnt blackened toast on a white plate, showcasing one of the worst and funniest kitchen fails from an online community.

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    #19

    Tried Making A Mug Cake

    Overflowing and messy chocolate mug cake kitchen fail spilling over the cup onto the plate below.

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    #20

    My “Alfredo Sauce”

    Burnt and soggy food served on a white plate, illustrating one of the worst and funniest kitchen fails.

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    #21

    My 12yo Made French Toast For The First Time This Morning

    Two slices of bread soaking in burnt eggs and liquid in a pan, showcasing a funny kitchen fail moment.

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    #22

    My Mother In Law Served This For Lunch. Luckily I Was At The Park With My Son And Warned Not To Return

    Baked dish with unevenly melted cheese and green topping, showing one of the worst and funniest kitchen fails.

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    #23

    Guess What This Was...🥲

    Burnt fries completely blackened on aluminum foil showing one of the worst and funniest kitchen fails from an online community.

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    #24

    We Tried Making Cookie But This Happened... Tastes Pretty Good Though

    Burnt and misshapen baked dessert showing one of the worst and funniest kitchen fails shared online.

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    #25

    Pesto? More Like Pestoh No! Tried Making Homemade Pesto And It Turned Out More Like Avocado

    Bowl of green avocado mixed with spaghetti noodles, illustrating a funny kitchen fail shared in an online community.

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    #26

    I Tried Making A BBQ Pizza Because I Was Really Hungry. Tastes So Bad I Literally Regurgitated The First Bite

    Uneven homemade pizza with haphazard cheese and sauce spread, showcasing one of the worst and funniest kitchen fails.

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    #27

    My Grandma Tried Making Bread Using A Slow Cooker Epic Fail

    Burnt loaf of bread with a person scraping kitchen fails on a stove burner in a home kitchen setting.

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    #28

    Yummy Glass

    Egg cooking kitchen fail with broken glass shards in frying pan on stove, illustrating one of the worst kitchen fails.

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    #29

    I Tried Making Cookies-

    Unbaked cookie dough spilled messily on aluminum foil, showcasing one of the worst and funniest kitchen fails.

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    #30

    Y'all Know That Bread Machine?? Well, I'm Not Sure Why, I Didn't Work This Time

    Partially baked cake covered in excess flour, showcasing one of the worst and funniest kitchen fails on a white plate.

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