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This Twitter Account Is Dedicated To Food Fails That Are True Culinary Crimes, Here Are 40 Of The Worst Ones
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We’ve all been there. You’re excited to make the recipe, so you sort out the mise en place and employ your confidence and skills to start cooking. You can already taste the mouth-watering bites and imagine all the ways you’ll get to show this delicacy off to friends and family. One thing you may forget, however, is just how fine the line is between a crispy, juicy, heavenly yum and utterly disgusting yuck. Your hand slipped. Or you managed to leave your delicious creation in the oven and accidentally fall asleep. The result? A kitchen disaster of epic proportions.
Believe it or not, you're not the only one to experience these tragic blunders, as there are plenty of horrendous-looking food items out there, from restaurants to supermarkets. Thankfully, there's a whole Twitter account dedicated to the bad, the ugly, and downright messed up food. Not only does it serve as a source of pure entertainment, but also as a confidence boost that might make you feel like a Michelin-star chef.
Below, we wrapped up a collection of some of the nastiest and weirdly shaped artifacts to share with you all. So continue scrolling, but proceed with caution: these pictures have a way of ruining your appetite. Keep reading to also find our interview with James, the creator of the page. Then be sure to upvote the pictures you loved to hate most and let us know what you think about them in the comments!
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Misstaken138 3 years ago
Seriously! I picked the wrong post to read while eating a late night snack 🤢
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Tamra 3 years ago
Even worse than the appearance is the nasty schlorking sound it makes when you shake it out of the can. 🤢
Jubum 3 years ago
I'm expecting my baby in a few weeks and I wasn't prepared for this picture. Thanks BP
Nobody 3 years ago
well, having been down at the business end, birth does kinda look like that, just more "colourful"
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Bouche Clay 3 years ago
Canned chicken is deboned and ready to cook. Rinse it in the strainer, add it to your soup, rice, casserole, salad. Despite the fact that the picture was meant to disgust, Sweet Sue's is one of the better brands. For a disabled person, canned chicken is FAR easier than fresh, and leaves less washing up. It tastes just fine.
Laura Pantazis 3 years ago
I would agree if the can didn't say, "fully cooked."
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Bored Birgit 3 years ago
It's just jelly. When cooked, it is nearly as good as a fresh one. Had this as a kid sometimes.
Lynne de Villers 3 years ago
Chicken Fricassee… https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fricassee
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Asteríx Viking 3 years ago
It does not look that bad when its cooked. A raw chicken does never look good.
Deux 3 years ago
Already exists. Can buy thanksgiving/christmas dinner in a tin. Meat and all the trimmings included.
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Patti Vance 3 years ago
as disgusting as this sounds and looks i have had one of these during a time when i was on rough times and used a food pantry. it's like an over boiled chicken. flavor, from what i remember, was fair. not good for much except in a casserole, stew, or soup.
Zander Porbanda 3 years ago
Unless chicken you buy at the store says “air chilled” it has been sitting in a vat of chicken waste, other parts, and bleach for days. I would almost prefer this.
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 3 years ago
That looks like some eldritch monstrosity that has clawed its way up from the frigid ninth circle of hell to rain terror and chaos on unsuspecting humans.
Kylie Mountain 3 years ago
I've eaten *shredded* canned chicken, it makes a nice chicken salad sandwich or an easy shortcut for chicken-pasta dishes, but this... this is weird.
FrillyDragon 3 years ago
I'm reminded of when Stuart Ashen of Ashens on YouTube opened one of these and tried it. Iirc it was pretty gross.
Christine Jemison 3 years ago
Believe it or not but back in the day (60s & 70s) the dept of social services was including this chicken with the food they were the distributing to their recipients.
Megatonberry 3 years ago
That looks unappetising to say the least, like it came out of a blocked drain :S.
Hypoxia Smurf 3 years ago
In my earlier years, whole-chicken-in-a-can was a poverty-level camping luxury. Sad.
The Redhead 3 years ago
I remember in school (elementary I think) they told a story about a woman who couldn't read who took her kids to the store to get supper and since she couldn't read she bought a tub of Cristo because the thought it had a chicken dinner in it. Until this moment I didn't know chicken in a can was actually a thing.
Daycare Attendant Sun 3 years ago
These are good for making stocks, honestly, but they do freak me out.
Shelby Minchew 3 years ago
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! AAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH! WWWWWHHHHHHHYYYYYYY!? WWHHHHHYYYYY? *sobbing*
Belle Miles 3 years ago
Saw my Uncle do this in 1986. He put it in a Folgers coffee can. His was better than this. SHAME Sweet Sue, SHAME.
Iva Kazalova 3 years ago
Why would anyone ever decide to consume this? Surely even the most unsquamish person would puke at this sight
Pamela Worthington-Smack 3 years ago
It's all in how you fry it. Many delicious things look disgusting at first glance. Haven't you seen a baby being born?
Cathy Lemay 3 years ago
It does make a lovely chicken salad....but off-putting to watch slork out of the can.
Simon Bolivar 3 years ago
"I love the smell of Surströmming in the morning!" (Lieutenant Colonel Bill Kilgore)
Allen Packard 3 years ago
Yep. That's a real thing. Had that at a friends house growing up. Everything was in cans. Spam, ham is a can, canned beef. No fresh meat ever. He loved the school lunches and my mom would always make something from scratch when came over.
Phil Green 3 years ago
This would go well with the canned Brussels Sprouts I saw for sale in our local store a while back.
Elizabeth Elliot 3 years ago
People with no fridges, or who live on boats, caravans, off-grid. You can make a rice-and-chicken meal for four with one of these!
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Daniel Atkins 3 years ago
Question who is this product for? Most people I see eating it it is for a dare or shock value.
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We got in touch with the creator of this Twitter account, James, who was super excited to chat with us about the journey of his project. Apparently, he started the page in late July to share some of the weird food creations he came across on Twitter and Reddit. "I love seeing a meal that’s so weird and messed up, it just makes my jaw drop, I find that so funny," James told Bored Panda. "Its growth has been really awesome to watch."
His social media project features heaps of ghastly-looking food items that have grabbed the attention of many Twitter users since its creation. At the time of writing, the account has amassed over 270k devoted fans by celebrating the ugly beauty of horrible food that can be found virtually anywhere. The creator is very open and blunt with his content. Truthfully, the humor is so straightforward that we can’t even mention the full name (thank you, stop words!)
The success of this project has inspired James to create a sister account featuring odd, bizarre, and downright entertaining examples of cars ever found online. If you'd like to check out some of James' masterfully curated photos that capture the essence of what stupidity on wheels looks like, you can find this Twitter account right here.
It’s safe to say that when it comes to the draw of the account in question, the weirdness is definitely part of the appeal. From cookies with spam filling to hotdog and pickle meat jelly, the page highlights some fascinating and equally frightening moments in food history that can turn our stomachs inside out and prevent us from eating for the foreseeable future.
When asked about his followers, James told us, "The foodie community is incredible! It’s great that so many other people find this stuff as entertaining as I do." The founder of the page also noted he faces only a few challenges when looking after the group. "The community helps make managing the page super easy. People can submit their finds to the Twitter page or in our Discord server, so there’s always great content in the pipeline."
We were also curious to know what makes James decide whether an image is worth sharing or not. "If a picture makes me go 'what the hell?' or just kind of leaves me staring at it in awe and confusion, it’s usually a good fit. I try to pass on things that seem intentionally wasteful, like something made for the purpose of taking a picture and then thrown in the trash."
It’s easy to laugh and feel entertained while scrolling through the unfortunate examples in this list, but they only prove that preparing food is an adventure. We all have experienced these disastrous blunders while cooking, and we know that cooking is a learning process and a skill that takes time to master.
"Fails are definitely a necessity to becoming good in the kitchen! A messed-up dish is a great story to share with your friends and family. I think a lot of people can relate to that," James said. "Please take a picture if you mess up your meal, society craves it real bad apparently. And if you need a guy to run your Twitter, send me a DM!"
#13
Lea Panthera 3 years ago
The amount of food coloring...y'all are going to dye your mouths permanently
Previously, Ellen Manning, a food lover, writer, and founder of the acclaimed Eat With Ellen blog, offered us some insight about cooking blunders and tactics to avoid them. According to her, everyone has experienced massive failures in the kitchen: "I don't know anyone who hasn't."
"I've served up a ricotta and peach tart where the cheese had split and resembled something that should have been poured down the drain. I've served things up raw, burnt things, and messed things up, and I guarantee most people have — even top chefs," she revealed.
As Ellen explained, there are many reasons why things go wrong in the kitchen. "I think it's often due to lack of preparation and rushing, or maybe trying to do too much. Most of my failures were because I just didn't leave myself enough time to both prepare and cook a meal and tried to work at a million miles an hour to get it done. It never works."
#17
David Harris 3 years ago
This looks like a heart attack waiting to happen! Please don't do this to the poor hospital staff!
Thankfully, there are ways we can learn from our past screw-ups and take our cooking skills to a new level. "It's easy to dwell on the mistakes, but half the time, they're not as bad as you think," Ellen told us. "Something that isn't cooked enough can be put back in to finish off, split sauces can sometimes be saved, and burnt elements can be scraped off so you can salvage the rest of it."
"It's rarely the end of the world, so don't give yourself a hard time. Equally, making mistakes is often how we learn and the kitchen is no exception — you only get better by trying, and guaranteed once you've messed something up, you're unlikely to make the same mistake again, so don't let a mistake stop you trying again or experimenting."
It turns out that even the most minor tweaks can make a huge positive impact on our cooking. To avoid butchering our meals in the first place, Ellen suggested starting with preparation and planning. "That means leaving enough time, making sure you've got the right ingredients and equipment, preparing everything before you start cooking, and following instructions. Just generally slowing down and being a bit more organized can make a huge difference."
"After all, there's a reason why top chefs prep everything they need and sort out their 'mise en place', which is essentially gathering everything you need and having it right there ready to go," she told us.
"Some people have a natural talent for flavors and cooking, but for most of us, it's just a case of practice," the food blogger said. "For years, I told everyone I couldn't cook and always left it to other people, terrified that I would mess things up, but actually the more I practiced, the better I got."
"I'd say start simple, follow recipes, learn some basic techniques, and then when you get more confident, you can start experimenting. Watch cooking shows, read cookbooks, and use social media for inspiration, ideas and simple 'how to's'. If you're still worried, then if you have time alone, practice then. Don't wait until you're throwing a dinner party to give it a go — practice when no one's looking, then if it goes wrong there's no huge loss," Ellen concluded.
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#27
🫠Nobody pathetically🫡 3 years ago
“Mom is cooking fried chicken again :( ” “Your mom makes that? WOW your sooo lucky!” “Okay, I don’t think you are aware of what’s gonna happen…”
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#31
Sergy Yeltsen 3 years ago
I love raw onion, and I love milk. But together? That's seriously messed up.
#32
Kookamunga 3 years ago
Please put your hands where I can see them and step away from the food coloring.
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#51
Asteríx Viking 3 years ago (edited)
I did this when I was young. Nothing wrong with this. I rolled then so its easier to eath.
#52
Amanda Rose 3 years ago
Corn, mayo, and something spicy together isn't unusual. Elote is amazing.
#54
Amanda Rose 3 years ago
Nutella. The sign says hazelnut in tiny letters. The red u and t are part of the Nutella logo.
#62
Ty Stratton-Quirk 3 years ago
Nine out of ten dentists agree that this is disgusting. The tenth was too busy scrubbing his mouth out with a Brillo pad to answer.
#65
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 3 years ago
When I was studying abroad in Spain way back in my Uni. years, tuna on pizza was a thing and I have a feeling it still is. It was actually quite nice as the tuna was incredibly fresh and paired really nicely with the cheese.
#72
Limey Cheesehead 3 years ago
That isn't a travesty. Look like a murder scene but I'd taste it.
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Daniel Yamada 3 years ago (edited)
One time when I lived in Japan, I saw a convenience store with a sign in the window that said "cream-filled donuts". That sounded great, so I bought one and started eating it. The donut was filled with creamed fish!
Moosy Girl 3 years ago (edited)
I stopped buying candy when I was in Tokyo because 75% of it was unexpectedly fish, shrimp or seaweed flavoured. >.
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Nadia Montera 3 years ago
Do not look at this post if you are having lunch while scrolling BP :( I hope this caution will not arrive too late for you as it did for me
ƒιѕн 3 years ago
That time I made chocolate cupcakes with fishsticks inside , also made some cinnamon maple ramen noodle cupcakes, the taste was fine, the texture chewing was horrendous, like cold dead worms. tkB6QU0-63...bb02fa.jpg 
T5n 3 years ago
If any of my vegan friends or coworkers annoy me, I'm going to have to do this and tell them that they are vegan cupcakes.
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David Brown 3 years ago
Every photo brought my supper closer to making a reappearance. I've had friends in the past that stayed high constantly making weird a*s food concoctions but nothing like any of this. Most of these were hella fake just for this post.
Falicity Humdinger 3 years ago
I'd hate to see this when I'm not high. Thank f**k I'm high...either it helped or it didn't.
Huddo's sister 3 years ago
I haven't read the list yet, but I'm going to be annoyed if too many of these are photo-shopped/made up.
Rachel Reynolds 3 years ago
These people have committed crimes against humanity and should be prosecuted to the fullest extent
Toujin C'Thlu 3 years ago
Some of these things look like they were made by people with no sense of taste
Yoga Kitty 3 years ago
Half of them looked like people had the munchies after ... extensive garden work.
Andrea Dockham 3 years ago
A lot of created content by shock influencers. Most of these aren’t real. The canned gator tho…
Daniel Yamada 3 years ago (edited)
One time when I lived in Japan, I saw a convenience store with a sign in the window that said "cream-filled donuts". That sounded great, so I bought one and started eating it. The donut was filled with creamed fish!
Moosy Girl 3 years ago (edited)
I stopped buying candy when I was in Tokyo because 75% of it was unexpectedly fish, shrimp or seaweed flavoured. >.
Load More Replies... Nadia Montera 3 years ago
Do not look at this post if you are having lunch while scrolling BP :( I hope this caution will not arrive too late for you as it did for me
ƒιѕн 3 years ago
That time I made chocolate cupcakes with fishsticks inside , also made some cinnamon maple ramen noodle cupcakes, the taste was fine, the texture chewing was horrendous, like cold dead worms. tkB6QU0-63...bb02fa.jpg
T5n 3 years ago
If any of my vegan friends or coworkers annoy me, I'm going to have to do this and tell them that they are vegan cupcakes.
Load More Replies... David Brown 3 years ago
Every photo brought my supper closer to making a reappearance. I've had friends in the past that stayed high constantly making weird a*s food concoctions but nothing like any of this. Most of these were hella fake just for this post.
Falicity Humdinger 3 years ago
I'd hate to see this when I'm not high. Thank f**k I'm high...either it helped or it didn't.
Huddo's sister 3 years ago
I haven't read the list yet, but I'm going to be annoyed if too many of these are photo-shopped/made up.
Rachel Reynolds 3 years ago
These people have committed crimes against humanity and should be prosecuted to the fullest extent
Toujin C'Thlu 3 years ago
Some of these things look like they were made by people with no sense of taste
Yoga Kitty 3 years ago
Half of them looked like people had the munchies after ... extensive garden work.
Andrea Dockham 3 years ago
A lot of created content by shock influencers. Most of these aren’t real. The canned gator tho…
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