It's a concept as old as Adam and Eve. However, while Christianity continues to decline in the US at a rapid pace, forbidden snacks are still very, very relevant. At least on the Internet.
Bored Panda has already covered the topic here and here but pictures of these heavenly delights keep popping up all over social media, so we have to keep up. Plus, since our first publication on forbidden snacks, a subreddit of the same name was born too, it's the perfect opportunity to show it some love as well—some images in this list come from there!
The online community is obsessed with inedible objects that are tasty to the eye, but not to the mouth, so if you like what you see below, feel free to become one of its 911,000 members. From pebbles that look like toast to a hairdo you could sell as ramen, they've got it all.
In the meantime, continue scrolling and enjoy our refined selection of the not-so-heavenly delights.
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Forbidden Mayonnaise
One of the moderators of r/ForbiddenSnacks, Blank-Cheque, told Bored Panda that the subreddit has been successful right from the start. "It had 100,000 subscribers in early 2018, according to FrontPageMetrics," they said.
"[I think it has become popular because] inedible stuff that looks like food is simply interesting—just look at the Tide POD meme."
Manatees Being Fed Sweet Potatoes. While Looking Like Sweet Potatoes
For those of you who are too young to remember, the multi-national consumer goods corporation Procter & Gamble introduced the Tide PODS laundry detergent packs in February 2012, and poison control centers got quite a few calls due to children consuming the product.
In fact, according to Know Your Meme, a website dedicated to documenting Internet culture, the 'forbidden snack' term grew alongside the rise of the Tide POD Challenge—a dare game involving the consumption of these detergent capsules—to include other foods that look like they might be snacks.
Grape Agate From Indonesia
Forbidden Everything
Although forbidden snacks is definitely a niche subject, Blank-Cheque believes the subreddit is governed by the same Reddit laws as other communities. "Like most large subreddits, I don't think the community really has features unique from Reddit as a whole. If the people here are funny then Redditors are funny in general," they said.
There are frequent reposts like the puppies that look like fried chicken or the mineral that looks like steak but the moderator team try their best to keep the sub fresh.
Forbidden Ramen
Sea Glass, Looks Like Candy
Sadly, some people have a really hard time resisting some of these forbidden snacks. Like Bored Panda mentioned in our previous forbidden snack list, there's actually an eating disorder that makes the sufferer feel a compulsion to eat non-food items. It's called pica, and it's quite rare; pica often occurs with other mental health disorders associated with impaired functioning (e.g., intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, schizophrenia).
Carved Green Onyx Gemstone Grapes. I’m Salivating
Lately, I've Been Having A Craving For Grilled Cheese, Then I Noticed My Calendar And It All Made Sense
A Giant Broccoli
Common cravings in people with pica include the urge to eat soil, coal, rust, chalk and paper. In these individuals, pica usually is a sign that the body is trying to correct a significant nutrient deficiency. The good thing is that treating this deficiency with medication or vitamins often solves the problem.
This Rock Looks Like A Steak
Pass Me A Banana. Actually, I’m Alright
I Almost Ate A Praying Mantis That Was In My Salad
Forbidden Thanksgiving Turkey
Forbidden Avocado
The Wood In This Tree Looks Like Spaghetti And Tomato Sauce
I Found A Rock That Looks Like Bread With A Bite Taken Out Of It
Forbidden Honey
Still Can’t Believe It’s Not Ham
Forbidden Crème Brulée
My Over-Baked Lap Croissant
Mmmmmm... Caramels
Vintage Forbidden Candy Identification Chart
This Rosso Levanto Marble Looks Like Raw Meat
Caught Our Japanese Exchange Student About To Drink This Because It Says "Soda" And Has Fruit On The Label
Had to google it, its an all purpose cleaner. Kinda looks like squash...
I read it as "a**l purpose cleaner", spent about ten minutes thinking about how exactly it should be used. And it's only Tuesday...
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Maybe we shouldn't add fake dye to any foods, then it would be less confusing that neon pink = drink.
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Called the company to ask what's in it. They would not say. The smell makes me ill!
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Hopefully the cap has safety features so one would notice the difference when trying to open it.
Terrible labeling, but as soon as you take the cap off you'd know it's not drinkable. Their products reek!
Japan has very little room for misleading labels, so i can understand that.
This one too is a problem. They sell it at Home Depot and it's very confusing. Grape flavored...
I almost fell for that in Target. I saw what looked like the most vivid fruit drink, then took a good look at it and realized it was cleaner.
I don't think so. Just tell the truth. It's an honest mistake by the exchange student.
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THAT should have the statement on the front Do NOT Drink. Cleaning fluid only.
I use this stuff... It smells awesome. I'm sure the taste... not so much!
Needs a DO NOT DRINK sticker with image for foreign students to understand!
That would be banned in the UK , and rightly so. Hasn’t even got a child proof top
This does not look edible to me. My first thought would be floor cleaner, actually. Cultural differences?
Forbidden Ice Cream
My Buddy's Soap And Dish Look Like A Fried Egg
Purposefully done maybe coz there is another soap dish to the right.
Forbidden Fried Chicken (It’s Calcite)
Juicy Pomegranate Seeds
Forbidden Honey Bun
These Forbidden Oreos Are Actually Methamphetamine Disguised As Decorative Aztec Calendar Wheels
Can't Tell If Rust Stained Tarp Or World's Largest Burrito Just Casually Chilling On The Sidewalk
Definitely world's largest burrito just casually chilling on the sidewalk.
Forbidden Coffee
This Rock That Looks Like A Half-Eaten Potato
potatoes shouldn't look juicy, right? (either way, i'd finish it. rock or not.)
This Forbidden Ravioli Is Actually A Sea Star
Forbidden Pork Belly
Anyone Know What Kind This Is? Fried Egg Jellyfish
Bowling Ball Broke At Work. It Looks Like A Forbidden Babybel Cheese
Forbidden Sour Gummy Hippo (Crystallizing Soap)
Forbidden Tortilla (Rusted Metal Paint)
Forbidden Sorbet
Forbidden Soup
Was Making My Homemade Laundry Detergent And I Had To Stop Myself From Grabbing A Pinch Like When I Normally Shred Cheese
I Found A Pebble That Looks Like A Slice Of French Toast
These Pancake-Looking Mushrooms I Found
Just Throwing Some Meat On The Grill
I was like "Whats wrong with it?" Until I remembered the title of the article.
Note: this post originally had 178 images. It’s been shortened to the top 45 images based on user votes.
Question: Why can I not see photos in this list (others as well) that I've commented on and still getting notification? They aren't listed anywhere that I can see..
It may be possible that you commented on the full list when it the article was first published. This site often posts a full list then scales it back to the most upvoted pics. They often have a link at the end of the article for the full list. Of course that may not be the case, but it is a possibility. Same thing has happened to me.
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I created this compost tea = not for drinking, but looks and smells delicious! https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/05/diy-compost-tea.html
An Atlantis Dinner Welcome welcome do have an aquamarine for an appetizer, an amber hors d'oeuvres then some obsidian soup for the main course we have roast geode with amethyst artichokes, pearl potatoes, carnelian carrots, opal onions Do you all have silverware? Please pass the bar of gold to spread on the bread Could you carve up that chunk of rose quartz? Have some emerald and jade salad with jasper dressing This ruby wine is divine For desert there’s a sapphire sponge cake, pearl pudding or lapis lazuli ice cream with a sprinkling of opal on top then a cup of turquoise tea or copper coffee; we’ll freshen our breaths with an after-dinner diamond Good night then, it’s been a delectable dinner, an absolute gem of an evening Uh-oh, the sea seems to be rising – it’s much higher than it’s ever been before does anyone have a crystal ball? © 3.2016 Helen Bar-Lev
No wonder kids put so much stuff in their mouths they shouldn't when they look like this :P
Except the Christianity reference. Is Akvile a happy atheist?
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.... while Christianity continues to decline in the US at a rapid pace, forbidden snacks are still very, very relevant." So you're saying that Christianity is no longer "relevant" ? And that was the only example you could think of? I'm not Christian but I think this is really rude and not called for.
I'm not sure why the preface to this article mentioned that Christianity is on the decline anywhere. Perhaps as a clumsy reference to Lent? Except (1) every religion has its forbidden foods, and ( 2) no one of any religion would consider eating rocks just because they look like food! Basically, the article mistakes 'forbidden' with, simply, 'inedible.'
Question: Why can I not see photos in this list (others as well) that I've commented on and still getting notification? They aren't listed anywhere that I can see..
It may be possible that you commented on the full list when it the article was first published. This site often posts a full list then scales it back to the most upvoted pics. They often have a link at the end of the article for the full list. Of course that may not be the case, but it is a possibility. Same thing has happened to me.
Load More Replies... I created this compost tea = not for drinking, but looks and smells delicious! https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/2020/05/diy-compost-tea.html
An Atlantis Dinner Welcome welcome do have an aquamarine for an appetizer, an amber hors d'oeuvres then some obsidian soup for the main course we have roast geode with amethyst artichokes, pearl potatoes, carnelian carrots, opal onions Do you all have silverware? Please pass the bar of gold to spread on the bread Could you carve up that chunk of rose quartz? Have some emerald and jade salad with jasper dressing This ruby wine is divine For desert there’s a sapphire sponge cake, pearl pudding or lapis lazuli ice cream with a sprinkling of opal on top then a cup of turquoise tea or copper coffee; we’ll freshen our breaths with an after-dinner diamond Good night then, it’s been a delectable dinner, an absolute gem of an evening Uh-oh, the sea seems to be rising – it’s much higher than it’s ever been before does anyone have a crystal ball? © 3.2016 Helen Bar-Lev
No wonder kids put so much stuff in their mouths they shouldn't when they look like this :P
Except the Christianity reference. Is Akvile a happy atheist?
Load More Replies... .... while Christianity continues to decline in the US at a rapid pace, forbidden snacks are still very, very relevant." So you're saying that Christianity is no longer "relevant" ? And that was the only example you could think of? I'm not Christian but I think this is really rude and not called for.
I'm not sure why the preface to this article mentioned that Christianity is on the decline anywhere. Perhaps as a clumsy reference to Lent? Except (1) every religion has its forbidden foods, and ( 2) no one of any religion would consider eating rocks just because they look like food! Basically, the article mistakes 'forbidden' with, simply, 'inedible.'
