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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.

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."

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Manatees Being Fed Sweet Potatoes. While Looking Like Sweet Potatoes

Manatees Being Fed Sweet Potatoes. While Looking Like Sweet Potatoes

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Mohsie Supposie
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's probably how they got the idea of what to feed them.

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Antoine Gagnon
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Call me ignorant but aren't we supposed to not feed wild animals? Isn't there a risk they end up depending on this because they got used to it?

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David Retsler
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You're not ignorant for asking a question. Usually, yes, you should not feed a wild animal. However, these appear to be in a refuge of sorts judging by the wooden bridge in the background, the fact they're lined up like they've done this before and what seems to be a lack of motorboat propeller scars on their backs. Just a guess though.

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Shirley Heyn
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seriously??? Why do people feel they need to feed wildlife? It really isn't doing them any good to become reliant on humans as a food source.

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Shirley Heyn
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm thinkin' they've already had too many sweets. . . lol. . . seriously? read above post please!

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Dre Mosley
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love Manatees. Living in Tampa Bay, FL, you can see them fairly easy. Such peaceful creatures.

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Shireen Maher
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

omg u live in tampa?? you should get disney plus, theres a zoo show on there called "Zoo Tampa". but theres only like 10 episodes then it switches ohio, columbus XD

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angelica H
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I found this funny because I call my cat a potato, and my family teases when we eat mashed potatoes

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pinkytoes
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

FYI this pic looks like it is taken at Homosassa Springs State Park in Florida

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Michelle V
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, this gave me goose pimples!!! How surreal is this? The gentlest of gentle giants, waiting patiently for crunchy nibbles of sweet potatoes!

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Samantha Comerford
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lovely picture. I bet it’s such a joy, to be able to feed them. They’re wonderful

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Orionpax75
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love these majestic creatures they are beautiful and so gentle

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David Retsler
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They usually eat vegetation they can access from the water- bank grasses, floating leaves, underwater grasses, etc.

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Mary Peace
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love the manatees, but they'd be rather large sweet potatoes.

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Linda HS
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would totally do that. I mean feed the manatees...🥰

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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.

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Grape Agate From Indonesia

Grape Agate From Indonesia

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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.

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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.

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).

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Carved Green Onyx Gemstone Grapes. I’m Salivating

Carved Green Onyx Gemstone Grapes. I’m Salivating

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Lately, I've Been Having A Craving For Grilled Cheese, Then I Noticed My Calendar And It All Made Sense

Lately, I've Been Having A Craving For Grilled Cheese, Then I Noticed My Calendar And It All Made Sense

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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.

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Pass Me A Banana. Actually, I’m Alright

Pass Me A Banana. Actually, I’m Alright

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Forbidden Thanksgiving Turkey

Forbidden Thanksgiving Turkey

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#15

The Wood In This Tree Looks Like Spaghetti And Tomato Sauce

The Wood In This Tree Looks Like Spaghetti And Tomato Sauce

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#16

I Found A Rock That Looks Like Bread With A Bite Taken Out Of It

I Found A Rock That Looks Like Bread With A Bite Taken Out Of It

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#18

Still Can’t Believe It’s Not Ham

Still Can’t Believe It’s Not Ham

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Forbidden Crème Brulée

Forbidden Crème Brulée

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#20

My Over-Baked Lap Croissant

My Over-Baked Lap Croissant

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Vintage Forbidden Candy Identification Chart

Vintage Forbidden Candy Identification Chart

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#23

This Rosso Levanto Marble Looks Like Raw Meat

This Rosso Levanto Marble Looks Like Raw Meat

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#24

Caught Our Japanese Exchange Student About To Drink This Because It Says "Soda" And Has Fruit On The Label

Caught Our Japanese Exchange Student About To Drink This Because It Says "Soda" And Has Fruit On The Label

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#26

My Buddy's Soap And Dish Look Like A Fried Egg

My Buddy's Soap And Dish Look Like A Fried Egg

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Forbidden Fried Chicken (It’s Calcite)

Forbidden Fried Chicken (It’s Calcite)

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Forbidden Honey Bun

Forbidden Honey Bun

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#30

These Forbidden Oreos Are Actually Methamphetamine Disguised As Decorative Aztec Calendar Wheels

These Forbidden Oreos Are Actually Methamphetamine Disguised As Decorative Aztec Calendar Wheels

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Can't Tell If Rust Stained Tarp Or World's Largest Burrito Just Casually Chilling On The Sidewalk

Can't Tell If Rust Stained Tarp Or World's Largest Burrito Just Casually Chilling On The Sidewalk

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Definitely world's largest burrito just casually chilling on the sidewalk.

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Forbidden Coffee

Forbidden Coffee

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This Rock That Looks Like A Half-Eaten Potato

This Rock That Looks Like A Half-Eaten Potato

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

potatoes shouldn't look juicy, right? (either way, i'd finish it. rock or not.)

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#34

This Forbidden Ravioli Is Actually A Sea Star

This Forbidden Ravioli Is Actually A Sea Star

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Forbidden Pork Belly

Forbidden Pork Belly

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Bowling Ball Broke At Work. It Looks Like A Forbidden Babybel Cheese

Bowling Ball Broke At Work. It Looks Like A Forbidden Babybel Cheese

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Was Making My Homemade Laundry Detergent And I Had To Stop Myself From Grabbing A Pinch Like When I Normally Shred Cheese

Was Making My Homemade Laundry Detergent And I Had To Stop Myself From Grabbing A Pinch Like When I Normally Shred Cheese

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I Found A Pebble That Looks Like A Slice Of French Toast

I Found A Pebble That Looks Like A Slice Of French Toast

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These Pancake-Looking Mushrooms I Found

These Pancake-Looking Mushrooms I Found

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Just Throwing Some Meat On The Grill

Just Throwing Some Meat On The Grill

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was like "Whats wrong with it?" Until I remembered the title of the article.

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