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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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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.

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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#7

Carved Green Onyx Gemstone Grapes. I’m Salivating

Carved Green Onyx Gemstone Grapes. I’m Salivating

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#8

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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#13

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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#19

Forbidden CrÚme Brulée

Forbidden CrÚme Brulée

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#22

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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#27

Forbidden Fried Chicken (It’s Calcite)

Forbidden Fried Chicken (It’s Calcite)

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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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#31

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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Mohsie Supposie
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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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#32

Forbidden Coffee

Forbidden Coffee

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#33

This Rock That Looks Like A Half-Eaten Potato

This Rock That Looks Like A Half-Eaten Potato

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PeachthePan
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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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#37

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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#42

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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#43

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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#44

These Pancake-Looking Mushrooms I Found

These Pancake-Looking Mushrooms I Found

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#45

Just Throwing Some Meat On The Grill

Just Throwing Some Meat On The Grill

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Tiredpossum
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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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#46

Forbidden Jalapenos

Forbidden Jalapenos

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Catlady6000
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so cool. I would actually buy a camera just to record the metamorphosis

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#47

Forbidden Pickle Slices

Forbidden Pickle Slices

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#52

Forbidden Pineapple

Forbidden Pineapple

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#53

Forbidden Fruit Snacks

Forbidden Fruit Snacks

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#54

Ladies And Gentleman, I Present To You... Pizza Rock

Ladies And Gentleman, I Present To You... Pizza Rock

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#56

I'm So Vegan That Every Time I See This Ad, I Think She Is Swimming In Tofu

I'm So Vegan That Every Time I See This Ad, I Think She Is Swimming In Tofu

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#57

You Thought Tide Pods Looked Like Candy

You Thought Tide Pods Looked Like Candy

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Mohsie Supposie
Community Member
3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The head looks like they have one in their mouth! This should definitely be illegal! Are there no safety regulations at all?

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#58

Forbidden Milks

Forbidden Milks

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

that should be illegal or am i the only one that goes into a supermarket and grabs what I need without looking?

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#59

Forbidden Dumplings

Forbidden Dumplings

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#60

This Stone I Found That Looks A Lot Like An Egg. Egg On The Right For Scale

This Stone I Found That Looks A Lot Like An Egg. Egg On The Right For Scale

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#61

At Least They Tell You It’s Forbidden

At Least They Tell You It’s Forbidden

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#64

Forbidden Caramel Truffles (Spider Eggs)

Forbidden Caramel Truffles (Spider Eggs)

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#66

A Fungi That Makes Me Hungry For A Fried Bologna Sandwich

A Fungi That Makes Me Hungry For A Fried Bologna Sandwich

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#68

It Looked Like A Marzipan, Smelled Like A Marzipan... Turns Out, It Was Soap

It Looked Like A Marzipan, Smelled Like A Marzipan... Turns Out, It Was Soap

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#70

My Mask Filters After One Day Firefighting. Some Nice Tea Would Be Good Right Now

My Mask Filters After One Day Firefighting. Some Nice Tea Would Be Good Right Now

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#73

It'll Leave A Weird Taste In Your Mouth

It'll Leave A Weird Taste In Your Mouth

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#74

Should She Use Tomato Or Alfredo Sauce For Tonight's Italian Dish?

Should She Use Tomato Or Alfredo Sauce For Tonight's Italian Dish?

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#77

These Chips/Crisps That Came With My Package

These Chips/Crisps That Came With My Package

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#79

Rian Johnson's Forbidden Donut Candle

Rian Johnson's Forbidden Donut Candle

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#80

Forbidden Hamburger Patties

Forbidden Hamburger Patties

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#81

I'm Dyeing Yarn And It Looks Like Beef Ramen

I'm Dyeing Yarn And It Looks Like Beef Ramen

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

I'm literally eating beef ramen rn. Yesterday it was chicken ramen

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#84

My Towel Fell Off Its Hook And It Looks Like Soft Serve Ice Cream

My Towel Fell Off Its Hook And It Looks Like Soft Serve Ice Cream

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#86

This Shell I Found That Looks Just Like A Coconut

This Shell I Found That Looks Just Like A Coconut

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#88

Forbidden Chocolate Wafer Biscuits

Forbidden Chocolate Wafer Biscuits

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#89

These Forbidden Coco-Puffs Will Crunch Your Teeth (It's Ceramic Balls For Aquarium Filters)

These Forbidden Coco-Puffs Will Crunch Your Teeth (It's Ceramic Balls For Aquarium Filters)

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#90

Forbidden Natural Oreo

Forbidden Natural Oreo

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

That looks like the pics of disguised Methamphetamine in previous post!

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#91

Forbidden Marshmallows

Forbidden Marshmallows

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#92

Forbidden Loaf Of Bread (Brick)

Forbidden Loaf Of Bread (Brick)

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#93

Forbidden Maple Syrup

Forbidden Maple Syrup

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

Why are there so many inedible products in this like of packaging? Do the manufacturers not see an issue here?

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#94

If You Like Pinacolad- Wait...

If You Like Pinacolad- Wait...

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#95

This Crystal Looks Like A Cauliflower

This Crystal Looks Like A Cauliflower

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#97

Finishing A New Room, And Man I Do Not Want My Toddlers Finding Any Of The Light, Fluffy "Cotton Candy" Laying Around

Finishing A New Room, And Man I Do Not Want My Toddlers Finding Any Of The Light, Fluffy "Cotton Candy" Laying Around

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Arlo Danielson
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They should make this insulation not look like cotton candy. IT ALWAYS LOOKS LIKE COTTON CANDY

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#98

Forbidden Hot Chocolate

Forbidden Hot Chocolate

What's this? Chocolate milk? Hot cocoa? Some coffee? Hot tea?? Nope, it's me cleaning my beauty blender!

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#99

Forbidden Bread Roll

Forbidden Bread Roll

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#101

What I'm Bringing For Christmas Dessert: "Trashcan Lid Rain Leaf Surprise"

What I'm Bringing For Christmas Dessert: "Trashcan Lid Rain Leaf Surprise"

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#102

My Shoe Melted In My Room In The Summer Heat And Now It Looks Like Caramel

My Shoe Melted In My Room In The Summer Heat And Now It Looks Like Caramel

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Full of Giggles
Community Member
3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I call bullshit! I live in Phoenix where summer temps average 110-115F (43-46C) degrees. My air conditioning has gone out twice and I have had storms knock out my power for a couple days during the summer. My shoes have never melted inside my house.

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#103

My Mom Sent Me This Picture Of Her Latest Crochet Project. Ground Beef Anyone?

My Mom Sent Me This Picture Of Her Latest Crochet Project. Ground Beef Anyone?

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#104

Meet Cinnamon. She Was Born With Ears That Look Like Cinnamon Rolls

Meet Cinnamon. She Was Born With Ears That Look Like Cinnamon Rolls

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#106

Forbidden Mushroom

Forbidden Mushroom

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#109

Beach Hotdog

Beach Hotdog

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

It looks like and old Carrot!! đŸ˜‚đŸ€ŠđŸŒâ€â™€ïž

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#111

Forbidden Fruit Roll Up

Forbidden Fruit Roll Up

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#112

My 4-Year-Old Pointed Out These Forbidden Pringles

My 4-Year-Old Pointed Out These Forbidden Pringles

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#113

This Mushroom That Looks Like A Fried Egg

This Mushroom That Looks Like A Fried Egg

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

I once found a mushroom that could be squeezed for smoke (it’s spores)

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#114

10-Second Rule Popcorn

10-Second Rule Popcorn

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#120

Forbidden Olive

Forbidden Olive

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Abigail Nagel
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I once found the soft part on an earbud and it perfectly represented a blueberry đŸ«

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#121

Forbidden Beer

Forbidden Beer

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

I assume this was for Covid. When stores couldn't keep hand sanitizer in stock a lot of breweries made hand sanitizer to cover the damand.

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#122

Are We Cuckoo For These Coco Puffs?

Are We Cuckoo For These Coco Puffs?

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#125

Forbidden Oreo

Forbidden Oreo

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#126

Forbidden Fish Eggs (Red Airsoft BBS)

Forbidden Fish Eggs (Red Airsoft BBS)

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#127

This Rock I Found While Hiking That Looks Like A Slice Of Pizza

This Rock I Found While Hiking That Looks Like A Slice Of Pizza

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#130

Crystal My Brother Found That Kinda Looks Like A Bean Burrito

Crystal My Brother Found That Kinda Looks Like A Bean Burrito

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#132

Forbidden Soft Serve (Molten PVC)

Forbidden Soft Serve (Molten PVC)

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#134

I Thought It Was Candy Until My Mother Pointed Out That It Was A Towel

I Thought It Was Candy Until My Mother Pointed Out That It Was A Towel

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#135

When You Don’t Tell The Olive Garden Waiter When

When You Don’t Tell The Olive Garden Waiter When

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#136

A Single Grain Of Sand Looks Like A Forbidden Gummy Bear

A Single Grain Of Sand Looks Like A Forbidden Gummy Bear

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#137

Forbidden Corn Muffin. It's An Orange Shag Mushroom Stool

Forbidden Corn Muffin. It's An Orange Shag Mushroom Stool

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#138

My Coffee Scented Soaps That Look Like Slabs Of Raw Meat

My Coffee Scented Soaps That Look Like Slabs Of Raw Meat

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#139

This Forbidden Toblerone Looks Extra Crunchy

This Forbidden Toblerone Looks Extra Crunchy

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#140

Our Builders Appear To Have Filled Up Our Wall With Delicious Strawberry Ice-Cream

Our Builders Appear To Have Filled Up Our Wall With Delicious Strawberry Ice-Cream

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#141

Found Some Rocks At The Beach

Found Some Rocks At The Beach

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#143

This Rock Looks Like A Steak

This Rock Looks Like A Steak

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#144

Nach-Yo Cheese

Nach-Yo Cheese

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#152

This Natural Rock That Looks Like Uncooked Bacon

This Natural Rock That Looks Like Uncooked Bacon

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#154

I Found A Whole Forbidden Platter At A Museum Today

I Found A Whole Forbidden Platter At A Museum Today

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#156

I Found A Rock That Looks Like A Piece Of Pie

I Found A Rock That Looks Like A Piece Of Pie

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#157

Everything Tastes Better With Spicy Mayo

Everything Tastes Better With Spicy Mayo

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#159

Forbidden Eggs

Forbidden Eggs

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#164

Forbidden Boxed Wine

Forbidden Boxed Wine

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#165

This Spider Looks Like It Has An Oyster Cracker On Its Back

This Spider Looks Like It Has An Oyster Cracker On Its Back

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#167

These Rocks Looks Like Slices Of Baguette Breads

These Rocks Looks Like Slices Of Baguette Breads

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#168

Forbidden Mountain Dew

Forbidden Mountain Dew

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#169

Forbidden Green And Red Grapes At Walmart. Extra Chronchie

Forbidden Green And Red Grapes At Walmart. Extra Chronchie

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#170

Forbidden Ham/Chicken Breast And Shredded Mozzerella Cheese

Forbidden Ham/Chicken Breast And Shredded Mozzerella Cheese

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#172

Forbidden Cheese Balls

Forbidden Cheese Balls

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

PEW PEW! DIIIIEEEEEEEEEEE SUCKA! oh sorry i was shoting my 8-9 yo brother with an electricity-powered nerf gun lol

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#174

Forbidden Ham - Rhodochrosite Stalactite

Forbidden Ham - Rhodochrosite Stalactite

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#175

Forbidden Olives

Forbidden Olives

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Wizard
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Anyone who doesn't know what these are: Earbuds. they are earbuds and i swear i'm going to choak to death by one.

#176

Forbidden Toblerone

Forbidden Toblerone

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#177

This Forbidden Steak Is Actually Pink Ruby Crystals

This Forbidden Steak Is Actually Pink Ruby Crystals

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#178

The Couch Pillow Is A Forbidden Corn Cob

The Couch Pillow Is A Forbidden Corn Cob

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