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Maybe you want to make up to your partner for something stupid you've done or maybe you're bored. It doesn't matter, you've found the perfect recipe and you're willing to commit the whole evening to making it a reality. Problem is, nothing is as deceiving as a recipe. Not even those icebergs that threatened the Titanic. I mean, that lasagna may look pretty in the pictures and the steps may sound so simple, anyone could do it but it couldn't be further from the truth. That, however, was enough to fool you and now you're as oblivious as the ship's captain, heading towards a disaster. A kitchen disaster.

Bored Panda has collected some of the funniest examples of food expectations vs. reality to make you feel like an iron chef. After all, we all need some encouragement. From stained glass cookies that look like they've just committed suicide to a rice bear that is more mummy than bear, these dishes make you wonder if someone was brave enough to eat them. Scroll down to take a look why sometimes it's better to simply order a pizza and vote for your funniest entries.

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Was Asked To Make Food Network's Brown Sugar Pecan Bears

Was Asked To Make Food Network's Brown Sugar Pecan Bears

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Tara Leigh
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Too much sugar in the recipe and too much butter makes them spread like that.

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Kimberly Robinson
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They look like Grimace from the McDonald's commercials, only not purple. Should slather with some purple frosting and say that's what she meant to make.

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Mylah Rose
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For a start the top ones are almonds.... the pecans look like vaginas.

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

The flour got rejected lol “turned down for why??” 😭😩

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Suzi Gauthier
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sounds like a self-rising flour issue LOL I tried to make "lady fingers" like Martha Stewart, shaping cookie dough into the shape of a lady's finger and using a almond dyed with red food dye as the nail. But I bought premade cookie dough instead of using Martha's recipe. I got monster lady fingers.

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Arhythmia Hart
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The 'reality' photo looks like something from Studio Ghibli, they're cute in a messed up melty sort of way!

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John Baker
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you look closely, you'll see a couple of cashews too, and a hint of something that looks like it could be a pecan. :-)

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Pamela Keown
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the eyes are wrong - the nut starts out an almond and turns into a pecan - I don't think so -- your "BEFORE" photo is NOT the before that belongs with the "AFTER". Who are you trying to fool.

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Talise Snyder
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's not before and after- the first photo is what the person was trying to recreate from the Food Network and then second was what they made.

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Janine Randall
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was going to try to make those. Now I won't be too shocked if they come out looking like Cookie Monster.

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Gretel Hallett
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't think the 'expectations' photo is at all achievable - and possibly they have been very carefully dried out instead of baked ... the 'reality' photo is hilarious and much more realistic.

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Brandy Dillensneider
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Clearly used the wrong kind of cookie dough; original appears to be some sort of shortbread (there are ways to make it not spread) while the fail looks like the dough for crispy chocolate-chip cookies.

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Anaka Blackwood
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ha, my bb8 and r2d2 cookies gained some pounds too, so i know what you mean

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Crystal Hickman
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It looks like a burnt adipose from Dr Who. I think it's cute. Hahaha

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Violet Oliveira
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the top ones are holding almonds and cashews...not pecans...at least the reality one got the ingredients right lol

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

oh wow, the reality is so me. I was craving cookies so I decided to bake them. Got a recipe online and loved it. I could picture myself eating these great nice, tasty cookies. The outcome was so disappointing I was mad at myself. I can't bake cookies. This was my second try, I am giving up now. Is it really so difficult to bake cookies. I don't even want to take a chance with baking a cake

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Samantha Bing
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't give up - I made crappy batches like 5 or 6 times before the consistency and look of the cookies actually worked - when you've made that perfect batch it feels like you've climbed a mountain!

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

It looks like the dark cookies ate the light cookies

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

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Judy Semmens
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Biscuits showing a teddy bear grasping something sticking up from it's groin area? That's just wrong!

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#3

Chocolate Hedgehog Cake

Chocolate Hedgehog Cake

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#4

It's A Good Thing Cats Don't Care About Cake

It's A Good Thing Cats Don't Care About Cake

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#5

My Wife Made Croissants For Breakfast. Nailed It!

My Wife Made Croissants For Breakfast. Nailed It!

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

You are now on the no-entry blacklist of France, for crimes against the country.

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#6

Not So Much ‘Arrrrah, How Cute’ And More ‘Arrrrraahhh What The F*** Is That?'

Not So Much ‘Arrrrah, How Cute’ And More ‘Arrrrraahhh What The F*** Is That?'

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Matthew Hyder
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why did they make it with different ingredients? ^^; They shouks follow the recipe. :p

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#7

I'm No Cook But I Didn't Expect To Screw Up A Baked Potato

I'm No Cook But I Didn't Expect To Screw Up A Baked Potato

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#8

Spongebob And Patrick Have Seen Things

Spongebob And Patrick Have Seen Things

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#11

I Made A Santa Shaped Bread From A Recipe I Found, It Turned Out A Bit Different From The Picture

I Made A Santa Shaped Bread From A Recipe I Found, It Turned Out A Bit Different From The Picture

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

A bit like the villain captain from Pirates of the Caribbean...

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Elmo Fail

Elmo Fail

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Vlad Horobet
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Uhm, i can't concentrate on the second picture mutant Elmo because first picture Elmo has a weird erection.

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#14

My Wife Made A Dragon Cake For Her Mother's Birthday

My Wife Made A Dragon Cake For Her Mother's Birthday

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#15

Blueberry-Splosion

Blueberry-Splosion

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#16

My Dad Said He'd Made Macarons. Expectation Vs. Reality. Still Tasted Divine Though

My Dad Said He'd Made Macarons. Expectation Vs. Reality. Still Tasted Divine Though

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#17

Stained Glass Cookies

Stained Glass Cookies

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#19

They Are Very Yummy Cupcakes That Are Decorated In A Scarier Than Intended Manner

They Are Very Yummy Cupcakes That Are Decorated In A Scarier Than Intended Manner

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

Honestly, what I don't get is these ones that don't follow the original AT ALL. What did you expect? The eyes are those bugged out ones that come in a bag and don't look anything like the original, the nose is upside down, the ears are chocolate chips instead of discs, the colors are inverted (or maybe it was decorated hot and the sugar melted into the cupcake?) and the mouth doesn't look anything like the original. I mean, if you're not skilled or don't have much practice, don't take these liberties or the result will be...what you see here...

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#20

This Makes Me Laugh So Much Every Time I See It That Maybe It Was Worth The Fail

This Makes Me Laugh So Much Every Time I See It That Maybe It Was Worth The Fail

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#23

Ordered A Birthday Cake For My Niece

Ordered A Birthday Cake For My Niece

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#26

Bunny Rolls

Bunny Rolls

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#27

Rainbow Heart Cookies Surprise

Rainbow Heart Cookies Surprise

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#28

Grooms Cake Disaster, What We Wanted Vs. What We Got

Grooms Cake Disaster, What We Wanted Vs. What We Got

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#30

There Are No Words. My Sister Asked For A Peppa Pig Cake. This Is What I Made

There Are No Words. My Sister Asked For A Peppa Pig Cake. This Is What I Made

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#31

Expectations Vs. Reality: Cake Edition

Expectations Vs. Reality: Cake Edition

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

Set the eyes straight and it doesn't look too different.

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#33

Apparently I’m Still In A Halloween Mindset

Apparently I’m Still In A Halloween Mindset

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#34

My Birthday Cake Attempt. To Be Fair I Had Quite A Few Drinks Beforehand And Not The Right Cooking Utensils

My Birthday Cake Attempt. To Be Fair I Had Quite A Few Drinks Beforehand And Not The Right Cooking Utensils

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#35

We Tried To Be Creative This Christmas. It Didn't Work Out So Well

We Tried To Be Creative This Christmas. It Didn't Work Out So Well

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Nadine Ducca
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's those damn store-bought bugged out eyes! If you'd just put a little black dot instead of those giant white nipples, it would've looked 100% cute.

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#37

Friend Ordered Guitar Cake. Cake Maker Said She Could Make An Exact Replica

Friend Ordered Guitar Cake. Cake Maker Said She Could Make An Exact Replica

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#38

I Would Never Attempt This Again

I Would Never Attempt This Again

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

Don't give up. Instead learn a bit more about how chocolate works )))

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#40

Paint Splatter Cake

Paint Splatter Cake

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

A lot of these just forgot to cool the cake down completely before starting the decorating

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#41

My Sister And I Attempted To Make A Kinder Egg Cake For My Nephew

My Sister And I Attempted To Make A Kinder Egg Cake For My Nephew

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#42

I Saw A Thing. I Tried To Make A Thing. I Shouldn't Try To Make Things

I Saw A Thing. I Tried To Make A Thing. I Shouldn't Try To Make Things

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

Marshmallows don't take long to brown. If they do burn they will come off in one piece, so the dish underneath is still ok. We did this on Thanksgiving and the sweet potatoes were still ok

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#45

Pinterest Finger Cookie Failure My Friend Did. They Were Still Delicious

Pinterest Finger Cookie Failure My Friend Did. They Were Still Delicious

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#46

Dinosaur Cake

Dinosaur Cake

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

First pic: me entering at a party. Second pic: me leaving the party.

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#47

Matcha Cake Did Not Matcha Expectations

Matcha Cake Did Not Matcha Expectations

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

Now THIS is a true example if laziness. From the cheese to the food colouring used.

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#49

I Made A Mistake Early In The Process And That's Why This Is An Exorcist Swan

I Made A Mistake Early In The Process And That's Why This Is An Exorcist Swan

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#50

My First Attempt At Decorating A Nice Birthday Cake. (I Apologized Profusely To My Mom As I Gave It To Her.)

My First Attempt At Decorating A Nice Birthday Cake. (I Apologized Profusely To My Mom As I Gave It To Her.)

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