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50 Dishes So Stupid, It’s Hard To Believe Someone Actually Came Up With Them (New Pics)
There’s a special place in hell’s kitchen reserved for culinary disasters so pointlessly stupid that they might have Gordon Ramsay at a loss for curse words, and crying into his apron instead.
We believe food should be tasty, nutritious and easy on the eye. But somewhere along the line, things took a wild turn and (certain people's) cooking became all about chaos, confusion and creativity gone horribly wrong. Sometimes, it seems like the only thing getting cooked is common sense.
Many of us would turn our noses up at the mere thought of eating food that should never have been attempted in the first place. But there's an entire online community that chooses to roast it instead. Stupid Food has an incredible 1.6 million members, all there to "lambast idiotic methods of serving food, or any other epicurean inanity worthy of ridicule."
Bored Panda has put together a digital buffet of the page's best posts for you to devour while you decide what to have for dinner tonight. So sit back, keep scrolling and prepare to feast your eyes on some of humanity's most hilarious and absurd attempts at 'innovation' in the kitchen.
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#1
Intentionally Stupid/Gross Food
Have you ever just looked at a dish and decided to pass on it before even taking a single bite? You're not alone, and there's a good reason...
Psychologists call it "visual priming." Basically, there's a connection between visual appeal and perceived flavour. A dish's appearance influences how we interpret its taste, texture and freshness.
"When food looks vibrant, balanced and neatly arranged, the brain anticipates a positive sensory experience," explain the foodie experts over at British-based Superior Catering.
They add that attractive food feels more satisfying, and neatly portioned servings, clean lines and varied colour can make even simple dishes feel special. It speaks to the quality of the food and the care that went into preparing it.
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#2
Friend Asked To Replace Bun By Lettuce And Received This
#3
Grabbed A Bagel For Breakfast While In Korea....yes That's Butter
"The world's greatest chefs are not only masters of flavor, but artists who use the plate as a canvas to tell stories and inspire diners," adds the team at renowned, global culinary and hospitality school Le Cordon Bleu.
The school's site notes that several past studies have proven that presentation matters when it comes to food. For example, "Michel, et al. (2014) found that complex art-inspired plating resulted in diners rating food up to 18 per cent more tasty than the same ingredients plated in a neat, but non-artistic, style."
#4
This 3 Leaf Caesar Salad
#5
Nothing Says ‘Happy Easter’ Like An Aspic Shared With Family
#6
Chicken Sashimi
Panda-sized Potato 3 weeks ago
Japanese dish called torisashi. It's considered a delicacy in some regions. Some places quick sear the outside, but it is still raw/undercooked on the inside. I'm usually open-minded about food, but this is one dish I would not risk to eat.
Hospitality consulting company American Dining Creations (ADC) makes presentation a priority, and notes that there are a number of factors to consider before serving a dish. For example, the colors of a meal's ingredients...
The team says that bright, vibrant colors can add energy to a plate, while complementary colors create a contrast that adds visual layers to the meal. They add that too many dull colors could seem unappealing.
"By seeing what we eat, we can assume a food’s flavor before we even taste it," notes the ADC site. "Additionally, red and green colors can tell us whether a food is nutritious or not."
#7
I Guess Effort Counts (?)
#8
Coworker Got Creative. He Blended Ground Beef And Chicken Together
#9
Who Approved This?
Panda-sized Potato 3 weeks ago (edited)
I've had this. It's not bad. It's just cinnamon bacon. Didn't feel too different than brown sugar bacon.
Textures also play a role, notes ADC. It can add an extra layer of depth to a dish and creating it is more simple than you might think... Try using hard and soft foods or merely drizzling some sauces as a finishing touch to add variety to a plate.
Textures should not be confused with another important factor: layering. "Layering food refers to stacking it on the plate. Certain layering methods and height preferences can often make a meal more pleasing to the eye," explains the ADC site.
#10
So Stupid I Couldn’t Help Myself
#11
This Is How My Dad Eats His Salad. “You Have To Let Me Mix It Up First!”
Panda-sized Potato 3 weeks ago
I know it's called a macaroni salad, but that's not how that works.
#12
Came Across This: Baked Juicy Chicken In Watermelon
ADC's team warns against putting too much on a plate. "Controlling the portions of a dish will also impact your experience," reads the site. "If a plate is piled high and crowded with food, you’ll likely be in a different frame of mind compared to when your plate is visible and neatly decorated with food."
You shouldn't only focus on the food... Don't forget about the plate. Choosing the right one will help your meal stand out and enhance the overall presentation.
#13
Onion Soup Served In An Onion In A NYC Fine Dining Restaurant
#14
Ah Yes… High School Food
#15
Saw This Atrocity In The Store. Of Course I Bought It!
American Dining Creations' team believes that eating should be a sensory journey.
"If you really think about how you eat, you’ll likely realize that eating is an experience that initiates much more than just taste. When your plate of food arrives at your table, you see the food, you smell the food and you may even hear some crackling or sizzling as it’s brought out to you," they explain. "Each phase of the experience should be honed and refined to cater to the guest and make the experience as comprehensive as possible."
#16
Deb’s Famous Recipe
#17
My School Served Sprinkles Pizza For Dinner
#18
Is This Stupid? I Microwave And Eat My Shrimp Shells
Sally Moen 3 weeks ago
Save the shells to make a stock, for the next time you are making a sauce for your fish fry, or chowder. Any fish heads and bones too, go into a stock, except salmon. Drain the liquid from the shells and fish bones, freeze in ice cube trays and save in freezer bag until needed
#19
A Local Place Is Selling “24 Karat Gold Wings”… Just… Why?
#20
Stones, What’s The Point?
#21
Fried Banana And Bubblegum Pizza, Thank You Brazil 🙏
#22
And They Say That British Food Is Bad. Um, Try Again, Sweetie
#23
Spicy Mayo, Hotdog Sushi
#24
I Know Hospital Food Sucks, But Cmon Now
Beak Hookage 3 weeks ago
Well the speckled cube things are definitely dragonfruit.
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Kira Okah 3 weeks ago
Went to check OP, figured it was a sweet sauce over a fruit salad and wondered why that was weird. Nope, it's mayo.
Zac 3 weeks ago
christ almighty i was assuming it was at least like sweetened condensed milk or something. Mayo is borderline a*****t at that point.
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detective miller's hat 3 weeks ago
I work for a law office and we've had a couple criminal defense clients who later became personal injury/auto accident clients. All have confirmed that prison food is miles better than hospital food.
Bill Swallow 3 weeks ago
I've been in our local hospital several times over the last 10 years, and amazingly enough, the food is quite decent. *Especially* when you consider the scale of their operation, the medical and dietary restrictions they work under, and how long it takes them to distribute the meals. They even give you a menu that you can choose freely from (unless medically there's a reason not to). It ain't Michelin Star dining, but it *is* definitely better than McDonald's, all joking aside. I am genuinely impressed with those folks.
Maartje 3 weeks ago
There are two kinds of people: those who get the runs from dragonfruit, and those who don't. Very poor choice in a hospital, though I give them credit for originality, one would not expect this.
Huddo's sister 3 weeks ago
I don't, instead I get constipated, which is a shame because I love it. I really hate having IBS!
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#25
My Colleague Ate A Kinder Bueno With Minced Raw Pork Today
#26
37 Eur / 43 USD "Giant" Hamburger At F1 Hungaroring In Hungary
#27
The $100 Caviar Chicken Nuggets For Sale At The Us Open
#28
My Girlfriend's Lunch. Her Manager Told Her To Go Home
Lady Chelsea (LadyChelseaoftheVoid) 3 weeks ago
I dont see a problem. I've seen people eat spaghetti on top of lettuce, hows this any different?
#29
Here Is A Filipino "Classic Macaroni Salad" Ordered By My Amazing In-Laws From Wendy’s
Laserleader 3 weeks ago
It's all the "salads" in one bowl. Like they looked up what was an American salad and made all the recipies for jello, macaroni, and vegetable salads. Horrifying!
#30
Pastrami & Artificial Intelligence
Panda-sized Potato 3 weeks ago
I really don't care who made the recipe, as long as it tastes good.
#31
A Friend Sent Me His Dinner Today
#32
Funfetti Pizza At My School
#33
My Grandpa Doesn’t Like To Waste Any Food Even If It’s My 10 Yo Brother Cereal
#34
My Philipino Cook Offered Me This As Dinner, What Did I Do To Him?
#35
Thank God We Won The War
#36
This Campbells Ghost Pepper Soup Is Not Edible. This Has To Be Some Marketing Attempt To Eat It As A “Challenge”
#37
When Dinner Serves Itself
Laserleader 3 weeks ago (edited)
The pan is too cold when the meat is applied. It needs to be searing hot to create a brown barrier that keeps moisture in, and then flipped and seared , then temp turned down a bit and turned until internal temp is safe. Goes for beef, pork, venison, etc.
#38
Madrid’s Hyped Calamari Sandwich Tastes Like Bread On Bread
#39
Uhh... I Think School Lunch Is Getting Out Of Hand
#40
My Friends Black Pepper Usage Is Ungodly
#41
Fish & Chips From A Buffet Restaurant In Sweden
#42
Everything And I Mean Everything In This Picture Disappoints Me
#43
My Roommate Just Washed A Bowl Of Chips Because They Had Too Much Pepper And Now He Is Air Frying Them
#44
Never Thought Of This But Makes Sense
Beak Hookage 3 weeks ago
The mushrooms also may or may not be poisonous (you probably have to be an Aussie like me to get that reference).
#45
Banana Bread 🍌🍞
#46
Lemons Were The Only Fruit I Had So I Decided To Mix It In My Yogurt Bowl. Tasted Tangy But Otherwise Good Enough
#47
Ravioli Burger, Anyone?
#48
Got The Smallest Burger Ever At A Restaurant
#49
Time To Ban Dubai Chocolate
#50
What Is The Blue Taste Like?
MalayDragon 3 weeks ago
It's just a regular sausage with a bit of blue food colouring in the mixture. It was a promotional thing for a butcher somewhere in NSW Australia for the State of Origin NRL series. Only happened once that I can remember, didn't take off like they'd hoped.
#51
How My Mum Cooks Mince Meat
#52
This Is Supposed To Be Poutine
Beak Hookage 3 weeks ago
I think I just heard a whole heap of Canadians hissing like angry geese.
#53
I‘M Not Sure This Is Edible
#54
I Know It's A Drink, But What On Earth Is This?
Michael Vickery 3 weeks ago
Dirty soda is a Mormon thing. They'll put cream and other flavors in soda. This, however looks like an abomination in comparison.
#56
Man, Dish N Dat Will Let You Get *anything* On Your Burger
Lily bloom 3 weeks ago
I'm intrigued. I'd try it. Definitely have no problem with those tater tots - get in my belly!
#58
Ordered A Ham And Turkey Sandwich
#59
Beet Wellington
#60
This Thing I Saw On Grubhub
#61
Buddy "Made" A Pot "Roast"
Kabuki Kitsune 3 weeks ago
Crock pot. They do this if you put something like a beet, or use a touch too much soy, or worchester sauce. It will, however, taste fine.
#62
I Bet Whoever Ate This Did Not Feel Egg-Static About It…
#63
Avocado Sandwich
Beak Hookage 3 weeks ago
Well you'll never be able to afford a house if you go around eating those.
#64
$1700 On Fried Chicken And Tater Tots???
#65
Fries In A Shot Of Ketchup, From The New York Times
Twidder Sux 3 weeks ago
Any place that tried to serve me this is going to get it sent back at them at near hypersonic speeds.
#66
Bought Two Wraps For €8.50… 50% Disappointment Included
#67
Words Can't Discibe
#68
Coworkers Crock Pot Lunch
#69
Has Anyone Ever Eaten This, Ever??
#70
Someone In My Costco Group Hates Fat And Bought A5 Wagyu
#71
I Made The Great Depression Potato Candy
Emma London 3 weeks ago
Made with cooked potatoes, powdered sugar and peanut butter. The "Baking yesteryear" dude in youtube made this and it's quite delicious.
#72
My Family Hates Me For This But I Love It
#73
Domino’s Giant Donut: Expectation vs. Reality
#74
Amazon Review Complaining About A Blackstone Grill Cover
#75
This $32 Ramen Burger I Bought From A Food Stand
#76
The Way My Husband Sliced This Banana
Auntriarch 3 weeks ago (edited)
First time in a kitchen then? On the other hand you now have vegan calamari
#77
Ordered A Breakfast Patty Melt, Was Given This Monstrosity
Beak Hookage 3 weeks ago
Well, I'd eat that. I'd make a huge embarrassing mess, but I'd eat it.
#78
My GF Eats Her Spaghetti With Sugar. Is It Normal?
#79
I Wanted To See How Stupid It Was Without Paying A Ton At A Restaurant. Verdict: Very Stupid - I Should Have Eaten In The Shower
#80
Gordon Ramsay's "Grilled Cheese" With Kimchi
#81
I...i Have To Try Them
Kabuki Kitsune 3 weeks ago
Having tried them, they're tangy lemon, with a slightly sweet aftertaste.
#82
My Girlfriend Thinks This Is A Great Tasting And Healthy Dinner
#83
This Deconstructed Lasagna Was Served To Me Today
Laserleader 3 weeks ago (edited)
I used to pull the milt sacks from Salmon when I was working in a cannery as a teen. The white sperrm organs are apparently a delicacy. This is two of those with burnt slices of meatloaf.
#84
Update On This Nightmare: Neither Howie's Or Doordash Will Refund Us
#85
How Does This Even Taste Like?
#86
The "Perfect Medium Rare" Dad Strikes Again. This Time "A Little More On The Rare Side"
#87
McDonald's Meat Is Now Thinner Than Its Cheese
#88
This Just Isn’t Right
Emma London 3 weeks ago
It's a portion of meat with ad-ons, to be cooked at home. What's supposed to be the problem?
#89
He Has The Meats
Bill Swallow 3 weeks ago (edited)
Arby's Steak Nuggets. Like Chicken Nuggets, but made with steak and no breading. I just had some this afternoon. Good, but quality depends on how good the crew at that franchise are. Normally come in five piece and nine piece orders. This guy ordered a boatload. (And yes, Kabuki, they are *much* like fast food burnt ends.)
#90
I Decided To Go To Brownstone With A Friend And This Is What I Ordered
#91
Strawberry Uncrustable Bacon Cheeseburger
#92
An Actual Vegetarian Lunch Item Given To Wildland Firefighters
#93
$7600 Bloody Mary
#94
I've Always Had It Prepared Differently
#95
50% Hot Dog And 50% Hamburger, 100% Stupid
Bill Swallow 3 weeks ago
I've made a reverse-engineered version of Arby's 'Big Game Burger'. One pound each of ground bison, ground elk, ground venison, and ground boar. Mix *thoroughly*, shape into twelve 1/3 pound patties, season to taste (I use a little powdered garlic, some pepper, and very little salt) and grill. Onto a toasted bun with swiss cheese, dark cherry BBQ sauce, and other condiments as per the customer's request.
#96
Reverse Snickle
#97
Teak Burger Challenge
#98
My Parents Marinated Steak In Chick Fil A Sauce For 6 Days
#99
Is It Even Considered A Bloody Mary Anymore?
#100
My Roommate Cannot Be Trusted
#101
My Wife Cuts Meat On Paper Towels, Help
#102
This Is A Real Burger I Bought Today
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Beak Hookage 3 weeks ago
Heh, I was replying to a spambot but their comment has been deleted so now I just look like a weirdo. XD
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