Food has the power to make us feel many things. The scent of fresh chocolate chip cookies baking in the oven might remind you of childhood, and the ooey gooey taste of warm cookies might transport you to your happy place. A delicious Thanksgiving meal surrounded by loved ones might be pure comfort for your soul and stomach. But along with all of the wonderful things food can do for us, it also has the power to upset us.
Below, we’ve gathered some of the most disgusting and disgraceful photos from the Bad Food [Pics] subreddit. We’ll warn you right now, pandas: don’t look at this list if you’re eating. But if you’re in the mood to lose your appetite, go right ahead. Keep reading to also find a conversation with the group's creator, and enjoy feasting your eyes on these amusing atrocities!
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Made My Wife A Derpy Dragon With Her Bday Waffles, Derp!
why is this under "horrible food photography"? THIS IS AMAZING edit: OVER 200 UPVOTES OH WOW THANK YOU
Eel Head Dumplings
I Wanted Seafood Pasta
Personally, I love looking at gorgeous photos of food on social media. I actually have a separate Instagram account dedicated to only sharing vegan food and following food accounts, so I can always give that feed a nice scroll through when I’m feeling hungry and need some inspiration for what to make for dinner. Seeing some photos of gorgeous bowls of oatmeal, huge Buddha bowls filled with roasted vegetables and topped with fresh sauces and decadent, homemade desserts is often exactly what I need to get me out of a culinary slump. But for some reason, there’s another type of person in the world too: those who enjoy viewing disgusting and unappetizing photos of food for… Fun?
The Bad Food [Pics] subreddit may be an enigma to you. It’s dedicated to sharing “horrible food photos from amateur photographers,” and clearly, it’s doing quite well. The group, which was created in May 2017, has already amassed over 36k members, and only has one simple rule: pictures only. The community focuses specifically on amateur food pictures from social media, but it’s also a breeding ground for some of the most unappetizing meals you have ever seen. Oreo scrambled eggs, rotten steaks and baked goods that resemble something my dog might leave for me to pick up in the grass, this group has no shortage of shocking and vile pics.
My Friends Dad Decided To Marinate The Turkey In Red Wine... Iโm Speechless
Chocolate Bagel With Peanut Butter
Tinned Cheeseburger
To learn more about how this subreddit came to be, we reached out to the moderators on Reddit, and lucky for us, one of the group’s creators was kind enough to have a chat with Bored Panda. “Bad Food [Pics] originally began as a sort of joke between my wife (the other mod) and myself,” Rickjackwood shared. “We would constantly share pictures between each other of our friends’ posts on social media of their ‘delicious’ meals, and we would gasp at how bad the pictures looked.”
“That’s also a kind of the lesser known thing about the sub: it was primarily focused on the horrible photography of food, and not necessarily on the food itself,” the creator explained. “Since then, it’s kind of taken on a mind of its own. We would go to sleep and wake up with another 100 subscribers. It was quite exciting! After some time, we were made aware of another similarly named and themed subreddit… I’m pretty sure we unintentionally hopped on their coattails and gained a bit of traction through their fans as well.”
Roasted Meat Abscess
Cockroach Bread
Found This Cool Bowl! But Why Is My Cereal So Spicy
Since itโs originally designed to grind up spices, thereโs bound to be traces/old residue of spices from before, so; when youโre pouring your milk & cereal in there, some of those spices will separate from the โbowlโ & so youโll of course taste it in your milk & cereal. Itโs just one of those things. ๐คทโโ๏ธ๐
As for why we find these disgusting photos so captivating and we can’t seem to get enough of them, Rickjackwood supposes that, “It’s something deep down in all of us. Everything is disgusting to someone.”
We were also curious if he is often disturbed by the photos in his sub or if he’s become immune to them. “Oh, I get grossed out over everything!” the creator revealed. “For us, the pictures that really hit the nail on the head check 4 boxes: Gross-looking food, out of focus, bad framing, and bad lighting. Worst for me hands down are the Ariake Dumpling posts. Every so often, they get posted, and every time they freak me out!”
I Won't Be Attending The Potluck Next Year
My School's Gourmet Sushi Cone
โMinnesota Sushiโ - Ham, Mayonnaise And Pickle. Found On Facebook. Yuck
It's the first one so far I'd be happy to actually try lol
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It's not "Minnesota Sushi". They're just roll ups. Ham, cream cheese, and a pickle. It's a midwest thing. Don't knock it until you've tried it. A lot more appetizing sounding than cold octopus packed in rice with seaweed. Maybe a side of sea urchin gonads. How about a deep fried Horse Mackerel head staring at you while you eat it's body raw out of a cocktail glass? Which sounds "gross?. Don't get me wrong, I really like Aji cheeks and I like Uni as well. I have sworn off Tako. Mirugai is the best, just hard to find. All of it sounds way more gross than ham, cream cheese, and a pickle.
Says mayo tho so I immediately thought sub in cream cheese and you have a winner!
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I make this (with cheese, not mayo) as a lazy snack sometimes. But itโs not something I would serve to people.
We serve a similar snack on parties sometimes. Ham, pickles and cheese (cheddar type) are cubed and stacked on a toothpick. Easy and convenient :) and tasty too!
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I swear to god i have never done this or see anyone else do this. Minnesota sushi is not like this and isnโt that bad.
Kind of like taking a picture of deviled eggs. Not horrible or gross just nothing to really see here
Hey! As a proud Wisconsinite I days don't knock it til you tried it!
We make rollups for get togethers: spread a thin layer of cream cheese on Black Forest Ham slices, (I use the onion/chive instead of plain) put a pickled asparagus spear on one end and roll it up. Cut into 1 inch pieces. Don't imagine these would taste that much different.
I like to roll up ham and jarlsberg cheese in lefsa, does that meet the criteria ?
Pickles and mayo rank highly on my list of foods that can f**k right off.
Why is that yuck? Ham / mayo / pickles is a classic flavour combination
Substitute ranch dressing for mayo, that might be better.
Cream cheese is much better than mayo. Basically a ham an pickle rollup.
Iโve had that before, it was actually better than I expected but a little salt and pepper goes a long way. Doesnโt belong on this list.
*sigh* itโs *supposed* to be corned beef, cream cheese and pickle. Philistines.
Minnesota has far worse dishes to offer, believe me. This is the least of all evils
It's actually pretty darn good. Like a mini bite of ham salad. ๐
We make "pinwheels" with cream cheese dill pickles and wrapped in corn beef. Our family calls them "Goat Peckers". They're amazing
These are called Ham rollups here in Michigan and they are in fact delicious. I don't usually see pickles that big and you sometimes see it with green onion.
Who says Midwesterners have no culture? This is classic potluck fare.
These are usually made with cream cheese, I've never seen one with mayo. And yes, these are popular in the Midwest.
Tastes much better than the title suggests. Works with cream cheese and salami, too.
Iโd swap the pickle for cucumber & the mayo for cream cheese, though thatโs just me. ๐
Switch the mayo to cream cheese and you have a great sandwich filling, but man I don't wanna try and pick that up with chopsticks...
We also asked the group’s creator if he believes people are actually chowing down on these horrifying dishes or if many of them are simply shared for comedic effect. (I'd like to give these people the benefit of the doubt if possible!) “I’d say there is a LOT of shameful eating going on! A LOT!” he told Bored Panda.
But running the sub has had some positive impacts on his life as well, as he said it has definitely changed the way he views food. “I honestly think it’s made me more adventurous about trying new things!” Rickjackwood shared.
Spaguetti With Turd?! Yum!
Peanut Butter And Jelly Deviled Eggs For Valentines Day
I Donโt Even Know What This Is Meant To Be So I Thought It Deserved A Place Here
And as far as what the creator of Bad Food [Pics] would like to share with you all, he says, “Frame and focus your [dang] pictures people. And BRING ON THE GROSS!!!”
If you’d like to join this community of weirdos who are fascinated by bizarre foods and love roasting horrible food photography, be sure to check out the subreddit right here!
Microwave Steak
I Believe This Belongs Here
Want A Spookie?
No matter how disgusting these photos get, I can’t help but be captivated by them. They’re confusing and absurd, and they might make your stomach do a backflip, but I can’t help but be amused by them. Many of the pics do beg the question, “What was this person thinking?” about whoever sold or created these dishes, and it’s only natural to wonder how in the world these photos came about. If you’ve ever had food poisoning, you’re likely more cautious than many of these individuals are with your own meals. But if you haven’t, apparently, it’s pretty easy to be reckless with your eating!
My Moms "Special" Veggie Infused Water
Iโm Pregnant And Having An Awful Day, So Unwinding With A Cream Cheese And Wotsit Wrap
Pea And Corn Pizza
that actually doesn't look too bad
While not all of these pictures include actual health and safety risks, it’s important to know that we should actually all be very careful when preparing food. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately one in six Americans falls ill from food poisoning every year. 128,000 of these people will end up in the hospital, and tragically, 3,000 individuals die from foodborne diseases annually. The CDC also notes that certain individuals are at higher risk of being affected by food poisoning, including adults over the age of 65, children younger than 5, people with weakened immune systems and pregnant people.
Sunday Casserole
Ceviche? Cold Soupy Mashed Potatoes, Yams, Onions, Lettuce, Raw Fish. Tastes Like Lemon Juice. Paid Money For This
Cheesy Pasta
As far as preventing food poisoning, the CDC says that there are a few steps we can take to keep our meals safer. Of course, these tips should be common knowledge, but clearly, some people out there need a reminder… It’s always important to clean our hands, work surfaces, and utensils before and after preparing food. Germs can be lurking anywhere in and around our kitchens, and it’s best to eliminate them wherever we can. It’s wise to also keep foods that are particularly risky, like raw meat and raw eggs, completely separate from ready-to-eat foods. When cooking, food thermometers can help ensure that your meals are heated to an appropriate temperature, and when it comes to keeping food cold, make sure that your fridge is always at or below 40°F or 4.4°C.
Pineapple Pizza
Found This In The Wild On Facebook
4 Am Drunken Dinner. Kraft Single Stuffed Hot Dog, Boxed Au Gratin Potatoes With Preshredded Cheese. I Actually Burnt My Hand Pretty Bad Making This
I read that as "Am drunken dinner". Fight club.... I am Jack's drunken dinner...
If you’ve managed to make it this far, I commend you, pandas. You must have stomachs of steel. We hope you’re getting a kick out of these horrible photos, and please remember to keep upvoting the ones you think everyone deserves to feast their eyes on. Let us know in the comments what the worst food monstrosities you’ve ever witnessed, or even eaten, were, and then if you’re interested in checking out another Bored Panda article featuring food photos that will send your appetite running as far away as possible, we recommend reading this piece next!
Hot Cheetos And Beef?
Lemonade Beef
Sad Nachos
I Made An Attempt
Spent $50 On Cookie Decorating Tools And Ingredients After Watching A Lot Of Food Network Competitions. Lost Interest 5 Minutes Into Baking
Since theyโre going to be eaten anyway, who cares if they donโt look 100% perfect? As long as theyโre edible & delish, thatโs all that really matters! ๐
I Tried To Make A Smoothie, I Swear Its Not Meat
Ah Yes
Freedom Curds
Note: this post originally had 56 images. Itโs been shortened to the top 35 images based on user votes.
So I don't have a picture, but I do have an addition. Back when I was in college, all the schools in the country were rated on various topics, one being food quality/satisfaction. Our college rated number 14! From the bottom. Which was an improvement. (Made all the worse because on parents weekend the food was top tier restaurant quality, so they were capable, just couldn't be bothered). Well one time we went to the buffet, and my friend got the manicotti. We're chatting and eating, and he gets this weird look on his face. He reaches up and spits out a drywall screw. A drywall screw, in the manicotti. Of course we complained, to which the manager just shrugged and said "It's not our fault, it's a manufacturing defect." What part of making manicotti involves drywall screws? And what happened to whatever it was holding up.
It gets worse though. Turns out, the company that did our food also did the local prison. And we found the menu, showing the prison got the same meals on the same days. We were literally eating prison food, for which we had to pay a significant sum in tuition for the meal plans. But we figure there was a mixup, and that manicotti was meant for the prison. And somewhere there was a prisoner frantically searching for the drywall screw he needed to finish his escape plan.
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Feeling hungry? Can't stop snacking? Uncontrollable food cravings? These posts are guaranteed to put you off whatever you are about to eat.
Had to stop going through this - my entire day of food was about to reappear
Was in day school for a while where we got lunch in pots per table. We once found an actual hoove in one of the pots. Took me years to figure out they used to give us slaughterhouse waste. I only spent to two years there before I moved - but for all I know they got away with it.
So I don't have a picture, but I do have an addition. Back when I was in college, all the schools in the country were rated on various topics, one being food quality/satisfaction. Our college rated number 14! From the bottom. Which was an improvement. (Made all the worse because on parents weekend the food was top tier restaurant quality, so they were capable, just couldn't be bothered). Well one time we went to the buffet, and my friend got the manicotti. We're chatting and eating, and he gets this weird look on his face. He reaches up and spits out a drywall screw. A drywall screw, in the manicotti. Of course we complained, to which the manager just shrugged and said "It's not our fault, it's a manufacturing defect." What part of making manicotti involves drywall screws? And what happened to whatever it was holding up.
It gets worse though. Turns out, the company that did our food also did the local prison. And we found the menu, showing the prison got the same meals on the same days. We were literally eating prison food, for which we had to pay a significant sum in tuition for the meal plans. But we figure there was a mixup, and that manicotti was meant for the prison. And somewhere there was a prisoner frantically searching for the drywall screw he needed to finish his escape plan.
Load More Replies... Feeling hungry? Can't stop snacking? Uncontrollable food cravings? These posts are guaranteed to put you off whatever you are about to eat.
Had to stop going through this - my entire day of food was about to reappear
Was in day school for a while where we got lunch in pots per table. We once found an actual hoove in one of the pots. Took me years to figure out they used to give us slaughterhouse waste. I only spent to two years there before I moved - but for all I know they got away with it.
