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This Instagram Account Shares The Worst Dishes Someone Had The Audacity To Serve (50 Pics)
As much as we might rave about the importance of taste, the fact of the matter is that we’re also very visual creatures—the better a meal or a food product looks, the more likely we are to try it. On the flip side, if something looks unappetizing like it was cooked in an iron pot in the ninth circle of hell by a gastronomic demon, we’re likely to say, “Are you friggin’ kiddin’ me? Do I look like a troll with no standards?”
Oh, and believe me, there’s plenty of horrendous-looking food out there. You’ll find it in restaurants, hospitals, and even supermarkets. You know, places that really ought to know better! And the best part is that there’s a whole Instagram account that’s dedicated exclusively to the bad, the ugly, and the most disgusting food items.
We’ve collected some of the best of the worst food photos for you to enjoy from the IG blog, so go on and upvote the ones that you’d never ever want to see on your table or in your fridge.
I had a friendly chat with the food blog's founder and they said that the inspiration for their Instagram account was a mix of different internet pages. "Before I created this account, I was following many food pages on Instagram as well as subreddits on Reddit. Occasionally, there were posts that really looked disgusting and I thought to myself, 'Why not make a whole page about disgusting-looking food,'" they shared with Bored Panda.
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Rolled Ice Cream With Chocolate Fudge Topping
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Imagine Being Killed, Ground Up And Then Being Shaped Into Your Original Body. Beautiful
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Coffee From The Coffee Machine At My Uni
The founder told Bored Panda that the community that's grown around their IG page keeps them passionate about continuing the project. "Many followers are sending me submissions about bad food, so that’s what makes me keep going," they said.
What's more, I was curious to get their take on the importance of how food looks and where the line between good and bad dishes lies. "It’s a mix of how it looks, tastes, and costs," the founder explained that we tend to focus on several things. But if you're taking photos of meals for social media, then it's the first of the three that you need to give extra attention to for obvious reasons.
"For Instagram, how it looks is the most important one obviously. A dish could be the most delicious dish you’ve ever eaten, but if it looks bad it ruins everything, in my opinion. I think most people think this way too."
#4
$15 "Grilled" Veggie Sub
#5
Ordered Cheese Fries
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This Pizza At My University
The Instagram page that celebrates the ugly beauty of bad food has over 15.7k followers and we see that number increasing in the future. After all, in a perfectly curated Instagram feed that’s full of beauty and aesthetics, ugliness stands out even better.
One of the draws of the account is that it’s very candid and open with its content. It doesn’t try to sugarcoat anything. You can even see that in the account’s name—the humor is so blunt, we can’t even write the full name because the social media censors would bleep everything. Alas!
Keep in mind that first impressions mean everything in the world of food. The look, the smell, the first bite—it all comes together to either make or (in this case) break the meal. And though trends might change (just have a look at some of these vintage foods), there’s a general gut feeling that we have about whether or not something is a timeless classic or complete slop.
#7
I Ordered A Banana And Water And They Put The Banana In The Water!
#8
"Exotic Salad"
#9
(Very) Poisonous Fugu Fish, Now Free With Your Dried Anchovies!
During an earlier interview with Professor Nathalie Cooke from McGill University, I learned that even if meals might look very peculiar decade to decade (and completely weird from where we’re currently standing in 2021), we should still be familiar with most of the flavor profiles.
“The taste combinations—savory and sweet (tuna waffles, ham and bananas) or sweet and sour (mayo with lime) are surely very familiar,” Professor Cooke told Bored Panda.
According to Professor Cooke, some meal trends were driven by “corporate marketing departments” and this led to some truly weird combinations like main course dishes having marshmallows in them.
#10
Chocolate Gnocchi From Trader Joe’s. Thought The Whipped Cream Would Help But Now It Just Looks Like A Poop Sundae
Missy Moo Moo 5 years ago
Seriously, if you went to the dog park, picked up a couple of turds and put cream on them... IT WOULD LOOK EXACTLY LIKE THIS!!!
#11
Aight Imma Head Out
#12
I Love When Fast Food Chicken Has A Nice, Seared Crust And A Juicy, Rare Center
As for the future, the professor had some ideas about what it might hold for the world of gastronomy: “Perhaps that we try to ‘eat’ food without any taste at all—in the form of vitamin pills? Or drink it—in the form of smoothies? That we replicate the animal kingdom and encourage children to consume it—as gummy bears, cracker fishes, dinosaur eggs in oatmeal? That we continue to be mystified by the miracle of bread and milk?”
One thing’s for sure, though—as long as we have amazing-looking meals, we’ll have unappetizing ones, too, lurking in the shadows.
#13
Chinese Place Surprised Me With This Nice Dessert
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Okay
#15
Subway Pizza In Brazil
#16
This Baked Potato I Got At Work
#17
I Want To Thank Taco Bell For Saving The Best Part Of The Tomatoes For My Taco Specifically
Karen Grace 5 years ago
My son worked for TB for several years, part as an assistant manager. Whoever did prep that day would have been asked to go home and not return.
#18
Found This At My Local Pharmacy
#19
A Chicken Sandwich
#20
Kiwi Pizza From A Danish Pizzeria, An Unholy Abomination
#21
Why
Jo Johannsen 5 years ago
Gladys, you're bringing the antipasto tray for tonight's black Sabbath, OK?
#22
Chocolate Orange + Lettuce Baguette (No Butter)
#23
Can Of Beef Stock - Can't Wait To Mistake This For Beer
#24
This Was $20
#25
Why? Just Why?
#26
Y'all Like Plain Sushi?
elStiJneriNO 5 years ago (edited)
i always eat at least one of my nigiri's, fish and rice separate. At my local sushi place their rice is delicious. I never get that vinegar taste quite right myself.
#28
I Actually Paid For This “Avocado Toast” At A Cafe By My Apartment
#29
Apparently These Are Pistachio Pancakes
#30
Chicken Sandwich A Friend Of Mine Ordered
#31
2 Michelin Star Restaurant Had This On Their Page.how Does This Look?
#32
Ordered Ceased Salad For $15 From One Of The Local Restaurants
Ragnhild Nilsen 5 years ago
You (OP) ordered a salad to go. They didn't know if you were going to eat it in five minutes or five hours. If you add dressing to salad leaves they will wilt in minutes, and the crutons wil bee soggy and awful. It's much better to add the dressing when you are actually going to eat.
Vicky Z 5 years ago
There's no reason to kill yourself over a bad salad! That's too dramatic
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Giles McArdell 5 years ago
Give unto Caesar that which is Caesar's. Except this, just not this.
Little king trash mouth 5 years ago
My husband one time ordered a Caesar salad (delivery) that came with no dressing. Apparently he was supposed to ask for it when ordering? Kinda thought that was implied with a Caesar salad. That was a bowl of disappointment.
Michael Se 5 years ago
Whole leaf is the traditional Caesar Salad. And it isn't dressed so that it doesn't wilt because who knows when you're planning to eat your to-go order. This is actually a traditional and thoughtful way of making sure you have crunchy fresh greens and as close to the in-person presentation as possible while maintaining the quality of the ingredients.
Jo Johannsen 5 years ago
I hate those thick tasteless ribs in romaine. Trim them away and this might be salvageable.
Betsy Novack 5 years ago
Looks like a Caesar was seized on the way to the party. Thank God the guy in TJ inherited the old family recipe. Two croutons is just plain wrong. And beheading romaine is a crime against nature. No way I would not go back. Worse than the time I bought a whole roasted chicken from vons with a double mastectomy and two necks.
Daniel Atkins 5 years ago
This sis step above a wedge salad which in my opinion is the staff can't be bothered to cut lettuce.
#33
She Got Her Favorite At Popeyes. Deep Fried Wrapper!
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Potato Salad
#35
Another One From The Hospital
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I’m Sorry
#37
Sushi Roll Wrapped In American Cheese
#38
They Forgot To Take The Plastic Off The Cheese Slice
#39
Why
#40
Restaurant Serves This $5.99 Macaroni And Cheese
#41
40oz Tomahawk Steak With Melted American Cheese
#42
This Burger I Paid $10 For At A Football Game
Nadine Bamberger 5 years ago
What ya gonna do? Get up, get in line again, miss half of the game? They know they get away with this crap.
#43
Ordered Ramen. Got This... What Would You Do?
#44
Ordered Carbonara From A '5 Star Uber Restaurant'. Guess How Much $?
#45
Of Course That's Rice Crispy
#46
"Deconstructed Caesar Salad"
Nadine Bamberger 5 years ago
For this reason you should carry around a piece of cotton and green ink so you can pay with deconstructed money.
#47
Co-Worker Ordered This Monstrosity For Our Pizza Lunch
#48
Mac And Cheese Stuffed Hot Cheeto Smothered In Queso
#49
Five Guys Grilled Cheese. It’s About 5 Slices Of American Cheese With Hamburger Bun Bread. $6
#50
$0.99 Burrito, Shredded Cheese, Sour Cream, Sriracha And Flaming Hot Cheetos
#51
This Pizza Margherita From Tgi Fridays Makes Me Want To End My Life. Would You Do The Karen?
#52
Who Wouldn't Wanna Drink This?
Airis Malfoy 5 years ago
i Am GoNnA pOuR tHiS iNtO mY uNsUsPeCtInG cOuSiN's gLaSs nExT tImE sHe sTeAlS mY sTaTiOnArY itEmS.
#53
Anyone Want A Milk Popsicle?
Liz Todoroni 5 years ago
Omg our school had this issue 24/7 we would all shake our drinks in line before we took them to the table because they were either a popsicles or ice shards
#54
Nice
#55
Taco Bell + McDonald's
#56
Lunchables Chicago Deep Dish
#57
Charcuterie Tonight
#58
Sesame With Chicken
#59
Gotta Love The Beans
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Nat Jones 5 years ago
"Wow...F*ck me! That is NOT f*cken fresh, you lazy f*ck!" 😆♥️
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Doctor Strange 5 years ago
When I was in college, eating the food was always a risk. They managed to mess up Every meal, up to and including self serve cold cereal (the milk was often sour, and you had to check your cereal for rust flakes from the bin). One time, my friends and I went to the buffet for dinner. My one friend decided to try the manicotti. Well, we're eating and talking, when suddenly he gets a weird look on his face. He reached up and he pulls out a drywall screw. A freaking drywall screw was in the manicotti. Naturally we complained, and the manager just shrugs and goes "Its a manufacturing defect." What part of making manicotti involves drywall screws?
Miss Cris 5 years ago
I'm not saying to go for "haut cuisine". In many countries you can buy healthy and delicious street food, fresh and natural-ingredients sandwiches or breaded foods or salads or simple (or not so simple) meals that are good and cheap. In this post I only see transnational fast food chains that are always expensive and low quality, that have slaves in order to workers and use plastic cheese and other worse items to what they name food. I'm sorry, but people who got that pics deserved them.
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Henny Hana 5 years ago
I hate that post about the pathetic ramen, i hate it with all my heart because ramen.. don't disgrace ramen.
Mz Phit 5 years ago
Totally agree! In fact, I just watched a great video from the wonderful YouTube channel "Great Big Story" about Ramen and instant noodles recipes from ten different countries- so inspiring! ( warning: it will make you crave noodles! Watch on a full stomach or accept that you will be making noodles...)buon appetito
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Kristine Phillips 5 years ago
had ice cream today, watermelon sherbet with chocolate bits, very unusual taste
Beatrice Multhaupt 5 years ago
Ok., I surrender: this sour puss laughed so hard that I was at a loss to recall what was sour about
Ileana Sky Aviles 5 years ago
I would eat most of them. Shudder at the suspense and lunacy and shock and surprise!
Daniel Marsh 5 years ago
The main affront in several cases seems to be the unashamed use of "American" cheese.
similarly 5 years ago
A lot of this is just not caring. Perhaps if we paid better wages, we'd getting better work and service.
Sarah 5 years ago
I really hope that, after a good laugh, most of thee people sent their food back and didn't have to pay. Also, that's with this whole "deconstructed" craze? I go to a restaurant so someone ELSE will prepare my food. If I wanted to make it myself I'd stay at home where I can wear my pajamas while I cook. LOL
Hugo A-niro 5 years ago
This is happening more and more too many kids in kitchens too many people who don't know what they are making too many jerks who just don't care. I suggest returning the food and not paying
Nat Jones 5 years ago
"Wow...F*ck me! That is NOT f*cken fresh, you lazy f*ck!" 😆♥️
Load More Replies... Doctor Strange 5 years ago
When I was in college, eating the food was always a risk. They managed to mess up Every meal, up to and including self serve cold cereal (the milk was often sour, and you had to check your cereal for rust flakes from the bin). One time, my friends and I went to the buffet for dinner. My one friend decided to try the manicotti. Well, we're eating and talking, when suddenly he gets a weird look on his face. He reached up and he pulls out a drywall screw. A freaking drywall screw was in the manicotti. Naturally we complained, and the manager just shrugs and goes "Its a manufacturing defect." What part of making manicotti involves drywall screws?
Miss Cris 5 years ago
I'm not saying to go for "haut cuisine". In many countries you can buy healthy and delicious street food, fresh and natural-ingredients sandwiches or breaded foods or salads or simple (or not so simple) meals that are good and cheap. In this post I only see transnational fast food chains that are always expensive and low quality, that have slaves in order to workers and use plastic cheese and other worse items to what they name food. I'm sorry, but people who got that pics deserved them.
Load More Replies... Henny Hana 5 years ago
I hate that post about the pathetic ramen, i hate it with all my heart because ramen.. don't disgrace ramen.
Mz Phit 5 years ago
Totally agree! In fact, I just watched a great video from the wonderful YouTube channel "Great Big Story" about Ramen and instant noodles recipes from ten different countries- so inspiring! ( warning: it will make you crave noodles! Watch on a full stomach or accept that you will be making noodles...)buon appetito
Load More Replies... Kristine Phillips 5 years ago
had ice cream today, watermelon sherbet with chocolate bits, very unusual taste
Beatrice Multhaupt 5 years ago
Ok., I surrender: this sour puss laughed so hard that I was at a loss to recall what was sour about
Ileana Sky Aviles 5 years ago
I would eat most of them. Shudder at the suspense and lunacy and shock and surprise!
Daniel Marsh 5 years ago
The main affront in several cases seems to be the unashamed use of "American" cheese.
similarly 5 years ago
A lot of this is just not caring. Perhaps if we paid better wages, we'd getting better work and service.
Sarah 5 years ago
I really hope that, after a good laugh, most of thee people sent their food back and didn't have to pay. Also, that's with this whole "deconstructed" craze? I go to a restaurant so someone ELSE will prepare my food. If I wanted to make it myself I'd stay at home where I can wear my pajamas while I cook. LOL
Hugo A-niro 5 years ago
This is happening more and more too many kids in kitchens too many people who don't know what they are making too many jerks who just don't care. I suggest returning the food and not paying
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