40 Cursed Food Combinations That Might Make You Lose Your Appetite
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If you thought food was supposed to be comforting, think again. The internet is full of "cursed food" photos, those haunting, stomach-turning culinary creations that make you wonder why someone thought they were a good idea in the first place. From unholy ingredient combinations to poorly executed masterpieces, these unsettling food pics might just make you swear off dinner for a while.
Below, we have collected some of the most cursed food pics on the internet. While these unsettling creations might make your stomach turn, they also remind us to appreciate good food done right. There’s something oddly comforting about seeing the worst possible version of a meal; it makes your next normal sandwich look like a gourmet delight.
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In the night, she “poached” the egg in a frying pan; the eggs stay in the water, she adds sugar (sugar, less sugar, sweet white powder for diabetes) in the water. After we got out of bed, she fed those to my stepdad.
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Rice noodle stir fry with shrimp and red cabbage. Couldn’t look at it, but everybody had seconds.
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I've been calling it my Spongebob sandwich.
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Didn't taste that good either.
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My attempt at a vegan cheesecake. Followed recipe… what clear gelatinous monster is this?
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Y’all wanna come over for dinner?
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I mean, I’m pretty sure they were using a glove to do that, but when it arrived, it looked so... unappealing.
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It’s supposed to be truffle cream with mushrooms and straciatella. Almost puked when I received it, but it was delicious.
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Apparently made with leaves/veggies outside that are good for you. She doesn’t get why I found it odd.
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100% not pregnant, just hungry for pickles.
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Tinned mussels, blackberries and red kidney beans.
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That dude eats the most horrifying-looking food in history.
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Jujubes on tortilla? Believe it or not, jail.
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It is delicious! And yes, looks like horse vomit.
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I was very excited to have dinner; I didn’t need to make myself tonight. Took a bite and thought it was oddly cold. Cut that open, and it was RAW. Hope I don’t get food po***ning.
I’m calling tomorrow and raising hell.
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That block is tofu :(((...I'm not even vegan, I'm just lactose intolerant. I like tofu, but when it's prepared, not just...raw.
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Yeah, I knew what I was getting myself into, but by god they topped themselves with this one. It’s all congealed together yet it’s still hot.
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I know this isn't a new idea but I had to do my own independent research. Conclusion? Weird and too crunchy.
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Mmm ranch on ranch on ranch on ranch on ranch. “You have to let me mix it up first!”
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#1 My Husband Cooked A Giant Meatball Stuffed With Spaghetti
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#2 Tried Creating A New Pasta Shape And Ended Pasta Suitable For A Halloween Party
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#3 A Friend Took This Picture Of Their Coworker's Breakfast
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#4 This Is My Mom’s Overnight Egg Sugar Water Soup In A Frying Pan
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In the night, she “poached” the egg in a frying pan; the eggs stay in the water, she adds sugar (sugar, less sugar, sweet white powder for diabetes) in the water. After we got out of bed, she fed those to my stepdad.
#5 Sliced Homemade Sourdough Bread Topped With Creamy Light Brie Cheese. Preheat Oven To 350 And Bake For 11 Hours. Enjoy
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#6 Accidentally Made Alien Food
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Rice noodle stir fry with shrimp and red cabbage. Couldn’t look at it, but everybody had seconds.
#7 Peanut Butter And Onion Sandwich I Had For Breakfast
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I've been calling it my Spongebob sandwich.
#8 My Husband Insisted This Chicken Was Perceftly Cooked
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#9 My Jalapeño Poppers Look Disgusting
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Didn't taste that good either.
#10 Food Fail
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My attempt at a vegan cheesecake. Followed recipe… what clear gelatinous monster is this?
#11 Caprese Salad I Purchased From A Pizza Place. I Should Have Checked The Review First
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#12 The Night My Husband Made Burgers For The First Time. He Set Off The Fire Alarm 4 Times
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Y’all wanna come over for dinner?
#13 A Handful Of Jam Served On A Plate At An Upscale Restaurant
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I mean, I’m pretty sure they were using a glove to do that, but when it arrived, it looked so... unappealing.
#14 Came Home To A Very Smoky House. Knocked On My Brother's Door Asking If He Was Cooking Something, And I Heard Him Pause For A Second Before Saying, "Oh F**k"
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#15 Tacos In A Waffle Cone. My Husband Is Very Proud Of His Invention. His Taste Buds Are Wrong
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#16 Breakfast Burrito But I Didn’t Have Bacon So I Used Pork Ramen
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#17 Stargazy Pie
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#18 Pizza I Received Last Night
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It’s supposed to be truffle cream with mushrooms and straciatella. Almost puked when I received it, but it was delicious.
#19 My Boyfriend Requested A Cursed Hedgehog Cake For His 30th Birthday
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#20 Mom Made Breakfast
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Apparently made with leaves/veggies outside that are good for you. She doesn’t get why I found it odd.
#21 My Boyfriend Was So Disgusted By This That He Refused To Kiss Me After I Ate It
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100% not pregnant, just hungry for pickles.
#22 My Fiancées Idea Of A Tasty Lunch. Chicken Nuggets, Gravy, And Ketchup In A Giant Yorkshire Pudding
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#23 Apparently My Lunch Is Gross
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Tinned mussels, blackberries and red kidney beans.
#24 Cucumber Kimchi Hotdog, Anyone?
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#25 Friend Sent A Photo Of His Meal, What Is That?
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That dude eats the most horrifying-looking food in history.
#26 My Husband's Wrap - Peanut Butter, Applesauce Fruit Cup And Jujubes
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Jujubes on tortilla? Believe it or not, jail.
#27 Made German Chocolate Cake From Scratch. Tastes Better Than It Looks
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It is delicious! And yes, looks like horse vomit.
#28 My Parents Want To Cut Down On Carbs So My Mum Made A Sponge Cake Using Spinach Instead Of Flour. My Dad Decided To Decorate It With Low Fat Mayo, Mustard, Ketchup And Salsa Golf
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#29 Weird And Horrifying Kind Of Food, But I Guess It's The Restaurant's Best Seller
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#30 My Dad Literally Eats This Every Morning
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#31 My Dinner From Whole Foods
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I was very excited to have dinner; I didn’t need to make myself tonight. Took a bite and thought it was oddly cold. Cut that open, and it was RAW. Hope I don’t get food po***ning.
I’m calling tomorrow and raising hell.
#32 The Food I Was Served At The Emergency Metabolic Unit For Being Severely Malnourished
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That block is tofu :(((...I'm not even vegan, I'm just lactose intolerant. I like tofu, but when it's prepared, not just...raw.
#33 Oh, Are We Doing Cursed Birthday Cakes?
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#34 Hospital Food Never Fails
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#35 Dairy Queen Poutine
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Yeah, I knew what I was getting myself into, but by god they topped themselves with this one. It’s all congealed together yet it’s still hot.
#36 The Quotes Around "Corn Dog" Are Doing A Lot Of Heavy Lifting. Candy Corn Melted Around A Chicken Dog (Since I Don't Eat Pork)
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I know this isn't a new idea but I had to do my own independent research. Conclusion? Weird and too crunchy.
#37 I Fail At Spelling Missouri, But They Fail At Mexican Food. Las Cazuelas, MO
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#38 I Was Making Thai Basil Chicken, Then I Turned Around For A Minute, And My Brother Put Blue Food Dye In It. He’s 19
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#39 This Is How My Dad Eats His Salad
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Mmm ranch on ranch on ranch on ranch on ranch. “You have to let me mix it up first!”
#40 Went To My In-Laws For Dinner And This Is The Chicken They Served
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