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Gordon Ramsay is notorious for hurling insults at chefs and kitchen staff when things are not to his liking. His fiery outbursts have become a staple on television shows like Hell's Kitchen and Kitchen Nightmares. But what sets Ramsay apart is his ability to burn someone in the most creative, funny, and brutal way possible.

Now, ordinary netizens are taking a leaf out of Ramsay's roast book... They're stirring the pot online with their spicy remarks about bad food. Perhaps the funniest part is that many are responding to people posting dishes that they're truly proud of. “That looks like Britain tried to make Mexican food,” or comparing an aspiring chef to “Chief Seagull at the local rubbish repository” are among the epic gems out there.

Bored Panda has bravely dared to delve into the world of food abominations to find the most hilarious responses to some of the world's worst meals. Sit back, stop eating, and keep scrolling. Don't forget to upvote your favorites.

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    #3

    Two Things Got Burned

    Sliced smoked brisket with burnt edges on wooden cutting board grilled over 32 years experience

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    Juls
    Community Member
    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    While it's funny, that's not a steak. It's a brisket, and I just smoked one today. The one pictured has a beautiful bark and a nice smoke ring. Bet it was super delicious.

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    Some people cook really well; others are okay. Then there are those who should rather stay as far away from the kitchen as possible. Making good food is a skill you can learn, even without going for formal training. Why then do so many people fail so dismally?

    Foodie and ghostwriter Mike Towler believes it always comes down to five things: cleanliness in the kitchen, mise en place, ingredient selection, temperature control, and sauce-making. Towler, who has worked in kitchens with Michelin chefs, says good food begins long before the ingredients start being prepared.

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    "Watch any chef worth their weight in salt; the first thing they’ll do when they walk into a kitchen, especially one they don’t know, is clean," he writes.

    #4

    So Shiny And Smooth, As All Good Brains Are

    Overcooked chicken breasts with pale skin on baking tray after roasting

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    Eliza
    Community Member
    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Could be cut up and used in a chicken salad or something.

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    Apart from ensuring no germs contaminate your food, a clean kitchen also enhances food quality and prevents unwanted flavor transfer during cooking.

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    "A clean kitchen allows for better culinary practices, as it frees up space and ensures that appliances and utensils are in optimal condition for use," explain the cleaning experts over at Two Gals & A Broom. "Regular cleaning prevents the build-up of flavors and odors that can unintentionally transfer to your cooking, ensuring that the taste of your dishes remains unaltered and true to your intentions."

    #7

    Obtuse Rubber Goose

    Smoothie with papaya peach pineapple banana and raw honey post workout smoothie roasting

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    BrunoVI
    Community Member
    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't even like smoothies or peaches or papayas, and that still looks and sounds good to me!

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    #8

    There Was An Attempt At Food

    Disgusting Indiana dishes with cheese and gravy on a table, roasted on social media

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    Robert Millar
    Community Member
    53 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not from Indiana, but I know RMG when I see it. (Ready Made Garbage)

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    #9

    Poor Man’s Alfredo

    Plate of rice and mayonnaise-cheddar cheese pasta substitute for Alfredo sauce

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    BrunoVI
    Community Member
    7 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wouldn't serve it with rice, but I've actually sold this in a deli and people liked it... and I didn't think it was half bad. It was called cheddar pasta salad. I also sold tuna cheddar pasta salad. I didn't care for that.

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    Towler mentioned "mise en place" as one of the reasons some people are terrible at cooking. It's a French culinary phrase that translates to "putting in place" and refers to organizing and arranging your ingredients before you begin to cook. Most experts agree that mise en place is a vital part of successful cooking.

    "By making sure ingredients are prepped and workstations are organized before you begin assembling a dish, you’ll save time," explains the August Escoffier School of Culinary Arts' site. "And not only will you waste fewer precious minutes completing prep work, but you’ll also eliminate unnecessary steps or duplicate work in the kitchen."

    #10

    Such A "Proper" Slap On The Face

    Cheap gate meal of instant noodles, peas, and soft boiled egg in pan shared on social media

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    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    6 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like kids play food floating in water.

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    #11

    To All The Customer Who Ordered Well-Done (Extra Well-Done)

    Overcooked steak grilled with burnt exterior, criticized in roast about disgusting dishes

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    BrunoVI
    Community Member
    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Again: well-done can actually be well done... but that looks like a crime scene from AD 700.

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    #12

    Nothing Lower Than A Class A Felony

    Undercooked whole chicken with peas, stuffing, and Yorkshire puddings on plate

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    Sohla El-Waylly, a chef and cookbook author believes the biggest mistake that new (or bad) cooks make is forgetting to taste their food.

    "You have to season in stages, throughout the cooking process, and remember to sample along the way. Sometimes, this means tasting things you might not want to, like briny pasta water, slick vinaigrettes and chalky spices, but it is the only way to ensure that your food is seasoned to the core, rather than superficially," says El-Waylly. "It’ll also allow you to identify any flavors that could be going off the rails and get them in check before it’s too late."

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    #13

    Chickpeas, Corn, Apple, Banana, Olive Oil, Salt, Pepper. All Cold

    Chickpeas corn and sliced bananas with black pepper on a white plate

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    V
    Community Member
    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do like all those ingredients. But I do not think I would enjoy them mixed together

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    #14

    What Did You Cook That Under? A Heated Argument?

    Undercooked steak with pink center roasted by user joking about cooking

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    Armac
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    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I reckon a decent vet could save it.

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    Samin Nosrat says great cooking comes down to four things. In her book Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking, Nosrat breaks down the elements she believes are the foundation of any kitchen.

    The Iranian-American chef, TV host, food writer and podcaster explains that salt enhances flavor and brings out the natural taste of ingredients, while fat carries flavor and creates richness. Acid (like lemon juice or vinegar), says Nosrat, brightens dishes and balances richness. Finally, heat transforms ingredients through different cooking methods.

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    #17

    America Has Fallen

    Christmas cake with cheese debate roasting disgusting dishes in Yorkshire

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    #18

    Gordon Ramsay With Absolutely No Chill Roasting A "Flooded" Burger

    Flooded burger with mixed vegetables and fries roasted by Gordon Ramsay

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    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like someone with a stomach flu puked during supper.

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    Great cooking isn't always about the main dish...

    "You can tell a good cook from a bad cook by the way they assemble a salad," say the experts at Leiths Online Cookery School. "A punchy green salad is the perfect foil to rich roast chicken, baked pasta, or steak frites. Choose salad leaves that are fresh and crisp, not limp or discoloured. Wash them leaves with care, so they don’t bruise, then dry them thoroughly in a salad spinner."

    #19

    Gourmet Dog Food

    Raw ground lamb and liver with honey drizzle on plate for elite dinner

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    Juls
    Community Member
    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why? Why would anyone eat this? You could eat it rare, and it would be so much tastier than this. And the texture of raw liver? Uck. Drowning it in honey is not going to make that a texture sensation.

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    #21

    50 Shades Of White

    Baked chicken breast with air fryer fries and pita bread on plate

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    Juls
    Community Member
    6 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Chicken is such a lovely versatile meat to cook with. Then there's this. Do some people have an allergy to flavor?

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    The team at Leiths explains that excess water will dilute the salad dressing and prevent it from clinging to the leaves.

    "To perk up wilting salad leaves, you can immerse them in a bowl of cold water chilled with a handful of ice cubes," they suggest. And when it comes to the vinaigrette, the experts advise that you balance the oil and acidity in the dressing to suit the salad ingredients.

    "Add seasoning at the start so it permeates the whole vinaigrette," they say.

    #22

    This Is A Struggle Meal

    Plate with fish bones and odd food items roasted as disgusting dishes

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    FluffyDreg
    Community Member
    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Honestly this looks like some "5 star" restraint with presentation over food

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    #23

    A Moment Of Silence For Our Fallen Heroes

    British dish of chips topped with bright green mushy peas and fried item

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    L.V
    Community Member
    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like my mushed peas to not be radioactive

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    #24

    Paul Revere Was Trying To Warn Us Of The Inconceivable Horror That Is British Food

    Cheesy chips with slices of yellow cheese over fries at a sports event

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    BrunoVI
    Community Member
    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How are you supposed to eat that, if the cheese isn't melted? Just eat the two separately.

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    Many experts believe that a sauce can make or break a dish. Those at Leiths suggest that you first learn the method for making silky lump-free white sauce before trying to get fancy.

    "Classic white sauce is based on a roux, a half-half mixture of flour and butter cooked with liquid that is slowly added over medium heat," they explain. "Once you’ve mastered white sauce, you can make its derivatives including béchamel, Mornay sauce, and parsley sauce."

    #25

    Chicken Permission

    School chicken permission meal with spaghetti and melted cheese in black tray

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    BrunoVI
    Community Member
    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm more bothered by the quality of his spelling than the quality of his food.

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    #26

    I Am In Tears

    British street food whole potato with baked beans and cheese in a takeout container

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    Community Member
    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hot baked spud, butter, grated cheese and hot beans to melt the cheese. I think I'll make this for tea.

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    #27

    It's A Nice Cake If She's 6-Years-Old

    Unappetizing cake with messy chocolate and strawberries criticized as disgusting dish

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    Norm Gilmore
    Community Member
    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doesn't look that bad. Would happily eat it.

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    #28

    Bloody Burgers

    Half-eaten rare burger patty on white bread on kitchen counter

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    Chilli
    Community Member
    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    would much rather an overcooked burger than anything rare

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    #29

    Would You Finish Your Shift Early For This Home Cooked Meal

    Home cooked dinner with ham, corn, cheese, and mashed potatoes roasting disgusting dishes

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    ADHD
    Community Member
    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    24 hour shifts hahahaha oh man,

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    #30

    Valid

    Boiled potatoes, salmon, and a large dollop of sour cream on a plate

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    ADHD
    Community Member
    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i can promise you, very few Europeans are saying this, Indian food is by far one of the greatest cuisines you will find. what, green bean casserole, yea sit down.... lol. Mexican and Indian, both great foods. just be careful with how hot tho.

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    #31

    I Hate Bad Cooking As Much As This Guy, But That Is Harsh

    Photo of poorly baked loaf of bread with dense texture being roasted online

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    #32

    Even Gordon Ramsay Still Haunted By This "Heart Attack" Dish

    Person preparing a dish with nachos and ground meat roasting disgusting dishes

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    HangryHangryHippo
    Community Member
    4 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And 8.4k people liked it??? Unless is a channel for fails, I can't wrap my head around it!

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    #33

    "Seasoning Comes From Unhealthy Cultures"

    Bowl of bland ground beef and white rice questioned as disgusting dish

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    Juls
    Community Member
    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know! There's nothing wrong with a little burger and rice, but at least throw some herbs in there. A little hot sauce. Something.

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    #35

    Herring Burritos

    Nordic fish sandwich with pickles and onions roasted as disgusting dish

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    Rali Meyer
    Community Member
    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    even in Germany we love this! IF the roll is crispy

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    #36

    Dog Diet

    Plates of scrambled eggs ground beef and veggies with meal roasting joke

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    Nicky
    Community Member
    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    90% of diseases would vanish because this would k^ll the consumers...

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    #37

    500 Hotdogs Please

    Plate piled high with unappetizing hot dogs and condiments ketchup and mustard

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    Stephanie Did It
    Community Member
    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Brings to mind King Henry l, who ate his way through a "surfeit of lampreys" and promptly croaked.

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    #38

    Prison Food

    Medu vada with sambar and chutney on a metal tray roasting disgusting dishes

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    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be fair it's not the fanciest thali I've ever seen

    #39

    Ice Cream

    Vanilla ice cream drizzled with olive oil in a white bowl

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    Katharina Sei.
    Community Member
    7 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Vanilla Ice cream with pumpkin seed oil is a dessert popular in Austria - especially the state of Styria. It will combine the nice vanilla flavor with the nutty taste of the pumpkin seeds. However you need high quality oil for this desert. (Which isn't a problem at all in Styria, since it's produced there.) If you're in Styria or another region that produces similar high-quality pumpkin seed oil, I recommend giving it a try. Anyway, I've never heard of vanilla ice cream made with olive oil. Do the flavors even go together? I'd rather use flaxseed oil—at least that has more healthy fatty acids in it

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    #40

    Like Digging Up A Fossil And Finding A Can Of Beans

    Creamy grits being scooped from a pot with breakfast sides in the background

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    Kristiina Männiste
    Community Member
    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What do people have against porridge?? in Estonia we make porridge out of every grain know to man. And we love it! My favorites are millet, corn and buckweat, but I would like some semolina or rice porridge too, if I could... (darn diabetes)

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    #41

    Accurate

    Cooked pasta with mold spots in a pot roasting disgusting dishes

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    BrunoVI
    Community Member
    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OK , that one is bad on purpose... not that I haven't made Mac and Cheese with Gorgonzola, which isn't that different on the substance level.

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    #42

    The Creation Just Amazes Me

    Hash brown Oreo McFlurry sandwich held in hand as a disgusting dish roast

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    StrangeOne
    Community Member
    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I mean.. people dip their fries into their ice cream. I tried it the other day. It wasn't horrible but not great.

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    #43

    It Took Me A Second To Get It

    Container of sliced strawberries covered with a thick layer of granulated sugar

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    I am not you
    Community Member
    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I eat strawberries with "sugar" I have diabetes so I have to use "sugar" instead of sugar.And it is realy good 😋

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    #44

    The Expectation And Reality

    Heavy stadium food including ribs, tacos, and topped drinks at baseball game

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    Blix
    Community Member
    7 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not to mention that's about $120 worth of food.

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    #45

    Imagen Being Told Your Food Is A War Crime

    Taco shells with shredded cheese on a plate with a margarita, mocked as a disgusting dish

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    Tim Fawcett
    Community Member
    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I suppose it gives you a good reason to drink more Margheritas

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    #46

    Trojan Horse Typa Food

    Samosa with boiled egg filling roasted in funny food memes

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    Annik Perrot
    Community Member
    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe it was à "brick à l'oeuf". It's à Moroccan "samoosa", sometimes with added tuna, and it's delicious. The guy at our market who sells couscous also makes some, and they're à treat.

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    #47

    I Can Taste The Blandness

    Burnt lasagna slice on a white plate with melted cheese and sauce

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    Nicky
    Community Member
    3 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your cooking is better than your politics.... by far.

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    #48

    Facts

    Christmas dinner plate with carrots, brussels sprouts, potatoes, and salmon

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    Chilli
    Community Member
    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    potatoes on the left look good imo

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    #49

    I Know You See It

    Plate with cooked greens, diced tomatoes, and dark cooked meat resembling green vegetables

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    Eliza
    Community Member
    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Had to google what a jerrycan is and the answer did not help me understand the comment.

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    #50

    Is That Supposed To Be Chinese Food?

    Chinese takeout with dark sauce covering noodles and meat, described as disgusting dish

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    #51

    This Is The Type Of Meal That Would Have You In A Food Coma After

    Varied school lunches including mac and cheese, corn, and fruit as disgusting dishes

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    #52

    Rule

    Homemade dinner of potatoes, lentils, carrots with buttered bread and HP sauce criticized

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    TotallyNOTAFox
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nothing wrong with that, very common sight here in Germany as well

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    #53

    Looks Like A Collection Of Stool Samples

    Ethiopian food platter with various stews on injera bread displayed on table

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    ADHD
    Community Member
    6 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bekah is a rude B. i bet that food is goooooood

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