86. Someone Tried To Make Wine

Est. Cost: $5-$10*
What Happened: A wine attempt turned explosive
A Google search of “make your own wine” turns up an array of how-to recipes, some of which look pretty easy. Making your own wine is a lot like making bread—it takes practice, and you’re going to mess it up at first.

Someone Tried To Make Wine @boredpanda/Pinterest
This person’s dad tried to make wine, resulting in this insane, explosive event. It’s not clear how this happened, but what is clear is that next time, dad should just go to the store and pick up a bottle, instead. Wine stains all on the white cabinets—yikes!

87. Chick Explosion

Est. Cost: $15-$25*
What Happened: Chicks outgrew the pan
Happy Easter! Or, at least that was the message these chicks were supposed to convey. These buns looked cute before they went into the oven, but, when removed, they looked like they were fighting to escape with their lives.

Chick Explosion @shopify/
It’s possible that there was too much yeast in the pan; or, perhaps, the dish was too small. We’re no baking experts, but something had to have gone wrong to create this travesty, right? Better luck next time.

88. A Scene From CSI

Est. Cost: $15-$20*
What Happened: Peppermint cookies melted a bit too much
This holiday baking fail still looks edible, which is more than we can say for a lot of the cooking and baking fails gracing this list. Still, these cookies (perhaps they are supposed to be gingerbread men, minus the ginger) look rough.

A Scene From CSI @womansworld/Pinterest
They look like the bodies from a show like CSI. The peppermint must have leaked out, causing this hilarious photo. Still, we couldn’t call this a batch wasted—it’s just one that’s not too photogenic is all.

89. Attack Of The Blue Food Dye

Est. Cost: $5 for the dye*
What Happened: A mischievous brother with blue food dye
According to the person who posted this, she had her brother to thank for this strange, Cookie-Monster-esque photo. She was making Thai food in the kitchen, minding her own business, when her nineteen-year-old brother walked in.

Attack Of The Blue Food Dye @boredpanda/Pinterest
She turned her back for one second, and he snuck in with the blue food dye, ruining any Instagram photo she was planning to take. Though a weird blue hue, this food is still fine to eat. Ah, brothers—what would we do without them?

90. A Burrito Made With Rice Paper, Not Tortilla

Est. Cost: $10*
What Happened: A bad cooking substitute
This horrific photo is edible, believe it or not. The person who posted it said that their roommate was craving burritos, but they had no tortillas. Instead of going to the store and buying some, they used rice paper.

A Burrito Made With Rice Paper, Not Tortilla @boredpanda/Pinterest
This was the result. The roommate said that they didn’t expect the burritos to look this horrendous. Note to self—never try to substitute for a tortilla, unless you’re into eating things that look like intestines.

91. Monkey Business

Est. Cost: $20-$30*
What Happened: Monkey cake gone wrong
Once again, we have an Instagram/Pinterest idea gone wrong. This adorable monkey cake would be perfect for a little kid’s birthday party, but perhaps it’s best to let professional bakers execute the concept.

Monkey Business @MarvelousMolds/Facebook.com
The bottom cake looks like a monkey that’s been living under a bridge. That Planet of the Apes debacle made this list because it’s hilarious. That said, the recipient is one year old, so it’s not like he or she is going to launch into a Gordon-Ramsey-type critique of the cake.

92. Dolly Would Laugh

Est. Cost: $20*
What Happened: A Dolly Parton cake that didn’t turn out
Knowing Dolly Parton and her sense of humor, she’d probably laugh at this photo. This cake featured the indomitable Ms. Parton sitting atop a gold-and-rhinestone pink cake, cowboy hat next to her.

Dolly Would Laugh @buzzfeed/Pinterest
The result was something a little less well-done. You can’t even tell it’s Dolly at all. The cake appears, judging from the number, to be for a two-year-old’s birthday party, so maybe it was the toddler who helped make it. If so, not bad.

93. The Picture Vs. The Reality

Est. Cost: $50*
What Happened: An overly-ambitious attempt to copy a dragon cake
The cake at the top is incredible, and you can tell that someone really talented made it. The dragon looks very detailed, as does the story book atop which it sits. We’d estimate the cake up top cost at least $100 or $200.

The Picture Vs. The Reality @boredpanda/Pinterest
The cake at the bottom, well…this copycat attempt did not go quite so well, but, hopefully, the person who made it had fun doing so. It was a valiant attempt, even if it looks like a vaguely-animal-shaped lump of ground, raw beef.

94. Jelly Bun + Syringe = This

Est. Cost: $20*
What Happened: A gelatin bun, apparently
This sparked quite a confusion on Reddit. The person who posted it said that they used a “syringe” to “inject” their “jelly bun” with filling, only to have this disgusting, alien-embryo-like creation appear.

Jelly Bun + Syringe = This @boredpanda/Pinterest
This isn’t edible now, but also, why make a jelly bun from gelatin? What is the filling made of? Is this a delicacy we haven’t heard of? This entire photo is strange, and we’re left with so many questions, but so few answers. This isn’t a jelly bun you’d find at Dunkin’ Donuts, that’s for sure.

95. When You Grill Corn For Two And A Half Hours

Est. Cost: $10*
What Happened: Corn grilled for way too long
This cooking fail comes courtesy of this person’s wife, who probably didn’t know they were posting it. And, it’s better described as a “grilling” fail, considering that it came about because the wife grilled corn for two and a half hours.

When You Grill Corn For Two And A Half Hours @boredpanda/Pinterest
According to Food Network, you’re really only supposed to grill corn for fifteen to twenty minutes, turning it every five minutes until the kernels feel “tender.” Where she got two and a half hours from, we don’t know. Always Google the recipe before embarking on your cooking journey.

96. Too Scary To Eat

Est. Cost: $20*
What Happened: A pie that looks evil
This pie looks like it’s about to have an audition for Stranger Things. We’ve seen this a few times on this list, where a pie before baking looks totally normal and then, after, looks completely terrifying and insane.

Too Scary To Eat @boredpanda/Pinterest
Something about baking a pie with a face on it turns it evil. The heat from the oven warps the face, ruining the execution completely. That said, this pie appears to still be edible…if the person who made it dares to take a bite.

97. Why?

Est. Cost: $15*
What Happened: Cooking creativity taken too far
Sometimes, execution of a dish doesn’t actually match up with the idea in your head. This person was probably trying to go for a healthy dessert, and what came of that plan was something very strange-looking and obscene.

Why? @perfectionsalad /Reddit.com
We can see bananas atop jelly with an almond and frosting (we think it’s frosting) on top. In addition to looking about as bizarre as any baked/cooked dish can look, this creation probably doesn’t taste that great. Next time, just buy baked goods from the store.