98. Oh, There’s The Spoon

Est. Cost: $15*
What Happened: A spoon baked into banana bread
Oh, there’s where that spoon went. It appears, at least judging from the bakers on this list, remarkably easy to just casually drop something into bread while baking it. This baker lost an entire spoon in their banana bread.

Oh, There’s The Spoon @boredpanda/Pinterest
Well, at least the spoon wasn’t plastic. Otherwise, that would be an entirely different picture. Can you eat bread with a stainless steel spoon baked into it? We’re assuming so, as stainless steel’s melting point is 2,550-2,790 degrees Fahrenheit. So, it should be fine. No harm, no foul.

99. How Does This Even Happen?

Est. Cost: $10*
What Happened: Spaghetti dropped inside slippers
This person apparently dropped an entire plate of spaghetti into their slippers. And we say “into,” not “onto,” because the spaghetti is literally perfectly placed inside the shoes—barely any drops are on the surrounding floor.

How Does This Even Happen? @boredpanda/Pinterest
Which is a blessing, we guess? These slippers are probably toast, unless they’re washable. As for the spaghetti dinner…perhaps it’s time to order out. This dish landed so neatly, we’re amazed it happened this way. What an odd twist of fate.

100. Baby Yoda Looks Worse For Wear

Est. Cost: $20*
What Happened: Baby Yoda cake that didn’t go to plan
Baby Yoda, also known as Grogu, is the character we all fell in love with from The Mandalorian. The hit show was a success for Disney, marking one of the best-performing Star Wars adaptations of all time. Grogu was everywhere when Mando hit the screens.

Baby Yoda Looks Worse For Wear @boredpanda/Pinterest
He was even all over the baking sphere. While there are some amazing Grogu/Baby Yoda cakes and cupcakes, this cake is not one of them. Baby Yoda looks more like middle-aged, tired-of-working-twelve-hour-shifts Yoda in this photo.

101. Ladybugs From Hell

Est. Cost: $20*
What Happened: Innocent ladybugs turned into monsters
One of the best things about Pinterest is the cute baking inspiration you can get from it. These ladybug mini cakes might have been the perfect addition to a garden-themed party, but unfortunately for this person, they turned into a monstrosity straight out of hell.

Ladybugs From Hell @Pinner62764345/Pinterest
When recreating something from Pinterest, following all instructions carefully is essential. A slight miscalculation could ruin your entire dish, turning it into something like this. We just hope the person decided not to serve this to their guests because that could destroy the mood at any auspicious event.

102. Leaking Cherries

Est. Cost: $20*
What Happened: The cherries leaked out during the baking process
Cherry cobbler is one of the best desserts out there, but only when the cherries decide to stay inside. In this person’s case, he wasn’t lucky enough for that to happen. While this looks like a mess, there are several ways to prevent your cherry cobbler from turning out like this.

Leaking Cherries @ZombieRiot/Twitter
Flour and cornstarch act as thickening agents that absorb the excess cherry liquid. An inadequate amount of these agents can cause your cherries to run out of the pie. Using overly ripe cherries may also cause this problem, so try not to get the best produce on the market. It sounds like a paradox because while the juiciest cherries may taste the best, they don’t bake so well.

103. A Frying Moment

Est. Cost: $12,000 for the kitchen remodel*
What Happened: A frying incident destroyed the whole kitchen
Have you ever heard the phrase ‘burn down the kitchen’? Because this person actually managed to do that. All they wanted to do was fry some chips, but fate wasn’t on their side that day.

A Frying Moment @Pinner62764345/Pinterest
The worst part is that this cannot be written off as a funny incident solely due to how much it will cost to repair the damage. We don’t even know what this person was trying to do because how do you get to this point with just a bit of cooking oil?

104. A Dolphin Moment

Est. Cost: $2*
What Happened: The wrong banana was chosen for the task
Cooking for someone is a love language, and this woman’s husband was just trying to prove that. He most probably saw a cute drink on the internet and wanted to recreate it for his wife. Too bad for him, his banana didn’t turn out like the picture at all.

A Dolphin Moment r/ExpectationVsReality/Reddit
In his defense, the picture on the left does look like it has been photoshopped quite a bit. Finding a banana as smooth as this one is almost impossible because the spotting means they have been ripened. For his next attempt, maybe he could try storing half-ripe bananas in a cool, dark place so he can prevent them from ripening further.

105. A Bad Night

Est. Cost: $10*
What Happened: Pasta fell into the shoes
Sometimes, after a long day at work, the only thing that keeps you going is the thought of a delicious dinner awaiting you at home. Easy pasta recipes like this can be a lifesaver for busier folks because it barely takes a few minutes to whip them up.

A Bad Night @Pinner62764345/Pinterest
After a whole day of waiting to dig into that plate, this is the worst thing that could have happened to this gentleman. Imagine carrying your pasta to your comfy sitting spot, only for it to fall onto the floor, ruining both the shoes and your night.

106. A Double Disaster

Est. Cost: $12*
What Happened: Pasta pot fell to the floor
If you think your night is going badly, think again because this person might just have it worse than you. After getting off from work later than usual, he first dropped his open sandwich in the parking lot.

A Double Disaster r/Wellthatsucks/Reddit
Then, he tried to give himself a second chance at dinner by cooking some pasta, but the pot slipped and poured everything on the floor. The person still didn’t give up and tried cooking a second time, but the pot’s handle broke this time, and all the pasta spilled again. It was then that he decided to give up on eating and spend the night crying instead, because who wouldn’t?

107. A Burnt Cat

Est. Cost: $30*
What Happened: Disastrous cakes
Sometimes, you won’t have the perfect cutlery for whatever you want to bake, and you’ll have to make do with what’s available. This person had the brilliant idea of using cat-shaped pans to bake strawberry cakes, but the plan blew up in his face.

A Burnt Cat @Pinner62764345/Pinterest
The cakes might have looked fine by themselves, but he added the icing on top, which turned them into this disastrous situation. We would think twice before serving these at a party because they look less like desserts and more like burn victims.

108. Closing The Shift

Est. Cost: $30*
What Happened: Spilled the cream
There are few feelings happier than what you feel minutes before closing a restaurant shift. Fast food joints can be super hectic, and people often work 12-hour shifts, after which they just can’t wait to get home.

Closing The Shift @Pinner62764345/Pinterest
The most unfortunate thing that can happen in a situation like this is a spill that ruins the entire kitchen floor. We cannot imagine this person’s frustration at this incident, but it’s pretty evident from his body language.

109. Mary Had A Little Lamb?

Est. Cost: $20*
What Happened: The lamb did not turn out quite right
While fancy cakes like this one can cost up to $80, this person seems to have cheaped out with the ingredients. Inflation is rising, and we understand not wanting to spend a fortune on getting a birthday cake.

Mary Had A Little Lamb? @Pinner62764345/Pinterest
This is why many now prefer baking at home, but it doesn’t always turn out as intended. Of course, a home kitchen rarely has all the tools that might be available in a professional bakery, which is where problems start coming in.