122. A First And Last Attempt
Est. Cost: $40*
What Happened: The gingerbread house looked like it was haunted
Gingerbread houses are a big part of everyone’s childhood, but they’re certainly not easy to make. A lot of craftsmanship and delicate effort goes into perfecting your version of this tiny home, and one setback can cause you a lot of damage.
A First And Last Attempt r/shittyfoodporn/Reddit
This person made an attempt at a gingerbread house almost ten years ago and never tried again because of the way it turned out. We totally understand him because even we would feel dejected to try after this result, but it’s never too late to start over.
123. Algerian Flatbread Attempt Gone Wrong
Est. Cost: $2*
What Happened: The bread resembled an alien
One of the reasons why bread is so respected in food cultures around the globe is because it is such a diverse food item. You can switch up the recipe to create any variation that perfectly fits the rest of your meal, and plenty of types exist worldwide.
Algerian Flatbread Attempt Gone Wrong r/shittyfoodporn/Reddit
This person was taking a shot at making the Algerian version of a flatbread. While we can’t comment on the bread’s taste, we can just say it’s funny to see the random alien face that seems to have come up on its surface.
124. A Near Miss
Est. Cost: The person’s sanity
What Happened: The guy mistook dog food for coffee beans
Getting your morning caffeine fix is a wonderful way to boost motivation during the early hours of the day. Imagine this person’s surprise when he realized he made his coffee with dog food instead of actual coffee beans.
A Near Miss r/shittyfoodporn/Reddit
In his defense, his wife stored the dog food right next to the coffee beans in identical jars. We don’t understand the logic behind this storage tactic. At the very least, transparent labels could have been used to prevent an accident like this, but oh well!
125. A Popcorn Tragedy
Est. Cost: Based on extent of damage
What Happened: The office blew up due to some popcorn
Sometimes, a good snack is what you need to get through the rest of your day at work. This Reddit user shared the story of her sister, who just wanted to make some popcorn at the office but blew up the building in the process.
A Popcorn Tragedy @Pinner62764345/Pinterest
As a result, the fire department had to show up to control the damage. We just hope no one faced any injuries in this process, and the office didn’t have to incur any heavy damages.
126. A Bit Undercooked
Est. Cost: $10*
What Happened: The fried chicken wasn’t fried properly
Fried chicken is the staple of American cuisine. It’s the one item you’ll find at every restaurant, and it’ll usually be the cheapest. One of the biggest reasons why it’s so loved is because it’s quick to prepare and hard to mess up.
A Bit Undercooked @tuhsangg/Twitter
But this person didn’t have a hard time with the latter. Imagine receiving your fried chicken order only to discover that everything below the upper layer is undercooked. Biting into this is enough to ruin your mood for the rest of the day.
127. Spinach Omelet Gone Wrong
Est. Cost: $20*
What Happened: The omelet recipe wasn’t read carefully
Who says omelets have to be boring? With a billion recipes floating out there, you can customize your morning egg however you want to. Spinach omelet is one of those easy-to-cook recipes you can whip up in a few minutes and be fulfilled for hours.
Spinach Omelet Gone Wrong @r/shittyfoodporn/Reddit
But, a crucial part of cooking an omelet is beating the egg and adding the rest of the ingredients before you pour it into the pan. This Reddit user shared a picture of their aunt who tried to cook an omelet without following that procedure, and we can only sigh at what she ended up with.
128. The Pancake Disaster
Est. Cost: $10*
What Happened: A few ingredients weren’t added to the pancakes
This person made the mistake of thinking that pancakes are made of just flour and water. Even when you think things are simple, it doesn’t hurt to look up a recipe to confirm your hunch so you don’t end up with a creation like this.
The Pancake Disaster @r/shittyfoodporn/Reddit
Pancakes are definitely not hard to make. The essential ingredients are eggs, flour, milk, and baking powder. If you want, you can use other things like fruits, sugar, or cheese to add some flavor to your batter. When the ingredient list is so short, you should avoid decreasing it further.
129. Creepy Potato Skins
Est. Cost: $15*
What Happened: There was an attempt at creativity
Making food into fun creations like this is always exciting, especially when you have kids around the house. This person wanted to present a scene from a sci-fi action film using potato skins, cheese, chilies, and sausages; however, it turned out to be a little creepier than intended.
Creepy Potato Skins @r/shittyfoodporn/Reddit
People on Reddit had mixed reactions to this dish. Some called it the stuff of nightmares, while others thought it would make any child’s day. Regardless of which end of the spectrum you lie on, you have to accept that this idea is a little out of this world.
130. Sick Buns
Est. Cost: $20*
What Happened: The filling leaked out of the buns
Baking is always a gamble, especially when you’re a beginner because if you don’t calculate things, your final result might turn out to be something entirely different than you wanted. That is what happened with this person when all their filling leaked out of these buns, which were supposed to look like smiling faces.
Sick Buns @boredpanda/Pinterest
Now they look like a bunch of victims from the bubonic plague era who’re just waiting for their time to come. However, because there’s a silver lining to every cloud, these could be used as the perfect appetizer for a Halloween party because they’re all the right levels of creepy.
131. Birds Of A Feather
Est. Cost: $25*
What Happened: The birds were baked a little out of proportion
One of the most common baking problems is the overflowing of your batter, which may happen when you add too much leavening agent. Baking powder, yeast, or other such ingredients are only required in minuscule quantities, and too much of them can cause your cake to rise before it has gotten the chance to set properly.
Birds Of A Feather @Baked/Pinterest
However, the thing about cakes is that overflowing is easier to clean up; you can just cut around the extra edges and add a bit of frosting to make things look tidy. But what do you do when your birds look like they’re dying to get out of the pan?
132. Monkey Business
Est. Cost: $30*
What Happened: The cake did not look as it was supposed to
Whenever your cake starts falling apart, frosting is the last attempt to salvage its appearance and make it look presentable. However, in this person’s case, even that didn’t work out. Not only does the cake look untidy, but it also feels like the frosting is dripping all over the place.
Monkey Business @boredpanda/Pinterest
The good thing is that the cake is meant to be for someone who just turned one, so it’s not like they’ll care too much about how it looks. Maybe this is something that shouldn’t make it to the family album, only to spare future pain for whoever this was made for.
133. Sorry, Honey!
Est. Cost: $30*
What Happened: Husband accidentally put the plastic board on the stove
Imagine walking into the kitchen and seeing that your husband has literally burned off a part of the stove as well as the plastic cutting board. Judging by the comments under this picture, this is a story that has happened in many homes.
Sorry, Honey! @Discoskitchen/Facebook
While this may be agitating to look at, it would likely become something to laugh about in the long run. When this picture was posted online, many people suggested that the wife frame the cutting board and hang it somewhere in the house because it would offer a smile to whoever passes by.