We’ve all come across something that looks like it would taste wonderful. But when we take a closer look, we realize we were tempted to eat… mold?
Sigh. It happens to the best of us. Things aren’t always what they appear, they say.
Turns out, they were right. Just take a look at this list of items that look oh so good but things would turn out oh so wrong if they were eaten.
1) Ice Cream?
This clearly is a tub of chocolate and vanilla ice cream. All that’s missing is the strawberry! Who doesn’t love a tub of Neopolitan? Yum. But really, it’s epoxy resin. That package doesn’t help though.
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2) Chocolate Soap
Although it’s tempting to take a bite out of this soap… don’t! It’s strictly meant for cleaning. Still, it does have “butter” on the label…
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3)Maybe it’s Fried Chicken
These dogs… so tender. But not to be eaten! It doesn’t help that they’re standing on what looks like a grill. But, we know better so we’ll just allow them to run along.
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4) The Biggest Broccoli
This tree looks like the biggest broccoli floret known to man. Imagine your parents trying to get you to eat a vegetable of this size. You would probably be as big as this tree. And green like the Hulk from all the built up animosity for your parents.
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5)Apple Gourd
Some gourds, like pumpkins, are edible. However, decorative ones like this apple gourd are not! Stick to using these as decorations. They make a lovely watermelon decoration. If you need that, ever..?
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6)Bacon
There’s no doubt about it, bacon rocks! And this giant slice of rock proves that there is indeed hope for humanity. Who doesn’t love a nice, hearty slice of bacon (save for vegetarians, vegans, pescatarians… never mind)? Long live bacon!
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7) Looks like Potato
We know that rocks come in all shapes and sizes but this is cutting things pretty thin. Or thick, depending on how you like your fries. Still, don’t eat this either. It is a rock, remember?
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8)Caramel Chews
This rosin looks like the most expensive piece of caramel in the world. But as mentioned, it’s rosin. Rosin is used on string instruments to help grip the bow hair so the strings vibrate clearer. Or you can just stare at it all day hoping it’ll turn into a delicious piece of caramel. Your choice.
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9)Salmon or Toothpaste
How does one get a piece of salmon to stay perfectly on top of a toothbrush? You don’t. This isn’t a mouth-watering raw piece of salmon. It’s toothpaste. Traditional, inedible ol’ toothpaste. This is becoming too much.
10)Sticky Buns
This a the bakery but I’m highly tempted to try one of these sticky-glazed butter rolls. But I’m sure it’s a type of fungi that would send someone to the hospital if they tried to consume it though. But hey, one can dream.
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11)Pasta Shavings
I could go for some pasta right now! But these are just plastic shavings from a drill. If you have kids around, make sure to keep them away! They’re known to play with their food but hey, so are some “adults”.
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12)Al Pastor, Anyone?
Al pastor is my favorite taco meat choice. It is my go to. My love. I would take this giant rusty, steel contraption home with me and create magic. But alas, it isn’t edible. Sadly, it isn’t any sort of shwarma. Just cement and rusty steel.
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13)Orange Juice
A tall glass of orange juice is great in the morning. But if you’re looking for some, this ain’t it! It’s just orange paint. This glass of “fake orange juice” is art in and of itself.
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14)Pancakes
While we’re on the topic of breakfast, check out these pancakes (it’s really a pinecone)! Pancakes are my favorite food, breakfast or otherwise. The best part about this one though? The makeshift butter on top! Classic pancake stack.
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15)Ground Beef
These mop heads look a lot like ground beef! Its packaging doesn’t help either. If it wasn’t in the cleaning section, I would for sure grab a bag for dinner.
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16)Fried Egg
Who would have thought that mold could look… kinda good? Really, the mold on this bread looks exactly like a fried egg. And fried eggs are amazing so… who’s watching?
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17)Cookie Dough
Cookie dough is a tasty, soft, and chewy treat for some but this would be difficult for anyone to enjoy. It’s a rock taking the form of a cute chocolate chip cookie piece. Sorry. It’s a tough thing to swallow. I know, I know.
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18)Marshmallow Treat
Behold! Some kind of s’mores marshmallow treat dessert-thing! It looks like marshmallows were toasted perfectly and then Hershey’s chocolate was melted on top. Sadly, it’s fungi. Ew.
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19)Tiramisu
Now, I’m not a big fan of tiramisu but I know some of you are so I included this tiramisu-looking photo. It’s actually a photo of the Algerian Desert. It’s snow covered by sand. It does look pretty appealing though.
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20)Steak
Who’s ready for a big, juicy, mouth-watering piece of… sandpaper? Yep, we’ve been bamboozled. This is an atrocity. But it looks pretty cool so we’ll let this one slide… onto the grill.
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21)Chocolate Candy Bar
This looks like the richest, most tastiest, greatest chocolate bar in the world. I’m sure a kid somewhere is thinking that, or maybe it’s me. But it’s clay! Of all things. Clay, which is pretty disgusting (I’m sure), sounds like the last thing I’d want to eat.
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22)Sad Bread
This looks like the saddest slice of bread ever. Truly. Yes, it looks like a genuine slice of bread. But it looks like it’s trying to maintain its legacy. Still, I bet someone would eat this sponge.
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23)Hard Boiled Egg Or…?
We’ve seen a fried egg but now I give you, hard-boiled ones! I’m not much for scrambled so I’m not sure what I would do if I seen something that looked like scrambled eggs but wasn’t. Still, these boiled rocks look good enough to be a midnight snack.
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24)Forbidden Donut
Why do fungi look so good?! Really! We have another one looking like it just came out of the fryer. Hot and ready. But this isn’t a donut. It’s a fungus.
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25)Beer
Beer belongs on this list! Even if it is just some odd-colored Listerine mouthwash. It’s amazing how good this looks. I’ll take a pint, please.
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26)Tasty Strudel
What creation! I’m a sucker for strudels and they nailed this. I typically take my strudels hot but I can make an exception here. 50 points to Strudelpuff.
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27)Candy Corn
Candy corn usually comes in a bag, manufactured in big, loud candy factories. But not these homegrown candy corns. They’re organic and vegan. Oh, and they’re also flowers by the way.
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28)Shrimp
Apparently squirrels make art too. This is what is leftover after a squirrel devoured this pine cone. Sometimes, squirrels eat after us but this pine cone is looking pretty good right about now.
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29)Mayo
This mayo is right where it belongs, in the fridge. But it isn’t mayo at all. It’s a “hair nutrition mask”. I mean, it does say mayo on the bottle so I can’t fault anyone for this one, I don’t think…
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30)Jellybeans
Rocks are the world’s greatest magic trick. I don’t know of any other substance (apparentyl other than fungus) that can morph into so many different, and tasty-looking, things. If only they had some in red and black!
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31)Bananas
Don’t move! These bananas have eyes and move creepy-like.One cannot unsee what they have been shown. Sigh.
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32)Popcorn
This puts a whole new spin on the phrase pop rocks. It’s mindblowing how much this looks a lot like somebody’s favorite snack. It could use some butter and salt though but beggers can’t be choosers!
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33)Cotton Candy? Flour?
A cat can become many things. How about cotton candy or flour? Somebody’s fur friend was tired and didn’t seem to mind where she got her rest. I’m just glad they realized she wasn’t a food item!
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34)Rock Solid Cheesecake
Some people say cheesecake rocks. That’s debatable. But this rock does look like a delicious slice of one. I’m guessing maybe raspberry-caramel? We’ll never know.
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35)Rotisserie Chicken
This shouldn’t be as funny as it is but it looks like that dog knew exactly what she was doing. Really, she looks just like the chickens you see spinning around in your local grocery store. Again, can’t unsee it.
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36)Latte
Another cat being well, a cat. Not a care for anybody else’s things. This cat decided to be a latte today. Too bad. I really would have loved a cattuccino.
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37)Sushi
It’s a bird. It’s sushi. It’s a bird that looks like a piece of sushi. Everybody wins. Well, except the bird.
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38)Oreo
How cool would it be to have an oreo at the ready in every car ever made? Dangerously cool. This dimmer wheel is quite the distraction. It would be for me anyway!
39)Hershey’s Garage Door
Imagine pulling up to your garage door made of Hersheys chocolate! Every day, a little piece of my door would be missing until that door would be no more. I feel like I’m not alone on this one.
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40)M&Ms
These gigantic-looking m&ms are sadly just dumbbells. As ironic as it is to put a candy brand on a piece of exercise equipment, I guess it makes for good promo. For the candy of course. Those dumbbells probably spend most of their time in a corner reminding the owner to go and buy a bag of m&ms.
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41)Ice Cream Mattress
The mattress fit for a king (or queen but I prefer a bigger bed). Remember growing up and your after-dinner snack was an ice cream sandwich? This one took me back pretty fast. Think I need a nap…
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42)Pita Bread or Sandwich?
Pita bread is considered a low-fat, healthy snack. So it wouldn’t be a bad idea to have them on a hike. That’s exactly what these hikers came across one day. Or was it some sort of crustless sandwich? Or was it something else? I’ll let you be the judge. Here’s a hint, I wouldn’t try eating it.
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43)Peppermint Soap
This user attempted to make peppermint soap and it turned out looking like a raw piece of meat. If she has a pet, I sure hope they don’t find it. Or a kid. Either could be a nightmare.
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44)Ice Cream Cone
If this snow was really an ice cream cone, I would have the biggest brain freeze known to man. It looks like the perfect ice cream cone so it would be worth it.
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45)Breaded Soap?
Someone thought it’d be a good idea to microwave soap. The reason? An April Fool’s Day prank. How did it turn out? It’s unknown. But what I do know is that by doing this, your soap will turn into a freshly baked loaf of bread that you can’t eat, I think… Ah. The more you know.
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46)Pineapple Art
Some people just have an eye for art. Even Mother Nature, apparently. If this didn’t look so obviously like a sewer drain and a patch of grass, I’d be hungry. But it looks cool.
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47)Glazed Donut
Another fungus, another wasted opportunity. Look at this perfectly chocolate-coated delight. It could be plucked and set on a shelf in your neighborhood’s finest donut shop. But please, don’t do that. It’s fungus.
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48)Golf Ball Salmon H’orderves
Okay, this looks odd. Cool but odd. I really want to crack open a golf ball just to put it on the grill and eat it. Who’s with me? We could bake or fry it too. I’m open to suggestions.
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49)Ravioli
Another odd one. These baby stingrays definitely look like some kind of seafood ravioli that wasn’t cooked all the way. It doesn’t look appetizing BUT it definitely looks like this pasta could literally walk right off of your plate. I guess some people are into that?…
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50)Ham
These rhodochrosite crystals look like some real gems. The rhodochrosite crystal signifies love. Odd, that’s exactly what people feel when they eat ham. Too bad you can’t eat these!
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If you aren’t hungry, or a little confused by this point, then I have failed you. But I hope I’ve opened your eyes to the crazy possibilities of food, or in this case, the lack of it. To-may-to, to-mah-to. If you weren’t hungry before well, nobody can help you!
Let’s eat!
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