Weโve all come across something that looks like it would taste wonderful. But when we take a closer look, we realize we were tempted to eatโฆ mold?
Sigh. It happens to the best of us. Things arenโt 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 thatโs missing is the strawberry! Who doesnโt love a tub of Neopolitan? Yum. But really, itโs epoxy resin. That package doesnโt help though.
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2) Chocolate Soap
Although itโs tempting to take a bite out of this soapโฆ donโt! Itโs strictly meant for cleaning. Still, it does have โbutterโ on the labelโฆ
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3)Maybe itโs Fried Chicken
These dogsโฆ so tender. But not to be eaten! It doesnโt help that theyโre standing on what looks like a grill. But, we know better so weโll 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
Thereโs no doubt about it, bacon rocks! And this giant slice of rock proves that there is indeed hope for humanity. Who doesnโt love a nice, hearty slice of bacon (save for vegetarians, vegans, pescatariansโฆ 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, donโt 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, itโs 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 itโll 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 donโt. This isnโt a mouth-watering raw piece of salmon. Itโs toothpaste. Traditional, inedible olโ toothpaste. This is becoming too much.
10)Sticky Buns
This a the bakery but Iโm highly tempted to try one of these sticky-glazed butter rolls. But Iโm sure itโs 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! Theyโre known to play with their food but hey, so are some โadultsโ.
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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 isnโt edible. Sadly, it isnโt 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 youโre looking for some, this ainโt it! Itโs just orange paint. This glass of โfake orange juiceโ is art in and of itself.
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14)Pancakes
While weโre on the topic of breakfast, check out these pancakes (itโs 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 doesnโt help either. If it wasnโt 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 lookโฆ kinda good? Really, the mold on this bread looks exactly like a fried egg. And fried eggs are amazing soโฆ whoโs 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. Itโs a rock taking the form of a cute chocolate chip cookie piece. Sorry. Itโs a tough thing to swallow. I know, I know.
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18)Marshmallow Treat
Behold! Some kind of sโmores marshmallow treat dessert-thing! It looks like marshmallows were toasted perfectly and then Hersheyโs chocolate was melted on top. Sadly, itโs fungi. Ew.
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19)Tiramisu
Now, Iโm not a big fan of tiramisu but I know some of you are so I included this tiramisu-looking photo. Itโs actually a photo of the Algerian Desert. Itโs snow covered by sand. It does look pretty appealing though.
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20)Steak
Whoโs ready for a big, juicy, mouth-watering piece ofโฆ sandpaper? Yep, weโve been bamboozled. This is an atrocity. But it looks pretty cool so weโll let this one slideโฆ onto the grill.
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21)Chocolate Candy Bar
This looks like the richest, most tastiest, greatest chocolate bar in the world. Iโm sure a kid somewhere is thinking that, or maybe itโs me. But itโs clay! Of all things. Clay, which is pretty disgusting (Iโm sure), sounds like the last thing Iโd 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 itโs trying to maintain its legacy. Still, I bet someone would eat this sponge.
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23)Hard Boiled Egg Orโฆ?
Weโve seen a fried egg but now I give you, hard-boiled ones! Iโm not much for scrambled so Iโm not sure what I would do if I seen something that looked like scrambled eggs but wasnโt. 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 isnโt a donut. Itโs a fungus.
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25)Beer
Beer belongs on this list! Even if it is just some odd-colored Listerine mouthwash. Itโs amazing how good this looks. Iโll take a pint, please.
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26)Tasty Strudel
What creation! Iโm 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. Theyโre organic and vegan. Oh, and theyโre 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 isnโt mayo at all. Itโs a โhair nutrition maskโ. I mean, it does say mayo on the bottle so I canโt fault anyone for this one, I donโt thinkโฆ
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30)Jellybeans
Rocks are the worldโs greatest magic trick. I donโt 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
Donโt 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. Itโs mindblowing how much this looks a lot like somebodyโs favorite snack. It could use some butter and salt though but beggers canโt be choosers!
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33)Cotton Candy? Flour?
A cat can become many things. How about cotton candy or flour? Somebodyโs fur friend was tired and didnโt seem to mind where she got her rest. Iโm just glad they realized she wasnโt a food item!
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34)Rock Solid Cheesecake
Some people say cheesecake rocks. Thatโs debatable. But this rock does look like a delicious slice of one. Iโm guessing maybe raspberry-caramel? Weโll never know.
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35)Rotisserie Chicken
This shouldnโt 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, canโt unsee it.
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36)Latte
Another cat being well, a cat. Not a care for anybody elseโs things. This cat decided to be a latte today. Too bad. I really would have loved a cattuccino.
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37)Sushi
Itโs a bird. Itโs sushi. Itโs 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)Hersheyโs 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 Iโm 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 napโฆ
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42)Pita Bread or Sandwich?
Pita bread is considered a low-fat, healthy snack. So it wouldnโt be a bad idea to have them on a hike. Thatโs exactly what these hikers came across one day. Or was it some sort of crustless sandwich? Or was it something else? Iโll let you be the judge. Hereโs a hint, I wouldnโt 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 donโt 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 itโd be a good idea to microwave soap. The reason? An April Foolโs Day prank. How did it turn out? Itโs unknown. But what I do know is that by doing this, your soap will turn into a freshly baked loaf of bread that you canโt eat, I thinkโฆ 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 didnโt look so obviously like a sewer drain and a patch of grass, Iโd 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 neighborhoodโs finest donut shop. But please, donโt do that. Itโs fungus.
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48)Golf Ball Salmon Hโorderves
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. Whoโs with me? We could bake or fry it too. Iโm open to suggestions.
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49)Ravioli
Another odd one. These baby stingrays definitely look like some kind of seafood ravioli that wasnโt cooked all the way. It doesnโt look appetizing BUT it definitely looks like this pasta could literally walk right off of your plate. I guess some people are into that?โฆ
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50)Ham
These rhodochrosite crystals look like some real gems. The rhodochrosite crystal signifies love. Odd, thatโs exactly what people feel when they eat ham. Too bad you canโt eat these!
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If you arenโt hungry, or a little confused by this point, then I have failed you. But I hope Iโve 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 werenโt hungry before well, nobody can help you!
Letโs eat!
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