Maybe you want to make up to your partner for something stupid you've done, or maybe you're bored. It doesn't matter; you've found the perfect recipe, and you're willing to commit the whole evening to making it a reality. The problem is, nothing is as deceiving as a recipe. Not even those icebergs that threatened the Titanic. I mean, that lasagna may look pretty in the pictures, and the steps may sound so simple anyone could do it, but it couldn't be further from the truth. That, however, was enough to fool you, and now you're as oblivious as the ship's captain, heading towards a disaster. A horrible expectation vs. reality food disaster.

Bored Panda has collected some of the funniest examples of food fails to make you feel like an iron chef. After all, we all need some encouragement. From stained glass cookies that look like they've just committed suicide to a rice bear that is more mummy than bear, these dishes make you wonder if someone was brave enough to eat them. 

Scroll down to take a look at why sometimes it's better to order a pizza and vote for your funniest expectation vs. reality food pic entries.

#1

Was Asked To Make Food Network's Brown Sugar Pecan Bears

Was Asked To Make Food Network's Brown Sugar Pecan Bears

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    #3

    Chocolate Hedgehog Cake

    Chocolate Hedgehog Cake

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    Why Do We Find These Expectation Vs. Reality Food Photos So Funny?

    We’ve all been there - funny food fails that leave us with burnt dishes, collapsed cakes, and croissants looking like sharp dough sticks rather than buttery crescents of glorious flakiness. But let’s be honest here: while these epic food fails can be quite maddening, they’re also pretty hilarious. Besides, there’s also something so relatable about them! It’s almost like we are all in this together, trying to master the art of culinary excellence, one food fail at a time. 

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    Let’s not forget the visual aspect of these expectation vs. reality food pics, either. There’s something inexplicably hilarious about seeing regular food items come into this chaotic jumble of gooey textures and incredible colorations. Sure, this can be called a part of the creative process, but we think these unexpected visual plot twists are what make these epic food fails so deliciously funny. Plus, sharing these moments of culinary catastrophe can bring us closer together, as laughter is a social glue that connects us.

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    At the end of the day, funny food fails remind us that we're all human and that it's okay to make mistakes. Even the most seasoned chefs have been there or started there. So go ahead, cherish the imperfections, and have a good laugh.

    #4

    It's A Good Thing Cats Don't Care About Cake

    It's A Good Thing Cats Don't Care About Cake

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    #5

    My Wife Made Croissants For Breakfast. Nailed It!

    My Wife Made Croissants For Breakfast. Nailed It!

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    Hans
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You are now on the no-entry blacklist of France, for crimes against the country.

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    #6

    Not So Much ‘Arrrrah, How Cute’ And More ‘Arrrrraahhh What The F*** Is That?'

    Not So Much ‘Arrrrah, How Cute’ And More ‘Arrrrraahhh What The F*** Is That?'

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    Matthew Hyder
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why did they make it with different ingredients? ^^; They shouks follow the recipe. :p

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    #7

    I'm No Cook But I Didn't Expect To Screw Up A Baked Potato

    I'm No Cook But I Didn't Expect To Screw Up A Baked Potato

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    #8

    Spongebob And Patrick Have Seen Things

    Spongebob And Patrick Have Seen Things

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    #9

    I Don’t Think This Project Could Have Been Saved

    I Don’t Think This Project Could Have Been Saved

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    #11

    I Made A Santa Shaped Bread From A Recipe I Found, It Turned Out A Bit Different From The Picture

    I Made A Santa Shaped Bread From A Recipe I Found, It Turned Out A Bit Different From The Picture

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    Hans
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A bit like the villain captain from Pirates of the Caribbean...

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    #12

    Elmo Fail

    Elmo Fail

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    Vlad Horobet
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Uhm, i can't concentrate on the second picture mutant Elmo because first picture Elmo has a weird erection.

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    #14

    My Wife Made A Dragon Cake For Her Mother's Birthday

    My Wife Made A Dragon Cake For Her Mother's Birthday

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    #15

    Blueberry-Splosion

    Blueberry-Splosion

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    #16

    My Dad Said He'd Made Macarons. Expectation Vs. Reality. Still Tasted Divine Though

    My Dad Said He'd Made Macarons. Expectation Vs. Reality. Still Tasted Divine Though

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    #17

    Stained Glass Cookies

    Stained Glass Cookies

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    Kjorn
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this is what happen when you don't vaccinate your cookies

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    #18

    Ordered Cake On Left, Received Cake On Right

    Ordered Cake On Left, Received Cake On Right

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    #19

    They Are Very Yummy Cupcakes That Are Decorated In A Scarier Than Intended Manner

    They Are Very Yummy Cupcakes That Are Decorated In A Scarier Than Intended Manner

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    Nadine Ducca
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    7 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Honestly, what I don't get is these ones that don't follow the original AT ALL. What did you expect? The eyes are those bugged out ones that come in a bag and don't look anything like the original, the nose is upside down, the ears are chocolate chips instead of discs, the colors are inverted (or maybe it was decorated hot and the sugar melted into the cupcake?) and the mouth doesn't look anything like the original. I mean, if you're not skilled or don't have much practice, don't take these liberties or the result will be...what you see here...

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    #20

    This Makes Me Laugh So Much Every Time I See It That Maybe It Was Worth The Fail

    This Makes Me Laugh So Much Every Time I See It That Maybe It Was Worth The Fail

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