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Aurelija Rakauskaitė

People Are Roasting These 53 Disgusting Dishes Because They Deserve To Be Incinerated

Gordon Ramsay

Gordon Ramsay is notorious for hurling insults at chefs and kitchen staff when things are not to his liking. His fiery outbursts have become a staple on television shows like Hell's Kitchen and Kitchen Nightmares. But what sets Ramsay apart is his ability to burn someone in the most creative, funny and brutal way possible.

Now, ordinary netizens are taking a leaf out of Ramsay's roast book... They're stirring the pot online with their spicy remarks about bad food. Perhaps the funniest part is that many are responding to people posting dishes that they're truly proud of. “That looks like Britain tried to make Mexican food,” or comparing an aspiring chef to “Chief Seagull at the local rubbish repository” are among the epic gems out there.

Bored Panda has bravely dared to delve into the world of food abominations to find the most hilarious responses to some of the world's worst meals. Sit back, stop eating and keep scrolling. Don't forget to upvote your favorites.

#1 Two Things Got Burned

#2 Guess My Job

#3 Obtuse Rubber Goose

Some people cook really well, others are okay. Then there are those who should rather stay as far away from the kitchen as possible. Making good food is a skill you can learn, even without going for formal training. Why then do so many people fail so dismally?

Foodie and ghostwriter Mike Towler believes it always comes down to five things: cleanliness in the kitchen, mise en place, ingredient selection, temperature control, and sauce-making. Towler, who has worked in kitchens with Michelin chefs, says good food begins long before the ingredients start being prepared.

"Watch any chef worth their weight in salt; the first thing they’ll do when they walk into a kitchen, especially one they don’t know, is clean," he writes.

#4 There Was An Attempt At Food

#5 You Need 8 Cobblestones

#6 Bone Apple Feet

Apart from ensuring no germs contaminate your food, a clean kitchen also enhances food quality and prevents unwanted flavor transfer during cooking.

"A clean kitchen allows for better culinary practices, as it frees up space and ensures that appliances and utensils are in optimal condition for use," explain the cleaning experts over at Two Gals & A Broom. "Regular cleaning prevents the build-up of flavors and odors that can unintentionally transfer to your cooking, ensuring that the taste of your dishes remains unaltered and true to your intentions."

#7 So Shiny And Smooth, As All Good Brains Are

#8 Mac And Cheese

#9 Poor Man’s Alfredo

Towler mentioned "mise en place" as one of the reasons some people are terrible at cooking. It's a French culinary phrase that translates to "putting in place," and refers to organising and arranging your ingredients before you begin to cook. Most experts agree that mise en place is a vital part of successful cooking.

"By making sure ingredients are prepped and workstations are organized before you begin assembling a dish, you’ll save time," explains the August Escoffier School of Culinary Arts' site. "And not only will you waste fewer precious minutes completing prep work, but you’ll also eliminate unnecessary steps or duplicate work in the kitchen."

#10 To All The Customer Who Ordered Well-Done (Extra Well-Done)

#11 Chickpeas, Corn, Apple, Banana, Olive Oil, Salt, Pepper. All Cold

#12 Looks Like It’s Made Out Of Wood

Sohla El-Waylly, a chef and cookbook author believes the biggest mistake that new (or bad) cooks make is forgetting to taste their food.

"You have to season in stages, throughout the cooking process, and remember to sample along the way. Sometimes, this means tasting things you might not want to, like briny pasta water, slick vinaigrettes and chalky spices, but it is the only way to ensure that your food is seasoned to the core, rather than superficially," says El-Waylly. "It’ll also allow you to identify any flavors that could be going off the rails and get them in check before it’s too late."