Nate
Sometimes, the world plays tricks on our brains. Ever seen a stone that looks like bacon or a sponge that could pass for cake?
Welcome to the world of “forbidden foods,” where harmless, everyday objects look good enough to eat—but definitely shouldn’t be. From glossy rocks that resemble fruit to bath bombs that mimic candy, these inanimate objects are the ultimate visual tease.
Here are some of the funniest (and most convincing) “forbidden snacks” people have encountered.
1. “Today At The Beach I Found A Rock That Looked Like A Sandwich”
2. “House Cleaner… Whose Idea Was This?”
3. “Forbidden Mentos”
4. “Forbidden Steak (Tree Trunk)”
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6. “My Used Soap Bar Looks Like Chicken Breast”
7. “Forbidden Chocolate (I Believe They Go Under Table’s Legs To Prevent Scuffs)”
8. “Forbidden Vampire Dippin’ Dots (Frozen Blood From A Patient With An Incredibly Rare Blood Attribute)”
9. “Forbidden Ice Cream Sandwich”
10. “This Stacked Rock Formation”
11. “Forbidden Honey (Untouched Violin Rosin)”
12. “Visiting China And Found These Stones That Look Like Pork Belly”
13. “Forbidden Peeled Oranges”
14. “Forbidden Froot Loops”
15. “Forbidden Ham Slices (It’s Soap)”
16. “This Shampoo In Italy Looks So Much Like Orange Juice They Tell You Not To Drink It”
17. “If You Like Watermelon Jolly Rancher’s, Then This Is The Soap For You”
18. “Forbidden Ice Cream Cone”
19. “I Made A Blanket That Rolls Up To Look Like Sushi”
20. “Nothing Like Practically Starting From Scratch With Forbidden Noodles”
21. “Forbidden Flying Dorito”
22. “Forbidden Bacon”
23. “Forbidden Grapes”
24. “Someone Ate The Forbidden Cheese At My Gym”
25. “Get The Strawberry Flavor”
26. “Pink Lake, Melbourne. Recently Saw This And Can Honestly Say The Water Really Looks Like Strawberry Milk”
27. “Forbidden Olives”
28. “These Were Cheaper Than Your Standard Plastic Trays, But Now My Seed Starters Just Kind Of Look Like Chocolate Cake”
29. “No-No Minties”
30. “Forbidden Food. I Saw This At An Art Museum I Went To Today”
31. “Forbidden Olive”
32. “Forbidden Fruit Snacks (They Are Scent Chips – Scents Compacted Into A Small Wax Shape That Are Melted On Wax Melters To Release A Specific Scent)”
33. “I Guess I Don’t Have To Mop The Floor With The Cursed Spaghetti Anymore”
34. “Saw These Non-Edible ‘Bath Dusts’ At Walmart. Seems Like A Bad Idea”
35. “Forbidden Honey”
36. “Mentos Shampoo And Conditioner, Brazil”
37. “Forbidden Boba”
38. “Forbidden Chia Seeds (Frog Eggs)”
39. “Forbidden Toast (It’s Insulation Foam I Think)”
40. “Forbidden Twizzlers”
h/t: r/ForbiddenSnacks