26 Photos That Prove “Anyone Can Cook” Doesn’t Actually Mean Anyone

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John Summers • Contributor
Dec 17, 2025 11:00 PM EST

There's a very inspirational quote floating around out there that says "anyone can cook." It sounds nice. It feels encouraging. It is also, based on overwhelming photographic evidence, wildly optimistic.

Because while cooking is technically accessible to everyone, results clearly are not.

This post is a loving tribute to the brave souls who looked at ingredients and thought, "Yes. This will work." These are the people who took creative risks no recipe ever asked for. Pizza popsicles. Hot dogs masquerading as dessert. Cakes that feel… medically concerning. Plates that make you question not just taste, but intent.

Some of these crimes are born from desperation, some from confidence, and some from that dangerous mindset of "I've watched enough cooking shows, I'll figure it out." Spoiler, they did not figure it out.

And listen, this isn't about shaming. We've all been there. We've all overcooked something, undercooked something else, or stared at a plate wondering where our life went wrong. The difference is that these people documented it. For science. And comedy.

So scroll carefully. Laugh freely. And remember, cooking is a skill, not a right.

Anyone can cook.
But not everyone should.

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  • 01

    These chocolate covered branches will do nicely

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    I don't know what this is but No

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    $20 Spaghetti Carbonara from an Italian restaurant opposite the Eiffel Tower. 97
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    Stupid sexy chicken

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    Say what you will. it's a nice shot

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    OMG this is disgusting! where do I find it?

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    Being at home, feeling in prison

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    The roses are doing most of the heavy lifting here

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    Why would a loving god create this Black Label LIMITED EDITION CINNAMON SUGAR FLAVORED THE CUT BACON COATED WITH CINNAMON SUGAR C Cinnamon Toast Crunch CUNMADUST seasoning Blend Rub 89 W 6.99 WAY Black Label 09 6.99 ORIG UNCUR NO EST Hormel 1891 Pack Label MITED EDITION UGAR FLAVORED THICK CUT BACON WITH CINNAMON SUGAR RUB+ NET WT 12 02 (4 Cinnamon Toast Crunch CINNADUST seasoning Blend Rub KEEP REFRIGERATED SS NET WT NC
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    Surprise Meatloaf!

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    36 is too early to die

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    Is this Girl dinner?

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    I'm going to say.... NO

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    Forget pineapple on pizza. This is the real enemy

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    I call this dish "Horrors beyond belief"

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    Is it seasoned with tears?

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    That's a lot of eggs buddy

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    Strange, Placing dry pasta under some bacon and cheese slices does not equal lasagna

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    Cut the middle man and just throw it in the toilet

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    Please tell me you didn't

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  • 21

    Fish and chips. Get it?

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    Do you have any more pepper?

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  • 23

    You serve me this and I get up and leave

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    Just a normal friday

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    My mouth is dry just looking at this

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    This is my queue to leave

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