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The selfies greatest competition is, without question, the Instagram-ed meal. Unfortunately not all meals are created equal, and thus, the struggle plate was born. Take a moment to bow down to Instagram user @cookingforbae who has made it their sole mission to collect #struggleplates all across the Instagram-sphere. We found the 20 the most unappetizing monstrosities parading as food fto satisfy your shadnaufraude. We reccomend waiting 30-40 minutes after eating to read this.
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What Is This
Best user comment: "Rodney King didn't die for this" @cookingforbae
But, the fruit loops though...
Ramen a la Bread
Best user comment: "Skip the water its goin in dry" @jebbepls
If you just put it in hot water, you wouldn't need the bread. Trust us on this one.
Veggie Mold
Best user comment: "O_o!!!!? Bae ain't never coming back. Asparagus wrapped in sh!t." @mizshoefetish
Remember that moldy bread experiment you did in 3rd grade right? This is it.
Blueberry Surprise
Best user comment: "Is that suppose to b a cupcake" @determination_4
Someone please explain what's happening here. We don't understand.
Say Ahh
Best user comment: "Lmfao the sticks to mix perm with tho Cummonn" @best_kept_secret_
Yes, those go in your mouth too, but not like this. Never like this.
Hot Dog Gone Rogue
Best user comment: "This is some bullshit" @the_gypsy_mermaid
This is not what she meant by corn dog.
Tuna Dog
Best user comment: "LMMMMMAAAAAOOOOO!!! Daaawwwggg!!! That shyt is NASTY AF!!!" @whocanworry
Sandwich bread exists. And it's cheap. And it's available at the corner store. Please invest in a few slices.
Spaghettiless Pasta
Best user comment: "The struggle is HORRIBLE" @janadbell
Not here. Anywhere but here.
Cheesy Pasta
Best user comment: "The cheese ain't even melted." @neddieakanpaq
It's shredded cheese, guys—just go with it.
Pepperoni Pizza?
Best user comment: "#JESUSTAKETHEWHEEL #iCant #DaFuq #TurnDown #TheStruggleIsReal" @actressnik
Just cause it's shaped like pizza doesn't mean it is a pizza. Now please remove the pepperoni.
Triple Decker Baked Beans
Best user comment: "U know its a struggle when ur using the end peice of bread" @spritetime
This is really disrespectul to the beans. They don't deserve this.
Dessert
Best user comment: "That cheeto looks like a dick" @ezzieslady
Some combinations should never be attempted.
Mayo Delight
Best user comment: "I can't identify shit but food poisoning" @msjeauxjeaux
Neither can we.
Sauce and Bone
Best user comment: "I don't want no hips then." @mizshoefetish
Feel free to explain how you gain hips from eating bones.
Hot Dog Sandwich
Best user comment: "wtf is this sh*t?!" @tylicious81
Let's all take a minute to appreciate the innovation at work here: sandwich bread for buns with a ramen noodle topping. Round of applause.
Rash Ribs
Best user comment: "Somebody done cooked Ursula." @kimchibella
Dinner with a side of disease.
Gourmet Dog
Best user comment: "lol, that's not a struggle plate. you see the fancy sauce designs lol. this can not be life lol" @actressnik
Is there a bite taken out of the top cucumber? C'mon son.
Nachos?
Best user comment: "Smh and them be the bitches ya give your last name to . Smh" @ms_mariah
The plate is more appetizing than what's on it.
Chicken and Waffles
Best user comment: "Man them 2 punk ass chicken nuggets" @jnap_rusty
Started From the Bottom: Roscoes' Edition.
Sloppy Joe Surprise
Best user comment: "I think it has a tumor." @kimchibella
This looks like the aftermath of a colonoscopy.