A Struggle Plate a Day Keeps the Boo Away

The most serious struggle plates Instagram has ever seen.

Nov 06, 2013
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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

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Best user comment: "Rodney King didn't die for this" @cookingforbae

But, the fruit loops though...

Ramen a la Bread

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Best user comment: "This is some bullshit" @the_gypsy_mermaid

This is not what she meant by corn dog.

Tuna Dog

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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

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Best user comment: "The struggle is HORRIBLE" @janadbell

Not here. Anywhere but here.

Cheesy Pasta

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Best user comment: "The cheese ain't even melted." @neddieakanpaq

It's shredded cheese, guys—just go with it.

Pepperoni Pizza?

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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

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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

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Best user comment: "That cheeto looks like a dick" @ezzieslady

Some combinations should never be attempted.

Mayo Delight

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Best user comment: "I can't identify shit but food poisoning" @msjeauxjeaux

Neither can we.

Sauce and Bone

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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

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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

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Best user comment: "Somebody done cooked Ursula." @kimchibella

Dinner with a side of disease.

Gourmet Dog

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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?

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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

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Best user comment: "Man them 2 punk ass chicken nuggets" @jnap_rusty

Started From the Bottom: Roscoes' Edition.

Sloppy Joe Surprise

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Best user comment: "I think it has a tumor." @kimchibella

This looks like the aftermath of a colonoscopy.

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