food

First dates usually go one of two ways. You have a great time, maybe get lucky, and end up with butterflies fluttering 'round your insides. Or you excuse yourself after a drink, feign a friend emergency, and ultimately hope to never talk to them again. When things go well you might receive some sweet (or saucy) texts and the exciting promise of another rendezvous. Twitter user @devilmeadow, however, has clued us into another tastier way to secure a second date - by sending your love interest a 12kg wheel of cheese. 

my little sister went on a date with a young farmer tonight. He decided to gift her a 12kg wheel of cheese...? pic.twitter.com/lYdXYtgHOw

— 𝕰𝖑𝖎𝖟𝖆𝖇𝖊𝖙𝖍 🔮💫👁 (@devilmeadow) April 10, 2021

We've heard that the way to a man's heart is his stomach, but this enterprising farmer decided to take a gamble by gifting @devilmeadow's sister a nearly unreasonable amount of cheese. Judging by the replies to the viral tweet, this gamble has probably paid off. The replies and retweets are filled with women who are astounded by and jealous of the delicious gift. While some women (and brands) urged the recipient to lock the farmer down, others are simply lamenting the fact that their spouses have never thought to exhibit such dairy-filled generosity. We may never know if this budding relationship will lead to something greater, but we really hope that she isn't lactose intolerant. 

It seems like a few months ago, everyone was cranking out beautiful loaves of artisan bread with sourdough starter named Bread Pitt or Emilio Yeastevez. Not gonna lie, I experimented with a little fermentation myself. I don't know about you, but my culinary masterpieces are starting to look more like takeout someone threw out of their car window. Yup, now it's all about microwaved shredded cheese and potato chips. If you're like us and you're trying to feel better about eating cereal for dinner every night, these are the memes for you. 

We gotta take this time to show our appreciation for all the line cooks out there who work tirelessly to prepare our delicious food with little to no gratitude. Like, damn you guys are badass and most of the time you don't even get tips or health insurance! Our hats are off to you! 

(And honestly we wouldn't really blame you for spitting in a rude customer's food.)

Until recently, we didn't think eating was that hard. If you weren't raised by wolves, chances are you can employ cutlery with ease, and know the proper way to eat a burrito or a slice of pizza. It's not rocket science. But somehow, there are people who are alive and exist who make a terrible mockery of the conventions of consumption. It's time for us to raise awareness and take a stand against these absolute monsters. 

There are very few guaranteed pleasures in life, but one of them has definitely got to be food. It's one of the only survival necessities that humans have managed to really make an event. When I'm weary from work, I know that if I at least eat something tasty, my mood will improve. While some of these memes may have this delicious effect, there are a whole lot that are cursed and will leave you puzzled, grossed out, and possibly without an appetite. But they're definitely not boring.

There are relatable memes in this world, and then there are starter packs. They're kind of like relatable memes on steroids, because they're not based on a feeling, they're based on real people and cultural trends that we're all very, very familiar with. Though almost all starter pack memes are incredibly specific, some of them riff on pretty obvious topics (potato-heavy clam chowder, Disney movies) while others choose to roast more distinct people and phenomena, like those "self-made" money-making gurus on Twitter. Aside from the achingly familiar themes, we love starter packs because they're constantly being made by Internet comedians, so there's no shortage of this excellent brand of humor. 

::Dramatic PSA voice::

When boredom strikes, what will you do? Do you have someone to turn to? Or are you left to your own devices? Boredom can strike at ANY TIME. It's very important to be prepared, to have a plan. And unfortunately, you can't rely on people to quell the tedium. You need to depend on yourself. That's why we're here to promote memes. When the going gets boring, they're our number one solution. You don't need money to enjoy them, and you don't need a friend. Memes are the self-sufficient humor-lover's antidote to monotony. And we've got a whole lot of them right here for you.

If you've been a fan of Gordon Ramsay roasting culinary creations on Twitter, we have some great news for you. The foul-mouthed chef with a penchant for creative insults has been very active on TikTok. Instead of destroying bad cooks in 280 characters or less, he films duets and stitches that completely rip apart the misguided "food hacks" and recipes of clout-hungry TikTokers. While he definitely takes the bait on some very obvious trolls, his exasperation and roasts are too good to miss. We've put together some of his latest and greatest efforts in this gallery, but you can catch a LOT more if you give him a follow.

In an ideal world, food would be something that unites the people of Planet Earth. We all need it to survive. Most cultures have figured out ways to make this necessity into something delicious and maybe even luxurious. But as food and cuisine have shifted from "need" to art and pleasure, some people have begun to turn something enjoyable into a source of snobbery and condescension. 

This self-importance and gatekeeping may have been reserved for food writing that reflects more privileged diners, but with the advent of the Internet, food snobs can be found pretty much everywhere. They creep into Twitter threads uninvited to share their tired opinion on fast food pizza. They balk at carbonara recipes that incorporate cream. They write essay-length reviews on Yelp, tearing into cuisines they only think they know something about. But while the diatribes and snide comments are wholly obnoxious, they're also kind of entertaining. These people are so desperate to show that they know better that we can't help but laugh at them. 

It has been two days since the Tampa Bay Buccaneers crushed the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV. People have quieted down about The Weeknd's incredibly memeable halftime performance. Hopefully, all the buffalo wing sauce has exited your bowels quickly and painlessly. You'd think the Sunday Funday would be a distant memory. But, alas. The internet is still reeling from one influencer's mindboggling attempt at a "nacho hack," a scarring and arguably revolting gift that was meant to help people who are apparently struggling to serve the decadent food that is prevalent during the "Big Game."

On the same day as the Super Bowl, Facebook user Adley uploaded a video of an unknown woman showing viewers how to hack their own nachos. This is not something new for Adley's page - it's absolutely littered with clickbaity pranks and unnecessary products. But when this brunette opened a gigantic can of Velveeta and proceeded to pour it onto her pristine kitchen island, all bets were off.

After spreading the garishly orange cheese product around with her bare hands, our mystery woman adds the following: obviously cold beef, a can of black beans, wilted bagged lettuce, a container of sour cream, "guacamole," pickled jalapenos, and cold shredded cheese. The whole thing is a mess. You'd think that the display was over here, but you would also be dead wrong. It actually gets worse. 

Following a liberal dusting of packaged taco seasoning, our "chef" proceed to use two putty knives (yes, the ones for spackle) to mix the unholy mix of ingredients into a vomit-esque blob. But what are nachos without the chips? While normally the dish consists of tortilla chips that are sensually layered with sumptuous ingredients, this woman has other plans. She dumps a bag of chips on top of the gross and gooey mass, and again uses her bare hands to crunch and then fold the chips into the cheesy mess. She then uses an ice cream scoop to fill a TORTILLA cone with the "nachos" and takes a hammy bite out of it. 

If you're feeling shook by this "hack" you're definitely not alone. After @PettiBetti shared the cringey display on Twitter, the post quickly went viral. People absolutely love to tear down crimes against food, and this is a pretty heinous crime. While some people decried the "chef's" use of ingredients and the fact that she was serving NACHOS in a CONE, other people seemed to be more triggered by her lack of gloves. Obviously, some people took issue with both. We've put together some of the horrified responses, because they're hilarious. But if you for some reason want to subject yourself to the full dose of insanity, you can do so right here. Just try not to watch while you're eating.  

Guy Fieri is a lot of things: television personality, human shot of Fireball whiskey, father, fashion icon. But perhaps most importantly, the spiky-haired, walking Ed Hardy advertisement is one hell of a meme. We've rounded up the best Guy Fieri memes of all time. So get in this car. We're going to Flavortown. 

If you're a fan of cooking competition shows, there's no shortage of 'em to choose from. The hectic vibe of Guy's Grocery Games. The professionalism and drama of Top Chef. The sob stories of Chopped. But where craziness is concerned, there's really nothing like the absolute chaos of Food Network's Cutthroat Kitchen. There's sabotage, steep falls from grace, and (of course) some very good looking food. If you haven't indulged in the program, these memes will give you a taste of what the show is all about. And if you have? Well, you'll laugh along with the rest of us.