15 Times people found ordinary objects that look good enough to eat

Get ready for a hilarious sensory trick! Here are images of everyday objects that look uncannily edible, but definitely shouldn’t be nibbled. From pens masquerading as snacks to soap that looks like candy, prepare to question your cravings and laugh at the forbidden treats your eyes want to try.

“Forbidden Shredded Wheat Cereal”

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If ancient tablets were breakfast food, this would be a hearty start to the day. My brain is trying so hard to convince me that’s a bowl full of Shredded Wheat just waiting for some milk. Archaeologists, not breakfast cereal mascots, would be proud.

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“Forbidden caramel”

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At first glance, this could be a dream swirl of creamy caramel. But common sense kicks in—no, it’s a candle (right?). The urge to sneak a gooey spoonful is strong, but my teeth are much happier with real dessert instead.

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“Forbidden blue raspberry slushy.”

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Oooh, those chunky blue cubes look so thirst-quenching, like the chunkiest blue raspberry slushy ever. One sip and, well, probably an emergency dentist trip. Good vibes only—but for your eyes, not your taste buds.

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“Forbidden eggs”

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These little egg chairs are absolutely adorable. I almost want to crack one open and dip some toast in, but I guess I’ll just have to settle for kicking back in style, not actually having a breakfast moment.

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“Fresh Bread”

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My mind went straight to a bakery—those look so much like fresh loaves of bread all lined up for the morning rush. Then I catch the logo and realize I’m just coveting comfortable soles instead of actual rolls.

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“Moon berry”

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That has to be a magical berry, right? Plump, perfect, and ripe for the picking. But on closer look—it’s just the moon playing tricks on my snack-craving brain. Nature’s best optical illusion for berry lovers.

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“Forbidden shaved ice”

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It’s like a frosty pile of shaved ice, ready for some syrup and a summer afternoon treat. But the lab bottles in the background quickly remind me: this is not the fun kind of ice. Taste buds, stand down.

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“Forbidden asbestos candy cane”

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Something about those stripes whispers 'candy cane,' but the warning tape is screaming 'Turn back now!' The forbidden snack meter is off the charts—absolutely not worth the risk for a pepperminty bite.

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“Forbidden chicken nugget”

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That juicy orange nugget is calling to my inner fast food fanatic, but there’s an odd sheen that says, 'No dipping sauce required.' Maybe just a rock wearing a delicious disguise. My snack senses feel so betrayed.

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“Forbidden Capri Sun”

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I want to stab a straw in and take a big swig—surely that’s a fancy new Capri Sun flavor? But everything about the setting and packaging makes my logic panic. Not a juice pouch, no matter what my thirst says.

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“Forbidden chocolate milk”

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Chocolate milk in a mason jar? My breakfast dreams are coming true! Except…something about the texture tells me this is not the sweet, cold treat I crave. My brain can’t let go of the fantasy though.

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“Forbidden tteokbokki”

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I’m ready for that spicy, chewy hit of tteokbokki—but a closer look is making me deeply suspicious. This is the kind of forbidden feast that tricks both eyes and tongue. My chopsticks will have to wait.

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“Mini cookies…it is dog food”

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Oh, the excitement of discovering mini cookies in a box! But alas, reality bites back: these treats are for Fido, not me. Still, the urge to sample one is weirdly hard to resist. Zero stars for human snacking, five for canine cuisine.

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“Forbidden mints”

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For a split second, I was about to pop one in my mouth like an Altoid. But something tells me these forbidden mints would not freshen my breath—unless we’re talking industrial-strength. Do not snack, no matter how satisfyingly crunchy they look.

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“Forbidden lolipop”

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My candy radar is bleeping like crazy—surely this is a blue raspberry lollipop? But no, it’s a sparkly geode of disappointment. The urge to take a crunchy bite is real, but unless I want to break a tooth, I’ll just admire from afar.