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george lastrapes's avatar

The futuristic '50's featured a number of futurefoods. Most emblematic was jello, the phase-shifting foodoid product with colors and flavors which nature never knew. Above is an heroic painting of eaters in revolt against the brave new world of synthetic dessert salads, which they intend to launch at Aunt Dorothy's face.

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george lastrapes's avatar

David Duke's mom had a wonderful recipe for Klanned Klam Klusters.

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george lastrapes's avatar

To remind you what the menu in Hell would be.

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george lastrapes's avatar

What do Russians have to be thankful for? What do we, for that matter?

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glennisw's avatar

Oh wow. That cartoon just gave me a great idea for next year's funny hat at the Thanksgiving Day racetrack opening day here in New Orleans.

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Solong24's avatar

I made this as a Thanksgiving side-dish spoof. Words cannot describe just how heinous this tastes! It is as hideous as described. It made a good joke though. It could possibly be a somewhat edible concoction without the olives. The olives destroyed it.

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ResistanceFictionista blondeiq's avatar

Aha! I have a new lease on gelatin products.

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gingerwentworth1's avatar

Congeal! I know. Lime Congeal!

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uptotheeyeballs's avatar

When I was growing up every mom in the block had a Jell-O specialty, and they all involved putting in deeply improbable ingredients at some point before the Jell-O was completely set, and a lot of times, yes, there was mayonnaise. It was creepy crazy back then.

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hotram1's avatar

Do not besmirch the little mermaid. She just wants to be where the people are, she also helped Disney animation get their mojo back.

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Tom Mears's avatar

Those small tubs of Crisco used to be a favorite for its non-culinary uses as well. To quote Mrs. Loretta Lynn, “It’ll do you proud every time”.

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Geoff Alnutt's avatar

HOOOOOORRKKK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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goonemeritus now with chatGPT's avatar

Childhood trauma can lead to truly awful radio.

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