If you’ve ever wondered how you could make those junk foods of yours appear more fancy… it’s all about the packaging.
Dan Meth over at Buzzfeed tests this theory, by repackaging some very unsophisticated food, to make them appear more artisanal.
For example, Slim Jim become Slim James, and suddenly the meat-like stick is suitable for the snootiest of food snobs.
Although, I do not agree with a single-chamber package of Nerds… That’s some low-brow shit.
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It might be hard for Americans to believe that anyone in the world wouldn’t enjoy a Twizzler or Pop-Tart. That is until these artificially-colored and flavored foodstuffs are presented to those of a completely different food culture, with an uncorrupted palate.
Watch as a few Korean females, having never gazed upon anything even resembling a Cheez-It, cringe and gag their way through a series of American snacks.
Oh, and the consensus on Twizzlers and Pop-Tarts… They both suck hard. Please watch this…
[link, via Lost At E Minor]
There are few things more synonymous with Ireland than Guinness and potatoes. British chip-maker Burt’s knows this, and has created the ultimate Irish bar snack with Guinness Potato Chips.
The chips contain the bittersweet flavor of Guinness Stout, as well as the salty starchy goodness of thick-cut and hand-cooked chips. The chips are available in Original Guinness Flavor and Rich Beef Chilli. Chilli’s very Irish too.
[link, via designtaxi and Foodbeast]
Whether picking up a six-pack of Duff, or looking for something in an ‘after-dinner burrito,’ Homer Simpson usually finds what he’s looking for at the Kwik-E-Mart.
So, if you’re going to create a food statue of the Simpson’s patriarch, it should consist of the kinds of stuff you’d find at Apu’s convenience store.
Brought to us by Mandatory.com, the tribute to Homer is made from mini powdered doughnuts, marshmallows, vanilla meringues, black licorice, melted taffy, various forms of gummies, and cotton candy. Mmm… Statuey.
Attractive and well-lit models always make for a successful photo shoot. As does some yummy food, styled to perfection. But when combining the two… how far can this be taken before your photos are void of sexuality and no longer make the viewer hungry?
Photographer Keith Allen Phillips recently tested these boundaries, with Messy — a photo series that merges the inherent sexuality of an attractive model with some well-placed junk foods.
By combining the two — in some cases making the models unrecognizable — we’re left to wonder if this series is still sexy, hunger-inducing, or just plain gratuitous. Thoughts?
[link, via Lost At E Minor]
