My Five Favorite Fictional Foods
While I'm huge fan of real food, there are some movie and TV foods that I'm just dying to try. Here are my top five favorite fictional foods in no particular order.
1. Dehydrated Pizza Hut Pizza (Back to the Future II)
If I had to pick a favorite for this list, dehydrated Pizza Hut pizza would be it. I've wanted a slice since 1989. Unfortunately I don't see how this could taste like the real thing unless it has dehydrated grease. Maybe that's a blessing in disguise. My main concern would be with pets. I worry that if they got hold of it before it's cooked, their stomachs would blow up. Another issue I have is with the rehydrator. It looks like it's designed only for flat things. What if you wanted dehydrated Boston Market? Is there a taller rehydrator?
2. Bachelor Chow (Futurama)
The sheer simplicity of Bachelor Chow has had me curious for a bite since Futurama started. What bachelor wouldn't want a meal in a can? It's like dog food for people. It's genius! Sure you could get the same thing from a microwave dinner, but who has four minutes to heat that up?
3. Romulan Ale (Star Trek)
Who wouldn't want to get drunk on Romulan ale with Captain Kirk? Supposedly it wouldn't take much as it's considered to induce an "instant drunk". In fact, it's the only alcohol that Klingons are susceptible to. Knowing that, I'm not sure why the Romulans and the Klingons hate each other. Although embargoed by the Federation, Kirk was able to get his hands on it whenever convenient. It's the Cuban cigars of the 24th century. Read more about this magic nerd potion here.
4. Big Kahuna Burger (Tarantino movies)
A staple of Quentin Tarantino movies, Big Kahuna burgers are loved by almost everyone in that universe--everybody except Vincent Vega (Pulp Fiction). They're so well loved, that they even appear in non-Tarantino movies. The Easter Egg Archive has a list of those movies.
5. Krabby Patty (SpongeBob)
If you have kids or just like cartoons then you've probably seen a nasally-voiced sea sponge flip burgers day-in and day-out. According to Nickipedia, the Krabby Patty is made with a "bun, patty, cheese, ketchup, mustard, pickles, lettuce, onions, and top bun". The patty recipe is a closely-guarded secret, possibly because it might be made of crab.
Do you have a favorite fictional food? Let us know in the comments.
--Spanno
on July 15, 2008 at 04:28 AM
Duff.
Re-Dingo on July 15, 2008 at 04:40 AM
Homer's Moon Waffles.
Oh, and Chokey Chicken from 'Rocko's Modern Life'.
Doug on July 15, 2008 at 04:43 AM
Fruity Oaty Bars.
Or better still, help Kaylee eat that strawberry.
Jim in Marietta on July 15, 2008 at 04:50 AM
Anything by Blue Sun, especially the booze.
Jim in Marietta on July 15, 2008 at 04:50 AM
Anything by Blue Sun, especially the booze.
Jim in Marietta on July 15, 2008 at 04:51 AM
Anything by Blue Sun, especially the booze.
john on July 15, 2008 at 05:05 AM
Crab juice
John Davies on July 15, 2008 at 05:52 AM
I thought Tranya looked more to my liking. I just checked the spelling and found out it was a favorite of Curzon Dax.
Duggatunn on July 15, 2008 at 06:07 AM
Does Ice-nine count?
But seriously from The Simpsons:
We take eighteen ounces of sizzling ground beef, and soak it in rich, creamery butter, then we top it off with bacon, ham, and a fried egg.
We call it the Good Morning Burger.
Amy on July 15, 2008 at 06:32 AM
I have always wanted to try Scooby Snacks! I makes me laugh every time someone of them says "Would you do it for a Scooby Snack?"
Matteo on July 15, 2008 at 07:55 AM
We could do a top-ten list with adult bevarages alone. To the Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster, the Romulan Ale, and Duff (though I imagine that Duff tastes like swill), I'll add a few Discworld tipples:
-Special Sheep Liniment
-Scumble (made from apples. Well, mainly apples)
-matt
Joe on July 15, 2008 at 08:48 AM
Duggatunn, I did a bacon cheese burger with a fried egg at The Copper Kettle en route to Mount Rainier National Park. It was just about the best one ever. Somewhat smaller than the portions in the Simpsons though.
See? Dreams can come true...
Carrie on July 15, 2008 at 08:54 AM
Gummi Berry Juice! Though I didn't imagine this was the recipe:
http://www.platypuscomix.net/educational/gummiberryjuice.html
gdw3 on July 15, 2008 at 09:20 AM
My favorite was the generic "Food" cans in Repo Man.
Raoul Ortega on July 15, 2008 at 09:35 AM
Nobody's mentioned Chef's Salty Chocolate Balls?
Or "Quarry, the cereal that's mined!"
Five on July 15, 2008 at 09:43 AM
Four words: Chocolate Frosted Sugar Bombs.
http://www.thebreakfastclubclan.org/gallery_cartoons.html
Gabriel Hanna on July 15, 2008 at 09:44 AM
@density duck: I think those who know what crottled greep is have no desire to come within fifty feet of one, much less eat it.
The topic is "Favorite Fictional Foods", not "Fictional Foods That Can Rip Your Face Off".
Jeff on July 15, 2008 at 09:52 AM
Chocolate Salty Balls
DrSteve on July 15, 2008 at 09:55 AM
Samlon steak. But don't eat them all!
Duggatunn on July 15, 2008 at 10:15 AM
Joe: That's a load of rich, creamery butter. :) Very cool. -But in my dream, the Good Morning Burger includes a deep fried milky way.
Aaaand a complimentary box of Super Colon Blow for the hotel room!
Jill Harness on July 15, 2008 at 10:29 AM
Crystal gravy. Not that I think it would be good...just fun.
steve on July 15, 2008 at 11:50 AM
I'd always wondered what 'schmoo' tastes like... they like being eaten so much that they hop into the frying pan! Supposed to be wonderful.
Sharps4070ss on July 15, 2008 at 12:17 PM
Red Tick Beer
"Needs more dog"
JivesTheButler on July 15, 2008 at 12:22 PM
Luther Burger, Boondocks Style:
1 lb patty
5 Strips bacon
1 Slice American Cheese
Sandwiched between 2 krispy kreme donuts
I would die a very happy, very very fat man.
Chris on July 15, 2008 at 01:23 PM
Wow. This post is awesome. I've always wanted to try the butterbeer they drink in the Harry Potter books.
Incidentally, I too have a blog containing food lists like Top Four Non-Food Items My Brother Likes To Chew and Top Five Inedible Things I Would Eat In An Emergency. You can check them out here.
http://www.chrisconnollyonline.com/2008/06/21-top-four-non-food-things-my-brother.html
http://www.chrisconnollyonline.com/2008/06/25-first-five-non-food-things-i-would.html