Top 10 Fake Foods from Film & TV We Want to Try

#10: Scooby Snacks

“Scooby-Doo” franchise (1969-)

This 1960s cartoon made something that looked like a dog treat seem delicious. Scooby Snacks are a plain brown color and often shaped a bit like unappetizing bigger pieces of dog kibble. They even seem to beat tall sandwiches as Shaggy and Scooby’s favorite food. The rest of the Mystery, Inc. gang can convince the duo to do pretty much anything using one simple phrase: “Would you do it for a Scooby Snack?” A variety of flavors have been featured on the show, like bubblegum or macadamia. And real-life versions have been made available from various companies. But none of that answers the real question: Are the show’s Scooby Snacks for dogs, or for humans? If they’re good enough to convince Shag and Scoob to run into danger, we’d love to try some.

#9: Reptar Bar

“Rugrats” (1991-2004)

Chocolate bars are awesome, and dinosaurs are awesome. Combine the two and you have the Reptar Bar, a favorite treat of the children in “Rugrats.” Shaped like Reptar himself, the candy bar appeared in the show’s first Halloween episode and has lived in the minds of many 90s kids ever since. Angelica sings the jingle, which says its contents are [“chocolate, and nuts, and caramel, and green stuff.”] Oh, and your tongue turns green when you eat it! In October 2017, F.Y.E stores sold actual Reptar Bars, but the chocolate bar only had green frosting. Another, more faithful version was released a year later, upping the ante by adding caramel, a peanut crunch, and the iconic Reptar molding. We understand why the Rugrats babies were so intent on nabbing their own!

#8: The Grey Stuff

“Beauty and the Beast” (1991)

When Belle is welcomed into the castle in this Disney classic, it is with dinner and a show. Among the numerous fancy dishes Lumiere presents to her, one has always stuck out. “Try the grey stuff, it’s delicious / Don’t believe me, ask the dishes!” Belle seems to like it, but what exactly is the grey stuff? Many items of food in “Beauty and the Beast” are recognizable, but this one is a bit of a mystery. It looks like a pudding or mousse resting on what might be a cracker. Is it duck or goose liver pate? A lavender-accented pastry cream? There are lots of options, but it would be great to know what it really is - and tastes like!

#7: Churron

“Broad City” (2014-19)

A cross between two desserts can often be a good thing. We hope that’s true with the churron, a hybrid baked good that appears in this 2010s comedy series. On a typical day of shenanigans, Abbi and Ilana stand in line to try a popular baker’s newest offering. A combination of a churro and a macaron, "Broad City" presents the so-called "Churron" with an apparent anise flavoring. The concept is flashy and trendy, but it’s also kinda promising. Adding the crispy exterior of a churro to the smoothness and decadent filling of a macaron could very well be delicious! Some creators have made their own versions, but Abbi was clearly waiting in line for something special.

#6: Imaginary Feast

“Hook” (1991)

The meal in this movie isn’t just a fake food of our dreams - it comes straight from the power of imaginations! “Hook” is the story of a grown up Peter Pan returning to Neverland to rescue his kids and remember a childhood he’d forgotten. A highlight of the film is the imaginary feast that Peter comes up with for the Lost Boys. The spread features roasted meats, colorful pies, succulent-looking cheeses, diverse fruits and veggies, and much more. And it didn’t rely on CGI; the dishes we see are all real! Allegedly, the production paid $50,000 for the actual food that made that fake feast look so delicious.

#5: Lembas Bread

“The Lord of the Rings” franchise (2001-03)

This provision was given to the nine traveling companions as part of their rations in “The Fellowship of the Ring.” Legolas tells the hobbits that “one small bite is enough to fill the stomach of a grown man.” And that’s part of why we want to try it so badly. The magical properties of Lembas make it appear to be the perfect food to take on any adventure, or even just with you to the office. It looks a bit like a rock-hard biscuit often eaten by actual sailors and soldiers for sustenance, called hardtack. But the real-life ration was not known for its flavor in the past! Hopefully this Elvish waybread tastes more like shortbread.

#4: Chocolate Frogs

“Harry Potter” franchise (2001-11)

Ever since Harry and Ron opened their candy on the Hogwarts Express, we’ve wanted to try one of these. Chocolate frogs are fully edible treats made with a magical ingredient that allows them to act like they’re alive. They even jump like the real thing. Plus, they come with trading cards of famous wizards! The candies are made with either milk, dark or white chocolate, though it’s unclear whether they come with fun mix-ins like caramel or peanuts. You can nab a real chocolate frog from various companies, or even make your own -- but it’s a shame we can’t make them hop around like they do in the movies. How soon can Hershey’s Chocolate make that happen?

#3: “Eat Me” Cookies

“Alice in Wonderland” (1951)

Sugar cookies are already a crowd-pleaser. But imagine if eating one could make you several stories tall! In Disney’s adaptation of the children’s books, Alice nibbles on a cookie with “Eat Me” written on it in frosting in the hopes of getting big enough to reach a table with a key on it. Though she does shoot up in size, this upsets her to the point of tears. Alice eventually makes her way into Wonderland by shrinking back down, but none of the other foods she eats match that first tasty-looking treat. Fans have made the iconic “Alice in Wonderland” cookies and posted their own recipes. Unfortunately, though, no one has reported back about getting bigger or smaller after eating them.

#2: Everlasting Gobstopper

“Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory” (1971)

This 1970s classic and the book it was based on might have crafted the perfect candy. Willy Wonka made a smorgasbord of impossible sweets -- Lickable Wallpaper, Fizzy Lifting Drinks, and massive golden chocolate eggs, just to name a few.. But the Everlasting Gobstopper was so good that supposed rival candymakers wanted to steal the idea! Wonka’s take on the jawbreaker was created for children without much money, so it stays the same size forever while changing colors and flavors. It’s even better than the oversized jawbreakers Ed, Edd n Eddy love! This is a sweet experience that generations of people have wanted to try. There’s one question, though: How do we know the gobstopper changes colors if we’re busy sucking on it?

Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.

Cup O’ Pizza, “The Jerk”

Pizza in a Cup Is a Weird Idea That Could Actually Be Pretty Good

Romulan Ale, “Star Trek” franchise (1966-)

A Drink That’s Harsh Even for Romulans Is Too Tempting to Pass Up

Magical Train Hot Chocolate, “The Polar Express” (2004)

Its Consistency & Perfect Temperature Looked Absolutely Decadent

#1: Soylent Green

“Soylent Green” (1973)

And our top spot goes to… Not this one! It is, in fact, made of people, after all.

#1: Krabby Patty

“SpongeBob SquarePants” (1999-)

The Krusty Krab’s signature burger is a fast food so many of us have wanted to try. On dry land, Bob Belcher’s unique burgers of the day keep us laughing with their punny names. But the Krabby Patty sets the standard. It’s usually depicted with standard hamburger components: a patty with cheese, ketchup, lettuce, mustard, onions, pickles, and tomatoes sandwiched between the top and bottom bun. The reportedly frozen and meatless patty has a secret formula that Plankton is infamously obsessed with. Besides that, it’s still not clear what a Krabby Patty entirely tastes like -- and that’s what makes it so tantalizing.

Let us know in the comments which fictional foods you wanted to reach through the screen for and try!