The online culinary cosmos erupted with excitement when TikTok sensation Russeats finally unveiled his much-anticipated “Stinker Awards”, a captivating spectacle in which he mercilessly dissected the most cringe-inducing food and drink items of 2023.
With a flair for dramatic commentary and a comedic wit, Russeats fearlessly delved into the realms of bizarre creations like vegemite brownies and peculiar soft drink flavours, leaving his audience howling with laughter at his play-by-play takedown of culinary mishaps.
Amidst the uproar, Monster Energy’s new canned coffee secured the eighth spot on his list, with Russeats brutally likening its taste to “f**king instant coffee that went cold” – a resounding thumbs down from the reigning king of TikTok.
Not to be outdone, Hungry Jack’s fried boneless chicken pieces suffered a similar fate, landing in seventh place as Russeats eviscerated them by comparing their taste to “home brand air fried processed f**king chicken”. The fast-food giant undoubtedly felt the sting of this scathing criticism.
The sixth position was claimed by V-Drink, thanks to an unwelcome alteration to the energy drink’s “formulation” – proving that Russeats never shies away from delivering his unapologetic opinions.
However, the real shockers emerged in the top 5 unfavourable mentions. The collaboration between Green’s and Vegemite for a Vegemite-flavoured brownie secured fifth place, with Russeats famously declaring they tasted like “normal brownies that were a little bit salty”.
Newcomer Prime drinks also failed to impress, seizing the fourth spot on the list and sparking a disappointed response from Russeats, who lamented the hyped-up beverages as a let-down.
Yet, it was the bronze, silver, and gold medalists that truly stole the spotlight. Fanta’s new apple strudel flavour claimed the bronze, receiving a scathing critique from Russeats who boldly asserted, “You could clean your toilet with this s**t”. The burn was undeniably intense.
In a twist of fate, the silver medal was awarded to the now-extinct McDonald’s potato scallops, which Russeats described as tasting like “an old man’s heel”. It seems the iconic fast-food chain stumbled with this offering.
But the pièce de résistance, or should we say, the revolting burger sauce on top, was Coles’ “special burger sauce” hot cross buns, which earned the prestigious gold medal. Russeats left no stone unturned as he revealed that the thought of them made him feel ill, comparing the smell to “when you leave your washing in the washing machine for a few days”.
Russeats’ uproariously brutal takedowns underscore the influence of social media in shaping our perceptions of everyday choices. With a following of over 175,000, he’s undoubtedly shaking up the food review world. Whether you adore or abhor his content, there’s no denying that his refreshingly honest and comical approach to critiquing food and drink items has everyone eagerly awaiting his next comedic culinary critique. Let’s just hope these food brands can recover from the “Stinker Awards” of 2023.
