When it comes to bizarre product ideas, some food-themed creations take the podium for all the wrong reasons. From colognes and video games to novelty snacks and gadgets, these catastrophic fails did not deliver the excitement they were meant to bring to consumers. Here’s a look at the most gag-worthy attempts.

Harley-Davidson Cologne

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Harley-Davidson Cologne is greasy cheeseburger-scented. The outrageous choice of scent turned many enthusiastic customers off, with notes of burnt rubber and bacon overpowering the cologne. It didn't exactly scream "fresh" or "attractive." Unsurprisingly, this awkward fragrance didn't find many fans and never stayed on the market.

Blockbuster Total Access

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It delivered stale popcorn and expired candy after promising movie snacks galore. This ill-fated subscription was more gag-worthy than glamorous. The disappointing snacks had movie lovers regretting their choices. It was an instant flop, with more jeers than cheers. Definitely a movie-night fail that no one wanted to repeat.

Philips CDI Player

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Philips CDI Player had a weird and baffling pizza-themed game. Its trashy graphics and dull gameplay made it a flop. If you played it, you'd get a cringe-worthy experience, not an entertaining one. Players revealed they got nauseated by the awkward design. It didn't take long before it faded into obscurity.

Microsoft Kin

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This was another pizza-themed product. The emoji were a bizarre addition to an already doomed product. It was an odd feature that added no value to the user experience. Its short battery life and clumsy interface made it a failure. Overall, Kin was more of a tech nightmare.

New Coke

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New Coke was a misguided attempt to replace the classic formula. The new product tasted off and gave you a syrupy sweetness that made many gag. Lovers of the old Coke were outraged and vowed never to be part of Coke's mistakes. It was a quick and fierce backlash.

Edsel

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The Edsel’s bizarre grille mirrored a car-sized lemon slice. It was a creation that turned heads for the wrong reasons. Marketed as a luxury automobile, its persistent mechanical failure left a sour taste. The enthusiasm about the car fizzled out immediately, and it became a source of jokes.

Premier Smokeless Cigarettes

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It was an attempt at enticing smokers with a coffee-like flavor. However, it tasted more like burnt beans, leaving consumers regretting their purchases. This unconventional mix of cigarette and coffee flavors was one of the biggest flops in history. It left behind only memories of a truly unpleasant experience.

Wow Chips

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What was supposed to be a guilt-free snack delivered a gut-wrenching twist. Made with Olestra, these chips caused severe metabolic issues, leaving consumers paying medical bills. The unpleasant side effects took the spotlight away from any nutritional benefits. This became a notorious flop and a gag-worthy addition to snack history.

Betamax

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Betamax's popcorn-scented tapes were a bizarre attempt to enhance movie nights. Moviegoers became instantly choked by the smell, leading to a nauseating experience. The adventure was made worse by the high costs and limited selections. Users found the stench unbearable, pushing it towards the exit faster than it came.

EZ Squirt Colored Ketchup

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EZ Squirt Colored Ketchup came in disturbing hues like green and purple. The purported novelty faded off fast as the odd colors made food lose its appeal. Children may have enjoyed it for its colorfulness. This was not the case with their parents. It was a short-lived gimmick that ultimately failed to catch on.

Microsoft Bob

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The obsession with pizza-themed interfaces led to the fall of Microsoft Bob. Aiming at making computing fun, it delivered the exact opposite. It was confusing and clumsy. The cartoonish icons and lazy design felt childish, serving its users with frustration. It remains one of the biggest missteps by the tech giant.

Arch Deluxe

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McDonald’s was convinced they were creating a gourmet burger with this product. The adult-focused sandwich had a strange mustard-mayo sauce that left a bad taste. Not even their heavy marketing could change customers' perceptions. It quickly disappeared from menus and joined the list of memorable fast-food flops.

Virtual Boy

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The odd tomato-themed game by Virtual Boy left players sick to their stomachs. They had an unskillful design with a monochrome red display that gave users headaches. The high expectations of customers dwindled when they encountered the console's uncomfortable gameplay and poor graphics. It remains a renowned disaster in gaming history.

Coor's Rocky Mountain Sparkling Water

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Coor's Rocky Mountain Sparkling Water tried to capitalize on its beer reputation but flopped spectacularly. The water delivered a metallic taste that turned stomachs. It was more gag-worthy than refreshing. The brand name could not salvage the mess that the company had put itself in. It failed to attract customers.

Lawn Darts

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An attempt at marketing a barbecue-themed game became a dangerous disaster. With sharp, heavy darts, backyard fun was transformed into a hazard. It's the injury statistics that kept rising, not the game's popularity. This ill-fated game quickly became infamous, only remembered for its risks rather than any food-related fun.