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Introducing perfect foods for punishment games!
When you lose a game or any kind of competition, it’s pretty common to have to do a punishment, right?
There are all kinds—painful ones, slightly embarrassing ones—but using food for punishment games can pack a big punch and really liven things up.
In this article, we’ve gathered a bunch of foods that are perfect for punishment games: bad-tasting, spicy, bitter, sour, or just visually off-putting.
We’ve even included edible insects, which started gaining attention due to the global food supply issue!
Please make sure to keep it within safe limits, and feel free to incorporate these into your punishment games.
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[Gets Everyone Hyped!] Recommended Foods for Punishment Games (1–10)
18+ Curry Chips
Wouldn’t it be fun to have something that gets everyone hyped, including during the eating part? That’s why I’d like to introduce 18+ Curry Chips.
The first thing that grabs your attention is the bright red package labeled “18+.” Inside, you’ll find potato chips and chili powder—you shake them together and eat.
You could even turn it into a game by deciding how much powder to add.
However, the spice level is truly intense, so be sure to read the warnings carefully before eating.
Surströmming
Surströmming is a canned salted herring produced in Sweden.
It’s said to be the smelliest food in the world and has long been a staple for punishment games.
The swollen cans—bulging from continued fermentation before opening—are striking, and there are well-known stories that it can’t be transported by air due to cabin pressure.
Because the brine can spray out and release an extremely strong odor the moment you puncture the can, you must take care even during opening.
People often focus on the smell and can’t help but hope that at least the taste might be okay, but it generally tastes exactly as the smell suggests, making it a food that becomes more agonizing the more you chew.
Vegemite
How about trying Vegemite, which is becoming more widely available in stores in Japan? Vegemite is generally a jam made by fermenting vegetables, known for its pitch-black appearance.
As for the taste, it’s said to have the distinctive flavor typical of fermented foods.
That said, some people find it addictive and become devoted fans.
Because the flavor is quite strong, the classic way to enjoy it is spread on bread and the like.
However, tasting it on its own will let you experience the flavor more intensely.
If you’re confident, give the latter a try.
Salmiakki
Salmiakki is a candy traditionally eaten around the Nordic countries, characterized by a strong salty flavor and a powerful ammonia-like smell.
Because of its unique taste, it was rarely consumed outside the Nordics, but it gradually gained recognition under the nickname “the world’s worst candy.” Its ominous pitch-black appearance, which seems to test your resolve even before you put it in your mouth, also makes it perfect for punishment games.
Since it’s widely known for its intense flavor, it’s recommended that the person carrying out the punishment describe the taste in detail so others can understand what it’s like.
Tarantula
Speaking of tarantulas, they’re large spiders with a strong association with venom, so they’re not exactly a well-liked type of bug.
Since tarantulas are sold as food, let’s use them as a penalty game.
They don’t contain venom, so it’s safe, but their uniquely striking appearance remains unchanged, so you’ll need some resolve just to bring one to your mouth.
Because they’re not the kind of insect people typically associate with eating, make sure to savor it and give a thorough explanation so the texture and flavor really come across.
Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans
Let’s incorporate Bertie Bott’s Every Flavour Beans as a punishment game, since they offer a wide range of tastes—from delicious to truly peculiar.
These beans are the sweets featured in the Harry Potter series, famous for including flavors you wouldn’t normally put in candy.
Because you can often guess the flavor from the appearance to some extent, it might be smoother, as a punishment, if the organizer hands out the selected beans rather than letting people choose.
Many flavors can’t be guessed from the name alone, so make sure participants clearly describe the suffering they’re experiencing.
sour jelly
Foods that are too sour can be tough to eat, right? So here’s what I’d like to suggest: sour jelly.
You might think, “If it’s jelly, it can’t be that bad even if it’s sour.” But some jellies are unbelievably sour.
There are sour jellies made in Japan, but my impression is that overseas products tend to be even sourer.
Try looking for them at large supermarkets or online shops.
It’s also fun to buy different ones and have each other try them.