When I visit my parents’ house, I never have to worry about going hungry. I know that their fridge will always be fully stocked, and their pantry will be filled with more snacks than I could ever need. But not every refrigerator is lucky enough to be filled with fresh vegetables, seasonal fruits and enough cheese to keep several families of mice happy. Some are absolute embarrassments, and many of them happened to be owned by bachelors.

We took a trip to the Dude Fridges Instagram account and gathered some of their most chaotic photos down below. From mini fridges full of beer and pickles to full-sized Frigidaires with nothing but dead fish, we hope you enjoy scrolling through these photos from cursed kitchens. Keep reading to find a conversation with Dillon Shipper, founder of Dude Fridges, and be sure to upvote the pics that make you proud of how much actual food you have in your home!    

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#1 They Say Freezing Bread Makes It Last Longer

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#3 Dude Fridges Be Like

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Depending on how many people live in your household, it might be extremely difficult to keep your fridge fully stocked. If you’re a parent to several teenagers, it might seem like food vanishes within 24 hours of your trip to the grocery store. But if you live alone, you might have a hard time eating all of your produce before it starts to rot. And if you’re a single man living in a bachelor pad by yourself, well, your fridge might look a lot like the ones featured on this list. 

According to their website, Dude Fridges is “a ​social media community ​that posts the funny, ​insane, and delicious ​contents that people ​store in their fridges.” It was started in 2022, and since then, the Instagram page has amassed an impressive 84K followers. Today, the company sells merchandise and even partners with several popular food brands. And of course, they never run out of hilarious photos to post online!  

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#5 Cold Hard Cash Just Got A New Meaning

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#6 Dude Is Going Hard For Valentines

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To learn more about these chaotic photos, we reached out to Dillon Shipper, Founder and Chief Executive Fridger of Dude Fridges. Dillon was kind enough to have a chat with Bored Panda and explain where this idea came from.

"The concept was born from the ridiculous fridges my friends kept, which never failed to crack us up. I thought it would be fun to start a space where people could submit their fridges for others to rate and judge," the creator shared. "What started as a lighthearted idea quickly went viral, and the community has grown beyond anything I could have imagined! As the page gained more followers, I started incorporating memes—something I’ve always loved and grew up following. Meme culture shaped my sense of humor, so I figured I could be good at creating and curating them."

#7 New Backrooms Entrance ??

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#8 This Is What They’re Trying To Take Away From You

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We also asked the founder what it's been like to see his page grow so popular. "The growth has also been really validating—seeing how much people engage with and relate to the content confirms that this niche humor is more universal than I initially realized," Dillon says. "It’s a reminder that even the smallest, seemingly mundane aspects of life, like the contents of a fridge, can spark creativity, connection, and a lot of laughs. It’s been a mix of excitement and gratitude to see the community grow and evolve."

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#11 Go Fish

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#12 Putting The Dude In Dude Fridges

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So what exactly counts as a dude fridge? "A classic 'dude fridge' is the epitome of minimalism and chaos—it’s stocked with items like a half-empty condiment bottle, a six-pack of beer, leftover takeout, and maybe some string cheese or a lone pickle jar," Dillon explained. "It's not just about what’s in the fridge but the story it tells about the owner’s lifestyle—often carefree, impulsive, and practical to a fault."

#13 A Cold Wii Fit To Ease The Pain ?

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#15 Zen Garden

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And these fridges aren't always just staged for humor; Dillon believes that many men actually do have dude fridges! "While some might exaggerate for comedic effect, the submissions we receive and the engagement we get show that the 'dude fridge' resonates with people," he shared. "It’s a mix of humor and relatability—everyone knows someone who has a fridge like this, or they’ve been that person themselves at some point."

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#17 Time To Go Get Some More Milk

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So how does Dillon decide what to post? "The selection process is all about humor, relatability, and the 'wow' factor," he noted. "I ask myself: Does this fridge tell a story? Will this make someone laugh, or can they see themselves (or a friend) in this fridge? It’s not just about random chaos—it’s about curating something that feels authentic and funny."

"Most of our content comes from follower submissions, which is a big part of what makes Dude Fridges feel like a community," the creator added. "People love contributing to the page, and we love showcasing their creativity and humor. Occasionally, we’ll come across something online that fits perfectly, but submissions are the heart of the content."

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#20 Can Someone Take The Wheel Out Of The Fridge To Defrost? ?

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We also wanted to know if the founder had any favorite dude fridges that he'll never forget. "One of the most unforgettable submissions was a fridge where one of the crisper drawers was filled with live fish. It wasn’t just hilarious—it was baffling," he told Bored Panda. "You open a drawer expecting veggies, and instead, it’s a DIY aquarium! It was the perfect mix of absurdity and chaos that defines a classic 'dude fridge.'"

#22 I Think I Like This Little Life

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#23 Dewd Fridge

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#24 Life Hack

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Finally, Dillon says that Dude Fridges is more than a meme page—it’s a cultural moment. "It taps into something universal and lets people laugh at the everyday absurdities of life. The growth of the page has been driven by the community that contributes and engages with the content, and I think that’s what makes it special," he explained. "It’s not just about the fridges—it’s about connecting with people through humor."

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#26 I See Nothing Wrong Here

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#27 Do You Prefer Your Cinnamon Toast Crunch Regular Or Spicy?

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We hope you’re enjoying this silly list full of chaotic fridge photos, pandas! Keep upvoting the pics that you find particularly unsettling, and let us know in the comments below if you’ve ever encountered a dude fridge in the wild. Then, if you’d like to check out another Bored Panda article featuring cursed food photos, look no further than right here! 

#28 The Fridge Called Me A Stoner. I Told It To Chill

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#29 Meal Prep Done Right

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#30 Tell Me You’re Rich Without Telling Me You’re Rich

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#32 Dude’s Gambit

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#33 I Finally Broke Down And Bought Myself A Plasma TV. Check It Out

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#36 Bro Got The Meatless Wings

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#38 Coming Home To The Essentials

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#40 I’d Like To See My Roommate Try And Steal My Mountain Dews Now

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#41 This Is A Wheely Good Fridge Pic

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#42 This Is A Sign To Go Buy Yourself A Beer Bucket

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#43 I Think Bro Likes Grapes ???

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#44 The Last Kraft Single Thinks It’s Sneaky

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#45 I’m Lack Toast In Toddler Ant :(

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#47 Monkey Dude Fridge ?

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#48 So Many Options ??

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#49 This Dude Must Have The Strongest Bones Known To Mankind

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#50 The Masculine Urge To Survive Only Off Of Root Beer

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#51 Funny-Dude-Fridges-Pics

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#52 Gm Gamers

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#53 It’s Officially Egg Nog And Pickles For Dinner Szn

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#54 I Think They Might Have Outpizzad The Hut

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#55 Did You Know You Don’t Have To Cover Food In The Fridge? (The Fridge Is The Cover)

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#56 Gone Fishin’

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#57 Tulum Fridge

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#58 Rip Julius Caesar. I Know He Woulda Loved Dude Fridges

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#59 Something Isn’t Lining Up Right

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#60 You Know The Drill

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#61 Me: “Can We Stop And Get Food?” Mom: “We Have Food At Home” Food At Home:

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#63 Bring In The Dancing Lobsters ??

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#64 Not Debbies

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#65 Just The Essentials

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#67 Attention -This Might Be The Best Email I’ve Ever Received

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#69 Socks Always End Up In The Strangest Places

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#70 Fridge Game Is A1

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#71 The European Mind Cannot Comprehend This

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#72 Average Nebraska Fridge

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#73 They Hate How Little It Takes To Make Us Happy

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#75 Essentials Are Covered

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#77 I Can Tell By The Diet Pepsi That This Dude Puts Health First

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#78 Is This Dude Too Loaded Up?

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#79 Am I Sleeping On White Monsters?

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#80 Glizzies, Mayo, And Beer

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#81 Inspirational

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#82 Watermelon Sugar ?

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#83 Fitness Hack: Leave A Weight In The Fridge To Rip A Few Curls Every Time You Go Get A Snack

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#84 Bros Got A Microwaverator

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#85 Oh Good We Still Have Mustard

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