The Imam Fainted, Buddha Jumps Over The Wall & More; 8 Funny Food Names From Around The World

1. Spotted Dick

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2. Buddi Ka Baal

[{"selector":"#anim-777edc15-272c-4625-8a9d-3b59aaa332c2 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-1.0658141036401503e-14%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] In India, the name for candy floss literally translates to Old Lady’s Hair. Credits: Canva

3. Bubble & Squeak

[{"selector":"#anim-822a6a37-6d24-4b76-9bcf-ae49a9121abc [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] A traditional British breakfast item, it is usually made from leftovers and cabbages. Credits: Canva

4. Toad In The Hole

[{"selector":"#anim-33af2da1-f4ca-4581-82fe-5d28a5407126 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Another British food item, it is basically a sausage baked in a Yorkshire pudding. Credits: Canva

5. Clootie Dumpling

[{"selector":"#anim-ce6d2848-cb8a-4d4d-bd47-0cc519171bd9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Clootie is a Scottish word for cloth and this dish is made from steaming suet and dry fruits in a cloth. Credits: Canva

6. Pumpernickel

[{"selector":"#anim-b0796586-ee25-4192-af81-58153e7f10cb [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] The German roots of the word basically translate to devil’s farts given that the bread gives eaters flatulence. Credits: Canva

7. The Imam Fainted

[{"selector":"#anim-ee30c846-778e-4b23-a24a-136e96e7582c [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] This is a Turkish dish made from brinjals called Imam Bayildi. Legend has it that an Imam fainted after tasting this dish. Credits: Canva

8. Buddha Jumps Over The Wall

[{"selector":"#anim-4aa289a1-c111-4a8c-b641-0815c8ef3263 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] This Chinese dish takes 2 days to make & uses ingredients like shark fin. It is said to be so delicious that it can tempt even a vegetarian like Buddha who would jump over the wall to taste it. Credits: Canva

[{"selector":"#anim-9932410f-7a41-4e1a-bb78-7f6f971e39c9 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Would you want try any of these dishes? Credits: Canva