Frustrated Home Cooks Reveal the Dark Side of Package Directions. A new trend is emerging, with many home cooks taking to social media to share their hilarious and often disastrous experiences with package directions. From overcooked meals to inedible concoctions, these misadventures are a testament to the challenges of following instructions that are often vague, outdated, or simply not written with the home cook in mind. As the popularity of meal kits and pre-packaged ingredients continues to grow, it's clear that the humble package direction is in need of a major overhaul.
When it comes to package directions, the instructions aren't always going to make a tasty meal.