"That Chicken Died for Nothing": South Africans Roast Young Lady’s Cooking Skills After Viral Post

• A young lady shared her cooking attempts online, showcasing a series of dishes that sparked widespread criticism and humorous commentary
• The post featured a series of food pictures that raised questions about her culinary skills, with many people sharing their opinions
• The comments section was filled with a mix of humour, criticism, and supportive comments, making the post a trending topic online

Hebanna! One young lady is going through it in the cooking department, and South Africans were left in stitches and disbelief after she proudly showcased her culinary efforts online, only for her dishes to spark waves of side-eye reactions.

The post featured a series of food pictures that were uploaded by the stunner under the TikTok handle @manabss, which quickly gained attention as many questioned her kitchen skills.

In the first picture, @manabss shared a plate of chicken served with rice and sauce. However, the chicken appeared undercooked, and the rice was overcooked to the point of resembling porridge. Online users were quick to point out the texture, with one person cracking a joke, saying:

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"That chicken died for nothing."

The second image showed chicken paired with pasta. Yet again, her dish failed to impress, as the pasta looked poorly prepared and the chicken lacked appeal. South Africans, known for their love of well-seasoned and hearty meals, didn’t hold back their commentary.

The final picture showcased beans served with pap, but this meal also missed the mark. The beans looked undercooked and unseasoned, while the pap appeared lumpy. For many viewers, it was the third strike that confirmed her meals needed urgent improvement.

Social media users flooded the comments section with jokes, some advising her to “stick to ordering takeaways,” while others suggested she consider cooking classes.

While the reactions were mostly humorous, some defended her, praising her for at least trying and reminding others that cooking is a skill that can improve over time. Still, the overwhelming consensus from Mzansi was that the meals didn’t pass the test.

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The post, shared on 9 September 2025 by @manabss, has since become a trending topic, with many dubbing it a lighthearted moment showcasing South Africans’ unmatched sense of humour.

Mzansi is not impressed by the lady's cooking skills

South Africans took to the comments section to share their thoughts on the young lady's cooking skills, which didn't impress them much.

Curatedchaos said:

"When you count your enemies ..Please count yourself?"

Janine Mashinini added:

"It's good, my dear, the stomach doesn't have eyes."

Only_Hot_Sauce replied:

"As long as you're happy."

Scrumbdili Yumyum

"You actually ate this?"

To which the woman responded by saying:

"And left no crumbs."

Watch the video below:

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Source: Briefly News