Food is essential. It fuels us, brings us joy, and comes in endless varieties. But beyond nourishment, some people have found incredibly creative—and sometimes unlawful—ways to use food. Get ready for some unbelievable stories where food becomes the ultimate weapon.
10. Avocado Grenades
Avocados, a delicious and healthy source of monounsaturated fats, are great in sandwiches or salads. But in Israel in June 2019, one man used an avocado in a far more unusual way: as a fake grenade during two bank robberies. He painted the avocado black and successfully convinced bank employees that it was a dangerous explosive, making off with approximately $8,300. He was later apprehended using cell phone data.
9. Spaghetti Sauce Bomb
In 2013, a woman robbed a Fifth Third Bank in Clinton Township, Michigan, and left behind a bag that she claimed contained a bomb. The bomb squad was called in, but instead of explosives, they found two cans of tomato sauce. Ophelia Amelia Neal was arrested and charged with bank robbery and explosives charges, despite the fake bomb being merely pasta sauce.
8. Christmas Ham Incoming
Holiday gatherings can be stressful, and for one family in London, Kentucky, a dispute over Christmas dinner turned violent. David D. Brannon, 21, was charged with fourth-degree assault after throwing a Christmas ham at a woman during an argument about when to hold the festive meal. He also faced charges for fleeing the scene when police arrived.
7. Assault With a Deadly High Five
Food allergies are a serious matter, with millions of Americans affected. In Butler Township, UK, a 14-year-old girl with a pineapple allergy was hospitalized after another girl high-fived her with pineapple on her hand. The act was intentional, leading to assault and conspiracy charges for the perpetrator and two other girls involved. The police investigation revealed that the victim’s allergy was well-known.
6. Breakfast Is Served…In Man’s Face
In Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, a 19-year-old man grabbed bacon and eggs from his plate during a breakfast and threw it at another man at the table. The victim was disoriented, injured, and required hospitalization. Police confirmed that the act was intentional and charged the assailant accordingly.
5. Vegaterrorian
Gary Rough of Glasgow, Scotland, attempted to rob a betting house using a cucumber stuffed in a black sock. He was quickly apprehended by an off-duty police officer. Despite his claims that it was a dare and “a laugh that went too far,” Rough was sentenced to 3 years and 4 months in jail.
4. Soup Assault of the Day
In a Vancouver, B.C. mall food court, two senior citizens got into an argument with a 43-year-old woman that escalated when they poured hot soup on her. Police were called, and the elderly couple was arrested. Fortunately, the woman’s injuries were not life-threatening.
3. Potato Thug
A woman in Lake Tahoe, California, fended off a man who forced his way into her home and threatened her with a potato carved with her initial. William James Best, 41, claimed the potato would “increase his punching power.” He was sentenced to one year in prison and supervised probation for his starchy weapon choice.
2. Zucchini 1, Bear 0
A Montana woman defended herself and her dog from a 200-pound black bear using a 14-inch zucchini from her garden. After the bear attacked her dog and slashed at her legs, she threw the zucchini at the bear’s head, which surprisingly scared it off. Neither the woman nor her collie sustained serious injuries.
1. Pizza Pummeling
In Pasco County, Florida, a 33-year-old man, Robert Houston, attacked his father with a piece of pizza after learning his father helped deliver him. Houston shoved the pizza in his father’s face while pinning him down. Police arriving at the scene found pizza and sauce splattered everywhere.
From avocados to zucchinis, these stories prove that food can be much more than just a meal. These individuals turned ordinary edibles into extraordinary weapons, resulting in bizarre and memorable incidents. Which story did you find the craziest?
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