Famous Aussie foodie TikToker and ex-biscuit engineer Russell Stewart— widely recognized as Russ Eats on social media— has unveiled his Stinker Awards for 2023 treats, and I'm absolutely captivated by the list he's put together.

If you're someone who adores foodie content, you might have stumbled across a Russ Eats special. This Newcastle native has amassed over 175,500 TikTok followers and 5.6 million likes with his distinctly Aussie food-related videos.

One of my favorite series he hosts on TikTok is The Junk Food Graveyard, where he reminisces about classic snacks that are no longer available.

Recently, Russ launched his Stinker Awards, a quick TikTok series where he ranks all the year's worst foods. With the new year approaching, let's take a look and chuckle at Russ’ comprehensive list!

In eighth place were the Monster Canned Coffee drinks. I haven't tried them myself, but I'm not really into Monster drinks. If I were to try this energy drink, it would likely be because of this woman's rant. IYKYK.

Following the Monster Coffee Can in seventh place was Hungry Jack’s Boneless Fried Chicken Pieces, then the new V drink in sixth, Vegemite Brownie (um, what?) in fifth, and Prime Energy Drinks — which were sold at outrageous prices during cozzie livs — in fourth place.

In part two, Russ unveiled his top three worst products of the year. Third place went to Fanta’s mystery-flavored soda, which turned out to be Apple Strudel.

“It tasted like Gumption; you could clean your toilet with this stuff,” Russ remarked, ranting about the mystery-flavored Fanta.

In second place were those infamous potato scallops (or potato cakes, as some Aussies call them) from Macca’s. Topping the 2023 Stinker Awards list was — drum roll, please — Coles’ Special Burger Sauce Hot Cross Buns!!!

I've never dared to try those bizarre buns, but just imagining that bread's texture combined with a knockoff Big Mac sauce swirling in my mouth among my precious taste buds makes me feel nauseous.

I'd prefer to pull a Barry Keoghan in Saltburn and gulp the *stuff* in the bathtub drain before taking a bite of that.

There are definitely moments when I’ve disagreed with others' rankings and lists — and naturally, I've received similar feedback for my own rankings, such as my mega Barbie movie ranking — but I believe Russ Eats nailed it with this year’s most questionable noms.

Some users shared their opinions on the snacks, claiming they enjoyed the Fanta, controversial hot cross buns, and dusty scallops. However, the majority agreed with Russ’ unappetizing food pyramid.

I’m eagerly anticipating what food creations will cross our paths in 2024. Hopefully, this time KFC will bring back the Krushers.

Especially the choc mint and Gaytime ones.