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First and foremost, this is you whenever a contestant makes this rookie mistake:
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Actually, this one applies too:
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Like, why do contestants think they can get away with risotto? IT JUST ISN'T REALISTIC:
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When judges' faces make the best reaction images, bar none:
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When it comes to the dessert round and there are two types of Chopped chefs:
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Or you can envision this equally as hilarious scenario:
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When you've watched enough Chopped to realize there are just four types of contestants every episode:
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When you have moments in real life that make you realize you watch a little too much Food Network:
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Like...maybe it's time to watch something else. OR NOT:
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You can't even read the news without thinking of Chopped:
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When one of the chefs decides to share their "tragic backstory":
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It's a thing! But *WHY* is it a thing?! We may never know:
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When you picture yourself on the show:
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This drinking game for the show that you probably, definitely shouldn't try at home:
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When contestants try to get fancy with how they describe a dish:
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When Chopped isn't just a TV show, it's a way of life:
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You can literally even speak in Chopped lingo:
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And finally, let's wrap things up the way we started: With more way-too-real ice cream machine drama: