Wait, They Actually Ranked These Hilarious ‘Dude Fridges’?

Alright, in case you're wondering why we refrigerate to begin with - it's basically to make sure we don’t get sick eating gross stuff. The FDA says chilling food slows down the germs trying to crash our dining party, like Salmonella or E. coli.

Here’s a quick tip: don’t let your meat, eggs, or takeout just hang out on the counter longer than 2 hours (or 1 hour if it’s scorching outside). Otherwise, bacteria might throw a rager.

Keep your fridge at or below 40°F and the freezer colder than 0°F. And if your leftovers start smelling funky, just toss ’em. No regrets.

FYI, sometimes food can make you sick even if it looks fine - a real ninja move by bacteria! Loads of these sneaky bugs lurk in raw or undercooked stuff, so chilling it helps keep them from multiplying too fast.

Also, marinades are a tad dangerous to leave out - bacteria love them too. Never reuse that marinade as sauce unless you boil it first. And keep your fridge clean by wiping up spills ASAP. Covered food is happy food.

Pro tip: stash raw meat and fish on the bottom shelf so their juices don’t mess up your veggies. Leftovers? Get them in the fridge within 2 hours and use shallow containers so they cool fast. Overloading your fridge? Bad plan, cold air needs room to do its job.

So, 'Dude Fridges' is the brainchild of Dillon Shipper, who got inspired by his friends' totally ridiculous fridges. What started as a joke hub for fridge pics went viral because honestly, who doesn’t want to peek inside someone else’s food chaos?

Memes and fridge madness? Yup, that combo is pure gold according to Dillon.

Dillon says seeing people connect over these pics is like a big high five to the silly, mundane stuff in life - proving even your fridge can bring folks together for laughs and good vibes.

What does a classic 'dude fridge' look like? Imagine a half-empty ketchup bottle, a six-pack of beer, some sad leftover takeout, and maybe a jar of pickles chillin’ in the corner. It’s basically a messy cheerleader for the owner’s easy-going lifestyle.

Dillon only features fridges that tell a story or make someone chuckle. Most pics come from fans submitting their fridge antics - because who doesn’t wanna show off their fridge weirdness?

One unforgettable fridge had a drawer filled with live fish! Yep, instead of veggies, a mini aquarium. Pretty wild, right? That’s the kind of bonkers stuff that makes Dude Fridges legendary.

To Dillon, it’s more than memes - it’s about turning everyday chaos into community laughs.

Dude Fridges kicked off in late 2022 and now boasts a massive following. They’re all about sharing the funniest, strangest, and sometimes downright bizarre fridge content out there. Wanna get featured? Just DM or email your fridge pics - no matter where you live!

They even threw a real-life 'Fridge Fest' with music, merch, and food, turning fridge fandom into a full-on party. Sounds like a dream, right?

So, what’s your fridge story? Crazy contents, sad forgotten veggies, or proud minimalism? Drop your thoughts below and let’s swap fridge tales! Ready to see some of the wildest, funniest dude fridges? Scroll on!