At some point in the history of humankind, "the bigger the better" became a leading principle in our lives. There have certainly been some crazy and creative Guinness World Records set, but a good chunk of them are solely based on taking normal things and making them much, much bigger. When it comes to food, the results are both delectable and confounding.
Click through to see mouthwatering, yet terrifying photos of world-record-setting foods and dishes from around the world.