Theorists, it is hard not to love McDonald's chicken nuggets. The McNuggets have been a staple of my fast food rotation for YEARS. Yet, they hold some dark secrets. Today we are taking a bite out of this tasty treat to reveal what is hiding beneath the crispy coating. Let's dig in!

Have you ever gone to McDonalds dreaming of some cold, satisfying ice cream only to find the machine is BROKEN? Theorists, I sense something is afoot here. Today, I'm getting my metaphorical hands dirty and wading into the melty mess to find out if something shady is going on. I don't think anyone is prepared for what we are going to find...

Theorists, have you ever heard the saying that eating more carrots will help make your vision better? I've always wanted to know if that was true. Could carrots be the key to helping you see better? Not only that, but could they be the SECRET weapon to something even greater? That and more in today's Food Theory!

Do you remember being in school and being taught the food pyramid? We were told that it was the pinnacle of how to eat healthy. Well Theorists, the adults lied to us.... AGAIN! Today we are uncovering the deep, dark secrets of who is in control of what we "should be eating".

Milk, the healthiest drink you can choose for your body outside of water... right? WRONG! Well, sort of. Today, I'm breaking down all of the LIES from the big dairy industry and what milk actually does for your body. Get ready to cast that cow aside and start sipping something NEW!

Have you ever been sitting next to someone eating chips and think, "WOW! That's a loud chip!" Theorists, do I have the episode for you! Today my goal is to make the world's crunchiest and LOUDEST chip! From Lays to Pringles, Kettle Chips to Doritos - I'm going to out crunch them all! Is there a chip you think I missed? Let me know in the comments and maybe I'll do a part two...

Theorists, if you have the choice, would you rather eat a ton of spinach or chocolate? Which one do you think is BETTER for you? Well, you may just be WRONG! Today I'm diving into the science behind what makes our food "good" for us and why you should potentially be substituting that green stuff for some sweet, rich chocolate. Let's go!

Have you ever been eating something cold like ice cream or sipping on a slurpee when suddenly - BAM! Your head is full of icy pain. That's right, today we are talking about brain freeze. That seemingly inescapable pain from eating something cold too fast, or too long, or... well we're not sure what causes it yet. Theorists, it's time to take a bite out of the mystery that is brain freeze! Why do we get it? Can you cure it? Could it even KILL you?

Theorists, are you planning to go or have you gone to college? Maybe you are dreaming of getting into that Ivy League school, like Harvard or Yale. Well, what if I told you there was something you could do that may be HARDER to break into than Harvard but may just make you more money in the long run? That's right, Theorists. It's time to skip the college education and buy a Chick-Fil-A... maybe.

Have you tried Coca Cola Starlight, better known as Space Coke? Theorists, this is a WEIRD one. I've tried many flavors of Coke in my soda journey but I think this is the strangest. Does it taste like SPACE? Does space even HAVE a taste? We are going to find out today!

Theorists, for the love of science I have eaten a Christmas tree TWICE and tried wearing bread loafs on my hands for gloves. There is almost NOTHING I won't do to learn. That includes using my dryer to try to cook my food. Today we are trying to answer the question of "Will it cook?" - dryer edition! Be sure to let me know in the comments what other hacks I should try to prove or debunk!

Theorists, we've all heard about edible clothing right? Usually it's something you see in a gag gift store and it's made of some kind of candy. Now, that may not seem nutritious and, while you are right, it DID get me thinking... about SURVIVAL! You may recall I wanted to figure out how long someone could survive on only one food for life, well now I want to know if someone could live off only eating their CLOTHES! Get ready to serve yourself up a big slice of your favorite shoes and dig in!

By now most of you have heard of the latest contest being put on by MrBeast. Yes, I am talking about MrBeast's Chocolate Factory giveaway where you can buy his chocolate bars for the chance to find a golden ticket. Hmmmm... that sounds pretty familiar. Now, I'm not here to guess if MrBeast's next goal is to become Willy Wonka. I want to talk about the contest itself. Is it legal? Can you win without spending ANY money? You'll need to watch to find out!

Theorists, we need to talk. My last video on milk was called out by another creator for spreading false information. Ann Reardon, also known as How To Cook That, reacted to my video and had a few corrections. Today, I'm going to be going through those fact checks to see what actually went wrong in that video and make sure we are setting everything straight. Is it a video I should be deleting off the channel? Let's find out.

Theorists, is our food getting SMALLER while we still pay the same price or even MORE? That is the topic of today's theory. Welcome to shrinkflation, the word that sounds made up but may actually be making a BIG impact on your wallet. It's time to find out if companies have been scamming us out of our money... AGAIN!

Theorists, do you remember Crystal Pepsi? It was the clear soda no one really asked for and then it was brutally taken down by Coke. We all know about the epic, unending battle between Coca-Cola and Pespi and this is but a chapter in that saga. Get ready for the story of how Coke killed Crystal Pepsi.

We did an episode a while back on what foods you can eat after a nuclear fallout. Consider this the sister episode to that. When I read a claim that all bananas contain radiation, I knew I had to find out more. Theorists, is your banana trying to kill you? Or is something bigger afoot? Grab a snack... but be careful what you choose.

We found the answer to the age-old question of "Is a hotdog a sandwich?". Now it is time to make another set of people REALLY angry at me. The coffee people to be precise. What question are we answering today? Well, you read the title but for those of you who may have skipped over it - here you go! Is COFFEE actually a SOUP?

Have you ever wondered how STUFFED is a Double Stuf Oreo? Are you actually getting that much extra cream filling? That is what we aim to discover today! Are Oreos SCAMMING you out of that extra cream filling you are paying for? What Oreo gives you MAX filling? All that and more in today's episode of FOOD THEORY!

Do you prefer eating the left or right Twix bar first? Is there even a difference? Well the marketing team at Twix sure wants you to think so! Today we are peeling back the wrapper on this question to find out if one side of your Twix candy bar is ACTUALLY superior!

It's been a long time since we tested a TikTok recipe hack. We tested the failed McDonalds McFlurry cake and now we have set our sights on the Pringles Mashed Potatoes. I've seen this trend going around and need to try it for myself. Will it be as BAD as it looks or can I FIX this TikTok food FAIL? Let's get cooking!

I know what you are thinking, did I accidentally click on a Game Theory video? Nope! We are talking about deadly potatoes and I've decided that all potatoes, even Minecraft potatoes, are Food Theory territory. If you keep up with the Dream SMP, you know where this is going. Recently, Dream seemingly killed TommyInnit with a potato to the head. I want to know if that is a thing that could REALLY happen. Get your diamond helmets ready, this may get dangerous!

Listen, you know by now that when MrBeast talks about something food related, we are going to cover it. Today we are taking a look at his Willy Wonka inspired factory. Specifically, the deadliness of it. You see, I think they underestimated what was going on here. That place is FULL of death traps not meant to be ignored. What is the WORST? Watch to find out!

It's that time again. Time to get Team Theorist to try some questionable food in the name of science! What are we testing? Whether or not it's true that you eat with your eyes first and foremost. No, we are not shoving food in our eyes. What I want to find out is if SEEING something changes how you TASTE something. Let's get TASTING!

Theorists, with competitors like Matt Stonie and Joey Chestnut are changing the face of competitive eating. They are pushing the limits of what we know the sport to be. How is that changing the landscape of competitive eating and what will it look like in the future? Let's find out!

Theorists, did you know the government is hiding caves full of cheese from us? Well, sort of. Today we dive into the weird, melty mystery of government cheese. Is it real? What exactly IS it and why are we all not swimming in government funded grilled cheese sandwiches? It's time to take a bite out of the mystery that is government cheese!

When I saw MrBeast put out a video called 'I Didn't Eat Food For 30 Days', I knew I would need to talk about it. See, that sounds like a DANGEROUS challenge on the surface. When you actually watch the video and get context, well, yeah it's still a worrisome idea. Between the challenge and Gordon Ramsey trying to feed him a bad meal, there is a LOT to break down here.

Have you ever heard the story of Pepsi's Navy? You read that right. A NAVY owned by PEPSI! I've heard a lot of crazy things in my career but this is definitely up there. Today I am diving into the history and lore of Pepsi's Navy to get to the TRUTH! Is it real? Will Pepsi be the one to defend us? Pop open a can of your favorite soda, sit back, and let's go!

Theorists, I've already talked about the good and bad of dairy based milk on this channel... twice. So, for our vegetarian, vegan or lactose intolerant friends, I wanted to take a deep dive into alternative milks. From soy and oat, to pea and cashew, which alternative milk makes the BEST milk? Let's find out!

Theorists, do you have a favorite pizza? Not topping, but TYPE of pizza? Is it the thin and floppy New York style or deep dish Chicago? Well, today we are taking a side... sort of. We are diving in to find what makes New York pizza have its unique flavor. What is the secret ingredient? Get ready to take a big, cheesy bite out of this mystery!

Theorists, by now most of us have seen the videos by Eddy Burback and Ted Nivison. They inspired me to take my own trip to a Rainforest Cafe, so while I was out of the country I went to the one in Paris! No, not for the food or the ambiance. For. The. LORE! That's right. I needed to find out if this theme restaurant had any hidden lore and, Theorist, I think it may just be the next FNAF. Yes, you read that right. Let's go!

By now you have probably heard about TikTok's infamous Pink Sauce. It wasn't MADE by TikTok, to be clear, but that was where the actual creator decided to market and sell their product. Except, then people actually TRIED it and the results were... not good. Today, I want to figure out what went wrong with the Pink Sauce - from the recipe to the regulations. Let's get cooking!

You've probably seen a LOT of videos claiming to make the BEST grilled cheese or the PERFECT grilled cheese. That is NOT this video. Today, I'm attempting to break a world record in satisfying cheese pulls. That's right, we are going to make the world's cheesiest grilled cheese and see how far we can pull it! Let's get SATISFIED!

There is a lot of talk out there about the Green M&M. She's gone through some... iterations, but that is NOT what we are talking about today. At least, not the most important thing. What I'm looking to see is if green M&Ms can help you get LUCKY! Think of this as the spiritual successor to our chocolate episode a while back.

Theorists, did you ever buy lunch from school? Did you feel like it was satisfying and healthy? Well, that is what we are looking into today. You see, your school lunch is meant to give you a healthy balance of foods to get you through your school day. Except, that is NOT what I remember about the lunches I ate from school. Is it all one big LIE? Let's find out!

Theorists, when was the last time you watched Disney's Beauty and the Beast? In the big musical number Be Our Guest, we are introduced to "the grey stuff" as being delicious. IT became a mystery to solve. What IS the grey stuff, exactly? Then Disney put a verison in their theme parks, yet, I think they may still be hiding some dark secret about this mysterious food. Something they do NOT want us to know!

Theorists, have you ever eaten at a Michelin Star restaurant? You know, the fancy places that were awarded stars from the Michelin tire company for their very expensive food. Oh, you didn't know that's who is dolling out these acclaimed stars? Surprise! It's true, a tire company has been telling us what the top tier restaurants in the world are for YEARS and no one thought to question it. Well, Loyal Theorists, that is what I am here to do!

I can't believe I need to say this but DON'T EAT chicken cooked in NyQuil! Like Tide Pods and questionable Pink Sauce, there are things that are just not meant to be ingested. Today I'm going to explain why the NyQuil chicken challenge is dangerous and why we need to stop trying viral food hacks that we KNOW are bad for us just for the views. Safety first and let's dive in!

Theorists, did you know Tony the Tiger of Frosted Flakes fame is now a big time VTuber? Well, he is and like any Creator he has to have a fully customized PC to do his gaming on. So what is so special about this that I'm doing a whole Food Theory episode on it? It is his MILK COOLED computer! That's right. Tony is cooling his computer with MILK. Is that even POSSIBLE? We are going to find out!

Welcome BACK to my laundry room. Theorists, I think the laundry room may be the new kitchen. Last time I tried cooking in my dryer, it went surprisingly well! So well that I thought, "MatPat, why not make an entire three course meal in your laundry room?" So that is what we are doing today! From steak to ice cream, we are going to eat well today! Let's go!

Theorists, did you ever go trick or treating? Getting that HUGE Halloween candy haul at the end of the night is a rush like nothing else for a kid - and even us non-kids. But not all candy is created equal. What is your FAVORITE and what does that tell me about YOU? Today we are diving DEEP into the secret hiding in your favorite candy. Let me know your FAVORITE Halloween candy in the comments!

Theorists, do you remember the old Gatorade commercials where people would SWEAT Gatorade? I sure do. Now that I have a channel dedicated to all things food related, it's time to find out if those commercials were lying to us all along. Can you really sweat Gatorade from your skin? How much Gatorade would you have to drink to make that happen? Drink up, Theorists, because this is a weird one!

You all seemed to really enjoy my dive into the lore of the Rainforest Cafe, so I figured it was time to return to the real life FNAF that is Chuck E Cheese. I want to know the story behind the mascot. No, not the history of the restaurant. The story of the animatronics made to entertain us. Theorists, this story is TRAGIC!

Friends, today I’m spilling the tea on all you FRAUDS out there! You’ve all been making tea completely WRONG your whole lives! Absolutely nobody is safe from the science that’s going to prove them wrong today, as I take you through the scientifically proven way of making the PERFECT cup of Tea. Cheers!

Listen up, Theorists! No, seriously, I need you to listen very closely. . . to the sounds of hot and cold water being poured. I promise it is WAY more exciting than it sounds! In fact, there is a sound difference between the two waters that you may have NEVER realized. Grab a fresh cup of H20 and let’s dive in...

Are you ready, Theorists? I can’t hear you! I need you to get LOUD if you want to hear about the super secret Krabby Patty recipe. Yes, I’ve looked at this SpongeBob Squarepants burger before, but there was something that I missed. And it could forever change the way you look at this underwater meal. Grab your spatulas, Theorists, and let’s cook!

Loyal Theorist, I want you to think about the last vanilla treat you had. Was it a cupcake? An ice cream cone? A piece of cake? I’m sure it was DELICIOUS! And I hope you savored it, because vanilla could go the way of the dinosaurs and become extinct! Today I’m revealing why this flavor could soon be gone. . . FOREVER.

Remember when we were wondering if Subway tuna was REALLY fish? Now, we’re wondering if ALL FISH are really fish... or if they are actually BEES! It’s a strange question to ask, I know! But, stay with me here. We should really get to the bottom of this mystery and find out whether those little stinging insects ACTUALLY belong in the sea. Something smells fishy here, so let’s solve it!

Santa may not eat his Christmas tree like I do, but every Christmas Eve St. Nick does DEVOUR millions of cookies. And that’s just in the United States! Kids around the world leave out ALL SORTS of food for Kris Kringle. But can the jolly man in red handle ALL OF THAT food? Or would he explode?! Let’s find out, Loyal Theorists!