With the way io9 featured
Futurama, any unsuspecting one not familiar with the series would think it was just one big spoof pawned of as an advertisement cartoon (it is in some regards, but it's not altogether that different from
The Simpsons).
Speaking of which, the article you posted reminds me of
this one, which I came across around three weeks ago, but had no idea when I'd be ever be afforded the opportunity to share it.
Now's my chance:
The 14 most awesome fake products from The Simpsons | Guyism
Here's another several links and user commentary to be found in this one article that also pertains to fictional fast foods and odd treats:
What Fictional Foods Do You Wish Were Real? | Serious Eats
I'm still searching for a recipe which allows for one particular ingredient to expand 30 times its original size, not too dissimilar from what
The Jetsons meal capsules were able to do.
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featured in the article:
It may not be from a sci-fi series, but it sure has a fantasically-sounding, too-good-to-be-believable, astronautical-themed title to aid it's inclusion.
Homer’s Patented, Space-Age, Out-of-this-World Moon Waffles
(click to watch)
While the rest of the family is suffering at church, Homer revels in some alone time by fixing this gluttonous breakfast. Unlike most of the products on this list, you can actually make this dream food at home – simply combine caramel, waffle mix and liquid smoke in a waffle iron, then wrap it all up in a full stick of butter and enjoy!
--Simple recipe instructions, courtesy of the recipezaar:
Homer's Patented Space-Age Out of This World Moon Waffles - 8792 - Recipezaar