Move over Sleepy Chicken, there's a new king of gross food trends taking over TikTok and it's called the sour plate.

Sour plates were invented by content creator Haskell and they've been going viral on sites like TikTok and Reels as users begrudgingly try them out for themselves.

But what exactly is a sour plate and why are they so popular right now? Here's what you need to know.

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What Is A 'Sour Plate?'

A sour plate is a meal, usually served in a takeout container, made up of foods that aren't typically sour, but have been made sour using sour candy and coating.

For example, some viral sour plates include food like chicken legs, uncooked ramen noodles and hotdogs. Basically, the more disgusting the food might taste sour, the better.

The first known video of a sour plate was posted in mid-February by Haskell, a YouTuber and TikToker known for his comedy and vlog-style videos. Now, however, he's most known for sour plates, which have gone viral as a controversial food trend.

@ilikehaskell

♬ original sound – haskell

How Is Social Media Reacting To Haskell's 'Sour Plates?'

Since mid-February 2026, Haskell has posted a variety of videos about sour plates. In many of the videos he offers to sell them for extravagant prices, ranging from $59.99 to $159.99 with delivery.

Haskell's sour plates have intrigued many people who have viewed his videos, inspiring them to get their own sour plates and post reviews.

Many of these reviews are negative, as TikTokers realize that hotdogs and chicken legs are not made better when mixed with sour candy.

Haskell seems aware that sour plates don't taste great. He even posted a tongue-in-cheek documentary about sour plates on his YouTube channel lately, where he offers a glimpse into how he makes these insane dishes while joking about how passionate he is about them.

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What Are Some More 'Sour Plate' Memes?

@ilikehaskell

♬ original sound – haskell

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For the full history of Haskell's Sour Plates, be sure to check out Know Your Meme's encyclopedia entry for more information.