History Series / DinnerImpossible

* MeanBrit: Robert at times, though justified considering the nature of the show.

** In the Fashion Model episode, Robert stated that he would go out on the runway if it started raining.

* DoesNotLikeSpam: Robert has noted that he's not a big fan of cinnamon in a few episodes.

* EverythingsBetterWithBacon: At least Michale Symon thinks so, as he is a lover of pork.
* FlatWhat: In the Comedy Improv episode, this is Robert's reaction when George's improve ingredient for his challenge is a Hot Pocket.

* {{Pirate}}: One episode had Robert cooking for an annual Pirate festival alongside a brigade of pirates.

* RealMenHateSugar: Robert constantly notes that he hates trying to mix sweet and savory or anything that has to do with him baking. The former one got him in trouble when he had to incorporate candy into every dish he made -- although the Hershey one was an easier task and he actually was happy with how one of the dishes turned out -- and the latter has to do with a very infamous episode where all the donuts he made for the bakery ''fell onto the floor with a crash''.

* TimeKeepsOnTicking: Robert must beat the set deadline or he will fail the mission. And unfortunately, his clock begins while the mission is being explained to him!

* RealMenHateSugar: Robert constantly notes that he hates trying to mix sweet and savory or anything that has to do with him baking. The former one got him in trouble when he had to incorporate candy into every dish he made -- although the Hershey one was an easier task -- and the latter has to do with a very infamous episode where all the donuts he made for the bakery ''fell onto the floor with a crash''.

"Dinner: Impossible" (2007-2010) was a show broadcast by the Creator/FoodNetwork. Chef Robert Irvine is ready for any challenge. Robert must overcome culinary obstacles and deliver a delicious meal before his time runs out. For a time, [[{{Series/IronChef}} Iron Chef]] Michael Symon took part in the challenges instead of Irvine.

* DidNotDoTheBloodyResearch: See: GettingCrapPastTheRadar below.

* GettingCrapPastTheRadar: Robert is bleeped when he uses the curse words that are forbidden on US television, but not when using words like "bollocks", "tosser", "bugger", etc..
** Considering they don't mean much to the American audience the show is targeted to, one would guess they just didn't care.

* ImpossibleTask: The Disney episode, which required Robert to, amongst other things, used canned food in one item, run around Epcot to find three princess characters, and make 2500 mini desserts ''on top of everything else''.

* ProductPlacement: Dinners have been done for {{Franchise/Barbie}} and {{Pixar}} ([[WesternAnimation/{{Ratatouille}} Linguini]] was Robert's assistant!). In addition, brand name items are often clearly shown.

* GettingCrapPastTheRadar: Robert is bleeped when he uses the curse words that are forbidden on US television, but not when using words like "bollocks", "tosser", "bugger", etc.. One assumes that Creator/FoodNetwork doesn't know what they mean, or [[TheyJustDidntCare they just don't care]].

* IntercontinuityCrossover: With ''{{Lost}}''. Robert's mission was to cook for the cast using only what he could find on the island. Though it was clear to everyone that ''{{Lost}}'' is only a television show, Nestor Carbonell did appear in character as Richard Alpert and Robert was given several Dharma food drops to work with, so it qualifies somewhat for this trope.

* ProductPlacement: Dinners have been done for {{Barbie}} and {{Pixar}} ([[WesternAnimation/{{Ratatouille}} Linguini]] was Robert's assistant!). In addition, brand name items are often clearly shown.

* TemporarySubstitute: In 2008, Irvine was replaced by Michael Symon while the network investigated allegations about the accuracy of Irvine's resume[[hottip:*: The work-related claims were technically true but perhaps inflated. For example, Irvine worked as a trainer in a White House kitchen that serves the resident servicemen; this made its way into the title sequence as "worked for three U.S. Presidents"]]. Irvine returned to the show after ten episodes, and both he and Symon continue to appear on the Network.

* ProductPlacement: Dinners have been done for {{Barbie}} and {{Pixar}} ([[{{Ratatouille}} Linguini]] was Robert's assistant!). In addition, brand name items are often clearly shown.

* PutOnABus: In 2008, some questions arose regarding the accuracy of Irvine's résumé, so Irvine was replaced by Michael Symon indefinitely and his bio was pulled from the Food Network website. The issue was eventually resolved[[hottip:*: The work-related claims were technically true but somewhat inflated. For example, Irvine worked as a trainer in a White House kitchen, which made its way into the title sequence as "worked for three U.S. Presidents." While chatting up investors to raise capital for a restaurant, he also allegedly claimed to be a Knight, which is completely false.]], Irvine returned to the show, and he continues to appear on the Network.

* TemporarySubstitute: Michael Symon.

"Dinner: Impossible" (2007-2010) was a show broadcast by the FoodNetwork. Chef Robert Irvine is ready for any challenge. Robert must overcome culinary obstacles and deliver a delicious meal before his time runs out. For a time, [[{{Series/IronChef}} Iron Chef]] Michael Symon took part in the challenges instead of Irvine.

* GettingCrapPastTheRadar: Robert is bleeped when he uses the curse words that are forbidden on US television, but not when using words like "bollocks", "tosser", "bugger", etc.. One assumes that FoodNetwork doesn't know what they mean, or [[TheyJustDidntCare they just don't care]].

"Dinner: Impossible" (2007-2010) was a show broadcast by the FoodNetwork. Chef Robert Irvine is ready for any challenge. Robert must overcome culinary obstacles and deliver a delicious meal before his time runs out. For a time, IronChef Michael Symon took part in the challenges instead of Irvine.