SEOUL, June 23 -- Few things unite the internet quite like being told that everything enjoyable is bad for you.

The latest example comes courtesy of a South Korean plastic surgeon, whose ranking of the five foods and drinks he says can make the face look "uglier" has gone viral, prompting equal parts curiosity, disbelief and the inevitable soul-searching over late-night instant noodles.

According to The Korea Herald, Dr Choi Hyun-nam stressed that the foods on his list do not change a person's facial structure. Instead, he said they may leave the face looking puffier, more prone to breakouts and more susceptible to premature skin ageing.

Coming in fifth were salty favourites such as ramyeon, potato chips and seasoned crackers. Choi sai...