misfortune cookie 

Two definitions: (1)a bad piece of news or (2) a batch of cookies that turn out burnt, dry or bad tasting

(1) "I just got a misfortune cookie from my mom - our poodle Rex just died." (2) "Did you taste those misfortune cookies that Camille brought to the picnic? Bleck!"

misfortune cookie by Ambient Guerilla November 19, 2009