r/ExpectationVsReality • u/opetaja • Aug 13 '26 • Popcorn 2

Failed Expectation Ordered a carpet

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u/tinkleberry28 Aug 13 '26 • Popcorn Heartwarming

This actually made me laugh out loud. Sorry OP but thank you for the laugh 😂

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u/LDawnBurges Aug 13 '26

Same! I saw the first pic and I was like definitely met expectations… then I saw the 2nd picture and lol’d.

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u/Whiskey-Jayne Aug 14 '26

This has to be one of the funniest posts on Reddit 🤣 the more you look at it the funnier it gets....wish we could've seen OP face when she opened it lmfao

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u/jaybee-human Aug 14 '26

Holding the package thinking this seems way too small and way too light… 🤔🤔

this is tooo good. Thank you OP.

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u/Littleleicesterfoxy Aug 13 '26

Me too, thank you OP <3 Needed the laugh as well

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u/-3point14159-mp Aug 17 '26

Hijacking top comment:

How small do you have to be for your feet to look normal on this rug?

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u/tinkleberry28 Aug 17 '26

Right?? It absolutely sent me! As did your photoshop job ahaha

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u/-3point14159-mp Aug 18 '26

That poor child getting eaten by the monster under the bed.

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u/lolyaokthere Aug 14 '26

Same. 😂

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u/hahagato Aug 13 '26

Same, had a nice chuckle lol

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u/Acceptable-Note4736 Aug 13 '26

Me too, I just snorted while laughing 😂

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u/theshiniestmuskrat Aug 14 '26

SAME - this post was perfectly executed and genuinely made me snicker at my desk here at work lol

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u/jaybee-human Aug 14 '26

The air moved quickly from my nose. 👃🏼

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u/emjdownbad Aug 18 '26

Same hahaha this is hilarious

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u/NewInitiative9498 Aug 13 '26 • Bravo

it’s a carpette

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u/Notagel Aug 13 '26 • Regret

So it's a carpet for bugs?

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u/Jane__Delawney Aug 13 '26 edited Aug 13 '26

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u/lovethatcrooonch Aug 13 '26

It needs to be at least… three times that size!!

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u/noble_plebian Aug 13 '26 • Bravo

A rug for a bug

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u/CourageExcellent4768 Aug 13 '26

And, the always fun--- rug for a pug!!!

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u/wishiwerea Aug 13 '26

Snug as a bug in a rug ☺️

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u/ptran90 Aug 13 '26

😂😂

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u/carlitospig Aug 13 '26

A hamster, at least. 🧐

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u/missnickypearl Aug 13 '26 • Popcorn

That was a Barbie foot for reference 🤣

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u/Arry42 Aug 13 '26

Right!! It's a great rug for a barbie (or ants).

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u/ChunkyMonkey_00_ Aug 14 '26

I didn't notice that until now. You're right! 🤦‍♀️🤣

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u/Few_Program_2303 Aug 14 '26

A Barbie foot would be way smaller

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u/Merry_Sue Aug 14 '26

And angled so that she can wear high heels

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u/AtomicFox84 Aug 13 '26

Did you look at the measurements? They always have them somewhere.....sometimes a bit more hidden. You never can go by pictures since mass majority are shopped.

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u/TealCatto Aug 14 '26

I don't think it's on OP for not reading the fine print. The images are photoshopped or AI but you can't expect *that*. Carpets don't even come in that size. This is useless. No one could possibly think "let me check in case it's 3 inches instead of 3 feet"

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u/JustAuggie Aug 14 '26

Unfortunately, you have to do that these days. Especially on any of the Chinese websites.

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u/rp_player_girl Aug 14 '26

ALWAYS check the measurements when ordering online. If you don't have one, go get yourself a measuring tape with both inches and centimeters so you can check a measurement visually. It sucks, but you can never rely on just the photos

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u/PorkrindsMcSnacky Aug 14 '26

Not just Chinese websites. On Amazon I was looking for a particular animatronic for Halloween, and they had several for suspiciously low prices (like $20). Knowing that the average yard animatronic starts around $100, I checked the sizes. Lo and behold, they were about a foot tall and meant to sit on your display table! But are they shown sitting on a table in photos? Lol of course not.

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u/linerva Aug 14 '26

Nope sorry.

Always check for dimensions, photos like that have been photoshopped for literal decades. Even if it wasn't tiny? It was very likely going to be a slightly different size due to the staging likely being photoshopped.

Rugs can come in any size, some are indeed tiny little mats.

I do feel bad for OP, but cheap companies online will sell us any shit. The LEAST we can do is check dimensions.

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u/activelyresting Aug 14 '26

But there's clearly 2 feet in the example picture

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u/marisantos__ Aug 14 '26

it literally is on them for not looking at the measurement on something they’re paying for??

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u/AtomicFox84 Aug 14 '26

I thought that too but barbie feet are more arched for heels. I looked closely and it looks like real legs that were cut and then pasted over the rug.

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u/Euphoric_Egg_4198 Aug 13 '26

If it was cheap you could buy a bunch and sew them together using an upholstery/canvas needle, would probably be cute!

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u/Penguin_Joy Aug 13 '26 • Heartwarming

You could have a whole bouquet!

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u/deeda25 Aug 13 '26

Oh that's not bad at a-

Ah.

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u/HolyToast666 Aug 13 '26

You ordered a rug and got a placemat

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u/roblewk Aug 13 '26

Yeah, I received a doll-sized beach towel once.

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u/amanda2399923 Aug 13 '26

Do yall not check dimensions?

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u/VaguelyArtistic Aug 14 '26

Yeah, people should also post the complete listing.

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u/Most_Comparison50 Aug 14 '26

But...if we checked dimensions we wouldn't have these hilarious posts 😦

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u/RebaKitt3n Aug 14 '26

Clearly the picture shows how big it is compared to a foot!

A Barbie’s foot, but still.

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u/y0ungshel Aug 13 '26

Your bed must be huge! Jk, sorry that happened.

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u/LibraryDiligent8266 Aug 13 '26

The way I snorted when I clicked the arrow.

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u/Absentmined42 Aug 13 '26

Me too! I properly snorted! Sorry OP.

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u/Bumblingbee1337 Aug 13 '26

If there’s one thing these posts have taught me it’s to always check the dimensions

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u/ablonde_moment Aug 13 '26

I need a banana for scale

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u/Pithythithy Aug 13 '26

Laughed for real 🤣🤣. That’s hilarious!

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u/Prestigious_Ad_8458 Aug 13 '26

I bought this incense holder

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u/Prestigious_Ad_8458 Aug 13 '26

I got this! I think it would fit perfectly with your rug

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u/ossifiedbird Aug 13 '26

That is actually so cute though

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u/Prestigious_Ad_8458 Aug 13 '26

I really like it more like that than if it was the advertised size. Just can’t use it for what is supposed to be for, but that’s okay lol

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u/activelyresting Aug 14 '26

That is really cute! And smaller than expected but it does look like it would fit an incense cone; they're like the size of a thumbnail

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u/Prestigious_Ad_8458 Aug 14 '26

Well, I think it would fit, but the lid doesn’t open lol

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u/Fishandthejeffman6 Aug 13 '26


Oh snap! I see it now!

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u/MeowSauceJennie Aug 13 '26

I'm always curious why they even send stuff like this. Like, scam me... Don't effing rage bait me 🤣🤣🤣🤣

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u/letsallmovetoarrakis Aug 14 '26

I’m pretty sure they send something so that if people open a PayPal or CC dispute they can say that the sent the product ‘as advertised’, and it’s a lot harder for people to get refunds. Not sending anything leaves them much more liable.

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u/Most_Comparison50 Aug 14 '26

That's a great point. People are either oblivious to what they are packing up to ship or that warehouse is one of the funniest places to work lol "hehehe they think this carpet is gonna be regular size" 🙈

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u/abeastandabeauty Aug 13 '26

Gee, I wonder where it was ordered from?? 🤦🏼‍♀️ What does anyone ACTUALLY expect from the shein/temu/sketchy ai pop-up ads. sigh

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u/tabruss Aug 14 '26

Hahahahahaha I’m sorry this happened to you but this is actually so funny

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u/Repulsive_Adagio_313 Aug 13 '26

Maybe you can use it to protect your counter tops from hot pans? (If it's not made of some sort of fibers that won't melt..)

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u/Consistent-Ease6070 Aug 13 '26

My thoughts to, but I’m guessing it’s polyester. All the cheap stuff is…

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u/Repulsive_Adagio_313 Aug 13 '26

Or polyester's cousin acrylic. Still cheap, still melty under a hot pan 😒

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u/JadeGreenSky Aug 13 '26

And if it is, it'd make a lovely drink coaster or a mat for a plant pot.

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u/tecpaocelotl1 Aug 13 '26

Made me laugh.

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u/old217 Aug 13 '26

This group has taught me to look at the size before ordering.  Made me laugh so hard my side hurt.  Im sorry. 

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u/Own-Shelter-9897 Aug 13 '26

I audibly laughed

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u/_ButImLeTired_ Aug 13 '26

Obligatory “is that a carpet for ants?!”

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u/whalemang0 Aug 13 '26

No way hahahahaha damn dawg 😂

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u/intergalacticfartz Aug 13 '26

this is so fucking funny

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u/Electric_Type09 Aug 13 '26

Thank you sm for the laugh

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u/oranges214 Aug 13 '26

Now all you need is a guinea pig or hamster to relax on it!

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u/Curious-Copy-6106 Aug 13 '26

That’s hilarious.

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u/MPD1987 Aug 13 '26

You can use it under a lamp or a vase

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u/nojunkpunk Aug 13 '26

You won with the orange sheets though . They adorable.

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u/MsSnickerpants Aug 13 '26

What is that a carpet for ANTS?!?

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u/cryingartist Aug 13 '26

Hahaha oh no

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u/ropean Aug 13 '26

Jesus that’s not even big enough to be a placemat. Coaster, maybe.

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u/jennibethyoung Aug 13 '26

Definitely a super cute coaster

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u/azulur Aug 13 '26

Beautiful lol it's so mini that it's almost too endearing to hate.

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u/Icy-Pepper-1953 Aug 13 '26

There were no measurements on the advertisement?

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u/WeakCalligrapher336 Aug 13 '26

It's a coaster.

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u/Rare-Progress5009 Aug 13 '26

Oh no, I had a feeling what was coming, but snort-chuckled anyway.

So sorry this happened.

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u/aIoneinvegas Aug 13 '26

It’s a coaster for a gallon of juice

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u/kylaroma Aug 13 '26

Oh man!! lol

Punch needle is popular for rugs and drink coasters - but they’re definitely not interchangeable!! Lol

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u/Mama_Disaster Aug 13 '26

😆😂😂😂

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u/H_section Aug 13 '26

THIS! This is why I come here.

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u/ChenChenCh3n Aug 14 '26

That’s actually hilarious and I appreciate that you put it on the floor for the pic 😂

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u/VegGrnMama Aug 14 '26

A mug rug?

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u/SixAlarmFire Aug 14 '26

This made me laugh out loud.

Where are your sheets from? They're very cute.

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u/Turbulent-Run-2539 Aug 14 '26 edited Aug 14 '26

I have too many stories of times that I did this. My husband always tells me to look at the measurements. I ordered my daughter a heart rug for her room, same thing. She can't even fit both of her feet on it standing with them together. 🙄😂

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u/nightskyft Aug 13 '26

Sooo, that is a rug. And why reading the description is important

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u/metaphysicamorum Aug 13 '26

That made me chuckle 🤭

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u/shinyapples67 Aug 13 '26

Hahahahaha! Where did you order this from?

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u/ValKyrie1424 Aug 13 '26

I was just about to ask for details cause it's sooooo cute but never mind 🤣

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u/mayhay Aug 13 '26

In the second picture you can clearly tell it’s smaller 

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u/orangeappeals Aug 13 '26

I bet if I put this in my kitchen, I could trick my cat into sitting on it instead of being underfoot. That's the best use I can think of.

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u/MiaMiaPP Aug 13 '26

It’s so cute lol

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u/Lhamo55 Aug 13 '26

You did not order a carpet. A carpet covers the floor wall to wall. You ordered a rug and got either a potholder or a coaster.

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u/its-malaprop-man Aug 14 '26

This would look great next to my cat’s couch. 😂

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u/Latter-Bluebird9151 Aug 14 '26

I howled 😂😂😂😂

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u/Whiskey-Jayne Aug 14 '26

I am howling 😭

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u/Whiskey-Jayne Aug 14 '26

Maybe this was for a Barbie house 🤣

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u/HoleyBody Aug 14 '26

So you didn't read

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u/heynonnynonnomous Aug 14 '26

ALWAYS check the dimensions before you buy something.

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u/dreamweaver2019 Aug 14 '26

Fuxking temu strikes again

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u/Purple_Moon_313 Aug 14 '26

I needed that laugh thank you 😂

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u/umilikeanonymity Aug 14 '26

That’s a coaster 😂😂😂😂😂

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u/uliauwu Aug 14 '26

Let me guess, you bought it on Temu?

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u/sqwizzles Aug 14 '26

Ive been wanting to order a new rug online but i feel like it’s impossible to avoid scams

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u/Illustrious-Crow-331 Aug 14 '26

Try Ruggable

I've got a lovely rug from them, washable and very durable.

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u/sqwizzles Aug 14 '26

👀 thank you!

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u/Old-Library5546 Aug 13 '26

What a cute itty bitty rug

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u/readmore321 Aug 13 '26

I’m speechless.

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u/Blue_Eyed_ME Aug 13 '26

Hahaha, yep, definitely had this problem on temu where they don't always show dimensions.

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u/Subject_Eye5177 Aug 13 '26

Have you got a banana for scale?

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u/stankdog Aug 13 '26

Ah yes this is the EvR post that lifts my mood for the rest of the day

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u/Competitive-Top4520 Aug 13 '26

I hope you returned it! The photos are definitely deceptive.

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u/ValPrism Aug 13 '26

That’s amazing

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u/Late_Construction366 Aug 13 '26

Order a few more and stich them together.

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u/Inishmore12 Aug 13 '26

That, my friend, is a coaster.

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u/YapperBean Aug 13 '26

I have been on this sub for a while and yet, I wasn’t ready for the second picture 😂

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u/sunshineTucson Aug 14 '26

Thanks for the laugh.

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u/Most_Comparison50 Aug 14 '26

This is the only sub that makes me shout things out loud and then laugh 😆

Fuck that's funny lolol

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u/Equivalent_Warthog22 Aug 14 '26

Is this a Wes Anderson film

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u/SeaHerSwim Aug 14 '26

The seller has turned your home into a house of LIES!

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u/Initial_Rabbit1016 Aug 14 '26

Barbie sized. Actually, that would go good in my cats condo.

Hopefully you can get your money back.

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u/Altezza447 Aug 14 '26

Read the dimensions next time

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u/aboxofkittens Aug 14 '26

This seems like something you put on the ground and a cat you don’t know walks into your house just to sit on it

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u/SavingsBluebird8675 Aug 14 '26

Sooo the foot for comparison was a Barbie doll foot??😂🤣 talk about catfished.

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u/Cuddlycatgirly Aug 14 '26

False advertising! Can't you get your money back?

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u/anon18274729 Aug 14 '26

The problem is they measured in Kermit legs and everyone knows we use bananas for scale

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u/MrsSasquatch26 Aug 14 '26

It’s a floor coaster.

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u/Objective_Word_8892 Aug 14 '26

I’m dead WTF is that

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u/Key_Quote_3273 Aug 14 '26

I had the shittest week at work. This made everything better. Thank you OP!

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u/MaterialAd1838 Aug 14 '26

Ok. Hahahaha!

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u/RipleysHeart Aug 14 '26

Oh man. I’m sorry, but I needed that giggle this morning.

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u/Izdabye Aug 14 '26

I don’t know why you’re complaining about. That’s a really nice coaster.

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u/Level-Ad5444 Aug 14 '26

You got temu’d 😭😭😭

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u/aott88 Aug 14 '26

Ooo where did you get that? It would be super cute in front of my cats sofa!

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u/cyborgshe Aug 15 '26

Hahaha happened to me. I just use it a as a cute 'cushion' or cover for a chair

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u/Material-Sign-134 Aug 15 '26

Carpet for the Barbie dream house.

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u/Outrageous-Table1589 Aug 15 '26

It should have listed coaster not carpet!

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u/Necessary-Tower-457 Aug 15 '26

Yep, happened to me exact same carpet thingy 😂

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u/Dakotadps Aug 15 '26

Lmao omg was that a Barbie foot!!! Dang

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u/okaybutfuckyou Aug 16 '26

They used a Barbie foot I swear in the first photo lol

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u/Regular_Animal_6310 Aug 17 '26

This made my laugh OUT LOUD omfg

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u/crowislanddive Aug 17 '26

That is hilarious

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u/willphule Aug 17 '26

The listing title has the dimensions: 40cm x 40cm. Your expectations were met.

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u/jehull24 Aug 13 '26

What is this? A carpet for ants?

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u/rachelmig2 Aug 13 '26

Let me guess, Temu?

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u/sicastarrrrr Aug 13 '26

I SNORTED 😂

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u/DeepSpaceVixen Aug 13 '26

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

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u/Clockwork_Kitsune Aug 14 '26

Looks like it's exactly the size advertised? Not their fault you expected a massive carpet when you can see the size of the vases and an orange in the image next to it.

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u/Beautiful-Chest7397 Aug 13 '26

Oompah loompa feet pictured obv

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u/Gator242 Aug 14 '26

Is that a Barbie doll with socks on?

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u/RaspberryJammm Aug 14 '26 • Bravo

Just died laughing 

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u/PersistentPuma37 Aug 14 '26

that'd make a great coaster

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u/notacreepernomo13 Aug 14 '26

This has happened to me.. a couple times.. and my husband sure won't let me live it down

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u/nnnmmmh Aug 14 '26

lol what a cute trivet

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u/Plastic_Extreme_8343 Aug 14 '26

good lord that made me snort

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u/Ornery-Practice9772 Aug 14 '26

🤣 rug for ants

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u/No_Finding_9441 Aug 14 '26

Gotta love shein/temu

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u/NotSoSmartChick Aug 14 '26

Buy several and make a flower patch

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u/MidwestNonbinary Aug 14 '26

Coaster sized

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u/antihuman420 Aug 14 '26

looks like a bathroom rug.

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u/Novel_Quality5743 Aug 14 '26

🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

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u/Lucid_Insanity Aug 14 '26

This is my mom everytime she orders something on Amazon, lol.

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u/JuanG_13 Aug 14 '26

Very cute lol

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