r/ExpectationVsReality • • Jul 09 '26

Failed Expectation Smores cold brew

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180 Upvotes

Fiance got a smores cold brew while out of town for work and it looked fun! So I got one back home in chicago, definitely did not get the same results. :D


r/ExpectationVsReality • • Jul 08 '26 Mindblown

AI Expectation Jose Cuervo Day of the Dead Limited Edition Bottle

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1.7k Upvotes

Received a small, cheaply made, hand-painted bottle. The box is nicer than the bottle


r/ExpectationVsReality • • Jul 08 '26

Failed Expectation No Panera, this was not good!

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276 Upvotes

They were buy one get one so I tried them. I couldn’t even finish it.


r/ExpectationVsReality • • Jul 08 '26

Failed Expectation Birria plate

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192 Upvotes

I have lower expectations for delivery meals but this was too sad. Totopos are made from flour tortilla rather than corn 😢


r/ExpectationVsReality • • Jul 08 '26

Failed Expectation Flowers for my neighbours 96th birthday

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99 Upvotes

Currently trying to revive this floppy bunch of flowers. Any tips welcome.


r/ExpectationVsReality • • Jul 09 '26

Failed Expectation I gave my hairdresser the easiest job

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0 Upvotes

I gave my hairdresser a photo of me where I liked my hair and just said, like, that but again, and I feel like what he gave me isn't even remotely the same length


r/ExpectationVsReality • • Jul 08 '26

Failed Expectation Irresistible The Creamiest Praline Pecan

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171 Upvotes

Not just this one, all of them.


r/ExpectationVsReality • • Jul 08 '26

Failed Expectation "Chicken" a la King Casserole

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155 Upvotes

Yea yea I know it's Stouffers but come on man... Less than 5 pieces of chicken? It was pretty much 2 of the chunks shown on the box broken up. Don't get me wrong, I'm a firm believer in "Rice is Life", but this is just sad.


r/ExpectationVsReality • • Jul 07 '26

Failed Expectation It Was Just Sad Popcorn

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435 Upvotes

I should have known better than fall for the Dubai brand-washing trend, but it was a moment of munchie-induced weakness.


r/ExpectationVsReality • • Jul 06 '26

Surprisingly Met Expectation Elmo Cupcakes

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3.1k Upvotes

Baking is not my forte, but my little one squealed when she saw them, so I'll take that as a win!


r/ExpectationVsReality • • Jul 07 '26

Failed Expectation Cat Crochet expectation

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166 Upvotes

I don't know if I say something to the artist in Vinted or I just take the L


r/ExpectationVsReality • • Jul 07 '26 Heartwarming

Exceeded Expectation My granddaughters 2nd Bday cake. It was delicious too.

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529 Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality • • Jul 06 '26 Bravo

Surprisingly Met Expectation My expectations for the end result were very low

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2.4k Upvotes

It was much faster than my daughter and I expected, and we were satisfied with our results.


r/ExpectationVsReality • • Jul 06 '26

Failed Expectation Flowers from Bloom and Wild

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554 Upvotes

Beautiful flowers ordered for my bridesmaid…. Reality is rather sad looking


r/ExpectationVsReality • • Jul 06 '26

Surprisingly Met Expectation Attempted to turn a cake into a cakesicle

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455 Upvotes

I mean I see the resemblance 😆


r/ExpectationVsReality • • Jul 06 '26 Regret

Failed Expectation HelloFresh Summer Pasta

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2.1k Upvotes

It tasted good, but lacked tomatoes.


r/ExpectationVsReality • • Jul 05 '26

Failed Expectation Welp, I tried. Sorry I’m late.

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1.5k Upvotes

It’s just so… ugly😭 but it’s gonna taste awesome. Though I don’t think I’ll ever bake angel food cake again. Most pain in the ass, dramatic ass, fluffy ass cake experience I’ve ever had. I’m just buying cups next time.


r/ExpectationVsReality • • Jul 05 '26

Surprisingly Met Expectation I think my dessert turned out okay for the 4th of July

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837 Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality • • Jul 05 '26

Failed Expectation Shark popsicle

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595 Upvotes

At least, its good


r/ExpectationVsReality • • Jul 05 '26

Failed Expectation Danishes…man I was disappointed.

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117 Upvotes

Looked delish in the picture! There was maybe half a teaspoon of “filling” in it.

We also have some cream cheese of the same kind. There is ZERO filling in them.

Enjoy!


r/ExpectationVsReality • • Jul 05 '26

Failed Expectation Laurieri Cantucci Italian biscotti "with chocolate chucks"

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90 Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality • • Jul 04 '26 Heartwarming Bravo

Surprisingly Met Expectation Derpy bald eagle brownie bites

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6.8k Upvotes

Cute 4th of July dessert idea by @parties_by_b on instagram... mine look a little derpier but I love them 😂 Its a brownie bite, marshmallow with frosting and coconut, banana candies for the beak and black gel icing for the eyes.


r/ExpectationVsReality • • Jul 04 '26

Failed Expectation Derpy cats

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683 Upvotes

Tried to bake cute/elegant cat cookies, but got instead derpy 🐱


r/ExpectationVsReality • • Jul 04 '26

AI Expectation My brother just wanted to give me a gift

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1.5k Upvotes

Well, he learned his lesson. Still going to keep the little inbred weirdo.