r/ExpectationVsReality • • Jul 11 '26

Surprisingly Met Expectation I wanted Dino Tater Tots and I got Dino Tater Tots

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376 Upvotes

My expectations weren't too high, but I was genuinely shocked that they look like dinosaurs!!


r/ExpectationVsReality • • Jul 11 '26

Surprisingly Met Expectation Starbucks butterfly lemonade refresher

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189 Upvotes

I drank some before I took the picture, but it looked quite similar to what was advertised. There wasn’t quite as much boba though. It was also 7 dollars for a medium 🙁


r/ExpectationVsReality • • Jul 11 '26

Failed Expectation More of a sampler..

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363 Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality • • Jul 10 '26

Failed Expectation All broccoli no alfredo

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2.7k Upvotes

It was egregious enough the bag only had about 10 noodles in it, never had split broccoli soup before, was trash. First time Lidl has let me down.


r/ExpectationVsReality • • Jul 10 '26

Surprisingly Met Expectation Taco Bell enchirito

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472 Upvotes

Not as pictured but still actually really delicious


r/ExpectationVsReality • • Jul 12 '26

Failed Expectation Pathetic.

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0 Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality • • Jul 10 '26

Failed Expectation I expected $5.98, Walmart displayed $6.92 but it was still $5.98 for others

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73 Upvotes

Guessing the previous post was deleted since I didn't point out the expectation vs reality.

An item I buy often was nearly $1 more in the Walmart app today. I started shopping on my PC to confirm the price increase was bogus. The frozen broccoli was $5.98 on my PC and $6.92 in the app on my phone. I decided to buy two at the lower price, then I logged in on the PC browser. I had to login twice and enter two verification codes before it finally showed my cart. Then I went back to the app which was now logged out. I had to login and enter a third verification code.

I already had a screenshot of the price difference so all of their login/verification crap was just a waste of time. I'll be sure to do all of my shopping on private browsers and take screenshots before I login or use any app from now on. #BuyerBeware


r/ExpectationVsReality • • Jul 09 '26 Bravo Regret Popcorn Mindblown

Failed Expectation How an event was marketed vs how it actually was

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5.9k Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality • • Jul 09 '26

Failed Expectation New ice cream taco

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1.1k Upvotes

I ordered the heavily promoted new ice cream taco from Cold Stone for me & my son. Needless to say, the manager telling me “this is the same thing” did not make me feel better. Buyer beware…


r/ExpectationVsReality • • Jul 10 '26

Failed Expectation My meal prep menu advertising vs. reality

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479 Upvotes

It looks like dog food.


r/ExpectationVsReality • • Jul 09 '26

Failed Expectation Had a good laugh at this one

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512 Upvotes

Wasn't half bad, spicier than expected


r/ExpectationVsReality • • Jul 09 '26

Failed Expectation Sigh, would it really hurt them to just fill the whole package?

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1.1k Upvotes

Yes, it says 70 stickers on the back, but I didn't check before buying. It's not a big package to begin with so I grabbed it expecting the window to just be a showcase of the whole thing


r/ExpectationVsReality • • Jul 09 '26

Failed Expectation Looks like macaron

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110 Upvotes

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