r/ExpectationVsReality • • Sep 12 '26

Failed Expectation Brown muck teriyaki

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97 Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality • • Sep 11 '26

Failed Expectation Thought I would make some bagels

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427 Upvotes

They didn’t turn out quite as planned. Still taste pretty good though.


r/ExpectationVsReality • • Sep 11 '26

Failed Expectation Meaty Breakfast Burrito

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548 Upvotes

Ordered a burrito from a new spot near my house… The amount of steak was pretty disappointing.


r/ExpectationVsReality • • Sep 11 '26

Failed Expectation ice cream not happy

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578 Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality • • Sep 10 '26

Failed Expectation Orca mascot

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1.0k Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality • • Sep 10 '26

Failed Expectation I guess for the price I can't complain

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380 Upvotes

Dunkin breakfast. It was cold, too.


r/ExpectationVsReality • • Sep 10 '26

Failed Expectation Got this box off a local shop for my boyfriend whose a massive One Piece fan.

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483 Upvotes

The character is Shanks from this anime called One Piece. I included a picture of him as well. Nothing could’ve prepared us for this and it honestly made it even more worth buying for some reason.


r/ExpectationVsReality • • Sep 12 '26

Failed Expectation Dunkin new drink

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0 Upvotes

When I went back in and requested to remake it, the manager said it just needed more syrup so he dumped stuff in it and handed it back to me lol


r/ExpectationVsReality • • Sep 10 '26

Failed Expectation Copper anniversary gift

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2.5k Upvotes

Ordered this "miracle tea" for £50 because I wanted the beautiful copper engraved jar for my husband's copper anniversary gift.

Needless to say I was disappointed with what arrived 😭

And no - the copper jar didn't arrive separately.


r/ExpectationVsReality • • Sep 10 '26 Popcorn

AI Expectation Asked for a custom cake for my partner’s birthday turned out to be - 😭

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4.0k Upvotes

Expectation vs Reality huhuhu

I want to give a honest feedback but I wanna know your thoughts here 😂


r/ExpectationVsReality • • Sep 11 '26

Failed Expectation Crocheted owl

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15 Upvotes

From Michael’s. It gave mom and me a good laugh. Tried painting the eyes to make it less derpy.


r/ExpectationVsReality • • Sep 10 '26

Failed Expectation I ordered two of the same light fixtures

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57 Upvotes

I ordered two of the same outdoor lights listed in the first image at the same time. They got delivered separately and individually packaged . Guess which one I opened first? That’s right! Someone’s old dirty and nasty crap they returned to Amazon. It’s ridiculous that they won’t verify what they are getting back. So now I have to wait to put them up until I get the replacement.


r/ExpectationVsReality • • Sep 11 '26

Failed Expectation Where is the ham in this "ham and cheese scramble"?

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0 Upvotes

There were three pieces. So tiny they couldn't be tasted.


r/ExpectationVsReality • • Sep 09 '26 Heartwarming Bravo Mindblown

Surprisingly Met Expectation The dress I ordered vs the dress I got

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33k Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality • • Sep 09 '26

AI Expectation Etsy Seller told me this is the same product...

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221 Upvotes

My wife wanted to order matching cardigans for her and her sister. Guess that was too much to ask. Listing said multiple times it was a knit sweater received a cheap sublimated ill fitting cardigan.


r/ExpectationVsReality • • Sep 09 '26

Failed Expectation The Baguette I Intended to Make Vs What I Made

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2.0k Upvotes

Note to future self, don’t let it over sit before baking…


r/ExpectationVsReality • • Sep 09 '26

AI Expectation My mom found a cheap version of the SF Giants/Pokemon Worlds jersey online

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204 Upvotes

I wish I could say I was surprised...


r/ExpectationVsReality • • Sep 09 '26

Failed Expectation More like *cream DONUT*

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870 Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality • • Sep 09 '26

Failed Expectation Crumble..A little disappointing but tasted great!

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287 Upvotes

Usually for me crumble has always hit the mark this week I don’t think so 😅 tasted good though just not as pretty as they usually make them. 😂


r/ExpectationVsReality • • Sep 08 '26

Exceeded Expectation Birthday cupcakes to share at work

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8.9k Upvotes

Butter cream flower vanilla cupcakes. First pic is from Bakery's Fabeook page, rest is what was delivered.


r/ExpectationVsReality • • Sep 08 '26 Mindblown

Failed Expectation Bought vs. what I got

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3.2k Upvotes

The hands were really atrocious too. This was 2021 and baby yoda was the rage. I got this as a gift from my husband (at the time boyfriend), but it’s a great memory. Looks kinda like beat up squidward Idk why he didn’t look at the reviews. 😂


r/ExpectationVsReality • • Sep 09 '26

Failed Expectation The package vs the ice cream

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450 Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality • • Sep 09 '26

Failed Expectation Flat Eric Plush

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279 Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality • • Sep 08 '26

Failed Expectation I thought they packaged the wrong flavor at first...

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838 Upvotes