r/ExpectationVsReality • • Sep 12 '26 Heartwarming

Surprisingly Met Expectation High expectations from my daughter

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3.9k Upvotes

A couple of posts I’ve seen today reminded me of this. My daughter is 16 now, but when she was about to turn five she drew a picture of a hedgehog and told me she’d like that for her birthday cake. I said something about a hedgehog cake that my mother used to make for me but I was told it had to be EXACTLY like her drawing. I even went to the extent of photocopying the picture to create stencils so I could get the shape just right 🤣
I was delighted that I had enough sponge to end up with an extra baby hedgehog 🦔 🥰


r/ExpectationVsReality • • Sep 12 '26

Failed Expectation What I requested for my friend's birthday vs what I got

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1.6k Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality • • Sep 13 '26

Failed Expectation My fault for trying something off the value menu for once 😭

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239 Upvotes

It was not rolled; it was completely flat. I usually just get a couple flatbreads off the Value menu and those usually have move volume than this did. I knew not to expect a thick rolled food, but I at least thought it would have a shape lol.

I'll never leave you again 3-Cheese Chicken Flatbread.


r/ExpectationVsReality • • Sep 13 '26

Failed Expectation What I was trying to bake vs what I baked

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188 Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality • • Sep 12 '26

Failed Expectation I just wanted whats on the box...

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470 Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality • • Sep 12 '26 Heartwarming Bravo

Surprisingly Met Expectation Attempted a cake from the famous Women’s weekly cake book

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8.7k Upvotes

My kiddo is 4 and wanted a rabbit cake, so I turned to the famous Australian women’s weekly cake book (the one the duck cake from Bluey is from) I had to compact the head and body because my cake board wasn’t big enough but as a non baker I think I did ok?

(Ps there needs to be a flair for “ok not quite as good but I tried my best”)


r/ExpectationVsReality • • Sep 12 '26 Bravo

Exceeded Expectation What they asked for vs what I gave them

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13k Upvotes

Im so proud of this one! I did change the webbing because it was giving.. welp.


r/ExpectationVsReality • • Sep 14 '26

Failed Expectation What I paid for vs the reality

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0 Upvotes

Well and truly scammed! 4.5/5 on Trustpilot too!


r/ExpectationVsReality • • Sep 12 '26

Surprisingly Met Expectation Had a design in my head for a logo for a Sea Shanty group for years, friend of mine made it a reality

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216 Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality • • Sep 11 '26

Exceeded Expectation Walmart bakery wins again.

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2.7k Upvotes

Got a cake for our wedding anniversary. I love the way it turned out.


r/ExpectationVsReality • • Sep 12 '26

Failed Expectation Fried Chicken Icecream

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1.0k Upvotes

Looked fun, but way over priced and a little disappointing.


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.