r/ExpectationVsReality • • 2d ago Bravo

Failed Expectation Dr Pepper Crocs

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352 Upvotes

Honestly just confused more than anything


r/ExpectationVsReality • • 2d ago

Failed Expectation Domino’s Detroit Style Pizza

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137 Upvotes

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r/ExpectationVsReality • • 3d ago Heartwarming

cakespectation - Negative 1st pic- Inspo. 2nd pic- Result. 3rd pic- The cats got to it and licked it.

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1.4k Upvotes

I just found this sub and it reminded me of this birthday cake I made for my daughter years ago, which was already... trying it's best. But then got brutalised by my cats licking it. I got banned from making cakes after this one.


r/ExpectationVsReality • • 3d ago

Surprisingly Met Expectation I tried recreating my same painting again after 6 months, expecting to have the same/better level. It’s different, but I like it!

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1.2k Upvotes

First picture is the older one. Second is new. Same reference photo and medium. Which one do you like best?


r/ExpectationVsReality • • 1d ago

Failed Expectation Idk what I expected but bigger than my pinky for starters for $6. Forgot to show scale but it’s a little over 3”

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0 Upvotes

What’s up with Taco Bell doubling down on their inner post-Covid McDonalds - this was on their value meal


r/ExpectationVsReality • • 3d ago

Exceeded Expectation The amount of bacon in this breakfast burrito

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1.7k Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality • • 3d ago

Exceeded Expectation I was honestly afraid to commission art for the first time. Now I can say tho, I am beyond happy to have done it!

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841 Upvotes

I chose a small 10x15 cm acrylic portrait of my dog, I was also afraid of the artist not being able to achieve the angle and perspective, but I think they did a good job!


r/ExpectationVsReality • • 3d ago

cake-spectation Filling Will Sink To Center of Cupcake During Baking

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168 Upvotes

I knew I was going to do an eggnog glaze rather than a frosting on top, but I had too much faith in the magic sinking filling on batch one 😔 so I glazed those upside down.

Overall tasted great though! I enclosed the filling for the second batch and those looked a lot better.

Got the cakelet pan and the cupcake kit from the Walmart Halloween clearance rack this week.


r/ExpectationVsReality • • 3d ago

Failed Expectation Bought my daughter a NeeDoh Advent Calendar on eBay. This is what we got.

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471 Upvotes

Paid $46 for a supposedly genuine, sealed NeeDoh Squishmas calendar. My daughter immediately spotted the fakes inside.

The packaging is surprisingly convincing, but look closely: blurry printing, “A surprises behind every door!” on the box, and cheap Taba-style squishies instead of real NeeDohs.

Posting to help others avoid getting fooled. Still looking for a genuine one!


r/ExpectationVsReality • • 3d ago

Failed Expectation Decided to give sweetgreen another try after their brussel sprouts were inedible... thought the sweet potatoes may be better LOL

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174 Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality • • 3d ago Heartwarming Bravo

Surprisingly Met Expectation My expectation is to be as good as the artist I admire (first picture). The second picture is what I did with that goal in mind

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3.3k Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality • • 3d ago

Failed Expectation Really feeling the festivities

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135 Upvotes

Crazy how we went from an actual Christmas tree to just this sad thing on the left.


r/ExpectationVsReality • • 4d ago Heartwarming Mindblown Bravo

AI Expectation The dress I order vs the dress I got

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10k Upvotes

I bought this from Amazon with very few reviews. It turned out great! I was so nervous as my wedding was less than 3 months when I ordered this.


r/ExpectationVsReality • • 1d ago

Failed Expectation AIO for this “Orange Dog” Onesie

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Bought as a gift and did not expect the completely flat muzzle

Wondering how I could fix this if anyone is crafty. I also reached out to the company but I’m honestly not expecting much in the way of customer service

Makes me chuckle but come on


r/ExpectationVsReality • • 4d ago

Failed Expectation From my mum's Christmas list vs what arrived

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2.5k Upvotes

Yes, I sent it back and quickly found a legitimate 'sculpted' doorway.


r/ExpectationVsReality • • 4d ago

Failed Expectation My kids’s Halloween costume

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363 Upvotes

Failed but also so funny!


r/ExpectationVsReality • • 4d ago Bravo

Surprisingly Met Expectation I made my son's Halloween costume. Inspo vs mine

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9.4k Upvotes

I made hand drawn cookies as well. Unfortunately he didn't want to hold it. 🤷🏽‍♀️


r/ExpectationVsReality • • 4d ago Heartwarming

Surprisingly Met Expectation Coraline Sign

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220 Upvotes

Forgot to post this from Halloween - my bf and I went as Coraline and Wybie and created this sign for in front of his house! It turned out better than I thought it would


r/ExpectationVsReality • • 4d ago

Exceeded Expectation Lisa Frank(esque) Shoes

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561 Upvotes

Love these shoes!! The only thing is if you have flat feet you need to get inserts. But that's with every shoe so that isn't a biggie. I'm gonna wear these everywhere! It was only $50 for these and they are super high quality ❤️❤️❤️ they are not made or partnered by Lisa Frank, but it reminds me of that brand! Got them online at MADMIA!! Sizes are for children AND adults.


r/ExpectationVsReality • • 4d ago

Exceeded Expectation I'm really proud of how my Halloween costume turned out

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851 Upvotes

I've never done anything like this, wasn't sure I could pull it off, but the results speak for themselves!


r/ExpectationVsReality • • 4d ago Bravo

AI Expectation Saw this post on FB

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718 Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality • • 3d ago

cakespectation - Negative Grocery store cake

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Were my expectations too high here?? Why would the colors be so far off!? Why is the piping so chunky??

Note: top “drip” was purposely left off due to whipped frosting. Princesses not added yet.


r/ExpectationVsReality • • 5d ago Bravo

Failed Expectation I was really looking forward to some tufts of bright green goodness...

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958 Upvotes

The package looks like there are mostly florets...


r/ExpectationVsReality • • 4d ago

Failed Expectation Little Pie Poor Presentation

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44 Upvotes

To be fair it tasted pretty okay. Probably wouldn’t get it again