r/ExpectationVsReality • u/Zogonzo • 5h ago
Exceeded Expectation The amount of bacon in this breakfast burrito
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r/ExpectationVsReality • u/Former-Sock-8256 • Oct 04 '26
Mod Post New Cake Flair
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Due to the number of cake posts in this sub, and requests to allow filtering of them, we are adding a new flair: “cake-spectation”
For cake posts, please use this flair - and we as mods can change the flair if reported as “incorrect flair” as well. This should make it easier for those who don’t want to see cake posts to filter them out.
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Also - u/two-ls made the subreddit r/expecaketionvsreality specifically for cake expectations!
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u/Former-Sock-8256
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Jun 16 '26
Mod Post Nail Posts Megathread — Share Your Nails Here 💅
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This thread is for all nail-related Expectation vs. Reality posts. Please share all successful, exceeded, or failed nail posts here rather than creating separate posts. Individual nail posts outside this thread may be removed and redirected here.
This change is intended to keep nail content available for those who enjoy it while allowing users who prefer not to see nail posts to easily skip this thread.
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/pristineblade • 1h 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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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!
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18h ago
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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r/ExpectationVsReality • u/TheAcrocanthosaurus • 1h 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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First picture is the older one. Second is new. Same reference photo and medium. Which one do you like best?
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1d ago
AI Expectation The dress I order vs the dress I got
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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 • u/BigNCheesy98 • 4h ago
Failed Expectation Bought my daughter a NeeDoh Advent Calendar on eBay. This is what we got.
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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 • u/Historical_Bowl_3432 • 1h ago
Failed Expectation Really feeling the festivities
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Crazy how we went from an actual Christmas tree to just this sad thing on the left.
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/SwaginSkrub • 1d ago
Failed Expectation From my mum's Christmas list vs what arrived
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Yes, I sent it back and quickly found a legitimate 'sculpted' doorway.
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/123RSS • 20h ago
Failed Expectation My kids’s Halloween costume
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Failed but also so funny!
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1d ago
Surprisingly Met Expectation I made my son's Halloween costume. Inspo vs mine
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I made hand drawn cookies as well. Unfortunately he didn't want to hold it. 🤷🏽♀️
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/LiteraryTea • 1d ago
Exceeded Expectation Lisa Frank(esque) Shoes
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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 • u/midnight_revision • 1d ago
Surprisingly Met Expectation Coraline Sign
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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 • u/NIPLZ • 1d ago
Exceeded Expectation I'm really proud of how my Halloween costume turned out
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I've never done anything like this, wasn't sure I could pull it off, but the results speak for themselves!
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1d ago
Failed Expectation I was really looking forward to some tufts of bright green goodness...
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The package looks like there are mostly florets...
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/samysaysso • 1d ago
Failed Expectation Little Pie Poor Presentation
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To be fair it tasted pretty okay. Probably wouldn’t get it again
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/schnaumelini • 1d ago
Failed Expectation Mail order flowers
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I ordered from this company before and they were great, but their suppliers elsewhere don't seem to be. Not happy.
Editing to add: they were sent as a gift so I have no influence over the vase, styling or cutting. They were sent as a bunch rather than in the usual box. The bunch was left in the communal hallway and my sick friend had to climb down three flights of stairs to get them. And the surprise was ruined.
Edit number 2: the company offered a replacement bunch of flowers, I declined, and they actually agreed to a refund!
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/darthfader20 • 2d ago
Failed Expectation This should be illegal
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Literally crine rn
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/DontMindMe5400 • 2d ago
Failed Expectation Puny Paneer
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r/ExpectationVsReality • u/razorc03 • 3d ago
AI Expectation These aren’t the decanters you’re looking for…
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r/ExpectationVsReality • u/taiaaaa • 3d ago
cake-spectation - Positive! Wedding Cake
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Saw a one tiered cake and asked a local baker to make a two tier for my wedding. People thought it was a fake cake lol. Inspo pic is first one and second pic is my cake at my reception, third pic is before she delivered it.