r/ExpectationVsReality 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 Dec 31 '25

Mod Post Reminder to use the AI Expectation Flair!

139 Upvotes

We have added a 6th rule to this subreddit - "Use the correct flair". This is especially important for the AI Expectation flair, as some users do not enjoy seeing the AI expectations, and this allows the posts to remain up without being reported.


r/ExpectationVsReality 1h ago

Exceeded Expectation What I asked for vs what I got

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r/ExpectationVsReality 13h ago

Exceeded Expectation What they asked for vs what I gave them

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9.9k Upvotes

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


r/ExpectationVsReality 10h ago

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

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4.3k 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 16h ago

Exceeded Expectation Walmart bakery wins again.

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1.9k Upvotes

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


r/ExpectationVsReality 14h ago

Failed Expectation Fried Chicken Icecream

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714 Upvotes

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


r/ExpectationVsReality 54m ago

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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r/ExpectationVsReality 14h ago

Failed Expectation $100 bouquet for my aunts 70th B-day

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99 Upvotes

This pmo so bad


r/ExpectationVsReality 21h ago

Failed Expectation Thought I would make some bagels

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251 Upvotes

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


r/ExpectationVsReality 10h ago

Failed Expectation Brown muck teriyaki

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35 Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality 1d ago

Failed Expectation Meaty Breakfast Burrito

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432 Upvotes

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


r/ExpectationVsReality 1d ago

Failed Expectation ice cream not happy

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397 Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality 1d ago

Failed Expectation Farewell cake for a coworker.

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2.1k Upvotes

Ordered this cake from a major grocery store bakery. I should have known it was going to be a mess when the guy at the bakery called me 5min before the pickup time and said, "So, listen, I don't know how to do those roses..."


r/ExpectationVsReality 1d ago

Failed Expectation Orca mascot

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822 Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality 1d ago

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

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302 Upvotes

Dunkin breakfast. It was cold, too.


r/ExpectationVsReality 1d ago

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

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412 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 2d ago

Failed Expectation Copper anniversary gift

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2.2k 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 2d ago

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

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3.5k Upvotes

Expectation vs Reality huhuhu

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


r/ExpectationVsReality 1d ago

Failed Expectation Crocheted owl

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


r/ExpectationVsReality 2d ago

Failed Expectation I ordered two of the same light fixtures

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35 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 20h ago

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 3d ago

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 3d ago

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

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27.0k Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality 2d ago

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

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188 Upvotes

I wish I could say I was surprised...