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r/ExpectationVsReality • u/Former-Sock-8256 • Jun 16 '26
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r/ExpectationVsReality • u/Former-Sock-8256 • Dec 31 '25
Mod Post Reminder to use the AI Expectation Flair!
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 • u/Blackbirds22 • 13h ago
Exceeded Expectation What they asked for vs what I gave them
Im so proud of this one! I did change the webbing because it was giving.. welp.
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/lemikon • 10h ago
Surprisingly Met Expectation Attempted a cake from the famous Women’s weekly cake book
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 • u/pyaravonfuzzybutt • 16h ago
Exceeded Expectation Walmart bakery wins again.
Got a cake for our wedding anniversary. I love the way it turned out.
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/Maximum_Ad1282 • 14h ago
Failed Expectation Fried Chicken Icecream
Looked fun, but way over priced and a little disappointing.
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/cairnschaos • 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
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/PlatypusAurelius • 14h ago
Failed Expectation $100 bouquet for my aunts 70th B-day
This pmo so bad
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/Fera_Silva_978 • 21h ago
Failed Expectation Thought I would make some bagels
They didn’t turn out quite as planned. Still taste pretty good though.
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/Random_Hat_7945 • 10h ago
Failed Expectation Brown muck teriyaki
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/Photographitti • 1d ago
Failed Expectation Meaty Breakfast Burrito
Ordered a burrito from a new spot near my house… The amount of steak was pretty disappointing.
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/Sufficient-Berry-827 • 1d ago
Failed Expectation Farewell cake for a coworker.
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 • u/Main_Bother_1027 • 1d ago
Failed Expectation I guess for the price I can't complain
Dunkin breakfast. It was cold, too.
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/smolAckWackgang • 1d ago
Failed Expectation Got this box off a local shop for my boyfriend whose a massive One Piece fan.
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 • u/Top-Inspector-7119 • 2d ago
Failed Expectation Copper anniversary gift
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 • u/sashimixxx • 2d ago
AI Expectation Asked for a custom cake for my partner’s birthday turned out to be - 😭
Expectation vs Reality huhuhu
I want to give a honest feedback but I wanna know your thoughts here 😂
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/tikkamasalavomit • 1d ago
Failed Expectation Crocheted owl
From Michael’s. It gave mom and me a good laugh. Tried painting the eyes to make it less derpy.
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/KatKub • 2d ago
Failed Expectation I ordered two of the same light fixtures
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 • u/NotMyThrowawayNope • 20h ago
Failed Expectation Where is the ham in this "ham and cheese scramble"?
There were three pieces. So tiny they couldn't be tasted.
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/kittyboss2003 • 3d ago
Failed Expectation The Baguette I Intended to Make Vs What I Made
Note to future self, don’t let it over sit before baking…
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/OcchiVerdi- • 3d ago
Surprisingly Met Expectation The dress I ordered vs the dress I got
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/MagnetTheory • 2d ago
AI Expectation My mom found a cheap version of the SF Giants/Pokemon Worlds jersey online
I wish I could say I was surprised...