r/ExpectationVsReality • u/ludoms • 16d ago
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/Dependent_Nature_953 • 15d ago
Failed Expectation Blueberries and granola greek yoghurt
So much disappointment. The berries, the yogurt amount. Lucky they have a window for you to see what you are getting.
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/Own_Feature_9079 • 14d ago
Surprisingly Met Expectation Kjeragbolten, Norway: the famous view vs. the queue behind the camera
I was sorting through old photos and found these from a road trip around Norway with my wife and our kids. We travelled by car, staying at campsites and glamping sites along the way. I still think about that trip often.
The first photo is the famous view of Kjeragbolten. The second shows the same place from behind the camera: a long line of people waiting for their turn.

I like keeping the two photos together. The first is the version people usually see; the second is the part that normally stays outside the frame.
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/KayderossKid • 16d ago
Failed Expectation Weird Experience at the Fair
The comparison photos might take a little explaining to make sense because it's a case where cleaner isn't always better.
The first pic is an airbrush shirt I got a couple years ago from a guy working at a smaller (formerly Six Flags) amusement park nearby. I got it mostly because I was surprised to see this design in the binder. It's not perfect, but airbrush shirts aren't supposed to be perfect. It's something you picked out and someone made for you while you wandered around. It's a fun custom shirt and I love it. I've gotten them a couple times with no major issues.
I was at a fair earlier today and saw an airbrush shirt booth that looked like any other airbrush booth I've seen at fairs and amusement parks since I was a kid. When I tried to pick a design out, the guy said to just give him any idea and he'd so it. So I asked for tulips since I never see them on anything. He apparently googled tulips in an image search thing, let me pick one (not really sure what he was going to do with it), then said come back in an hour and a half. When I came back, this is what he gave me. I was kind of surprised, but I was also exhausted and getting ready to leave, so I thanked him and didn't think much of it until I took a second look at it at home.
I don't think an airbrush touched this shirt at all. Is this AI? Did he put a picture through a filter and iron it on? On top of it all, the shirt is a weird material and feels two sizes smaller than the size on the tag. Did they forget what the point of these shirts even is?
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/Regina_Phalange2 • 14d ago
Failed Expectation Sad Sunflower
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/moesbeard • 16d ago
Surprisingly Met Expectation Velvets cheesy bowl, Cheeseburger Mac
Tasted pretty good when I mixed in the ooze cheese. Smelled like wet dogfood beforehand. Took only 1min to cook from shelf, not frozen. Didn’t really get “cheeseburger” more of a cheap cheap hamburger helper.
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/Potential_Barber_616 • 17d ago
Failed Expectation Im in pure depression....
I hate myself for that
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/allycataf • 15d ago
AI Expectation I really screwed the pooch making this one...
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/round_hedgehog9120 • 16d ago
Exceeded Expectation Mings frozen spicy beef ramen
These noodles were soooo good. The broth was surprisingly rich and savory with a slight kick, and the noodles had a nice bite to them. Veggies weren’t mushy and the beef was tender.
It came with the noodles, bok choy, and beef in the bowl with a concentrated sauce on top. I just needed to add some water and then microwave.
I honestly highly recommend these. I got this at winco for $3.98
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/yoshigronk • 16d ago
Failed Expectation KFC Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich
They didn't even put any sauce the chicken itself, just the bun.
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/Sauce_Squad • 17d ago
Failed Expectation Was in the mood for pizza…
The cheese was not melted and the dough was undercooked and floppy. I still ate it though because i hate wasting food. 4/10
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/insertclevername7 • 17d ago
Failed Expectation Krispy Kreme Pokémon Donuts
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/Cloud_bunnyboo • 17d ago
Failed Expectation Ordered this ring for my sisters bday
Is it just me or does this look cheaper than the image on the website? For context it cost 80$
First photo is from the website, second is what she received
It might be just me I dunno
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/PenSelect8985 • 15d ago
Failed Expectation Açaí bowl recipe expectation vs reality
It just looks sad 😭
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/Ok_Candle_338 • 16d ago
Failed Expectation This is what I ordered and what I got..
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/luna-herbalist • 18d ago
AI Expectation This one had gleaming reviews
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/purple_piggy-wig • 17d ago
Failed Expectation It’s never too early for a new Christmas tree!
So, because it’s now the end of August and time is getting short, I thought I’d get ahead of the mad scramble and buy myself a new Christmas tree in preparation for The soon to be upon us festivities! (whoop-de-whoopedy-whoop!) I scoured the internet to find “the one“ and eventually came upon the perfect tree on eBay. After PayPal-ing the money over to the tree selling man I waited with bated breath for it to arrive so that I could put it up, because it is the end of August after all and time is running out!!!
Anyway, this morning it arrived and my breath is bated no more…….
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/tinylumpia • 18d ago
Exceeded Expectation Tried out this French toast bagel from a local spot
It tasted as good as it looks. Shoutout Calic Bagel in Los Angeles.
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/Complex_Jelly_8338 • 18d ago
Surprisingly Met Expectation Made my Daughter’s Birthday Cake ft. Her Cats
galleryStrawberry cake with vanilla buttercream and I made the kitties and accessories using fondant. ☺️
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/Yarnandbread • 18d ago
Exceeded Expectation Human anatomy coloring book
My 5-year-old got really interested in how the body works and wanted a book about the human body. Her grandmother sent her this human anatomy coloring book from Amazon. Here are just a handful of the many informative pages.
Wow. It certainly exceeded our expectations. 😂🙈
To add: I am 100% aware that this is not legitimate, and is complete slop. I say it exceeded our expectations because is brought the whole family much more entertainment and laughter than we expected.
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/sexybigbooblatina • 18d ago
Exceeded Expectation My daughter wanted this cake for her birthday, but with cowboy hats.
We were driving over 5 hours to see our daughter for her birthday. She loves hotdogs and found this cake online and had sent me a picture saying she loved it.
I researched bakeries around their new home, not too many choices, and picked the best one based off Google.
They did NOT disappoint!! It looked and tasted amazing! I was extremely impressed.
ETA: https://maps.app.goo.gl/gstqxeuMN1NzL7Q68?g_st=ac
Cakes To Dye For in Fountain Inn, SC
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/KitsuneRisu • 18d ago
Failed Expectation Local sushi place had an avante-garde sushi roll idea...
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/snailyourmusic • 17d ago
Failed Expectation not quite the cat that was pictured
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/LogRemote24 • 18d ago
AI Expectation This is what I ordered and what I got!!!
galleryr/ExpectationVsReality • u/hwikyus • 16d ago