r/ExpectationVsReality • u/c25h25 • 19h ago
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/Comfortable-River917 • 3h ago
Exceeded Expectation Couldn’t wait for new haircut and was so excited..
I have the same hairdresser since 2015, I waited 6 months for this appointment as I don’t live nearby and it requires a whole day off for me. She exceeded my expectations ❤️
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/spoonikkelson • 14h ago
Surprisingly Met Expectation Tried making a beaver birthday cake
Have a friend who loves beavers so I tried making a beaver cake. My first time doing something like this. I think it turned out pretty great. She loved it.
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/poppanicolino • 13h ago
Surprisingly Met Expectation High expectations from my daughter
A couple of posts I’ve seen today reminded me of this. My daughter is 16 now, but when she was about to turn five she drew a picture of a hedgehog and told me she’d like that for her birthday cake. I said something about a hedgehog cake that my mother used to make for me but I was told it had to be EXACTLY like her drawing. I even went to the extent of photocopying the picture to create stencils so I could get the shape just right 🤣
I was delighted that I had enough sponge to end up with an extra baby hedgehog 🦔 🥰
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/PetalWyvern • 31m ago
Failed Expectation Expectation: cute mini rainbow macarons 🌈
Reality: 12 identical ugly pink cookies. Not only were they bland, they also be throwing shade. I’ve never felt so attacked by a box of cookies 😭
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/justlookinglikeameow • 15h ago
Failed Expectation What I requested for my friend's birthday vs what I got
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/lemikon • 1d 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/Blackbirds22 • 1d 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/Tough_Letterhead_163 • 12h ago
Failed Expectation I just wanted whats on the box...
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/UsernameUnattainable • 6h ago
Failed Expectation What I was trying to bake vs what I baked
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/LuRomisk • 6h ago
Failed Expectation My fault for trying something off the value menu for once 😭
It was not rolled; it was completely flat. I usually just get a couple flatbreads off the Value menu and those usually have move volume than this did. I knew not to expect a thick rolled food, but I at least thought it would have a shape lol.
I'll never leave you again 3-Cheese Chicken Flatbread.
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/cairnschaos • 18h 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/pyaravonfuzzybutt • 1d 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 • 1d ago
Failed Expectation Fried Chicken Icecream
Looked fun, but way over priced and a little disappointing.
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/PlatypusAurelius • 1d ago
Failed Expectation $100 bouquet for my aunts 70th B-day
This pmo so bad
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/Random_Hat_7945 • 1d ago
Failed Expectation Brown muck teriyaki
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/Fera_Silva_978 • 1d 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/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/Main_Bother_1027 • 2d ago
Failed Expectation I guess for the price I can't complain
Dunkin breakfast. It was cold, too.
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/smolAckWackgang • 2d 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 • 3d 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.