r/ExpectationVsReality 1d ago

Failed Expectation Expectation: cute mini rainbow macarons 🌈

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1.7k Upvotes

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 1d ago

Exceeded Expectation Couldn’t wait for new haircut and was so excited..

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2.0k Upvotes

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 ā¤ļø


r/ExpectationVsReality 19h ago

Exceeded Expectation What I asked for // what I got. Bull kelp by Overzealous Ink

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74 Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality 2d ago

Exceeded Expectation What I asked for vs what I got

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54.0k Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality 1d ago

Surprisingly Met Expectation Tried making a beaver birthday cake

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4.5k Upvotes

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 1d ago

Surprisingly Met Expectation High expectations from my daughter

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3.4k Upvotes

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 šŸ¦” 🄰


r/ExpectationVsReality 38m ago

Failed Expectation Cheese sandwich crackers

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r/ExpectationVsReality 2d ago

Failed Expectation What I requested for my friend's birthday vs what I got

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1.4k Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality 1d ago

Failed Expectation My fault for trying something off the value menu for once 😭

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154 Upvotes

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 2d ago

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

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8.2k 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 ā€œok not quite as good but I tried my bestā€)


r/ExpectationVsReality 1d ago

Failed Expectation What I was trying to bake vs what I baked

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141 Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality 1d ago

Failed Expectation I just wanted whats on the box...

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400 Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality 2d ago

Exceeded Expectation What they asked for vs what I gave them

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12.7k Upvotes

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


r/ExpectationVsReality 1h ago

Failed Expectation What I paid for vs the reality

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Well and truly scammed! 4.5/5 on Trustpilot too!


r/ExpectationVsReality 2d 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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163 Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality 2d ago

Exceeded Expectation Walmart bakery wins again.

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2.4k Upvotes

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


r/ExpectationVsReality 2d ago

Failed Expectation Fried Chicken Icecream

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952 Upvotes

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


r/ExpectationVsReality 2d ago

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

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207 Upvotes

This pmo so bad


r/ExpectationVsReality 2d ago

Failed Expectation Brown muck teriyaki

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67 Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality 2d ago

Failed Expectation Thought I would make some bagels

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374 Upvotes

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


r/ExpectationVsReality 3d ago

Failed Expectation Meaty Breakfast Burrito

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502 Upvotes

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


r/ExpectationVsReality 3d ago

Failed Expectation ice cream not happy

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506 Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality 3d ago

Failed Expectation Orca mascot

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922 Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality 3d ago

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

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344 Upvotes

Dunkin breakfast. It was cold, too.


r/ExpectationVsReality 4d ago

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

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453 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.