r/ExpectationVsReality • u/beroemd • 2h ago
Exceeded Expectation Blackberry Clafoutis
Lightbulb moment: I’m making this for Halloween cuz the horrified looks will soothe my wicked soul it tastes fenomenale!
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/Former-Sock-8256 • Jul 01 '26
See title. Poll can only last up to a week, or I’d make it longer.
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/Former-Sock-8256 • Jun 16 '26
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r/ExpectationVsReality • u/beroemd • 2h ago
Lightbulb moment: I’m making this for Halloween cuz the horrified looks will soothe my wicked soul it tastes fenomenale!
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/Time-Concentrate845 • 22h ago
Surprisingly got delivered without getting all smushed too.
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/questionable_cont3nt • 1d ago
Ruined my sister’s birthday gift.
Edit since everyone’s complaining: the ring was priced at $50 each from Etsy and I bought one for myself and my sister. As I noted below, I’ve purchased nicer jewelry for less so the price point is not the largest telling factor for me in this case. This is also my first bad Etsy experience over the last 6 years I’ve made intermittent gift purchases from the site. I don’t live on Etsy so was not aware of their QC going significantly downhill—no need to shame me or others for that or for not doing a reverse image search. I sifted for hours through various birthstone ring makers and this was the first different design I came across so it didn’t raise any significant flags like the other pear shaped stone design I saw 100 times did. The seller was also very responsive and thoughtful as i arranged for shipping and whatnot.
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r/ExpectationVsReality • u/_That_One_Fellow_ • 23h ago
Just why even bother?
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r/ExpectationVsReality • u/Used-Elk51 • 1d ago
Ordered a birthday cake for a friend, showed the exact first photo and got this 🥲
- BTW I dad ask the decorator if she could do this, she said exactly like the photo is what I’ll get 🙃
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/EminentLine2 • 1d ago
They don't always look this bad though.
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/W1G0607 • 1d ago
it tasted good at least
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/h77v7n • 1d ago
The first image is of what Hambo looks like in the show, the second image is the handmade plush as it was advertised and the final two images are what I received! It was handmade by an artist in Ukraine and I’m beyond happy with quality and attention to detail. Just wanted to share my excitement!
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/Moxie-is-tired • 2d ago
Repost because I forgot to add the expectation photo.
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/bbyxmadi • 59m ago
I didn’t expect it to look exactly like the photo whatsoever, but it did “fail” if we go off reality vs image on the app, but succeeded in my expectations. Still good though and it’s cute!
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/Budget_Obligation776 • 17h ago
I ordered before reading all the negative reviews about this site BUT I was pleasantly surprised with the flowers! They arrived on the day they were meant to with the card I added. They do look a bit different (less flowers received than in the pic), but overall not terrible like the reviews. I know I probably got lucky with the florist they reached out to but overall not bad! What do y'all think?
This was $52 total including delivery and a card. You could probably get a nicer bouquet at a flower shop for this much, but wanted to send these flowers to someone out of state and this was the only way.
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/Acceptable_Collar781 • 2d ago
People always post that they microwave it and wonder why it sucks. Cook it on the stove, get a nice sear on the chicken, heat the sauce til it slightly reduces, and dress it up with toppings. I put pickled red onion, Grillo’s pickle chips, peanuts, and chili crisp. Enjoy!
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/IntelligentPath4383 • 2d ago
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/ithinkwearealonen0w • 3d ago
How does one even explain this mog
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r/ExpectationVsReality • u/Hidden_Dragonette • 3d ago
The pizza was soggy, undercooked, and just tasted bad. The pasta was missing two types of mushrooms, parsley, Parmesan, and breadcrumbs, the sausage was in balls and gross, and the mushrooms were definitely not roasted. It was honestly kind of gross.
Tried contacting customer service and got ghosted for an hour! I ended up getting a partial refund, apparently they don’t refund service fees.
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/mayzeba • 4d ago
Cupcake bouquet and cupcake cake from Clayton, NC Wal-Mart.
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r/ExpectationVsReality • u/Jason_Steele4200 • 4d ago
honestly