r/ExpectationVsReality 5h ago

Exceeded Expectation Blackberry Clafoutis

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337 Upvotes

Lightbulb moment: I’m making this for Halloween cuz the horrified looks will soothe my wicked soul it tastes fenomenale!

QueensGRecipe on YT


r/ExpectationVsReality 1h ago

Failed Expectation Fat Boy was a miss

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Honestly the flavor wasn't bad, just horribly executed nuts-wise.


r/ExpectationVsReality 1d ago

Exceeded Expectation Looked even better than the pic advertised…

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3.1k Upvotes

Surprisingly got delivered without getting all smushed too.


r/ExpectationVsReality 1d ago

Failed Expectation What I asked for vs What I got

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2.3k Upvotes

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.


r/ExpectationVsReality 1d ago

Failed Expectation Just a girl trying to be Morticia Addams for Halloween...

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578 Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality 1d ago

Failed Expectation The amount of mayo on my KFC chicken sandwich.

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318 Upvotes

Just why even bother?


r/ExpectationVsReality 1d ago

AI Expectation Looking for some decorative storage boxes

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295 Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality 1d ago

Failed Expectation Birthday Cake Fail💀💀

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970 Upvotes

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 1d ago

Failed Expectation I feel like posting a Lean Cuisine is cheating, but damn...

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372 Upvotes

They don't always look this bad though.


r/ExpectationVsReality 2d ago

Failed Expectation My nephew’s Cinna-bunny

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6.5k Upvotes

it tasted good at least


r/ExpectationVsReality 1d ago

Failed Expectation My morning sandwich

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1.9k Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality 1d ago

Exceeded Expectation Adventure Time “Hambo” Plush

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183 Upvotes

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 2d ago

Failed Expectation I ordered a bread bowl

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8.2k Upvotes

Repost because I forgot to add the expectation photo.


r/ExpectationVsReality 4h ago

Surprisingly Met Expectation Minecraft Grass Block Cake

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0 Upvotes

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 21h ago

Surprisingly Met Expectation From You Flowers Review

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0 Upvotes

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 3d ago

Exceeded Expectation Kevin’s is much better than people give it credit for.

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374 Upvotes

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 2d ago

Surprisingly Met Expectation This is mediocre looking at best

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137 Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality 3d ago

Failed Expectation Insane mog

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841 Upvotes

How does one even explain this mog


r/ExpectationVsReality 3d ago

Failed Expectation The Teacher vs The student

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647 Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality 4d ago

Failed Expectation Tried Wonder because they gave me a coupon

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1.6k Upvotes

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 4d ago

Exceeded Expectation Walmart Bakery Cupcakes

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3.1k Upvotes

Cupcake bouquet and cupcake cake from Clayton, NC Wal-Mart.


r/ExpectationVsReality 4d ago

Surprisingly Met Expectation Honestly surprised that my cupcakes turned out this well

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11.4k Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality 4d ago

Failed Expectation Expectativa vs realidad , yo sigo intentando JAJAJ

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261 Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality 4d ago

Surprisingly Met Expectation 🎃 Spooky Sugar Cookies

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458 Upvotes

honestly


r/ExpectationVsReality 4d ago

Failed Expectation Velveeta cheesy bowl, Lasagna W/ Meat sauce

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351 Upvotes

This one was okay. Probably won’t get it again. It was too runny. Tasted okay. Meat pellets. Used butter bread and made a sandwich with it. Added salt and pepper. That was good. Sopped up some of the lasagna juice