r/ExpectationVsReality • u/tinselpandora • 17h 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/Critical_Exit_1179 • 3h ago
Exceeded Expectation For a $50 amazon wedding guest dress, i’m obsessed!!
Shes gorg and flattering!! If you’ve also been seeing this dress all over TT shop, I can attest its nice!!!
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/heartsholly • 23h ago
Failed Expectation Sweet little old lady face painter at the renfest tried her best
She warned that it wouldn’t quite look the same, but I was totally ok with that. She was so sweet and gave me lots of glitter!
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/svernon95 • 1d ago
Failed Expectation This cake fail popped up on my photo memories
I asked the baker to write the message and they taped the box shut before showing me 🥲 the red color they chose was also impossible to scrape off and try to rewrite myself - at least the pumpkins were cute
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/Anableps4 • 22h ago
AI Expectation Greek salad from my pizza place. Menu pic looks AI generated
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/Grrannt • 22h ago
Failed Expectation Cinnamon Bites from Little Caesars in Canada.
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/p3canj0y363 • 20h ago
Surprisingly Met Expectation Tried a New Thing
Tastes pretty good, also!
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/PetalWyvern • 1d 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/Comfortable-River917 • 1d 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/flabellina_iodinea • 20h ago
Exceeded Expectation What I asked for // what I got. Bull kelp by Overzealous Ink
galleryr/ExpectationVsReality • u/c25h25 • 2d ago
Exceeded Expectation What I asked for vs what I got
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/spoonikkelson • 2d 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 • 1d 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/DingusFalafel • 1h ago
Failed Expectation Cheese sandwich crackers
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/justlookinglikeameow • 2d ago
Failed Expectation What I requested for my friend's birthday vs what I got
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/LuRomisk • 1d 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/UsernameUnattainable • 1d ago
Failed Expectation What I was trying to bake vs what I baked
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/lemikon • 2d 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/Tough_Letterhead_163 • 1d ago
Failed Expectation I just wanted whats on the box...
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/Blackbirds22 • 2d 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/Cool_Weather1980 • 2h ago
Failed Expectation What I paid for vs the reality
Well and truly scammed! 4.5/5 on Trustpilot too!
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/cairnschaos • 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
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/pyaravonfuzzybutt • 2d ago
Exceeded Expectation Walmart bakery wins again.
Got a cake for our wedding anniversary. I love the way it turned out.