Times Reality Just Didn’t Live Up To People’s Expectations
Things don't always turn out the way we hope they will. All the signs can lead us to expect a great outcome only for reality to deliver us a cosmic slap in the face.
These are just a handful of people who had their hopes and expectations dashed by a harsh reality.
SpongeBob Has The Third Eye
The third eye is supposed to possess wisdom and power according to many traditions.
However, I doubt that it was meant to end up on this popsicle version of SpongeBob's forehead.
This Is Why We Shop For Masks In-Store
Wanting to dress up as something extra scary for Halloween, this person ordered the mask shown on the left.
The only scary part was how the mask that arrived looked nothing like it.
So Cuddly And Cozy
Upon seeing this thick knit blanket on an online retailer's site, this person thought it would be the perfect addition to their couch for cozy nights in.
In reality, you couldn't even catch a fish with it.
The Opposite Of Appetizing
Everyone knows that you can't expect frozen foods to look as good in reality as they do on the box.
But having nothing inside a burrito is a bit drastic.
Expectation Vs. Salon Vs. Mom
In preparation for a big event, this girl selected a hairstyle she wanted done at the hair salon.
When it turned out to be a total disaster, her mom came in and saved the day.
Glad I Spent Thousands Of Dollars To Travel!
This Reddit user traveled 2,874 miles to see the famous Cliffs of Moher in Ireland after seeing beautiful pictures of the location.
However, this was what they came across when they arrived.
Never Drink And Shop, Folks!
This Reddit user's wife gets wine-drunk and orders stuff from Instagram Ads.
She ordered this Cactus Cat Scratcher, and two months later, she received just a bag of rope with no instructions, or wood, or packing slip.
I Think I Like The Second One Better...
Sure, this UFO patch is super cute, but as someone who is introverted and finds small talk boring, I would love to have a patch on my jacket that says I want to leave.
This company really covered all of their bases.
Mom Vs. Dad
Wrapping the baby to your body is not only comforting to the infant, but it also helps them develop a positive relationship with their parent.
Unfortunately, it isn't as easy as it looks.
Burger King May Have Lied In the Advertisement
Fast food restaurants are infamous for overemphasizing how their food items look in comparison to how they are in reality.
But this taco redefines what it means for there to be a tragic discrepancy between the ad and the product.
Get A Cat, They Said...
Pros of owning a cat: they are low-maintenance pets, they are fuzzy and cute, and they generally are good companions.
Cons of owning a cat: they will try to maul you.
Always Check The Size Before You Order!
When ordering a treat for his dog online, this man thought that he was getting a steal of a deal and clicked "add to cart" before reading the product details.
I don't think he can even wrap his jaw around that.
This Is The Worst Guard Dog Ever!
When I see a "beware of dog" sign, I imagine a huge mean dog that attacks anyone in its proximity on sight.
This sweet fur baby just wants some pets from strangers.
So, Not Quite As Easy As They Said It Would Be...
Buying a DIY craft kit sounds like a fun and easy way to make a gift or piece of home decor.
What they don't tell you is how hard it is if you aren't experienced in that craft.
Looks Just Like The Picture!
The shirt on the left side: cute as heck and you can barely even tell that it is made of mesh, and it's what this guy ordered.
The shirt on the ride side: the ugly step-sister of the other shirt.
One Of The Most Breath-Taking Views Out There!
There are few things more tragic than when you spend hours flying on planes and traveling to visit one particular sight-seeing point...
Only for the weather to literally rain on your parade.
Bone App The Teeth
When a hotel says that they offer a complimentary breakfast, you shouldn't get your hopes up.
The pancake making station might seem like a good idea until you get this result.
They Could Have At Least Put On A Few More Oreo Pieces
I understand that in the factories where popsicles like this are mass-produced, there is no way to ensure all of them turn out perfectly.
But this seems a little too off the mark.
A Dead Ringer
Instagram ads seem like they are offering you a good deal, but this is the reality.
The bone skull-ring with crystals you ordered arrives and turns out to be a sad plastic rip-off.
This Is Why I Don't Trust Applebee's
I have never expected anything above mediocrity from an Applebee's, but I feel like this hits a new level of tragic.
I could make a better salad in five minutes for less than $5.
One Of These Things Is Not Like The Other
In the past few years, incorporating live-edge pieces of wood into furniture, home decor, and other items has become increasingly popular.
Unfortunately, results vary depending on who you order from.
This Has To Be A Crime
I am a huge fan of buying pre-chopped vegetables because of the convenience, but this has to be illegal.
There is no way you should get away with only including stem pieces in a bag of broccoli.
At Least The Cat Looks Good
Shopping online can be really hit or miss when it comes to a lot of items, but clothing is one of the most unpredictable ones.
Who could've guessed this top would only fit the housecat?
I Demand A Refund For This Person!
Everyone knows that frozen pizza can never live up to the kind you'll get at a restaurant, but this one feels like an insult to pizza as a whole.
Italy should sue.
What A Nice Balcony
While apartment-hunting, this Reddit user found a listing that advertised a lovely private balcony and had to check it out.
Nowhere in the ad did it mention the concrete building neighboring it.
Let's Hope She Enjoys Being Pink
There is nothing more upsetting than being let down by a product you've never used before.
Here's a serious question, though, why did she put it all over her face?
...And That's How Kids Get Nightmares
When I was a child, I had a reoccurring dream about a monster that I saw in a television show that only looked half as frightening as this cookie demon.
I would not be confident putting this in my mouth.
These Trees Are Not Friendly
Chia pets are a fun way to get into the world of gardening and plants since they are so easy to grow and maintain.
That is, unless Bob Ross's evil twin grows from yours.
I Feel Like These Won't Work On The Hills
Winter boots come in a wide variety of styles, from functional to stylish.
Upon finding a deal on these structured boots, this person believed it was too good to be true. It was.
This Hits A New Level Of Ridiculous
Picture this: you haven't eaten for hours, but you're rushing to another event you committed to going to.
You decide to whip through the drive-thru for a quick meal. They give you this.
Sometimes, It's A Pleasant Surprise
A lot of the time, the reality of what we get doesn't live up to our expectations.
However, every once in a blue moon, the universe blesses us with more than we expected.
Something's Missing....
"Found a cheap kitchen scale. I feel like something is missing." If you haven't caught on, there are no numbers.
You can guesstimate from the way the arrow is pointing, but that's as good as it's getting.
False Advertisment
This ad gets you all excited thinking you're going to get a nice buzz going with a giant bottle of Jameson.
Unfortunately, there's just enough for maybe one shot in the true size.
"My Wife's Felting Project"
One is adorable, while the other one looks possessed and will likely haunt your dreams. It also looks nothing like a fox.
It's a good first attempt though, and felting is harder than it looks.
She Succeeded At Making Her Looking Scary
This young lady paid $60 for a "professional" Halloween makeup look. She asked for the photo on the left, with just a little fake blood.
The makeup artist just completely skipped over the glamourous and pretty makeup part and went straight for scary, scary bad.
Not Saying No To That
Someone was very generous in their dose of ice cream at the drive-through. It may be double the advertised quantity, but in this case, that's a very welcome surprise.
Cue the sugar rush.
Merry Haunting Christmas
It's a good thing cupcakes don't need to look good to taste good, because this Santa design is definitely taking the "merry" out of Christmas.
Why even bother giving the design "eyes" at that point?
Eight Dollars Terribly Spent
What a waste of eight dollars on a fancy advertisement when they could've just gone to the dollar store and bought a $1 bag of Doritos and $1 of fake cheese and snuck it in in their purse.
This is why I never go out to eat.
Out Of This World
They bought alien balloons. More like they bought green balloons that had two black dots at the top that they could've just drawn themselves with a black marker.
Did the designers not take into account that balloons expand?
Technically A Cheeseburger Still
I mean, despite how horrendously unappetizing this patty, bread, and single shred of cheese look, I have to concede that it is, in fact, still a cheeseburger and therefore was labeled correctly.
I just wouldn't want to ever buy it.
Legs Like A Runway Model
I want to know who was behind manufacturing this giant teddy bear and thought that giving it legs that were over twice the length of the bear's head and body was a good idea.
However, I still want to buy it.
I Do No Want To Build A Snowman
The baker of this cake really wanted to make it look like Elsa had let it go when they created this monstrosity.
The only benefit is that it might scare this child into never watching Frozen again.
Catfished By The Pizza Box
There is no way that this happened by accident.
The person who made this pizza and put it in the box knew exactly what they were doing when they positioned it like that.
Try Again Next Year!
This man spent four days hiking and camping through the Inca pass with the goal of seeing Machu Picchu at the end.
He made his final hike to get the view and this was all he could see.
That Ice Cream Looks Like Mashed Potatoes
Unless I'm staying at a five-star hotel with a great reputation, I don't think I could ever truly trust the room service menu.
This "loaded brownie" dessert only reaffirms my view.
Okay, So Not Quite The Same
The top photo is of a ceramic bird that this person's mom bought while traveling a few years ago.
The bottom photo is the woman's attempt to recreate it in ceramics class.
The Difference Is Appalling
At this point, this mom would be better off running to Dairy Queen to get a cake at the last minute than presenting this monstrosity to a party full of people who would end up getting nightmares.
I'd only use this for a Halloween party.
A Cute Idea In Theory
Getting into a festive fall mood, this woman purchased the acorn wreath on the right for her front door.
She found it absolutely ravished by squirrels only a few days later.
Not Quite What They Were Expecting
In my years looking on the internet, I've seen my fair share of products that turned out worse than expected.
But this has to be the laziest one I have ever seen.
Pinterest Recipes Never Pan Out
Pinterest is always scattered with thousands of recipes for cute baked goods and other delicacies.
But the reality is that they often look more monstrous than adorable when you DIY them.
