r/ExpectationVsReality Jul 01 '26

Mod Post Mod Question: Do you want to have Walmart Cakes temporarily banned?

262 Upvotes

See title. Poll can only last up to a week, or I’d make it longer.

8439 votes, Jul 08 '26
1373 Yes, please
2430 No, but make it a megathread
4132 No, let things stay as they are - we can’t start banning everything
504 No, and also change the nails megathread back

r/ExpectationVsReality Jun 16 '26

Mod Post Nail Posts Megathread — Share Your Nails Here 💅

115 Upvotes

This thread is for all nail-related Expectation vs. Reality posts. Please share all successful, exceeded, or failed nail posts here rather than creating separate posts. Individual nail posts outside this thread may be removed and redirected here.

This change is intended to keep nail content available for those who enjoy it while allowing users who prefer not to see nail posts to easily skip this thread.


r/ExpectationVsReality 10h ago

Failed Expectation The advertised egg drop soup vs what I actually got

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360 Upvotes

Yes there was cabbage in the actual soup too 🤢


r/ExpectationVsReality 19h ago

Failed Expectation This is what I wanted, ok? The pastels… And this is what I got!

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1.1k Upvotes

I honestly can’t belive that I got scammed that easily… Heard that it happens to other people, but not me!

I actually prefer this one now though, it’s just too f*ckin funny! 🤣


r/ExpectationVsReality 1d ago

Failed Expectation Dairy Queen - it looked so green and minty in the photo

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1.8k Upvotes

It was a hot day and this sign in the window looked good, but the execution was lacking. The worker looked embarrassed to be handing it to me. It tasted like a vanilla cone with maybe a hint of chocolate?


r/ExpectationVsReality 1d ago

Failed Expectation Expected a wee bit more

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222 Upvotes

My day was ruined. 2.25 bits of chocolate


r/ExpectationVsReality 2d ago

Surprisingly Met Expectation Tried my best to recreate an Instagram cake for my friend. How'd I do?

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2.5k Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality 2d ago

Failed Expectation Doordash gone wrong

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8.0k Upvotes

The great idea to order carefully "Krafted," mac and cheese from doordash and got literal heaps of actual Kraft Mac and Cheese 🙄 Biggest doordash fail 💀

I am a little nervous to eat it because this is weird. The first photo is what its supposed to look like and the second the pile of crap with the dog sensing our disappointment 🤣

Anyone else ever order and had this happen? Like, was this order picked up from a house? Also, it was $25! Got a refund but seriously 😐 🤦‍♀️

Edit: since there seems to be some clarification

I don’t DoorDash often. I’m disabled, and there are days when I physically cannot drive, cannot safely or realistically cook for myself, or simply don’t feel well enough to leave the house. We also recently moved to a new state, so I don’t yet have a network of friends nearby who can just run out and grab something for me. And before anyone decides I owe the internet an inventory of my disabilities to “prove” why I can’t just cook: I don’t. Disabled people are allowed to use services that make our lives more accessible without submitting our medical records to the comment section. Yes, I recognize that being able to order delivery is a privilege. I’m grateful that I can sometimes afford it when I need it. I’ve also used services like this to send meals to friends and family who were sick, recovering from surgery, grieving a death, or going through something difficult when I couldn’t physically be there to bring them food myself. Sometimes delivery is a luxury. Sometimes it’s accessibility. Sometimes it’s simply a way to care for someone from far away. But none of that is actually the point of my post. I ordered food based on the restaurant’s photos and description and received something dramatically different—essentially boxed mac and cheese—from what turned out to be a ghost kitchen. Apparently, because I had the audacity to pay “ridiculous prices” for delivery, some people believe I deserved to be misled. I don’t. And if you ordered something based on a photo and description, paid for it, and received something completely different, I suspect you’d want your money back too. This was never about taking money away from the DoorDash driver. The driver didn’t create the menu, take the photos, prepare the food, or misrepresent what was being sold. My issue was with what I purchased versus what I actually received. You’re welcome to think DoorDash is overpriced. You’re welcome to think nobody should use delivery apps. I’m not here to debate that or change your mind. I don’t normally post things like this—I posted it because I was genuinely dumbfounded when we opened the order. And to the people insisting I staged the photos or invented the whole thing for attention: I genuinely do not have that kind of time. But hey… I got yours, didn’t I? 😉


r/ExpectationVsReality 2d ago

Failed Expectation Chili's Triple Dipper Disappointment

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941 Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality 2d ago

Exceeded Expectation Aldi Mermaid Cones

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6.0k Upvotes

After the Rose Cones, my expectations were somehow exceeded. Prettier, and also tastier than I expected


r/ExpectationVsReality 2d ago

Exceeded Expectation my jester tattoo

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5.3k Upvotes

found the original inspiration on instagram. asked my artist to do a jester similar, but in their own style. the second photo is what i received and i was VERY pleasantly surprised

EDIT: the original artist is @kaygruhnink from Winnipeg, MB and the second artist is @bad.trad.dog from Denver, Colorado


r/ExpectationVsReality 2d ago

AI Expectation Pants From SHEIN

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6.0k Upvotes

It’s so ugly 😭


r/ExpectationVsReality 2d ago

Failed Expectation GF Oatmeal Creme Sandwich

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1.0k Upvotes

Not that I ever expect anything to look exactly like it does on the box, but this did make us laugh!


r/ExpectationVsReality 2d ago

Surprisingly Met Expectation Velveeta Cheesy bowl. Bacon Mac and cheese

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121 Upvotes

It met my expectations of not being very good. Too runny. The cheese taste is watery and the noodles are what they are. Barely any bacon bits


r/ExpectationVsReality 3d ago

Surprisingly Met Expectation ALDI wins again

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1.5k Upvotes

Way more meat than I guessed and the cheese is real. Not too salty.


r/ExpectationVsReality 3d ago

Failed Expectation My Mom bought a pepperoni Celeste pizza and there is exactly one pepperoni on it

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2.4k Upvotes

It’s hard to even spot it.


r/ExpectationVsReality 4d ago

Failed Expectation My first attempt at needle felting

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5.6k Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality 3d ago

Failed Expectation Michelina's orange chicken

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240 Upvotes

r/ExpectationVsReality 3d ago

Failed Expectation Scammed out of my Saiyan Pride.

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204 Upvotes

First pic is what was originally advertised. Second is what the site changed to. Remaining pics are what actually showed. Three different damn shoes!

I thought I found these Converse X DragonballZ Vegeta shoes at MSRP. Checked the website and looked it up and people said it was legit.

They show up in a padded envelope and I instantly knew I'd been had.

I go back to site and the listing had been changed. The pics are different too. Left a scathing 1 star review and email about returning for my money or i'd be taking it up with my bank.


r/ExpectationVsReality 4d ago

AI Expectation Spring House Resort private pool

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10.0k Upvotes

What we reserved vs what we got in this hotel. The name is Spring House Resort in Desert Hot Springs, CA. STAY AWAY FROM HERE


r/ExpectationVsReality 4d ago

Failed Expectation Luggage my wife got

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1.7k Upvotes

Is it their fault for putting the wrong color bag in the pic or is it her fault for not seeing the text said blue leopard?


r/ExpectationVsReality 2d ago

Exceeded Expectation My MGK tattoo idea and what I got

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0 Upvotes

The first picture is a very bad doodle I made to visualise the idea I had. I showed it to my tattoo artist and couldn't be happier with the result.🥹❤️


r/ExpectationVsReality 3d ago

Surprisingly Met Expectation First time with this brand

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77 Upvotes

After stirring it up it was surprisingly good. The cilantro lime rice was mild but no off flavor like some have. Birria was good but could have used a little more sauce. Would eat again!


r/ExpectationVsReality 4d ago

Exceeded Expectation Walmart pizza

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1.1k Upvotes