Expectation vs. Reality: 25+ Botched products that didn't meet expectations

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Remy Millisky • Writer and Editor
Apr 25, 2024 11:00 AM EDT

Things don't always turn out exactly as you'd hoped. Sometimes things are a little better than you thought it would be, and that's a lovely surprise. Other times, the circumstances are a bit worse than you anticipated, which is a bit of a letdown. There's nowhere that's more obvious than online shopping, where people are constantly finding the coolest clothing or toys of their dreams, only to have their hopes dashed when the item actually arrives. 

Ordering clothes on the internet consistently has some of the worst results for the buyer. It's easy to fake how clothes look in their pictures online—they fit the model perfectly and look completely stunning. But then when they show up in the mail, they're a polyester nightmare that looks like it cost $2 to make. But it's not just online stuff. A lot of people have issues with the cakes they've ordered from bakeries! It's clear when a baker doesn't have the skills to make the promised dessert, but they try anyway, and the cake just looks… rough. 

Have a laugh at these times when products failed to meet expectations. Up next, read about the funniest 1-star reviews people have left of our country's great national parks, like the person who was upset that "the squirrels were wildly untrained." 

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    ME BAKING A BIRTHDAY CAKE FOR MY MUM EXPECTATION REALITY 10
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  • 02

    This person was trying out bridal nails, and was not thrilled with the results

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    "They were taken off at home immediately," u/MainlyJunkDNA shares. 

  • 03

    The sandwich they were promised looks delectable...

    WS Training FC POE ΑΡΙ Standup Other Chessboard X $5 off Offer valid on qualifying orders of $25 or more. Blinged Out Brisket Grilled Cheese $14.99 This umami packed grilled cheese with knock your socks off! Tender brisket with caramelized onions and melty gooey cheddar cheese on griddled bread. Choose a Bread Required Choose 1. White Bread Choose a Side Optional Choose a maximum of 2. • Bacon Cheese Fries + $4.99 Special instructions Wheat Bread Sourdough Bread +$1.00 French Fries+ $2.99 Cheese
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    Too bad this sad little sandwich was what they actually got

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  • 05

    Mushy mess

    il Verizon 5:28 PM 7" 168 Dairy Queen. 00 TH WORL LIMITED RELE STARTING JUN In honor of the 50th anniversary of the mo landing, DQ® is launching the Zero Gravi Blizzard® Treat, made with OREOⓇ cook pieces, sparkly cosmic swirls and sweet co candy topping blended with our world-famou serve and topped with colorful galaxy sprink Served upside-down or the next one's fr حم
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    One person fell in love with the photo of this dessert pizza, and decided to give it a try

    от ☐ Synes godt om fra stonemuse og 463 andre Dessertpizza - Nutella, marshmallows, hasselnødder og banan. What's not to like #pizzalove #dessert #gormspizza #nutella #food a ос
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    That was a big mistake.

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    Maybe this is one of those dishes that people order so infrequently that the chefs don't know how to prepare it. Even so… this is just sad.

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    "Disappointed at the doc," writes one dude

    "You can also use our mobile sleep analysis laboratory" EXPECTATION REALITY Anlegen der Sensoren SOMNOtouch RESP 1) SOMNOtouch mittels Gurt im Brustbereich (über Nachthemd!) anlegen. Patienten mit Herzschritt- macher sollten vor dem Anlegen des SOMNOtouch Ihren Arzt konsultieren. 2) Effort Gurt im Bauchbereich anlegen und an einen der beiden seitlichen AUX-Anschlüsse des SOMNOtouch anschließen. 3) Fingerclip Sensor einem Finger aufsetzen und an die "SpO2" Buchse unten am SOMNOtouch anschließen.
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  • 09

    Cool-looking popsicle has seen better days

    STER cean Tadet ürün (56g) için RA Enerji 258k 61kcal %63 ign 100kcal
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    Imagine dropping $1,000 on a prom dress, and what you get is...

    Cheezburger Image 9913604096
    via u/astraennui
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    ...This ill-fitting dress that looks like it was made as quickly and cheaply as possible

    Cheezburger Image 9913604352
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  • 12

    This fish fillets aren't going to fill up a hungry person

    Good& Gather Farmed Atlantic Salmon Individually Wrapped Non-Artificial Color Added Raised Without Antibiotics ver Rack eBooster KEEP FROZEN NEEDS TO BE FULLY COOKED NARGED TO SHOWS ERVING SUGGEST DISHWASHER 日 Options Speed Hi-Temp Booster Wash Intertek Intertek
    via u/ConesofDunshire
  • 13

    Time to take a deep breath of that ocean air

    "All rooms have a balcony overlooking the ocean"
    via u/HappyFuchsia
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    krafty kids Kit wacky wool Craft Pa Personnage farfelu en laine Just add glue to create a playful character. Simplement ajouter de la c créer un personnage DIY As it yourself A WARNING AVERTISSMENT AVER OF COUFFEMENT (3+ kitten * chate Includes: 1 foam body, 1 roll of yarn, 5 p 2 gems, chenille stems & foam pieces. Inclus: 1 corps en mousse, 1 balle de laine 5 pompons, 2 gemmes, cure-pipes et pièc
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    This here was supposed to be a sweet corn cassarole

    Cheezburger Image 9913612544
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    Looks like they forgot to add in half of the food. 

  • 16

    Wow, that all you can eat steak looks incredible...

    ESPETADINHAS DE FRANGO (2 pcs) 5 TATAKI DE LOMBO *347
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    Not what you were expecting?

    Cheezburger Image 9913613312
    via u/whenfoolscanbekingss
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    Cheezburger Image 9913613568
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    HAPPY 3RD BIRTHDAY SAMMY It's young' &! WAL & THREE
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    Hoffman's CupoGold 00 The Original NET WIT 125 02 35.40
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    DC LOGO: TM & CHOCOLAT AU LAIT S33ՏՈՆ Par Portion 372kJ 89kcal 4% Pro py222 kcal (100 g)
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    Cheezburger Image 9913614592
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    Reese's PEANUT BUTTER BAT eese's
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    ng Instructions sh easily from skin and most children's Soap and water. sults: Do not use pre-wash or chlorine in hot cycle, repeat if needed. Keep away ber, painted walls, furniture, carpeting and terials that cannot be laundered.
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    Artificial avors NO Artificial Preservatives Chef NO A BOYARDER Pasta in Butter Sauce serving Suggestion "COLORED WITH TURMERIC AND PAPRIKA
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    Expectation Reality
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