25 Hilariously Disappointing Instances Where Reality Did Not Quite Meet Expectations

Welcome, internet lurkers. If you clicked on this listicle, you are likely a fan of schadenfreude. Schadenfreude is a German word that refers to the pleasure one feels when witnessing someone else's misfortune. Indeed, it is the little burst of joy you get when you watch what was meant to be a romantic proposal gone horribly wrong, a small child run full-speed into a wall, or an evil corporate company file for bankruptcy.

Being a victim of a scam by sketchy internet businesses that falsely advertise their products can certainly feel disappointing. No one wants to waste their time and money, but at least if it happens to you, you can post pictures online and garner thousands of internet points from strangers that delight in your misfortune. If you are one such stranger, scroll down for 25 instances where reality did not quite meet expectations in the most hilarious of ways.

Pillowcase

via u/Apple_Techie
Advertisement
Ordered a cape, got a sweater.

via u/Amber12000
These cat socks

via u/RapidCrocodile
I tried making Japanese cotton sponge cake...

via u/sinner-mom
Advertisement
Nailed it!

via u/blind-pros*i***e, Kim Stadler Photography
Online Teaching

via Reddit
I ordered a sausage roll at my uni’s cafe today

via u/yourstewart22
Advertisement
Underwater scene puzzle my kids got

via u/wolfdoom
“Extra large” dog pool...

via u/leftcrow
Alien Balloons

via u/insertanamehere9
Advertisement
I paid 8 dollars for this at the cinemas...

via u/hathahuss
These things never work out, do they?

via u/beroemd
Family friend hired Spongebob for a birthday party. Man covered in sponges appears.

via u/toss_my_potatoes
Advertisement
Guard dog

via u/Colar
Includes a "Private Balcony." Is just a view of the wall of the next building.

via u/Jagokoz
Minnie gained some weight

via u/MrSquid224
Advertisement
Expectation vs. Reality after a 6-month backorder from West Elm.

via u/pputkowski
Merry Christmas everyone!

via u/aggadoo
My friend bought this costume online and I’ve been laughing all day

via u/llewellyns
Advertisement
Giant Teddy Bear

via u/hypoid77
I knew I was taking a gamble ordering from Wish.... but still, I couldnt stop laughing when my blanket finally arrived!

via u/ruserious65433
Subway sued for exaggerating meat by 200%

via u/Greelys
Advertisement
This patch I ordered off Amazon...

via u/Chsrmsy
I feel robbed of my chocolate

via u/Awesomeclaw208
Are you kidding me?

via u/drewsoulman