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108 Times People Got Exactly What They Hoped For And More, Or Something Hilariously Far From It (New Pics)
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108 Times People Got Exactly What They Hoped For And More, Or Something Hilariously Far From It (New Pics)

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I once ordered a fabulous pink, fluffy jacket online. But when it arrived in the package, I found something that looked like a worn-out sweatshirt. That was the last time I ordered from a fast-fashion site. Yet, it taught me something about life: you have to manage your expectations, because life will not hesitate to slap you in the face and even splash some water on you before that for more effect.
Some people may have similar experiences to mine, others get more than what they were expecting. Nevertheless, this time Bored Panda has prepared you a collection of submissions from the “Expectations Vs. Reality” subreddit that are more about funny and unexpected results that prove it’s always best to underpromise and overdeliver.
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#61 What I Asked For vs. What I Got

Comparison of nail art where a person got something hilariously far from what they hoped for compared to the original design.
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#62 Barbie Dreamfest….. More Like Barbie Fyre Fest

Comparison of a advertised Barbie Dream Fest and the sparse event venue, showing what people got in reality.
2points

#63 Ordered For My Friend’s Birthday

Expectation vs reality of a lily birthday cake, showing what people got or something hilariously far from it.
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#64 The Lamb Cake I Envisioned vs. What I Created

A side-by-side expectation vs reality comparison of a lamb cake decorating attempt.
2points

#65 What I Thought I Could Do vs. What I Managed To Do

Realistic lizard birthday cake expectation next to a messy home baked version fail.
2points

#66 Expectation vs. Reality, Paint By Number Edition

Paint by number plywood surface kit next to the completed colorful sunset painting.
2points

#67 Kinder Happy Hippo Is Surprisingly Happy

Side by side image showing a Kinder Happy Hippo snack in package next to an unwrapped chocolate hippo wafer snack.
2points

#68 What I Ordered vs. What I Received

Comparison of what someone hoped for in a pepperoni and french fry pizza versus the actual order delivered
2points

#69 Prom Dress

Side by side comparison showing what people hoped for in a sparkly dress versus what they actually got
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#70 Pistachio Milkshake Deception

Menu picture of a fancy pistachio milkshake next to a simple version received in a restaurant.
2points

#71 What I Ordered vs. What I Got 🫡

Expectation vs reality comparison of a dense artificial ivy fence screen versus a sparse privacy hedge on a balcony.
2points

#72 What I Paid For vs. What I Got

Expectation vs reality comparison of a frosted birthday cake order showing what they hoped for.
2points

#73 I’m Actually Quite Happy With This One

Expectation vs reality comparison of colorful polka dot nail art design on fingers.
2points

#74 Cake I Ordered For vs. Cake I Got

Expectation vs reality comparison of Bluey themed birthday cakes, showing people got what they hoped for.
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#75 This Is My Usual Baker. She Has Always Been Amazing

Elaborate candy themed 10th birthday cake expected design vs actual colorful result
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#76 Wal-Mart Wins Again

Pokemon themed cupcakes expected three unique ones but got a full pack of assorted ones
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#77 Birthday Cake

Heart-shaped birthday cake expectation vs reality comparison showing a dark red aesthetic design beside the real cake.
2points

#78 What I Asked For vs. What I Got

Side-by-side comparison of cool skull nail art expectation versus a hilarious DIY nail design attempt.
2points

#79 Another Classic "What I Ordered vs. What I Got"!

Expectation vs reality comparison showing an elegant blue silk dress and a flat, cheap blue tunic far from it.
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#80 Latex Thigh Highs Ordered But Got What Seems Like The Case For Sleeping Bags

Expectation vs reality comparison of sleek black thigh-high boots resulting in a hilariously loose fabric fit.
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