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“My Kid Cried”: People Show What They Ordered And What They Received And Most Of Them Are Pretty Bad
Funny,FailsSEP 17, 2025

“My Kid Cried”: People Show What They Ordered And What They Received And Most Of Them Are Pretty Bad

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More often than not these days, when you buy something, you don’t actually see it until it shows up in front of you. Online shopping, food delivery and questionable listings all sometimes remind us why buyers have to be aware.
So we’ve put together a list of some of the best posts from the “Expectations Vs Reality” online group showcasing the times folks didn’t get what they expected. So settle in as you scroll through, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your own thoughts and experiences in the comments section down below.

#21 Nailed It!

Baby in a pumpkin setting comparison showing funny results of people purchasing based on a picture expectation vs reality.
74points

"What I ordered vs. What I got" works because it universalizes one of the lesser tragedies of life and makes it funny. There's humor in the shock, the surprise no one expects, and there are few surprises more reliable than expecting beauty and receiving anarchy instead. And by embracing difference, the internet has provided us with a kind of humor that's not just actual but long-lasting, since disappointment will always find ways to seep into our lives, and the best way to handle it is usually to laugh.

#22 Merry Christmas Everyone!

Santa Claus cupcake design purchased based on a picture and the resulting mismatched cupcake display.
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73points

#23 Underwater Scene Puzzle My Kids Got

Panoramic puzzle box with underwater scene but completed puzzle shows a landscape with hot air balloons, illustrating purchase mismatch.
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69points

#24 Some Boots From Amazon

Comparison of motorcycle boots versus oversized rubber boots received after an online purchase based on a picture.
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68points

#25 I Ordered Bruschetta From My Local Pizza Shop

Comparison of pizza purchased based on a picture and the disappointing different result received.
68points

#26 Started Off Carving Edna Ended Up With E.t

Side-by-side carved pumpkin faces showing the difference between expectations and reality of purchases based on a picture.
68points

#27 I Feel Robbed Of My Chocolate

Close-up of a hand holding a small wrapped Godiva chocolate with an unwrapped tiny Godiva chocolate beside it on a wooden table.
63points

#28 Seafood Bowl In Sapporo Japan

Assorted seafood bowl shown on menu versus a different sashimi bowl served at the restaurant—unexpected seafood purchase outcome.
62points

#29 Minnie Gained Some Weight

Birthday cake purchased based on a picture versus the oddly different final cake received, showing a Minnie Mouse design fail.
61points

#30 Includes A "Private Balcony." Is Just A View Of The Wall Of The Next Building

Narrow outdoor space with two orange chairs and a small table, illustrating unexpected purchases based on pictures.
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61points

#31 These Cat Socks

Cat print sock shown in picture looks cute but appears distorted and creepy when worn, illustrating misleading product images.
61points

#32 My Kid Cried

Egg mold purchased based on picture results in a distorted dog face with eggs and bacon on a plate.
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59points

#33 Well Then

Lollipop purchased based on a picture shows a panda on wrapper but candy inside is plain white and different.
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58points

#34 Latex Thigh Highs Ordered But Got What Seems Like The Case For Sleeping Bags

Comparison of thigh-high black boots in a picture versus poorly fitting boots received after purchase online.
58points

#35 I Bought This Bob Ross Chia Pet . . . These Are Not Happy Trees

Bob Ross planter before and after plant growth, illustrating unexpected results of purchases based on pictures.
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57points

#36 My Aunt Tried To Make A Cake Of Dolly Parton For A Friend

Comparison of a detailed cake versus a poorly executed cake showing people purchased cakes based on a picture.
55points

#37 My Darth Maul Birthday Cake Ate Too Much Cake

Red and black face mask with horns and eyes, showing a purchased item that looks different than expected.
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54points

#38 Tasty Cheese

Cheeseburger purchased based on a picture vs. the disappointing reality of the actual food received.
52points

#39 Are You Kidding Me

Box showing a few pepperoni on pizza image versus actual pizza with only three pepperoni, a classic purchase based on picture fail.
51points

#40 Glass Mug

Stacked books mug purchased online versus the actual product received showing a disappointment in online shopping.
50points
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