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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.

#41 Shirt I Ordered vs. What I Got

Comparison of expected versus actual sleeveless shirt purchased online showing significant difference in fit and style.
48points

#42 Ordered A Cake For My Father’s Birthday

Two cakes shaped like speedometers showing how people purchased something based on a picture and got different results.
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46points

#43 Found On Twitter

Comparison of a wooden river table ordered online and the disappointing version actually received, showing product photo fail.
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45points

#44 My Son Turned 1 Yesterday. This Was The Topper To His Space Themed Cake

Comparison of two astronaut figurines showing difference between picture-based purchase and actual product received.
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44points

#45 $60 "Professional" Halloween Makeup. I Asked For The Photo On The Left, With Just A Little Fake Blood. On The Right Is What The Makeup Artist Gave Me

Side-by-side photos showing a dramatic makeup comparison illustrating people purchasing based on a picture and getting something different.
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42points

#46 The Crystal Mug My Boyfriend Ordered Me For Our Anniversary vs. What We Actually Received

Blue geode coffee mug with rough exterior, illustrating a purchase based on a picture resulting in an unexpected product.
41points

#47 Alien Balloons

Expectation versus reality of alien-shaped balloons showing a fail from purchases based on a picture and got something different.
39points

#48 The Mask I Ordered (Left) vs. The Mask I Got (Right)

Two men wearing face masks with printed bearded faces, showing a humorous purchase discrepancy based on picture expectations.
38points

#49 I Asked For A Sugar Photo Bday Cake. I Got A Horrible Hand Drawing Instead

Birthday cake fail showing difference between purchased picture cake and the unexpected result in 109 times purchased based on picture.
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37points

#50 My Wife’s Felting Project

Unsuccessful purchase based on a picture showing an intended red fox needle felting kit versus the poorly made final product.
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37points
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