28 People Whose Expectations Were Smashed to Pieces in an Instant
Curiosities
02/20/2019

There’s not one person on this Earth that can honestly say that everything they’ve ever received has reached their expectations. There are simply some things that will never be up to standard. Sometimes, however, these ideas can be completely thrown out the window, because what’s advertised on the box, isn’t always what you receive.
1. “I definitely didn’t order half and half!”
2. “I might be wrong but, I’m pretty sure you’ve sent me the wrong order...”
3. “My friend bought a $600 Apple Watch. This is what came:”
4. “That’s what ya get for ordering veneers online!”
5. This is exactly how it looks on the package.
6. “Biggest let down I’ve had in a while.”
7. A face mask fit for... I don’t know, maybe a Barbie doll?
8. “My boss ordered chairs for the break room last year. He too did not get what he expected.”
9. “Save the extra plastic and just make a smaller bottle please.”
10. I’ve definitely got beef with the packaging of this beef.
11. “Dreams were dashed at the airport.”
12. It looks like it came right out of the movie...
13. “Thank you Urban Outfitters. It’s exactly how I imagined.”
14. Looks can be deceiving.
15. “When you order clothes online:”
16. “This cup ‘full’ of candy”
17. I bet they were so glad they bought this Panda themed candy.
18. “Mildly disappointed, but very amused.”
19. “Underwater scene puzzle my kids got.”
20. I see what you did there. Sly, very sly.
21. Unexpected can also mean hitting the jackpot!
22. “These things never work out, do they?”
23. “Includes a private balcony. It’s just a view of the wall of the next building.”
24. “A Texas sized disappointment”
25. These boots weren’t made for walking.
26. “I feel robbed of my chocolate.”
27. Things sure aren’t looking jolly this holiday season.
28. “Look at what my friend ordered and what they delivered to her!”
BONUS: “I got this ice cream bar from a 7-11 store in Tokyo and it was exactly the same as in picture. Plus it was delicious!”
Which maddening picture didn’t meet your expectations? Let us know and show us anything and everything infuriating that you’ve ever discovered too.
Please note: This article was updated in January 2023 to correct source material and factual inaccuracies.
Preview photo credit u_gr3y / reddit
Comments
Get notifications
Related Reads
18 Times Online Shopping Became a Real Amusement Out of Nowhere

Curiosities
05/09/2022
13 People Who Hunted for Oddities and Captured the Perfect Prey

Curiosities
08/17/2018
20+ People Who Can Create a Masterpiece Out of Nothing

Curiosities
10/24/2020
I Quit My Job for $120K—And I Realized My Mistake on Day One

People
11/30/2025
10 Moments of Wisdom That Prove Forgiveness and Compassion Are the Heart of Happy Families

Family & kids
06/24/2026
14 Moments of Wisdom That Teach Us to Lead With Kindness and Compassion, Even When Life Plays Unfair

People
06/28/2026
12 Real Acts of Kindness That Prove Compassion Still Guides Heavy Hearts Back to the Light

People
06/16/2026
12 Family Moments That Teach Us Love Still Brings Hope to the Hearts That Need It Most

Family & kids
06/06/2026
12 Real Acts of Kindness That Remind Us Tender Compassion Still Makes Heavy Hearts Stronger

People
07/22/2026
12 Heroes Who Reached Lonely Hearts, Even When the Whole World Walked By

People
06/02/2026
10 Moments That Remind Us to Put Kindness First, Even When It’s Easier to Walk Away

People
06/22/2026
10 Moments That Teach Us Hidden Kindness Can Bring Hope When Happiness Feels Far Away

People
05/25/2026























