18 Times That Expectations Weren’t Even a Little Bit Worth It
Curiosities
02/01/2020

Nobody is safe from broken hopes. But sometimes, we just need to vent our bad emotions and share them with other people. This is exactly what the people from this compilation did: epic online orders, bad service, and cooking “masterpieces.” When we looked at them, we realized that even though expectations don’t always match reality, it is still better to be prepared.
“The picture on the left is the Halloween costume I ordered, the picture on the right what arrived today.”
Maybe, they are friends too.
My crystal hedgehog is melting.
Captain America, is that you?
Well, this is a surprise...

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The real bouquet is not even close to this one.
Nice signature cake coating!
“I can’t even tell the difference!”
“My sister ordered stickers online.”
It’s been a tough week for Lego Man
Here’s what happened when we rented from a French Airbnb alternative.
“Thanks, Grandmа.”
What happens when you rent an apartment specifically for the pool table:
“I am NOT Groot.”
“My friend’s dinner”
“Did someone get hungry before they shipped it?”
“My mom recently tried making some Baby Yoda cookies.”
“My wife ordered this Cactus Cat Scratcher and 2 months later she received just a bag of rope with no instructions, no wood, and not even a packing slip.”
Bonus: Clothes on a model vs Clothes on me
Please note: This article was updated in February 2023 to correct source material and factual inaccuracies.
Preview photo credit SimpleFloyd / reddit
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