20 People Whose “Expectation Vs Reality” Story Was a Big Success

Most people often complain about situations when reality doesn’t quite match their expectations. But the people in this article decided to prove that it’s not all hopeless, and you can sometimes get more than what you expected.

“Not bad at all. Even the number of tomatoes was the same.”

“I thought I ordered one pair...”

“One of the few cases where reality exceeds expectations.”

“Left: what I ordered, right: what I got.”

“I ordered my elopement dress online. This could go all sorts of wrong, but, to me, it’s perfect.”

“Picture given to local baker on the left... Actual Hungry Unicorn cake I received on the right. I like my cake better!”

“Quite as advertised”

“Best frozen meal I’ve ever purchased.”

“When the actual product is better than the promo image.”

“I think they turned out well!”

“Family member asked for something like the first picture, but semi naked cake and less pink.”

“Honestly pretty good”

“Tried out a Korean place we’d never been to before. Ordered Bulgogi. This is what came out. I think I am in over my head.”

“I just received two TVs but ordered one.”

“Ordered takeout and mentioned I was excited to try them for the first time. Saw almond pudding when I opened the bag.”

“I ordered three computer chargers from China. Got this instead.”

“I ordered a fountain pen from a Japanese seller, and, as a thank-you, he included some tea.”

“Last night I ordered a kebab, and they sent me all of their leftover chicken. Apparently, I was their last customer.”

“My sister ordered delivery and left the message: ‘ily, thanks’. This is what we got back.”

“Ordered a used copy of one of my favorite out-of-print books. Was pleasantly surprised to find it signed by the author”

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