20 Poor, Unfortunate Souls Who Had Their Expectations Completely Shattered By Reality

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As a recovering impulsive shopper, you better believe I’ve fallen for a scammy ad or two (or 10) I’ve seen online. Frankly, it feels like ordering something online is becoming more and more of a gamble, especially for the folks over at r/ExpectationVsReality. Here are a few customers who I truly hope are demanding a refund for their purchases.

1.This “speedometer” cake:

Cake in box with speedometer design showing 60 mph. "Happy Birthday Dad!" written in red icing

2.This “custom pet” sweatshirt:

Cat wearing a patterned collar next to a green sweater with "Austin" and a dog's embroidered portrait A package contains a garment with "FINN 2023" on it and an embroidered cat face design

3.This “custom pet” henna tattoo:

Fluffy white and brown dog with a light pink bandana sitting on stone steps, looking up at the camera Henna designs on hands featuring a stylized dog with the name "Millie" written below

4.And this “custom pet” plushie:

A small parrot with dark feathers and a light chest perches on a sofa, looking at the camera Plush toy shaped like a bird with a smooth, round body and small legs, leaning slightly sideways

5.This poster of “The Godfather”:

Classic poster of "The Godfather" with Marlon Brando as Vito Corleone holding a cat, featuring the iconic logo with puppet strings

6.This “wedge salad”:

Outback Steakhouse menu page featuring a Classic Blue Cheese Wedge Side Salad with tomatoes, onion, and dressing Partially eaten lettuce and vegetable salad with bacon bits in a black plastic container on a table

7.These “stained glass” books:

Stained glass lamp shaped like a stack of books emitting warm light A stained glass piece with a geometric design, featuring rectangles in blue, red, and yellow, set on a beige countertop

8.This “seagull” plushie:

Person hugging a large, round bird-shaped plush toy with a peaceful expression Person holding a plush toy shaped like a round bird with small wings, two eyes, and a beak. The background appears to be a living room

9.This “Moo Deng” ornament:

A Moo Deng hippo-shaped ornament hangs from a Christmas tree branch Person holding a keychain shaped like a hippo face

10.This “mac ‘n’ cheese”:

Stouffer's Mac & Cheese with Broccoli package featuring a serving suggestion of pasta in cheddar cheese sauce with broccoli Broccoli and macaroni in cheese sauce served in a white plastic dish on a wooden table

11.This Descendants “doll”:

Doll with long red hairstyle in stylish outfit with black and red accents, includes gold accessory A hand holds a handmade doll with red hair and a red and black outfit, resembling a creative pop culture character

12.This “breakfast burrito”:

Close-up of Realgood Breakfast Burritos package. It includes sausage, egg, and cheese with 23g protein per serving. The package contains four burritos Two burritos are shown, one partially eaten to reveal a scrambled egg filling, held over a plate with a fork

13.This “Grogu” Chia Pet:

Box for a Star Wars-themed Chia pet featuring "The Child" with a cat and grass planter Ceramic jar shaped like an iconic green character with large ears, wearing a robe, held in a person's hand

14.This “wizard robe”:

Mystical cloak with ornate, swirling patterns and hood, featuring intricate embroidery Person wearing a hooded robe with intricate patterns, standing with arms outstretched in a living room

15.This “living arrangement”:

Bathroom with sink, toilet, and shower with curtain. Window above sink, labeled "Common Area." A small, tiled bathroom with a wall-mounted sink and handheld showerhead. A narrow window allows light in

16.These “Bluey” cake pops:

Chat exchange about cake order and deposit details; payment options include Zelle, Cash App, or cash. Image shows "Bluey" cake pops Cake pop resembling "Bluey" with a bowtie, wrapped in clear plastic

17.This “batwing” dress:

Person in elegant, sleeveless wrap dress with a side slit, standing outside. They are wearing strappy heels and jewelry, posing confidently Long-sleeved dress laid flat on a wooden floor, showcasing its sleek, simple style

18.This “avocado toast”:

Avocado toast topped with tomato slices and sprinkled with seeds on a rustic bread slice Toasted bread with slices of tomato and avocado chunks, held in a clear plastic container inside a car

19.This “bouquet”:

Festive floral arrangement shaped like a tree, featuring white roses, pinecones, and gold baubles in a gold vase A vase of white flowers mixed with greenery on a wooden coffee table in a living room setting

20.And finally, this “mushroom” pendant:

Pendant featuring a night scene with a glowing moon and red-capped mushrooms, encased in a rustic wooden frame Pendant with red mushrooms and green moss inside a wood frame, set against a sparkly blue background with a shimmering moon