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u/starsinursa
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1h ago
Failed Expectation Taking a holiday photo of my dog
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/Former-Sock-8256 • Oct 04 '26
Due to the number of cake posts in this sub, and requests to allow filtering of them, we are adding a new flair: “cake-spectation”
For cake posts, please use this flair - and we as mods can change the flair if reported as “incorrect flair” as well. This should make it easier for those who don’t want to see cake posts to filter them out.
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Also - u/two-ls made the subreddit r/expecaketionvsreality specifically for cake expectations!
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u/Former-Sock-8256
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Jun 16 '26
This thread is for all nail-related Expectation vs. Reality posts. Please share all successful, exceeded, or failed nail posts here rather than creating separate posts. Individual nail posts outside this thread may be removed and redirected here.
This change is intended to keep nail content available for those who enjoy it while allowing users who prefer not to see nail posts to easily skip this thread.
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u/starsinursa
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1h ago
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/lushy222 • 5h ago
Project with my 12yo neighbour, taught him baking skills, first cake he ever made, and he did all the decorating too. Think he did pretty damn good! Tastes great too. Did it take is 5 attempts to write Happy Birthday? Yes. Was the kitchen a mess and my hands covered in food dye? Yes. Was it a wholesome day? YES!
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/Zestyclose-Buyer9811 • 50m ago
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/Ok-Struggle-4411 • 22h ago
Enjoy this unboxing journey….
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u/TheAcrocanthosaurus
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1d ago
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u/Nymeria2018
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1d ago
My daughter wanted to make Auntie’s birthday special and wanted to help make a cake for her. My sister said her fav cake is red velvet and sent the first pic as her dream (knowing damn well I haven’t made a cake in years). Second is what we made. Taste TBD but it is red velvet 😂
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u/adorablegadget
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1d ago
I saw the inspiration picture on reddit earlier in the year and fell in love. Though I didn't realize the teeth I bought were far too big until it was too late. She doesn't look very pleased with existing but given the state of the world I get it.
Cake was classic yellow with chocolate frosting. Homemade because despite my lackluster cake decorating skills I am a good baker I swear.
Bonus pic of leftovers in the fridge which gave my partner a jolt the morning after.
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/DeadShot516983 • 16h ago
This madman literally cut open the container of ice cream instead of scooping it.
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/evilgemini50 • 41m ago
Amazon shirt with floral design. Not bad! A little big for a medium (I'm 6'2) but good for a casual look. I'm not used to crop top style, but wanted to try something different. Maybe dress it up with white jeans and leather sandals, too?
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u/flyingmountainwhale
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1d ago
Any thoughts? :)
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/Utred_of_Bebbanburg • 21h ago
Wife and I went shopping today and she wanted a few large ornaments. I told her we could just make them because it's strips of paper cut in a certain pattern to fit around a sphere. I am severely disappointed in our skills.
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/i_cant-stop_eating • 1d ago
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/Mean_Promise_7511 • 18h ago
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u/SignificantBee9287
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2d ago
Inspiration (first picture); me (second and third picture).
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/heavenlyhoya • 1d ago
Poor honey bee looks like it got smacked by a fly swatter 💔
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/Grrannt • 23h ago
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/Pixiespekje • 7h ago
It didn’t get squished in my bag, straight from the store
r/ExpectationVsReality • u/organic-turnip-447 • 2d ago
Went to the Dunkin Donuts drive through to buy my young nephew a halloween spider donut for trick or treating. Conversation went something like this:
Me: Do you have any more spider donuts?
Dunkin Dude: We do have one but it doesn't look much like a spider.
Me: That's okay, he won't care. He's only three.
First photo is what it should look like, second is mine when I told my nephew it was a spider donut and opened the bag to see it. Dunkin dude didn't even put the munchkin on the donut. I still can't stop laughing about this. It's the lowest effort spider donut I've ever seen.
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u/N0CHI
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2d ago
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u/RHenryTheGreat
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2d ago
Wife’s friend lost her dog. She saw that they made $300 stuffed animals modeled after deceased pets to cuddle with and what not. Instead she bought this from instagram for $45.
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u/taranwanderer5
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2d ago
If this is an improvement…the poor pastry that came before it.