14 Times Reality Was Way More Disappointing Than People's Expectations

Sometimes, things don't work out the way we expect them to. It's the sad reality of life that everyone has to deal with at some point or another. Sometimes we see things that look really good, almost too good to be true, and unfortunately, that usually is the case. This is especially true when it comes to advertising, particularly advertising in the food department. Fast food restaurants advertise new meals that look almost gourmet, but upon receiving them they are subpar at best. Frozen meals tend to look home-cooked and fresh on the front of the box, but by now everyone should know that that isn't the truth. They're quick and cheap for a reason.

Reddit users who are regularly disappointed in everyday life share their mild and major disappointing moments to the subreddit /r/ExpectationVsReality. It's a place where people can come together and share the shame and sadness due to the trickery of marketing geniuses. Here are 14 of the most disappointing expectation vs reality moments.