17 Of The Worst 'Expectation VS. Reality' Blunders From Around The Net

Have you ever ordered something online, only to find a completely different item in the mail? Maybe something that could visually resemble what you originally ordered, if you squint a lot and cry a little. Maybe you ordered from one of those websites that don't quite look like a real website, or maybe you ordered something for one cent plus ten dollars shipping. Either way, you probably made a big mistake, because these things people got instead of what they wanted are basically unforgivable. And no, it's not really your fault as the consumer, but it still feels like getting burned if this is what you wound up with.

If you're wondering where the expression, "it's the thought that counts" comes from, look no further than the subreddit /r/ExpectationVsReality. Sometimes, it's an online purchase, but other times, someone attempted a DIY or fun activity that looked like it would have turned out great but clearly didn't. Below are 17 scenarios where things went completely opposite of how they were supposed to go, thanks to lousy marketing or failed human effort.