How many times have you ordered food because of the delicious photo in the advertisement only to be served something far different from what you expected? Or maybe you’ve made something you saw on a DIY page, followed the directions perfectly, only to be disappointed with the final outcome that looks nothing like the pictures that inspired you in the first place.
We’ve all experienced the slap in the face reality sometimes give us. In this post, take a look at these photos of expectation versus reality and have a good laugh because you know it’s true.
#1. Tweety’s not looking so chipper.
#2. What you ordered vs. what you got.
#3. The tattoo he wanted vs. the tattoo he got.
#4. What you wish you were doing this summer vs. what you ARE doing this summer.
#5. How you visualize yourself doing crunches vs. what you actually look like.
#6. What you planned on doing this weekend vs. what you ended up doing.
#7. What you thought you’d look like vs. what you look like.
#8. What cuddle time should be vs. what cuddle time is.
#9. Winter wonderland vs. reality land.
#10. What you thought your flight would be like vs. what it actually is like.
#11. What you try to look like vs. what you actually look like.
#12. At least it will grow out.
#13. What you thought it’d turn out like vs. what it actually looks like.
#14. What you planned for vs. reality.
#15. That beautiful sub sandwich you can’t wait to eat vs. this sad sandwich.
#16. How cool you think you look vs. how not cool you actually look.
#17. What you thought was a great idea turned out to be an awful disaster.
#18. What you think you look like at the gym vs. what you actually look like.
#19. How you want to pack the car vs. what really happens.
#20. Yes! It’s time to shave.
#21. What you think a headwrap looks like on you vs. what it actually looks like.
#22. What happens every single time you take a photo.
Bonus
“A fun chair challenge for your family.”
“Supermarket-themed shelving.”
“A car door handle for eating on-the-go.”
“A removable headlight – easy for transport!”
“Utilitarian scuba gear.”
“A razor that doubles as a dining implement.”
“Fashionable ear warmers.”
“Easy wall mural.”
“A sensual toothbrush.”
“Double the lightswitch, double the fun.”
“Decorative drawers.”
“An easy Halloween decoration.”
“Simple and chic DIY jeans.”
“An outdoor kitchen.”
“An affordable baby biking alternative.”
“A masculine shower head.”
“A motorcycle with lumbar support.”
“A second living area.”
“A resourceful whole-clock alternative.”
“A DIY porch swing solution.”
“Cheap and easy coffee tables.”
“A modern mailbox.”
“Conflicting drawers that make the decision for you.”
“An outdoor shower.”
“A suspended entertainment center.”