15 Disappointing Moments Of 'Expectation Versus Reality'

Not everything is what it seems. From time to time in life everyone will be disappointed over something. Unfortunately, that's just the way it goes. Sometimes something looks really good on the outside, seems like it will be amazing, and then it actually happens and it's one huge disappointment. Advertising and marketing campaigns are getting better and better, especially when it comes to food. Everyone needs to stop believing those new fast food menu item ads. They never look the same in real life, but alas.

Experiencing one of these moments of expectation vs reality is one of those mildly infuriating moments in life. Is it going to ruin everything? Probably not, but it's annoying. On Reddit's r/ExpectationVsReality, users can come together and share their own disappointments. It is partly a way to feel better about the whole thing, and partly a way to warn others to not make the same mistakes.