It's best to be a bit skeptical of how perfect products in ads appear. Things don't always come as they claim to, which is an unfortunate but inevitable reality. Some companies are really good at marketing, and they make everything look perfect in the ads. Everyone gets excited about new products every once in a while, whether it's a new meal, a gadget, or a cool piece of clothing, this is fun but prepare to be a little disappointed.

Everyone has ordered a new fast-food item only for it to come out looking nothing like it did in the commercial. Everyone has bought something from some sketchy online retailer only for it to arrive not quite right. It is never fun to be the one disappointed by a product… but it is kind of fun to see what other people are surprised by.

Let's help each other out and not let others fall for these clever marketing campaigns and ads. One of the best ways to deal with these kinds of infuriating failures is by sharing them with others. 'Expectation vs reality' is how people describe these things that did not turn out how they were meant to. Here are 20 disappointing items from all over the place.