Everyone needs to be more skeptical of things that look too good to be true, because they usually are. Things don't always come as they claim to which is unfortunate but inevitable. Some businesses have really good marketing teams, so good that they make the product look way better than what it is. Everyone gets excited about new items and snacks sometimes, which is fine. Whether it's a new food, gadget, or piece of clothing, new things can be fun. Sometimes, though, these products are total failures.

Everyone has ordered a new fast-food item only for it to come out looking like it was made by someone's toddler. Everyone has bought something from some sketchy online retailer only for it to arrive a little… different. It's not fun to be disappointed by the things we spend money on but it can be kind of funny once the initial shock is over.

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 the moments in life that just don't add up. Here are 24 of them to shake your head at.