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What you see is not always what you get. Especially when it comes to someone trying to sell you their products or services.

Last year, we at Bored Panda covered a TikTok challenge that invites people to reveal the times they wanted very specific things but received something else entirely and were completely disappointed.

Well, the 'What I Wanted Vs. What I Got' online trend is still going strong, so we decided to make another publication about it. From ruined hairdos to tattoo disasters, we went through everyone's most hated and beloved app, and here's the new batch we compiled for you.

TikTokers are continuing to make videos about their unexpected regrets and millions of people are tuning in to share their sorrow

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    DUN DUN (she/her)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone give me something to stop my laughs, I'm pretty sure my neighbors are getting scared

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    Accepting the bad hand you were dealt and laughing about it online is actually not the worst way to cope with hardship. According to the American Psychological Association (APA), people react differently to uncertainty and those with a higher intolerance for it may be less resilient and more prone to low mood, negative or down feelings, and anxiety.

    The organization also provides these simple steps that can help you feel in control:

    First of all, be kind to yourself. Some people are better at dealing with uncertainties than others, so don’t beat yourself up if your tolerance for unpredictability is lower than your friend's. Remind yourself that it might take time for the stressful situation to resolve, and try to remain patient with yourself in the meantime.

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    #3

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    DUN DUN (she/her)
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Poor kid's gonna have nightmares now. Elmo's ruined for them.

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    Artsy Bookworm
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's cuter than the original 😂❤️😍

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    #5

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    DUN DUN (she/her)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can picture her soul leaving her body after seeing and wearing this disaster. I mean, THAT expression says it all 🙌🏻

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    You can also reflect on past successes. Chances are you've overcome stressful events in the past, so give yourself credit for it. Reflect on what you did during that event that was helpful and what you might like to do differently this time.

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    Also, work on developing new skills. When life is relatively calm, it can be a good idea to try things outside your comfort zone. From standing up to a difficult boss to picking up a hobby, taking risks helps you develop confidence that comes in handy when life veers off course.

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    DUN DUN (she/her)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm seeing kids' favorite characters getting ruined for them, and the new nightmare materials setting in

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    Who Panda 420
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope for her sake that this wasn't for something important like a wedding or a quinceanera

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    #8

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    Limit exposure to the news if you think it's affecting you. When we’re stressed about something, it can be tough to look away, but compulsively checking the news only keeps you wound up. Try to limit your check-ins and avoid the news during vulnerable times of day, such as right before going to bed.

    Let go of things that are out of your control. When uncertainty strikes, many people immediately imagine worst-case scenarios. Try to get rid of the habit of ruminating on negative events.

    Furthermore, ask yourself: if a friend came to me with this worry, what would I tell her? Imagining your situation from the outside can often provide perspective and fresh ideas. Trust your gut!

    #10

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    Noir
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone did this to themselves. I see that DIY in the title in the background. This is exactly what you should have expected.

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    #13

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    TmKhr
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who lives in a freezer under the sea? Spongebob Specialpants

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    Engage in self-care. Don't allow stress to derail your healthy routines. Make conscious efforts to eat well, exercise, and get enough sleep. Many folks find stress release in practices such as yoga and meditation.

    Seek support from those you trust. People tend to isolate themselves when they’re stressed or worried but social support is important, so reach out to family and friends.

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    #14

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    Layla Corman
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can't wait to see the, "What I got next" to see the cover up.

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    #15

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    Noir
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least it should be easy to cover up?

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    #17

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    Monday
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone with more knowledge, please tell if the condition of your hair would make a big impact on the result here? Cause the hair in picture two looks horribly damaged.

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    As mentioned before, focus on the things that are within your control. Even if it's something as simple as meal planning or laying out your clothes the night before a stressful day. Establish routines to give your days and weeks some comforting structure.

    However, if you continue to have trouble managing stress and coping with uncertainty, ask for professional help. Psychologists are experts in teaching people how to develop healthy ways of tackling stress.

    At the end of the day, thinking differently about your ability to manage uncertainty is a skill that can improve with practice. But if venting on TikToks works, who's to say you're doing something wrong?

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    Layla Corman
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope you walked out with all the $ you walked in with!

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    #19

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    Layla Corman
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They definitely used a needle that was too thick for this type of fine line tattoo.

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    #21

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    Layla Corman
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Woah! They went way too deep with that needle!

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    #22

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    Beck
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why add hands (feethands?) When not necessary.

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    #23

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    Noir
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel like it's an okay substitute just because it explains itself.

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    #24

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    Layla Corman
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kylie Jenner had this on in one of her IG photos. Yes, it stretches like crazy, but unless your paying for the actual designer then expect to get the crazy, cheep, knockoff that doesn't stretch or fit.

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    #25

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    Noir
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nuh uh. Someone getting beat if that's what showed up when I ordered the other one. You don't mess around with chocolate dipped fruit. Especially chocolate dipped strawberries. That's asking for an old school beat down.

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    #28

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    Monday
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be fair to the stylist here, she didn't have long or thick enough hair for that style to be possible without extensions.

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    #29

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    DUN DUN (she/her)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I'm sorry miss, we sent you BigFoot's order by mistake. Our bad."

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    #30

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    Sheila Stamey
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't even need to speak Spanish to know that you hate this.

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    #31

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    GoddessOfChaos
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This such an easy nail art to do, please don’t tell me it was done by a “ professional”

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    #32

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    Kira Okah
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do not the branches flex out? Thi is what most artificial trees look like before you fan out the branches.

    Aria Whitaker
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Right...this is CLEARLY user error, not the product.

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    Dutchdancemum
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You forgot to fluff out the tree!

    Jaekry
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    By day, she dances, by night she becomes a tree fluffer.

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    Mishte Tine
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think the wired pieces are still in packaging mode. They need to be pulled apart to fill the tree out. Not saying it will look exactly the same as the ad image, but it will probably look much better - and more natural (less conical). Hope you worked it out!

    Matt
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fluff it out you div

    A Person
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok I have a fake tree. You are supposed to open the chunks of branches. There all bunched together to make it better for storage

    RifleReptiles
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My family had a Christmas Tree like this pretty much my whole childhood. We'd reuse the same one every year. Every time we took it out of the box in the attic it would look like the second pic because of us stuffing it in the box the previous year. It takes literally forever, but you can fluff every branch out.

    Gini Sarver
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    a little fluffing and it’ll be perfect 😂

    Tom
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It fluffs up if you try.

    New Everywhere
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Send it back. It's too complicated for ya.

    ChickenNugget
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...you forgot to fluff the branches

    Elisa Adams
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like some kind of carnivorous plant

    Lyn Moffett
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Too many gaps for it to fluff out.

    Trisha Howson
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The 👇 is correct they didn't fan out the branches lol

    Lisa Tetlow
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gotta separate those branches. This is right out of the box.

    Pam Harris
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They sent you Charlie Brown's Christmas tree by mistake

    Teacher's Resources
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    More like “How intelligent I wish I were” vs “How intelligent I am”.

    Shelley Dawson
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Another stupid post. The branches do fan out. This is absolutely clear and it can be arranged in different ways. People just want to be noticed. Use your personality not make up stories.

    Karen Guy
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok, that's just an un fluffed tree. That what ALL artificial trees look ike before they are fluffed.

    Wendy Lam
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My family at Xmas time has a tree that needs to fluff out, the branches are sharp on the edges so I used gloves so I can’t get injured last Christmas my dad clearly has his forearm scratched

    Honey Slime
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seems like someone doesn't know how artificial trees work

    K Sarfo
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mother had an experience like this. Luckily i dont give up as fast and actually had a look at the "disaster". And its like everyone is saying, I released the fluffpuffs on it and it became a "real, live tree" made of plastic. Christmas saved now and forever more.

    Bobby
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You asked in spring, but they sent you in Autumn.

    Bobby
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Need to finish setting up the tree before we know if this is a legit complaint

    LuCa
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That still wouldn't look like the picture even if it was fluffed out. I had to buy two garlands to fill mine out. Lol

    Alex Metslov
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why put your face on a photo, if you hide it with your hand? Tree branches are clearly tied. Need to untie them at least. Not a design, but user error.

    BasedWang
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh lordt no... I got one like this and I insist on never changing it. Its OUR Xmas tree

    Glirpy
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "It's not such a bad tree. Maybe it just needs a little love?"

    Hannah Edwards
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m sorry, but all the fluffing up in the world is not going to make it look like the first tree.

    Rose Romano
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It seems to me that there are just aren't enough branches no matter how much you fluff.

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    Mazer
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No tree was injured in the making of these….trees

    DUN DUN (she/her)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's the new buzz cut trending, didn't you know?

    Mistralok
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    3 years ago

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    Is she Muslim? Allah's telling you something babe.

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    #33

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    Michelle M
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Though the materials are clearly different, I feel like it would fit perfectly on someone with the same body shape as the first pic.

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    The world is filled with amusing disappointments that can take you by surprise when purchasing a product or service. Finding humor in these unexpected experiences can be a delightful coping mechanism. Just as the 'What I Wanted vs. What I Got' theme vividly captures the disparities between hopes and reality, acknowledging these mismatches can lead to laughter and understanding.

    Enhancing your perception of this concept, explore the intriguing examples shown in the realm of unpredictable outcomes.

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    #37

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    Loki’s Lil Butter Knife
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You buy crap from Wish for $0.99 and $10.00 shipping, you get crap from Wish.

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    Cactus McCoy
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This might look completely different standing straight up. The mannequin also has quuiitte unrealistic proportions, so the result must differ. Also: lighting.

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    rabbitsrabbit
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Other than the colour (could be a lighting issue), it looks close.The blouse is hitting her hands and the pants her feet so the length is right.

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    Artsy Bookworm
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    First of all why would anyone want nails like that?!!

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    Noir
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well you have to style it at least a little. I guarantee the first girl's hair didn't look like that without product/tools. I don't think the cut is that bad actually.

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    Lys Chen
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ordering the right size is always a good idea

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    GoddessOfChaos
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don’t get how a professional could mess up these flame designs, they’re not that hard

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    Michelle M
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's super relaxed hair and the second is probably natural or semi. Of course, one can't expect the same result although the cut style is the same.

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    rabbitsrabbit
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Execution looks fine, her nails are just too short

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    Layla Corman
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nothing is wrong here! People complain too much!

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    #53

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    Layla Corman
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's actually one of the best knockoffs I've seen. Dam complainers!

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