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We all know how our expectations can be really high sometimes, whether it’s a new haircut, a dream partner or a perfect birthday party. The truth is – things often go against the plan, they are rarely perfect, and you can never be 100% sure of the outcome.

This is what happened to countless people on TikTok who took it to the platform to share hilarious videos of the worst expectation vs reality fails they experienced. Think of anything from a perfect manicure to a lavish wedding cake, the before and after screen grabs speak for themselves and oh boy, we can relate.

Make sure to check out our previous feature with more what I wanted vs what I got fails that will surely make you feel less lonely in the recent purchase you regret.

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    itsjustelena Report

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

    Oh my! I feel like we shouldn’t be looking at the poor pupper on the right. Seems like we walked in on him changing. Please hand him his sweater and divert your eyes.

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

    Kinda expensive for a Halloween makeup

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    #5

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    audreyllavoie Report

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

    one on right really be rocking that shrek look

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    itsdannydevito Report

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

    May has 31 days too 😭

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

    They even got the month wrong :))))

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

    They tried… and, it’s still cake so I’d still eat it.

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

    The blue cake looks like it belongs in a Dr Suess book.

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

    well i admit, that cake does look terrible, but it would have been far worse had i tried to do it.

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

    To be fair, that is a LOT to write on a cake

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

    Could have been worse. Could have been Marchuary the 47 th

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

    Has to be the bakery assistant in training’s kid

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

    The one on the left uses pre-formed icing numbers. The one on the right has attempted to pipe the numbers on and has run out of room.

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

    Those jas more :Nailed It," vibes than what I wanted vs what I got. I think some of these are self-done.

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

    The worst part is that they could have used candy numbers or an edible image like on 18th B-day cake earlier. It would have been easier and looked much better.

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

    Come on people! Google it! Don't guess!

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

    I hope the customers didn't pay for these ugly cakes on here.

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

    And they circled the wrong day to boot; Aaaand, on such a simple cake

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

    This is clearly an at home, DIY, attempt to replicate a professional. Practice makes perfect. That's way professionals charge accordingly. Hope the cake tasted good.

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

    Left = Martha Stewart Right = fair attempt

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

    this doesn't have the aesthetic anymore...

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

    Did they put the 31st day on a cupcake?

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

    Ok but I’m guessing they asked their local supermarket to do the cake on the left instead of a professional bakery.

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

    The teenager working at the supermarket bakery counter was never going to be able to replicate a professional decoration job.

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

    The tea cake is beautiful. I love the tonal writing on the bottom!

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

    The original one is actually sooo nice! Probably my favourite thing on this list

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

    Why does anyone ever think a $32 dress would be of any higher quality?

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    emiiervine Report

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

    Quite a number of these could be resolved if people spoke up and questioned what the other person was doing. Especially for something as visible as nails.

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    ellarivera__ Report

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

    This is me in middle school trying to draw a heart. You just keep trying to fix it, and it gets bigger and bigger. 💗

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    pineappleees Report

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

    The expectation has bangs?? Very pretty but nothing is shorter than her chin.

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    realpohtaetoe Report

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

    This isn’t the same but is much better than the other nail fails on this post.

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    #13

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    georgemichaelsbiggestfan Report

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

    Maybe you rubbed too much alcohol on it and that's why the fire.got more intense

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    naomielliott.22 Report

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

    Are you sure you’re wearing that right side out??

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    kaitlinhealy Report

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

    When the nail tech hears hombre instead of ombré.

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    jessg2015 Report

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

    Looks like a photocopy. Texture gone.

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    eat.my.cake Report

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

    I believe the stylist didn’t have the confidence to do that sharp line

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    taylor.acaster Report

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

    Might have been cheaper to wear some.curtains

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

    The one on the right is whenever work has me do a gift basket for a raffle LOL

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    tyleresmemaykinne Report

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    sybhu Report

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

    I don’t understand. This must have been a home tattoo as any time I got one they put the sticker version on you first to make it’s correct (size, spelling, etc).

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    esluvsyou Report

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

    Did they forget the outside of the dress??

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    livvychesterr Report

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

    I can get a hairdo like that absolutely free, just by having a nap in the middle of the afternoon.

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    aroraarnadottir Report

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

    I learned long ago my hair does not turn out like the picture. Far too thin. And I’m far too lazy to regularly use product and style. On a plus side, I can put my bum-length hair in a bun with a single bobby pin.

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

    Wrong dress aside what kind of fancy birthday party was her sister throwing?

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    lils.drum Report

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    josu5ive6ix_2 Report

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

    Nobody can escape from Zorro! (Both haircuts look silly, imo)

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

    I doubt it would have looked any different if the model had sat down like that....

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    runitmomma Report

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    johaanaa.c Report

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

    I don't really see what is so wrong here, especially since it's not properly shown what is expected.

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