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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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Lauren S
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2 years ago DotsCreated 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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Lauren S
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

BoredPandaSucks
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2 years ago DotsCreated 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.

Timbob
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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

Fat Harry
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2 years ago DotsCreated 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
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2 years ago DotsCreated 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
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2 years ago DotsCreated 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.

Cathy Carey
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2 years ago DotsCreated 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
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated 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.

AndreaD
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2 years ago DotsCreated 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
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2 years ago DotsCreated 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
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2 years ago DotsCreated 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
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2 years ago DotsCreated 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
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2 years ago DotsCreated 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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Amanda Rose
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2 years ago DotsCreated 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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Lauren S
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2 years ago DotsCreated 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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Lauren S
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2 years ago DotsCreated 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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Lauren S
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2 years ago DotsCreated 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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Mihai Mara
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2 years ago DotsCreated 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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Vasana Phong
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2 years ago DotsCreated 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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Desert Panda
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2 years ago DotsCreated 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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K. Anderson
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2 years ago DotsCreated 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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Katie Lutesinger
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2 years ago DotsCreated 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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Lauren S
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2 years ago DotsCreated 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
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2 years ago DotsCreated 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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BlackestDawn
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2 years ago DotsCreated 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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