Sometimes, we build things up in our minds to be so amazing that the real deal can’t live up to our expectations. Sometimes, we have things built up for us and are wildly disappointed when they aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. Either way, the results can give us a lot of emotions, whether they’re good, bad, or somewhere in between. We’ve scoured the internet for the best examples of this phenomenon. From food failures to hapless hardware, here are 28 examples of expectations that definitely didn’t match the reality of what these people got.
#1: Out of Control
If you’re into gaming, a new controller can be an exciting purchase, especially if you’re hoping for the gorgeous cosmic pattern semi-holographic Xbox controller shown on the box here. Controllers are expensive but well worth it when you find one you love and will use for a long time.
That being said… this person might want to look into getting their money back. The holographic design is there, sure, but it’s so much darker than the box would have you believe and not at all as cosmic and impressive. How disappointing