We’ve all been there: eagerly anticipating the arrival of something we’ve ordered or planned, only to have the result turn out hilariously wrong. Whether it’s an online shopping fail, a Pinterest-inspired baking disaster, or a well-meaning haircut gone wrong, these “What I Wanted vs. What I Got” moments are both relatable and entertaining. Below are some of the funniest and most memorable examples that prove reality doesn’t always live up to our expectations.
1. This would’ve been a really bad-ass haircut, but instead, it just looks like the razor had a mind of its own.
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2. Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, anyone?
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3. Whatever these nails are, they don’t look like ones made for humans!
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4. She ended up looking more like a budget Elsa than anything else.
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5. When your natural tan turns into a brownie crisp.
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6. Thumper was cute in the movie, but this looks like something out of a horror film.
Source: A Work Station
7. Looks like it was someone’s first and last day on the job as a piercer.
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8. Humans aren’t the only ones who get bad haircuts.
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9. We’re not sure what the designers of this sheet mask had in mind, but it’s a cruel sight for anybody who sees it!
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10. At least they got the colors right.
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11. From cute and fluffy to a scraggly mohawk. Yikes!
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12. This one just missed the mark entirely and ended up looking like a flesh-colored Pokeball.
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13. Sometimes, size charts aren’t all that accurate!
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14. At least you can still tell which Disney princess it is… sort of?
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15. This went wrong on so many levels.
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16. Honestly, we don’t know which one is better!
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17. It looks like a Papier-Mâché disaster instead of the actual product.
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18. Phat pants are back in style.
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19. The hairdresser must have never had a prom and taken it out on this poor girl!
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20. What it will “bee” is an entirely wrong cake!
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21. She must’ve picked size G — giant!
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22. It was almost there…. almost.
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23. The girl’s face says everything, and it does not look good!
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24. This isn’t that bad, but it’s still a potentially embarrassing look.
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25. This dress might not be as flattering as she anticipated!
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26. You’ve got to give the cake makers at least a B+ for effort here.
Source: Success Life Lounge
27. But this one deserves an F. No lady should have to go out with nails this disastrous!
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28. There comes the point where an attempt becomes sad, and this might be one of them.
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29. Are you sure this is my dog?
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30. It looks like somebody cut the dress out of a blue plastic bag. Oops!
Source: Bright Humanity
31. It’s not what she asked for, but at the very least, it’s even!
Source: A Work Station
32. We’re beginning to wonder if these stylists understand how to follow instructions…
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33. … they can’t.
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34. This stylist at least tried, but he failed miserably!
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35. There’s nothing worse than a permanent change that is entirely different from what you want than tattoos!
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36. Botched-up tattoos are simply the worst. Exhibit B:
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37. This is technically still a tattoo, but instead of freckles, this lady ended up with Connect the Dots on her face.
Source: A Work Station
38. On the plus side, your pet now has a blanket!
Source: Bored Panda
39. At least her hair color matches the brick wall now.
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40. This isn’t the worst brow job out there, but it just wasn’t what she wanted. Fair!
Source: A Work Station
41. How does a jacket turn into a penguin suit?!
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42. Another tattoo mishap.
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43. Instead of a side part, the hairdresser decided Moses would part this guy’s hair.
Source: Buzzfeed
44. We’re not sure which is scarier, the left or the one on the right.
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45. Happy Easter turned into an Anxious Easter.
Source: Know Your Meme
46. Plus points for trying, but that looks like a moray eel, not a dolphin.
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47. The downsides of ordering your birthday outfit online.
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48. Expectations vs. reality!
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49. Who put this candy on my toppings?
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50. Let’s let!
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