expectation vs reality

It can be hard to give up control over something. And that is exactly what we do every time we go to get our hair cut or our nails done, or our dog groomed. We release control and trust that some 'professional' knows better than us. It's their job after-all, there must be a reason they make a living... right?

On TikTok, people are posting different examples of 'What they asked for' Vs. 'What they got' and considering most of these outcomes are not irreversible (except for maybe #14), they are pretty darn hilarious. 

Lockdown has meant that more people have been trying out elaborate recipes over the past year. With restaurants closed, folk are having to turn to their own kitchens for fancy dinners, using the internet for inspiration. But as it turns out, some are a lot more successful in the culinary department than others. These pictures of people's expectations vs. reality, cooking edition prove that sometimes, even when you try to channel your inner Gordon Ramsey, you will not succeed. They take Hell's Kitchen to a whole new level!

When it comes to the world of social media, everything looks perfect. But, as we all know, it's all a lie, and nothing is as it seems. The growing movement of influencers exposing the harsh truths behind the seemingly picture-perfect lives we see on Instagram raises awareness of the influencer industry's detrimental effects on consumers. But still, people continue to compare their real lives to the fake ones they perceive to be perfect on Instagram and other social media platforms, which can create body image issues, jealousy, and insecurities, amongst other things. One Thai model has posted a series of side-by-side pictures on Twitter of the realities behind the lies we see on social media. Vienna posts the pictures with witty captions, giving a glimpse into the fact that behind the poses, the filters, and the sucked in tummies are regular people, doing a job and making an income. Here is a selection of her creations.

Sometimes we order things from the internet and what we receive in the post is exactly the same as we saw advertised online. Other times, it's really really not. These pictures of the expectation vs reality of online shopping prove that you shouldn't believe everything you see online.

Are you crying yet? No? You must not have kids then. 

If you are crying, just remember you're not alone!