expectations vs reality

Celebs seem to live such glam lives on the gram. Even though we know it's not real, it's super hard not to compare our own average lives to the rich and famous. Instagram artist Bloome_Comics understood the assignment and drew hilariously relatable comics depicting her life with that of celebs. Naturally, many of her comics include the Kardashian family. Scroll down to check out her creativity, and be sure to check out the rest of her awesome work @Bloome_Comics. 

Age is a weird thing. There's a universal barometer of what people should look like at any given point in their lives, and most of us fall pretty accurately on that scale. But some people are so far from looking like their actual age that it will throw you off wack and make you question everything you thought you knew. From kids who are 17 but look 57 to middle-aged people who look like they haven't yet reached puberty, this gallery shows the people who defy nature and aged very prematurely or never aged at all.

Gender roles are seriously getting so old, and every time we think some serious progress had been made, a thread like this shows up and we are confronted with the fact that we still have a loooong way to go. Yes, we've come a long way from 'boys wear blue and girls wear pink,' or 'boys don't cry.' But these social norms didn't just disappear into thin air. Even if they're not pushed onto us as overtly as, say, the 50's, doesn't mean the ideas don't linger into our minds every time we make a decision about what to wear, or how to sit. 

Basically, things are better, but we haven't entirely broken strict expectations for gender expression. But one day we will, as Miley Cyrus once said, "It's the climb."

Every culture has its own unique way of celebrating pregnancy, and birth, and sometimes even genders. Some are much more low-key than others. It's all fun and games until there are restrictions on the social gathering, yet people still insist of getting gifted luxurious gifts for their unborn child. Of all the things we do, I think baby showers and gender-reveal parties might be one of the weirdest.  Why do we expect gifts for basically getting laid, or cause literal expositions to announce whether we saw a pee-pee on an ultra-sound?

It can be so frustrating trying to go on social media without developing some major insecurities. Everyone on there appears so perfect. The makeup gurus always have perfect skin. The fitness influencers have perfect bodies. And all the couples have perfect relationships. How are we meant to measure up to these unrealistic expectations? We can't. You know why? It's all fake.

Instagrammer @geraldinewest_ has truly mastered the art of showcasing just about how fake everything is on Instagram. Her posts are both hilarious and extremely validating. Enjoy!

Marriage is not all mushy rainbows and butterflies. But if you listen to what your wife needs from you, perhaps it can be. You know what they say: happy wife, happy life. JK - obviously, both parties have to meet in the middle and make compromises for one another, but that doesn't mean you can't show your wife a little extra love and go above and beyond for her from time to time. The women of Twitter have never been shy when it comes to sharing their thoughts, and they're all about letting their future husbands know about all their future desires and expectations. 

If your mom is anything like mine, then you'll have grown up hearing things like, "You don't know how lucky you are; when I was your age, I was working three jobs." Or, "Another date?! What's taking you so long? When I was 26, I was already married to your father and expecting your older brother." It's safe to say that today's young generation lives very differently from how our parents did. Important milestones like getting married and having kids are happening much later on in life, and instead, careers, parties, and social media have taken precedence. To show these stark differences, people are posting pictures on Twitter of them Vs. their parents at the same age, proving just how large the gap between the generations is.

Everybody has their own preferences about how they want their significant other to present themself. Some people like the e-boy look with their painted nails and hand tattoos. Some people prefer the sporty look where they got on their sweatbands and short shorts. And some people simp over hipsters in beanies, flannels, and aggressive man-buns. There really is someone for everyone. However, just because someone's 'look' isn't your cup of tea, it doesn't change how manly, masculine, or mature they are.

So if you want to avoid being roasted on Twitter, my advice would be: Go ahead, share and celebrate your type, but don't try to use something as superficial as style as a basic standard for what qualifies a 'real man.'

We all have fantasies about how our lives are gonna go. As much as we aim to reach those goals, not everything always goes as planned. I don't know about you guys, but most of the time, my reality never matches up with my expectations. People on Twitter shared the best expectations vs. reality tweets, and we're loving them! We're all total hot messes, so we might as well embrace it. 

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.

Time is a funny thing; one minute it's 1995 and you're rocking big velvet scrunchies and listening to The Spice Girls and the next minute you're getting annoyed at teenagers who play their music too loud on the bus. Welcome to your 30s, where the 90s are over 20 years old. HOW DID THAT HAPPEN?! It seems like it's not just us; a Twitter thread asking people in their 30s to reveal unexpected things about being their age has revealed that old age has apparently come early. Welcome to the age where people half your age are dressing the way you did 30 years ago, only now it's vintage.

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.

Like everything, online shopping has its positives and its negatives. On the one hand, it saves you from trawling the shops, allowing you to order from the comfort of your own bed to be delivered the next day. On the other hand, you never really know what you're going to receive in the post, given how most companies heavily photoshop the model wearing the clothing you have ordered. One girl was in for a nasty shock when the skin-tight pink latex dress she ordered looked NOTHING like the picture shown on the website. But when she tweeted a picture of herself in it side by side with the image that was advertised. she was in for a nasty shock, receiving some pretty savage reponses. Check them out below! 

Imagine that excitement when you finally receive that package in the mail, for an item you were hyped to get, only to discover... it totally sucks. Not only does it suck, it was so completely false advertised to the point of nonrecognition. Here are so of our favorite product fails: 

Let us be very honest. Art is not something everyone can do. These Reality Vs Expectation Pictures Show it Ain't Easy.

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