We’ve all experienced funny packaging tricks and felt duped. It definitely irritates us, makes us feel helpless, and occasionally puts us in comedic situations.
People in the Reddit group “expectation vs Reality” post about various harrowing situations caused by cruel packaging. Other community members are reacting and sharing their own experiences. It’s a lot of fun to read through all of the conversations.
Examples of funny packaging tricks
cruel packaging
These ridiculous Ores.
What received
SpongeBob popsicle
Iron Deficiency Man
Slice of the 80s Cinnamon Bread
Thought about getting dominos then decided I wanted a slightly more classy pizza – got this
Two servings per container
Not the dog I’m looking for
It’s my own damn fault for not buying Double Stuf Oreos.
I got AirPods with my new iPhone 8??? Oh wait…
“Glitter tattoo” lmao NOT ME!
Quality goodness
As big as a child! Nah, glow stick size.
$9 “McCrispy” sandwich
my friends vanilla donut
Expectation vs. Reality
tasty
Well that’s annoying.
Ordered my sister a birthday cake
$40 Whale & Diver “wood and epoxy resin” Lamp
Blue Pea Flower Tea from Singapore
This mug
Ten-year-old beside “five-tier” bookshelf…
This one small water chestnut was the only water chestnut in the whole bag
Photo on the listing vs photo in real life
I can’t breathe! ExpectationvsReality
Snow cone quality control is on vacation
Don’t forget to tip your dog groomer
Aw what a cute cat be-
Ordered Doc Ock and received Depressed Ock
The flowers my Aunt ordered and the flowers that were delivered
