Life is not always nice and sometimes we get disappointed when we don't get what we expected. The people in this compilation could write a book on this subject as they know everything about having their expectations smashed by a harsh reality.

Bright Side has collected moments when reality truly amazed people.

1. When you ask the barber to give you a cut from this photo:

2. Who would've thought that socks could stretch?

3. Packaging really means a lot.

4. The truth behind online photos

5. When you photograph your friend and they photograph you:

6. "The chocolate wafers I bought a week ago vs the ones I bought today. Same price."

7. "I just wanted some tasty strudel!"

8. Spinach before and after

9. It doesn't even remotely look like what's in the picture.

10. "I wanted a space cake and I got a space failure."

11. This "baby" carrot

12. "I just wanted some marshmallows."

13. "When I ordered a small, this is not what I had in mind…"

14. These dollar store napkins…

15. Very generous

16. "What people cook vs what I cook"

17. When you shop online, you should be ready for this:

Which disappointment seemed the worst to you? Share your opinion in the comment section below!