Adj.
Pinpointing and highlighting the exact differences between facts, claims, and evidence. Which typically has caused an emotional reaction or sudden realization. It generally is used negatively.
Example: A TV dinner looks amazing on the cover and says it tastes amazing.
Negatively:
WHAT I EXPECTED: An amazing, delicious meal that looks beautiful.
WHAT I GOT: Tastes like vomit and looks just as appetizing. It even smells bad too.
Links with other terms:
"I don't know what I expected."
"My disappointment is immeasurable, and my day is ruined."
Pinpointing and highlighting the exact differences between facts, claims, and evidence. Which typically has caused an emotional reaction or sudden realization. It generally is used negatively.
Example: A TV dinner looks amazing on the cover and says it tastes amazing.
Negatively:
WHAT I EXPECTED: An amazing, delicious meal that looks beautiful.
WHAT I GOT: Tastes like vomit and looks just as appetizing. It even smells bad too.
Links with other terms:
"I don't know what I expected."
"My disappointment is immeasurable, and my day is ruined."
Example of WHAT I EXPECTED VS WHAT I GOT:
Man, can't believe I got suckered in, this game is trash. Let me sum it up for you:
WHAT I EXPECTED: GOTY, the gameplay looked amazing!
WHAT I GOT: Dissapointment, it was all fake.
Man, can't believe I got suckered in, this game is trash. Let me sum it up for you:
WHAT I EXPECTED: GOTY, the gameplay looked amazing!
WHAT I GOT: Dissapointment, it was all fake.
by derpinator76 January 4, 2026
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