Online orders are generally wrought with risk depending on the vendor. Amazon’s usually solid, but even they get it wrong sometimes.
The best thing you can do is place your order and hope for the best. Generally, fragility and timing are the biggest online ordering concerns.
But sometimes, the completely unexpected happens… that package you received isn’t quite what you thought it’d be, or at least not what it appeared to be online.
Naturally, the coronavirus pandemic has led to a gigantic increase in online ordering volume. And naturally, the volume of online ordering flubs has increased as well.
Check out 75 of the most hilarious online ordering mishaps in recent memory. What you see isn’t always what you get. Expect the unexpected.
1. The wolfpack
Sometimes you can’t help but buy that novelty gift for yourself or a friend. This guy’s briefs turned out a little… flatter than expected. It’s hard to be a one man wolfpack when the wolf doesn’t cooperate.
2. How the Grinch stole Catmas
Oh look, a cute little Christmas tree for your feline friend. Go ahead and get it as a Christmas gift, Sprinkles is going to love it. Well, turns out that cat Christmas tree is way smaller than advertised. Or the cat’s just humongous.
3. Got a bone to pick
Keep your dog satisfied with some scrumptious dog treats. Or perhaps a chewy bone? Well… here’s another order that went awry. So yeah, the bone is literally larger than the dog.
4. She said yes…
Engagements are huge. This person’s sister went through the trouble of buying a seemingly beautiful, ornate cake. Well, things didn’t turn out as expected, to say the least.
5. Bulbasour
Bulbasaur’s literally the first Pokemon in the Pokedex. The spritely plant-based cutie’s easily one of the most recognizable Pokemon out there. In an attempt to order a Halloween-styled figurine, things got a little weird… That just might be the cheekiest smile I’ve ever seen.
6. Go nuts for no nuts
Nuts are already expensive, as is. But a nice, well-portioned assortment of some of the world’s finest nuts might be a steal. Just look at the difference between the product description and the received package. Egregious.
7. The soul stone
This person fell for a targeted ad… I mean the rings look absolutely nothing alike. I send my condolensces.
8. Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath is arguably the greatest metal band of all time. One redditor ordered a hat to stroke his fandom. The hat looks almost the same as advertised… but the text is completely different. And if you’re interested, definitely check out the band’s Black Lives Matter shirts based on their acclaimed Masters of Reality album.
9. Abstract cutting board
It was so simple. Just a nice looking, multi-colored cutting board. But apparently even that was too much to ask for. The actual results are disastrous.
10. Hall of mirrors
Mirrors can add a lot of tasteful depth to a room. Some of them even exhibit some pretty cool, wonky effects. Other mirrors are downright ridiculous, and don’t belong in a home. The mirror this guy ordered looks completely different than expected.
11. Mask madness
Some masks look exceptional online. Some of those same masks are still exceptional when they make it to your doorstep. But sometimes you get a cheap knockoff mask instead of the real thing.
12. White dress gone wrong
Here’s one of countless online dress catastrophes. She expected an ornate white dress. She got something completely different…
13. Better late than never
The order arrived 10 years late. How is that even possible? Where did it even sit for 10 years? I have so many questions.
14. Online veneers
If you want major dental work, go to an actual dentist or orthodontist. There’s usually no quick solution to dental work. This young man found that out the hard way.
15. Pennywise for a penny
As the main villain in the It series, Pennywise has generally been known as a ridiculous, scary clown. Here, he’s lost all of his fearsomeness. There are no words.
16. Pickle Rick
Even if you’re unfamiliar with the hit science fiction comedy Rick and Morty, you may have heard of Pickle Rick. Basically, the character Rick turns himself into a pickle, causing all sorts of ridiculousness throughout the course of the episode. Anyway, the image on the right doesn’t look like Pickle Rick at all.
17. Cord conundrum
This has to be the least effect pair of earbuds I’ve ever seen. Most human heads don’t really fit those dimensions at all. I don’t even understand why this cord was produced.
18. Tiny tapestry
He ordered a tapestry. He got a tiny tapestry… or basically just a bandana. That’s false advertising if I’ve ever seen it.
19. Arms and angels
I literally laughed out loud looking at this. Are simple angels too much to ask for? Apparently they are. Angels now carry giant weapons. I mean those battles with demons aren’t going to win themselves…?
20. Drunk cactus
Yeah, don’t shop online when you’re drunk. The chances of a mistake are much too great. An Instagram ad of a cactus sculpture made from rope recently yielded just a bag of rope with no instructions.
21. Baby bench
Be wary of large purchases without listed dimensions. Anything can be made to look a certain size with the right camera trickery. I think her Twitter caption says it all.
22. Fabricated fabric
When you order clothes online, you expect them to be similar or exactly the same as the provided images. Well, this reddit user ordered a dazzling, multi-colored shawl. The result: a different pattern and fabric, altogether.
23. Half for twice as much
So toilet paper’s been extremely hard to come by during the coronavirus pandemic. Naturally, many have taken to the web for their toiletries. Come on Amazon… These rolls cost twice as much as usual.
24. Tiny tiger rug
Do you like tigers? Maybe a giant tiger rug will bring some life to an otherwise boring room. Always check the order dimensions! This one cost $150… Yikes.
25. The Night King
Game of Thrones has some pretty powerful villains. The Night King’s especially fearsome. Theoretically, he’d be a great Halloween costume. But that mask…
26. Bad bed
The image on the left looks lovely. I’d enjoy a quick nap in that bed. But I’m not sure what happened with the received order… It looks like some sticks were just thrown together on a platform.
27. Cheap knockoff
On the left we have a beautiful, ornate blue and silver dress. Something perfect for a wedding. On the right, we have… something a little different.
28. Blowup faces
What was supposed to be an order for wrapping paper turned into a hilarious mixup. Instead of new wrapping paper, she received a blowup of her face. It’s somewhat intimidating, to be honest.
29. Custom socks
The image on the right is what the socks are supposed to look like. The image on the left is what was delivered. So who is the mystery man on the left? The world may never know.
30. Miniature vinyl
Vinyl collections are all the rage these days. Having music in a physical format makes a wonderful collector’s item. This specific vinyl was intended for a doll house, literally.
31. Alien mask flub
One unlucky redditor ordered an alien mask. The original image looks pretty great. The actual product, though… leaves a lot to be desired.
32. Demons
The image on the left looks amazing. The horns look great and there’s a ton of detail. The mask that was delivered looks hideous.
33. Morty
Morty’s incredibly popular. Rick and Morty has become a huge hit and one of the great comedies of the modern era. Unfortunately, this redditor actually ordered hair clippers.
34. Watches
These watches look similar on first glance. But look closely, the details aren’t even remotely the same. I’d be furious.
35. Baby Yoda
Baby Yoda’s incredibly adorable. He’s one of the most popular characters in the Star Wars universe at this point. This is one of many Baby Yoda order mishaps.
36. Flower dress
The blue dress looks great as shown on the left. But the actual product looks a little suspect. The patterns aren’t even the same. This is bad.
37. Baby Yoda, is that you?
Baby Yoda is all the rage these days. The little force user makes a wonderful doll. Some dolls don’t turn out that great, though.
38. Puppy pumpkin
Need a Halloween costume for your best friend? Feel free to order one online. Or not. Instead of a dog costume, they sent a sweater.
39. Flower power
A lot of products look absolutely stunning online. But oftentimes, the real, physical product isn’t anything alike. Look at those flowers on the right. What happened?
40. Small stickers
The image online clearly shows a set of separate stickers. Well apparently the vendor streamlined things, just a little. Maybe the person on the left has tiny hands?
41. Joke jeans
Jeans are always in style. They’re a classic. Unfortunately, her new ones are a few sizes too small…
42. Captain America socks
Captain America’s seen a resurgence in popularity amid The Avengers films. The image on the left features a sleek sock. On the right? A little less detailed, to say the least.
43. Revolutionary frogs
Well, at least they didn’t mess up the image. Read the caption below the image on her shirt. Even fictional frogs have been affected by the ongoing protests. Fight the power.
44. Baby Yoda looks sad
Baby Yoda’s beautiful. The image on the left looks absolutely adorable. Well, that’s not what was delivered. The Baby Yoda on the right looks pretty sad, which makes me sad.
45. Curtains
Original order: micro-fiber fleece blanket. What was delivered: a photocopied curtain made of polyester. That is not cool. Not cool at all.
46. Nothing
Some new hair products would be nice. A fresh cute and hairdo can keep things interesting. But the package never even came in.
47. Another Baby Yoda
They’re really botching these Baby Yoda dolls. Seriously, the product looks nothing like the original image. The fabric isn’t even the same.
48. Fake dress
Online vendors must really hate dresses. This one looks completely different. Instead of beads she got “glittery tin foil.” I’m sad for her.
49. Brown beanie
Sometimes it gets cold. Sometimes you just want a simple brown beanie. Sometimes the internet lets you down, tragically.
50. Game of fetch
Dogs love fetch. An automated ball launcher sounds phenomenal in theory. But instead of a cool new, high-tech device, a tennis ball arrived.
51. X-large
Instead of some cool new human clothes, the “X-Large” came in dog-size. X-large isn’t as big as it used to be. Pooch looks pretty, though.
52. Apple juice laptop
A reddit user recently experienced an incredibly tragic letdown. After saving for months, instead of receiving an $850 laptop, a trio of juice jugs arrived in a large box. The shipping took one and half weeks.
53. White dress
Clothing seems to be among the most falsified orders. She was expecting an amazing, orante prom dress. What she received was somewhat of a letdown.
54. Dazzling dress
The dress on the left pops. It dazzles and sizzles. The one on the right – not so much. That’s such a poor imitation.
55. 523 is the new 1000
Recently, a loving aunt bought a “1000-piece” LEGO-esque set of building blocks for her nephews. They barely got half of that amount. In fact, they counted 523 total blocks.
56. Miniature dog pool
Check out this new dog pool. Apparently the details online promised 160 centimeters… They certainly lied. I’d be furious.
57. Pikachu who?
Pikachu’s arguably the most popular Pokemon ever. The electric rodent is a staple Nintendo mascot. The Pikachu on the right is certainly lacking some of the details found on the left.
58. Candle cup conundrum
A recent online ordering flub came in the form of a candle cup. I mean just look at those holes. The imitation is absolutely terrible. The star arms aren’t straight at all.
59. Another clothing scam
Clothing can easily be falsely advertised. I mean just look at the area around the neck. It’s maybe a third the size as advertised.
60. Beautiful blue dress fake out
She expected something elegant. She got a baggy mess of blue, instead. This “prom bomb” marks another epic chapter in the book of online ordering mishaps.
61. Weird wig
She expected a red wig. She received a brown one with a terrible style. I’m not quite sure what happened. Some wigs are whack.
62. Sequin red
She ordered a sequin red outfit. The shade’s not even the same. The pattern’s pretty off, too. That’s just downright disappointing.
63. Purple problems
The result’s baggy and lacks nuance. The image on the left looks so much more elegant. It’s just one big purple letdown.
64. White jeans
Some cool white jeans with frayed holes around the knees are what was expected. The delivery was completely off, though. The material’s all wrong and there’s no hole in the clothing.
65. American flag
This unlucky redditor ordered some Fourth of July cupcake toppers. Some of the decorations are pretty neat. But that’s not even an American flag… It looks pretty similar to an Australian flag. But it’s not even an Australian flag…
66. Yellow to green
The image online was a vibrant shade of yellow. The delivery was more of a pukey green. Huge letdown.
67. Miniature chair
If the price seems too good to be true, it probably is. Remember to check those size dimensions for questionable purchases. Well, the chair definitely looks good from the right perspective.
68. “Cherished green”
Cherised green they said. There’s nothing cherished about the shade they sent. The color’s completely different.
69. Hoodie holdup
One of the common recurring internet ordering flubs comes with the erasure of detail. Look at the detail on the left. Now look at the image on the right. It’s not even the same hoodie.
70. Plate problems
Someone recently ordered a dish rack. I’m honestly not quite sure what was delivered instead. Avoid Instagram ads. There are better ways to find amazing deals… and reliable products.
71. Miniature television
If something’s priced unusually low, it generally is too good to be true. Definitely find out the true dimsenions of a product before purchasing it. Naturally, the Facebook post about this mixup is riddled with expletives.
72. Computer mouse or air freshener?
So how exactly does it freshen? It honestly looks more like a broken computer mouse than anything. Hey, at least it comes with two lights.
73. “Wipes”
Grace just wanted a quick, easy way to clean her furniture. Instead of receiving a packet of wipes, she got a finger-sized pack of “Wet Ones” instead. Maybe they can wipe away her tears…
74. Just some toys, no big deal
Need an adult toy? Maybe buying it online will make things a little less embarrassing. Nope, that completely backfired. So much for being discreet.
75. The Rolling Stoned
The Rolling Stones are undoutedbly one of the greatest rock bands of all time. Their logo is absolutely killer. I’m stoned by how ridiculous that shirt is…
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