Expectation vs Reality: Products That Fell Short

3. Sandwich from Subway

Cost: $3–$5 produced by: Subway Acquired via Subway The individual preparing your Subway sandwich has a significant influence on its quality. One of the most well-known fast-food chains in the world, Subway is expanding every year. For those of us in America, this means a "mushroom sub," but one Reddit user noticed that their "fungi toastie" didn't look quite like what was described.

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Subway Sandwich on Reddit.com / @u/UndesirableWaffle The Redditor, who had probably placed their order online and was unable to oversee the sandwich's preparation in person, received jalapeño peppers, cheese, and no sauce on barely toasted bread in place of mushrooms, sauce, and cheese. That sandwich was unfit for consumption, unless you had a really strong stomach.