Disappointing Purchases: When Products Don't Live Up to the Hype

6. Customised Face Cushion

Cost: Not specified

Created by: Nobody

Acquired at: Unknown

As the saying goes, "it's the thought that counts." One man took this to heart when he decided to have his face printed on a pillow, hoping to provide his girlfriend with a unique reminder of him as she left for college. Unfortunately, the outcome did not meet his intentions, leading to an unexpected twist in his heartfelt gesture.

In conclusion, while the idea behind the personalized pillow was thoughtful, it serves as a reminder that sometimes, even the best intentions can lead to unforeseen results.

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Under $100 Although it's unclear where this poster bought the specific pillow, the printed selfie pillow clearly wasn't what the poster had in mind. The cushion wasn't so much a sentimental gift as it was a wide-angle shot of his face that resembled a cartoon character from Nickelodeon. It's difficult to determine if human error or the inherent nature of the product was the cause of this incident. To be sure, printing someone's face on a piece of fabric and keeping it exactly the same is no easy feat. Reactions to the unfortunate customer ranged from expressions of compassion to declarations that the cushion appeared “fine” to them.