Realistic Expectations (Setting the Bar Low)

Garage bands are notorious for their "we're going to take over the world" idealism, even though that level of success is ridiculously unlikely. They would probably benefit from some more realistic expectations. 

But, I can't act like bands are the only ones who set the bar too high. Idealism gets the best of me, too. Take this blog, for example...

Tomayto / Potahto

America vs. the World: USA Says FU

Happy 4th of July. Does anyone else have other examples that I left out? Post your ideas in the Comments section below and I'll add the best one(s) to the picture.