“Ok, it’s time for a reality check. *checks reality* Holy shit. Would not recommend”

A “reality check” could be frightening. This joke was posted on X/Twitter by paul bassett davies on November 9, 2021:
   
“Ok, it’s time for a reality check. *checks reality* Holy shit. Would not recommend.”
   
   
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
reality check
noun
A Simple Definition is available from our Learner’s Dictionary to help you understand the meaning faster.
: something that clarifies or serves as a reminder of reality often by correcting a misconception
 
X/Twitter
paul bassett davies
@thewritertype
Ok, it’s time for a reality check.
*checks reality*
Holy shit. Would not recommend.
2:31 PM · Nov 9, 2021
 
X/Twitter
paul bassett davies
@thewritertype
Ok, it’s time for a reality check.
*checks reality*
Holy shit. Would not recommend.
8:35 AM · Jan 22, 2022
 
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The Feline Philosopher=^..^=🇨🇦🐾💕
@ThePhilosopurr
#wednesdaythought
Ok time for a reality check.. *checks reality*
Holy shite…. Would not recommend..
#Cats
2:09 PM · Mar 23, 2022
 
X/Twitter
Steve Suess
@ProfSuess
It’s time for a reality check.
*Checks reality*
Zero stars. Do not recommend.
6:39 PM · Mar 23, 2022
     
Bluesky
Paul Bassett Davies
@thewritertype.bsky.social
Ok, it’s time for a reality check.
*checks reality*
Holy shit. Would not recommend.
4:59 PM · Oct 13, 2023
 
X/Twitter
Daisy the Awkward Badass
@Chicago_Daisy
Ok, it’s time for a reality check.
*checks reality*
Holy shit.  One star on Yelp.  Would not recommend.
3:56 PM · Mar 15, 2026
 
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thelegendofleesa
08/10/26
Time for a reality check!
*checks reality*
Oh, no. Nope. Holy shit do not recommend.