76 Online Reviews That Have No Business Being So Funny
Sometimes, online reviews go completely off the rails, and deserve a review of their own. From the drunk soul who bought an inflatable bed after thinking it was a giant ice-cream sandwich, to the person who took the time to post a review simply noting, “Did not go there,” here are some of the most unhinged and hilarious ones out there. Fails, Funny
Theworldcan be divided into two groups: those who take the time to write online reviews, and those who don’t. But all too often, consumers and customers will only bother to share their thoughts publicly when they’re unhappy with a product or service. Sometimes, their zero- or one-star reviews go completely off the rails, and deserve a review of their own. Other times, their chaotic critiques provide us with comedy gold. Bored Pandahas put together a compilation of the most unhinged, hilarious, and bizarre online reviews. From the drunk soul who bought an inflatable bed thinking it was a giant ice-cream sandwich, to the person who took the time to post a review simply noting, “Did not go there. ”We also explain why, while many of these arefunny, bad online reviews are no laughing matter for businesses. You'll find that info between the images. RELATED:Some of these reviews prove that hell hath no fury as a shopper scorned. Others show us that certain people have way too much time on their hands. But while we may laugh our way through this list, the truth is that bad reviews can actually be very bad for business. Not everyone will take the time to write a review, but research shows that the vast majority of customers will read reviews before purchasing a product. One survey of 800 shoppers found thatalmost allof them—95%—reported consulting customer reviews. "Of those shoppers, nearly 1 in 4 (24%) consults reviews for every purchase they make,"addsthe PowerReviews report. "Among younger shoppers, those 18-44, that number jumps to 30%. ""Ratings and reviews have become a prime source of information for shoppers on their path to purchase," cautions the PowerReviews team. "An increasing number of shoppers are relying on reviews as they decide when, where, andhow tobuy. "The survey revealed that the presence of ratings and reviews ranked as the most important factor affecting purchase decisions—behind only the price of the product itself. For this reason, displaying online reviews is an expectation, not an option for businesses nowadays. Even negative reviews can help your business sometimes. Paying attention to what customers are saying, what they like and dislike, and where they feel you can improve can be a useful tool when it comes to analyzing and improving your products and/or services. "Reviews can tell a leadership team about common obstacles to customer loyalty, like a limited selection, shipping issues and high prices,"addsa blog post published on job site Indeed. "They can also help the marketing and sales team identify popular competitors, which can help them differentiate their company from others in the industry. "Goodfirms is a dedicated B2B (business-to-business) research, ratings, and review platform. The site notes that positive reviews directly impact your brand's online reputation. It adds that one of the best way's for a brand to display authenticity is to share customer reviews. Meanwhile, a Goodfirms survey revealed that 91% of respondents trust online reviews more than the information provided directly by marketers. It also found that a single negative review can cause major damage when it comes to consumers' purchasing behavior and loyalty. The survey was conducted at the end of 2025, among 552 participants from more than 15 industries. "When prospects search your brand, negative reviews are often the first thing they see — shaping perceptions before a single interaction occurs,"explainsthe Goodfirms site. "First impressions are formed in seconds. Negative reviews immediately signal risk, causing potential customers to 'sign out' before engaging further. "80% of those polled said they change their purchase intent after seeing negative information online. So what action, if any, should businesses take if or when they have negative online reviews? Keep scrolling to find out. I was looking for a craft supply and all the reviews are great except a few, but this one caught my eye ma'am you're using your ruler wrong lmao. socialcluelessnessReport"Ignoring a bad review won’t make it go away,"warnsthe U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA) site. "On the other hand, responding to customer reviews can result in better ratings and improve your business’ online reputation. "It's important to respond promptly and professionally. Never get angry or personal, no matter what the person said. SBA's experts advise apologizing to the customer and thanking them for taking the time to highlight issues with your business. "Also, make sure you use the reviewer’s name and recap their specific complaint," they add. "Customizing responses will show that your business genuinely appreciates customer feedback. "SBA's team suggests adding a video or photographs to your response message. This can help to show that you’re taking the complaint seriously, which in turn can help build trust with your customers and win them over — despite their negative experience. As we've mentioned earlier, customer feedback and online reviews are an essential part of improving your business. They shouldn't be taken lightly. "If you’ve received a negative online review, showing that you’ve taken the steps to resolve the issue could help turn a negative review into a positive one," says the SBA team. "Once you’ve acted upon the issue your customer raised, reply to the complaint on the review site so that other customers can read what about what you’ve done. "And to all the keyboard warriors out there, think carefully before firing off an unnecessary bad review. You might be doing a lot more harm than you actually realize. I almost overlooked these shoes due to the rating but I liked them enough to read what the issues were. Not a single negative comment. MRSRN65ReportWeekly HighlightsDaily HighlightsFunny