17 Complaints So Bad They Sent Shivers Down Corporate Spines

A restaurant review criticizes a $35 pork chop as "peasant food" and says the water "tastes like swamp water." Food, service, and atmosphere are each rated 1/5, except atmosphere, which is rated 4/5.

When customers complain, companies do their best to listen. Well, most of the time. Sometimes, what companies end up hearing is so absurd, it’s enough to make the boardroom break into a cold sweat. These stories reveal how quickly public opinion can turn and how powerful consumer voices really are.

1. This is a moment where chaos meets community

A written review describes feeling out of place during visits, comparing the experience to being stuck between feuding family members. The reviewer rates the location two stars and explains their reasons in a humorous, detailed story.
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2. Garbage in, garbage stays

Screenshot of a written social media post describing frustration with a city’s recycling program, detailing missed collections, unhelpful responses from the sanitation department, and the personal impact of unreliable services.
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3. From the collective cheers to all the jeers

A review says the poster felt unsupported by staff after being bullied at a bar. The owner replies, asking the reviewer to stop throwing their bird at people, saying staff aren't responsible for their fights.
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4. Got to love it when the reviewer returns with a revenge

A five-star review describes a customer returning to a business after an employee named Rachel was fired, expressing satisfaction and plans to return with family for major holidays.
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5. QR code can spark unexpected billing woes

A screenshot of a negative restaurant review warns users about being charged for an escort service after scanning a check’s QR code, describing issues with credit card charges and a lack of response from the owner.
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6. The chips were the only survivors

A review by Jordan B. describes a terrible barbeque experience, criticizing the turkey club, bacon, and sauce, and humorously complaining about taste and likely digestive issues, with only the flavorless chips praised.
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7. We love the legendary owner comebacks

A restaurant review rates food and service poorly, comparing a $35 pork chop to "swamp water." The owner's witty reply explains the pig's heritage and invites the reviewer to return and try new menu items.
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8. Dinner under surveillance

A Facebook post describing a customer’s experience at Texas Roadhouse, expressing concerns about being listened to by lightbulbs labeled “privately” and questioning privacy and monitoring at the restaurant.
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9. Zero chill response

A negative online review describes a manager as unprofessional and rude to a family with kids. The owner responds, explaining the children’s disruptive behavior and clarifying the staff’s actions in the situation.
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10. A solid cake disappointment, and then the owner goes nuts

A 1-star cake review complains about lack of fruit, nuts, and dragees, calling the cake "not good but acceptable." The owner responds politely, explaining that the chosen cake did not include those extras.
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11. One star for streaming

A one-star hotel review complaining about no Netflix access. The reviewer criticizes the lack of streaming, says it should be simple and included, calls the business clueless, and suggests bundling it in the price.
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12. A special delivery to the wrong dump

A handwritten yellow sign by a roadside directs FedEx not to leave packages at the current location, stating it's not 2261, but a compost pile. The note instructs drivers to deliver to the real house and includes redacted phone numbers.
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13. Amazon Party Panic

A review shows inflated rose-gold letter balloons on the floor spelling "HAPPY BIRTHA" with an extra "A" balloon. The review text complains that the letter "D" is missing, making "BIRTHDAY" incomplete.
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14. So just don’t pour shampoo in your eyes, Eugene

A customer review rates a coconut-scented shampoo three stars. The reviewer praises its lather and natural ingredients, but criticizes it for irritating their eyes, saying they will not recommend it despite other positives.
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15. A Cuddle Too Far

Screenshot of an Amazon review showing a woman hugging a large white teddy bear and a close-up of the bear’s face. The review humorously describes the bear as looking traumatized.
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16. Wardrobe malfunctions are the worst

A humorous Amazon review describes a wardrobe malfunction where the crotch seam of the reviewer’s shorts ripped, causing embarrassment. The review is marked as "Helpful" by many users.
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17. Pink Wasn’t on the Label

A tweet shows a photo of a bottle of Tesco dog shampoo and a smiling dog whose fur is tinted bright pink, with a humorous caption asking why the shampoo turned the dog pink.
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Mariano Montagna

Mariano holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Advertising and is a Show Production graduate. He is deeply passionate about pop culture and creativity, and believes in the power of storytelling to shape ideas and inspire people to enjoy the otherwise occasionally mundane slog of a typical workday just a bit more, with entertaining content. Find Mariano over on IG at @marianmontagna.