ADVERTISEMENT

If you're browsing the internet for laughs but the memes seem overused and the comics look like they've become a copy of each other, there's still something that might do the trick. Amazon reviews. They're honest, witty, and, best of all, self-aware. From an elderly man who just used a selfie-stick for the first time to a woman who can't pull her new turtleneck over her head, you don't have to be a writer for a late night talk show to pen something hilarious. All it takes is just a little bit of amazement or disappointment after you open your long-awaited delivery. Continue scrolling and check out some of the funniest Amazon reviews the site has to offer!

According to NBC Los Angeles, however, Amazon users shouldn't base their decision of whether to buy a particular thing or not solely on the product reviews. University of Southern California social media professor Karen North said that the sellers are tricking Amazon's algorithm. "As sellers on Amazon, people know there are ways to game the system, where it looks like you have more positive ratings than you do," she said.

RELATED:

    Prof. North also gave an example of one of the Amazon shopping schemes: sellers post a product to sell, collect reviews, then swipe out the product for a new one while keeping the old reviews in place.

    North said sellers can do this over and over, duping buyers into thinking a product has more or better reviews than it really does. North says Amazon needs to crack down.

    "They need to start thinking about whether or not people are figuring out how to game their system. And they need to figure out how to go in and clean that up," she said.

    ADVERTISEMENT

    In a statement to the I-Team, Amazon admitted these things do happen: "These bad actors show a flagrant disregard for our community, and our policies ... we work with sellers and law enforcement to hold them accountable by withholding funds and pursuing civil and criminal penalties."

    #5

    3 Sky Airplane For Boys – Dangerous For Girls

    3 Sky Airplane For Boys – Dangerous For Girls

    amazon.com Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    danielw
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    after 'High and Tight', i was waiting for 'And she joined the Marines... as a Naval family, this is intolerable' or something.

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    #6

    Beds Should Look Like Beds

    Beds Should Look Like Beds

    amazon.com Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    Dream Wolf
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be fair, I'd be excited if I found a giant ice cream sandwich too. And it does look like one

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    ADVERTISEMENT
    ADVERTISEMENT
    #10

    The Nightmare Fuel Of Amazon Reviews

    The Nightmare Fuel Of Amazon Reviews

    amazon.com Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    Dream Wolf
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's like a halloween ghost costume but even creepier, now you can say that your soul is escaping

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    #14

    Toddler Rages Against The Machine

    Toddler Rages Against The Machine

    amazon.com Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    GFSTaylor
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had to buy a fridge lock once, when one of the cats I had then learned how to open the fridge door one evening while I was out.

    View more commentsArrow down menu
    #15

    Trimmers And Toilet Talk

    Trimmers And Toilet Talk

    amazon.com Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    AloofFox
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And have not flushed it down any toilets (yet...) HAHA oh my god this is amazing

    View more commentsArrow down menu
    ADVERTISEMENT
    #23

    Argumentatively Better Than An Apple Watch The Way This Guy Sells It

    Argumentatively Better Than An Apple Watch The Way This Guy Sells It

    amazon.com Report

    ADVERTISEMENT
    See Also on Bored Panda
    #27

    Crafting With Cat Hair: Cute Handicrafts To Make With Your Cat

    Crafting With Cat Hair: Cute Handicrafts To Make With Your Cat

    These ladies have probably read this.

    amazon.com Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    Dream Wolf
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would totally 100% buy this. I wonder if it'll work with dog hair. I have huskies and malamutes so it might be fun

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    #28

    This 5-Star Verified Review Of Noise Canceling Headphones

    This 5-Star Verified Review Of Noise Canceling Headphones

    PooYaKasha Report

    #29

    Bunch Of Reviews For These Fake Flower Petals That Apparently Have A Strong Odor. This One’s Pretty Good

    Bunch Of Reviews For These Fake Flower Petals That Apparently Have A Strong Odor. This One’s Pretty Good

    Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    danielw
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    .... so, how does this fellow know what a fish-hamster-baby-thing and it's 3-week old cage smell?

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    #31

    Cheese Wheel

    Cheese Wheel

    amazon.com Report

    Add photo comments
    POST
    Alan Wilkening
    Community Member
    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mmmm... it’s amazing how much more appetizing a food becomes when you add the word “wheel.”

    View More Replies...
    View more commentsArrow down menu
    ADVERTISEMENT
    See Also on Bored Panda