If we're unsure about a potential product, its description won't always give all the answers we need to make an informed decision. After all, it was written either by the manufacturers or the sellers, and they might accentuate the positives and omit the negatives in order to make as many sales as possible.
No no, for an accurate picture we need reviews. Honest ones, coming from buyers who have already used the darn thing and know if it does the job. Luckily, people understand this and happily share their experiences with one another. Oftentimes finding the perfect words too.
The aptly titled subreddit 'Amazon Reviews' is the ultimate archive of these little online texts. Continue scrolling to check out the best pieces that its 132K members have gathered recently and for the older gems, fire up our first publication on it.
Also, we contacted one of the subreddit's moderators, u/pzreich, and book writing and publishing coach Lisa Tener, so don't miss the interesting insights they shared. (You'll find them between the images.)
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The Deep Exhausted Sigh At Baby #175
Well At Least He Now Has A Dog
Currently, the subreddit 'Amazon Reviews' has 7 moderators looking after it, and they have things to do. "Definitely the two most common issues we run into as mods are people trying to use our sub to advertise products and people trying to use the sub to complain or seek help about Amazon, such as with shipping or payment," u/pzreich told Bored Panda.
"The former gets an immediate permanent ban as advertising is against our rules, and the latter's posts are removed, and don’t face any bans. I'm generally sympathetic to anyone who has issues with Amazon since I have absolutely no love for the company, so I sometimes will redirect them to the official Amazon sub to see if they can get help for their issues. Generally, the commenters behave themselves which is nice!"
However, these few details aside, u/pzreich said that "modding this sub has been a breeze and given me many laughs over the past few years. It’s nice to see the creativity of strangers, products I didn’t know existed, and the collaborative efforts of the sub members to bring it all together."
I Should Try It
Normally I hate ppl writing in all caps, but understandable in this case
Wasn't Expecting To Laugh So Hard At A Review About A Plastic Strip That Helps You Remove Hair From Your Drain
A Review For Caliwhite Teeth Whitening Gel That Got Political Very Quickly.
Lately, u/pzreich has been wondering a lot why product reviews make such good writing prompts. "I think it boils down to a few factors. Product reviews, despite the fact that there's often a name or username attached, tend to feel rather anonymous, and people may feel a freedom to express their thoughts in a creative way, and to bring smiles to the faces of readers."
"People read reviews to get the honest thoughts of others, and may find themselves chuckling at especially imaginative feedback. Sometimes the situations you end up in while using a product are inherently funny, and sometimes the humor or interest comes out of the reviewer not understanding the product or getting mad at a specific element. Overall, there’s a very wide subject matter and an endless amount of people writing them, which leaves a wide range of potential reviews," the moderator explained.
Reviewer Changes His Mind About A Bezos Biography
Reality Check
Time Stops For No Man
She's Special
She’s not struggling to understand it, OP is! She’s clearly playing hide and seek and waiting patiently for them to figure it out.
Lisa Tener is a leading authority in book proposal development and her clients have signed 5- and 6-figure book deals with HarperCollins, Random House, Yale University Press, Johns Hopkins University Press, HCI and other major publishers, as well as being self-published.
She agrees with u/pzreich, saying that, "Product reviews are an excellent way to practice writing because they help you a) think about your own experience and how you can bring it to life b) provide specific examples c) write for a particular reader/audience."
"In addition, if you can make a product review entertaining and engaging, it will help you with all your writing. For example, challenge yourself to come up with engaging headlines by using alliteration (words starting with the same letter or sound), humor, or a quirky detail. If you can write engaging headlines on your product reviews, you can do the same for blog posts, articles, social media posts, or even a book!" Tener added.
A Man And His Bidet
Ashtray Review Took A Hard Left Turn
But Did It Work?
Someone Made A Mistake
"There are a number of things you can do to express your thoughts more clearly through text," the author of The Joy of Writing Journal: Spark Your Creativity in 8 Minutes a Day told Bored Panda.
"Be clear about what your goals are. After writing the first draft, ask yourself whether your writing will likely produce the results you were going for."
"Focus on your target audience or readership. Who will be reading this review, article, email, text, or other writing? What are their goals? Their pain points? How can you help them? What language and examples will resonate for them?"
Yes Indeed
Rare Earth Magnets…ping!
Workwear Crocs
Angel Titties
I need this bra!!!! PLEASE TELL ME MORE. My boo bees need to be held up on cloud pillows!!!
To make our sentences more colorful, Tener suggests asking ourselves how can we bring our writing to life for our readers by providing examples and stories.
"Metaphors can often make writing vivid. And employing various senses (smell, taste, sound, touch, and visuals) will also make your writing vivid," she said.
"The more specific you can be, the more it illustrates your points and engages your readers."
Bread Slippers
I Appreciate Honest Reviews
Tina Watching Out For The Rest Of Us
This Review For A Book About Demons
And it's not like you have to sacrifice form if you want cohesive content. "Illustrative writing actually increases clarity when done correctly," Tener added.
"If you're not sure your writing is clear, ask a person in the target audience to read your writing and to let you know where they get bored or confused."
I Love Writing On A Subatomic Level!
Fishnets Are A Bad Influence
How Do I Turn This Monitor On
Looking To “Flatter Her Splatter Cannon”
To challenge yourself beyond routine product reviews, emails, and work reports, Tener suggests, "making lists and then using a prompt for an item on the list."
"For example, list ten things you love about your phone. Then pick one and write about it in a humorous or playful way," she explained."
Her most recent book, The Joy of Writing Journal: Spark Your Creativity in 8 Minutes a Day, is a great resource for these kinds of prompts as well as other creative, playful, and engaging tasks.
One Of My Personal Favorites
Monica’s Dark Energy
Ps5 Not Waterproof
Baked Bread & Had Sex
What Product Makes This Review Even Funnier?
For "Police Strength" Pepper Spray
Fart Launcher, +30 Wind Damage With +50 Poison Damage
Leah Gets Some Motivation
Very Efficient Knife
Well, I’m Glad He Found What He’s Looking For
How Else Are You Gonna Judge The Size Of The Case?
Slight Issue With Some Bathroom Scales
Driveway Alarm Saved 2 Marriages
Found On Twitter
Found This While Looking At Costumes For Purim
A Review For Alli Weight Loss Pills 🤭😆
Both. My. Stomachs.
Look At This Photograph
This Made Me Laugh Out Loud
Poor Teddy
A Review On $4 Italian Espresso I Found This Week.
He Looks Just Like Ed Sheeran!
Just Amazing
Nothing Can Stop These Pants
Wait A Minute...
I Was Told Y’all Would Appreciate A Review I Found Yesterday
Guy Really Cares About The Comfort Of His Cat
Sense Of Worth
Herb Grinder Review
Mood
Great Blanket For When You Get Kicked Out By Your Wife
On A Set Of Nesting Loch Ness Ladles
Link Is Too Smol
Sleep, Glorious Sleep
At Least She Didn’t Take The Drain Cover
Look At This Absolute Chad
Champions Joggers
Dyson Hair Styler Review :)
If Only It Worked Like That
12 Ft Beach Ball
Found This Review For A Bikini Trimmer...
Hey he will need to buy the blanket reviewed above that allows you to sleep comfortably out doors.
Just What I Needed!
Oooo, I've got these! They are very good. In the winter when the hooves get too wet and rubbery, a lot of trimmers just won't cut. In the summer when they hooves are more solid than reinforced concrete, most cutters will break your wrist trying to cut through. These cutters work effortlessly in any situation and I haven't had to sharpen or oil them once yet (I've had them for 2 years!).
Gotta Go Fast!
Sour Candy
I Went On Amazon To Order A Bowstring For My Recurve Bow... Saw This Top-Rated Review!
Found This While Buying A Water Bottle
A 90 Year Old Man Reviews A Work Of Contemporary Fiction
Ya Know, For Some Reason I Don’t Feel Peaceful
The Item In Question Was A 250 Pack Of LED Diodes
An there was me thinking that only Americans smother everything in ketchup....
Don’t Let Jeff Borrow Your Shoes
Found Many Weird Review Gems While Searching For Sonic Merch, This Is Probably The Best One.
So Werm
This Was The Review That Made Me Buy The Mat (It’s Very Comfy Tbh)
Soulless
you dont store your sould in your shoes?? what are you going to do in an emergancy??
It Just Ain’t Right
This Random Comment Cracked Me Up While I Was Looking At Reviews On A Sleep Training Book For My Toddler.
Use the dinosaurs to teach your kid to sleep ...or play with your kid till they pass out then go to sleep...?
So Romantic…
No Trampoline In Box It's A Desk. Anyone Else Have This Problem???
Spicy Chili
Portal To Hell Vanishes
The American Education System Has Failed Us.
Hmm
Pillow Review, May Cause Flatulence
Do They Think Amazon Is Asking For A Photo Of Themselves With The Review?
Just Some Extra Flavor
I'm more worried that they actually know what does it taste like 🤢
Note 1000+ Ppl Found This “Helpful”
A Review For A 66 Pound Gas Powered Pressure Washer. Certainly Something You Want To Pack On Your Travels Abroad.
Kindle Makin Me Act Up 🥵🥵
Edited Review Or Time Traveler?
Another Satisfied Customer - True Noise Cancelling Headphones.
I Guess He's Right
Cursed Fleshlight
This Man Ate My Son
Autobiography Review...with (Un)necessary Reader Selfie. Adorable.
Terrible Electric Knife. One Star. Anyway Here's A Picture Of Me In The Bath.
Let's see. A hand-held electrical appliance and someone sitting in a tub full of water. What are the possibilities here?
Was Looking For A PC, And I Came Across This Review...
This Review On A Manga
Thanks For The Story, Trey.
My Mouthwash Has To Be Purple...
The Wolf Of Wall Street
Shoe Waterproofer: Not Intended For Crocs Apparently
Looking For A Spider Man Costume For My Kids Birthday. Came Across This In The Actual Description
I got this costume for Halloween and noticed that on the size chart so it's funny to find it here. The costume was good
Everyone’s A Dietitian On Amazon
I have noticed a downvoting troll on this page. Some people needlessly downvoted. Downvoting is not dislikes, downvoting can lead to people being banned, just for having opinions or making inoffensive jokes. Do not downvote, unless it is for the bots making "$400 an hour" or the obviously racist and hateful people.
If you see someone on minus numbers, show some love, upvote them, before the downvoting vultures strike.
Load More Replies...What I have learned from all of this is that I need to be a lot more creative with my Amazon reviews !
I already spend way too much time trying to comment something creative, and usually just end up deleting it and moving on 😂
Load More Replies...Am mildly disappointed I am not seeing the infamous Gummy Bear Review here. So here is the link: https://www.amazon.com/review/R2JGNJ5ZPJT4YC
The Tuscan Milk review page is a rabbit hole with reviews in the form of Shakespeare, Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, Marcel Proust, Samuel Coleridge, Sylvia Plath, and many more. From 2008 comes my favorite, from 'Edgar' in the style of 'The Raven' https://www.amazon.com/review/RXXPVOUH9NLL3
I once read an Amazon review for a HUGE beach ball, I wanna say it was like 6ft tall. I wish that was on this list because I damn near p**s d
Let me help you with that: https://www.boredpanda.com/funny-beach-ball-amazon-review-reid-hamlin/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic
Load More Replies...I recommend the Amazon reviews for the Trump ornament. The number of nervous and traumatized cats was hilarious. (Sorry, no link. The piece of garage I'm on is on strike.)
What Nathaniel and others were trying to point out is in BP the downvotes are not a "I dont like what you said, so I'm downvoting to express that dislike" thing, they are "this post is totally rude or a scammer and I want the post hidden and the poster banned" thing.
Load More Replies...I have noticed a downvoting troll on this page. Some people needlessly downvoted. Downvoting is not dislikes, downvoting can lead to people being banned, just for having opinions or making inoffensive jokes. Do not downvote, unless it is for the bots making "$400 an hour" or the obviously racist and hateful people.
If you see someone on minus numbers, show some love, upvote them, before the downvoting vultures strike.
Load More Replies...What I have learned from all of this is that I need to be a lot more creative with my Amazon reviews !
I already spend way too much time trying to comment something creative, and usually just end up deleting it and moving on 😂
Load More Replies...Am mildly disappointed I am not seeing the infamous Gummy Bear Review here. So here is the link: https://www.amazon.com/review/R2JGNJ5ZPJT4YC
The Tuscan Milk review page is a rabbit hole with reviews in the form of Shakespeare, Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, Marcel Proust, Samuel Coleridge, Sylvia Plath, and many more. From 2008 comes my favorite, from 'Edgar' in the style of 'The Raven' https://www.amazon.com/review/RXXPVOUH9NLL3
I once read an Amazon review for a HUGE beach ball, I wanna say it was like 6ft tall. I wish that was on this list because I damn near p**s d
Let me help you with that: https://www.boredpanda.com/funny-beach-ball-amazon-review-reid-hamlin/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic
Load More Replies...I recommend the Amazon reviews for the Trump ornament. The number of nervous and traumatized cats was hilarious. (Sorry, no link. The piece of garage I'm on is on strike.)
What Nathaniel and others were trying to point out is in BP the downvotes are not a "I dont like what you said, so I'm downvoting to express that dislike" thing, they are "this post is totally rude or a scammer and I want the post hidden and the poster banned" thing.
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