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15 of the Most Hilarious TripAdvisor Reviews of All Time

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With millions of traveler reviews and counting, TripAdvisor offers up a continuous stream of new hotel, restaurant, and attraction reviews from Antarctica to Zanzibar and nearly everywhere in between.

But the site isn’t just useful for those trying to book trips to new locations. It’s also (somewhat secretly) a terrific source of entertainment. From hilarious one-star reviews of the Taj Mahal to scathing thoughts on sandy beaches, here are some of the funniest TripAdvisor reviews of all time.

1.

The British Museum has lost its charm…

Seriously, Rosetta Stone, when you just lie there like that, it’s hard for people to get excited.

2.

Do we need to review the definition of the word "park"?

This person just flat out didn’t care for Central Park. Not to be know-it-alls, but if they did want to live out their helicopter photography dreams, a quick search for “Central Park Helicopter Tour” returns millions of results.

3.

Is this the happiest place on earth?

This visitor to the Magic Kingdom has some not-so-fond memories of her visit to Disney in the late 1980s, and still holds a grudge worth writing a review decades later.

4.

The ancient pyramids are too old

The ancient Egyptians really should have been more considerate of future visitors and built a vending machine or two near the pyramids.

5.

Can you imagine the waiters at Peter Luger doing a birthday song and dance?

This poor visitor wasn’t pleased with the complimentary birthday offerings (of which there are none) at one of the most notoriously brusque restaurants in New York City, Peter Luger. And then there’s the trauma of being served steak… in a steakhouse.

6.

So… kind of like how the pyramids are just pyramids?

This review started so well. We’re terribly sorry that you found one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world to be a little crowded. Wonder what this reviewer’s take would be on Times Square.

7.

Hey Taj Mahal, be more impressive!

If you’ve seen the photos, why bother flying across the globe to see one of the new Seven Wonders of the World in person?

8.

At least the water wasn’t too watery?

This reviewer is clearly a fan of handing out compliment sandwiches, though to be fair, they may be a bit confused about what a beach is.

9.

It’s so rude how the French don’t speak English.

First of all, random reviewer—you win for the best pun in the title. Second of all, it’s not everyone’s responsibility in a French-speaking country to learn English for you. Lastly, the Eiffel Tower is not poorly organized; it’s actually quite well-marked (no language skills required).

10.

Hot pics, but ugly in person

Who drives into Yosemite National Park and isn’t instantly floored by their surroundings? This reviewer, apparently.

11.

Minus one star for no sacrificial boat.

This reviewer has some interesting ideas to spice up the Niagara Falls experience.

12.

The gift that keeps on giving.

You know what would make the Statue of Liberty better? If it were located in France.

13.

A mountain without a pub

Not only is there no pub at the summit of Ben Nevis, but sometimes in Scotland, a country notorious for its bad weather, there won’t be a view due to the clouds. We’re as shocked as this reviewer was.

14.

Someone should call a building inspector on the Leaning Tower of Pisa!

Despite the name of this attraction, this reviewer was still unsure about the angle of the Tower of Pisa—and if they’re renovating the place anyway, might as well throw some video games in!

15.

Has anyone seen this reviewer’s pants?

The Grand Canyon is lovely and all (although maybe a little too grand), but be warned: you might lose your pants.

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