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13 pieces of evidence that Amazon reviewers are better than all of us

Could it be home to some of the world’s best creative writing?

May 2nd 2013, 8:30 PM 6,631 Views 3 Comments

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WE’RE ALL FAMILIAR with Amazon at this stage. What was once a simple book selling website is now an online shop where you can buy almost anything.

Seriously. From crisps to computers, it’s all there.

Aside from its primary purpose though, Amazon has become a destination for some of the most creative writers in our midst, thus the reviews on many items are something to behold.

Don’t believe us? Just feast your eyes on these items, and their accompanying reviews

The Hutzler 571 Banana Slicer

BIC Cristal For Her Pens

Canned Unicorn Meat

Tuscan Whole Milk

Uranium Ore

The Matrix, according to someone’s ma>

Several King Joffrey (that b***ard) sightings around Dublin>

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13 pieces of evidence that Amazon reviewers are better than all of us