This Tumblr Tuesday, we delve into the murky waters of Yelp parody blogs. Let's face it: Yelp, for all the help it provides its users in finding a new local hotspot, doesn't have the best reputation. At Foodista, we've covered the Yelp mafia, which has the power to make or break a new restaurant; Funny or Die has even parodied the thousands of lame Yelp reviews from users too quick to find fault in a place. Read on for even more Yelp schadenfreude.
1. Yelp Review Reviews: We've all read a review of a favorite restaurant that missed the mark, and Yelp Review Reviews dresses down poorly written or downright erroneous Yelp reviews. The review below, for example, highlights the reviewer's haughty attitude towards an out-of-town Indian restaurant.
2. F*ck You Yelper: This Yelp parody blog quotes ridiculous reviews that often paint an unfair portrait of the venue. These reviews range from inane to borderline offensive, like this review of Mariscos Las Palmas:
3. Yelp is for Dicks: This blog features screenshots of Yelp reviews and commentary that points out the reviewers' projection of their own rage onto the venue. The sarcastic tone makes each review funnier than the last; for example, the text that accompanies the review below begins, "Having worked in customer service for over twenty-five years, I am in no way completed jaded and petty to people serving me out of my own resentment for my career."
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