The anticipation was electric as shoppers prepped for Amazon’s much-hyped “Prime Day” — but wow, what a letdown! Unless you’re someone who thrills at the sight of piles of socks, shoehorns, or an assortment of truly questionable gadgets.
For instance, this colossal barrel of lube was slashed by 46%:
So. Many. Questions.
Was this what you envisioned when you stayed up past midnight to snag the best bargains? Don’t worry; you’re not alone in your disappointment. The internet has turned into a humorous roast of Amazon, and it’s been quite entertaining.
Ideally, you’d hop on the site, search for what you desire, and find jaw-dropping discounts awaiting you, or at least be pointed to similar items on sale. Instead, customers encountered an endless stream of “lightning deals” — with virtually nothing remotely appealing. Sure, there were a few decent offers like a Kindle Fire, a children’s Kindle, and some Bose headphones, but those sold out faster than you could say “add to cart.”
Ah, well. At least we’re not quite as broke today.
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In summary, while Amazon’s Prime Day may not have delivered the goods, the online community’s reactions have certainly kept us entertained!