1 and 2 Star Reviews of St. Louis' Favorite Places

Everybody’s got an opinion, and let’s face it, many of them stink. How else to explain people who’d complain about the beauty of St. Louis' glorious Art Hill — or complain about getting ripped off at our totally free Saint Louis Zoo? (Did we mention it’s free?) And who could possibly have a bad word to say about City Museum?

Yet various Karens and Kyles have left some hilariously misguided negativity on Yelp and Google about St. Louis' favorite places. From people complaining that the animals at the zoo look lifeless to the nattering nabobs upset that the fans actually watch the game at Busch Stadium, the complaints are numerous and even occasionally innovative in their stupidity.

Scroll down for some of the goofiest one- and two-star reviews we found on Yelp and Google (and maybe even a few three-star ones, too).
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Forest Park
Deyon, 1 star
"We didn’t have fun and there was nothing to do."
CHRIS YUNKER
Forest Park
Anthony, 1 star
"Trying to ride my Lime scooter around and there are way too many cross-country runners taking up park space. Very annoying."
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Forest Park
Joe B, 3 stars
"I don't understand why Forest Park is placed on the divine pedestal that it is. I've done my best over the years to discover why. Here are my findings: The roads in and through the park are circuitous for no reason and are replete with confusing signage. The pedestrian trails are even less efficient and tend to end abruptly. My last attempt to cut a more direct route through the park (Art Museum to Lindell), came to a muddy conclusion. Most of the park is unlit, which should make a wise city dweller wary for his safety.

"I know the park contains a number of St. Louis attractions (The Muny, the Art and History Museums, etc), but none of those institutions draw their strengths or weaknesses from the park, for example, the bike trails have no effect on the quality of exhibits at the History Museum. On the positive side, I guess it's nice to know the park is there if I ever find a use for it."
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Sarah Lovett
Sarah Lovett
City Museum
George N, 2 stars
"This place is an anxiety attack waiting to happen. It is not safe at all for kids. Not sure how this place still exists."
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Sarah Lovett
Sarah Lovett
City Museum
Rob L, 2 stars
"This place was hectic, claustrophobic and waiting for a lawsuit if it hasn't happened already. It's definitely not a place for kids under 9 with or without adult supervision, regardless of what the City Museum policy says.
"There are parts in this place that're just way too dangerous even for a full grown-ass adult, let alone a drunk adult which apparently is encouraged during night time. U gotta love the 'show me state.'"
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Sarah Lovett
Sarah Lovett
City Museum
Kayla B, 2 stars
"I was bored. I was really, really bored."
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Photo courtesy of Flickr / CWMc
Photo courtesy of Flickr / CWMc
Jewel Box
Justin S, 1 star
"All you will find is an empty shell of an old building (and unless you are into architecture and understand its uniqueness — which I do not), that isn't terribly exciting or particularly beautiful. Inside you have to pay $1 to get in.... why? Do they even cover the costs of payroll for the guy that takes your money and sits there listening to old R&B music? I wonder how many people argue with him for a refund... Anyway, it’s empty inside except for a few palm trees and low lying shrubs. Just skip it and spend your time somewhere else and give your dollar to the Art Museum."
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The Magic House
Bri, 1 star
"People come here just to let their kids run around freely while they sit and be on their phone."
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MATT RIDINGS
Art Hill
Celester, 1 star
"Too many dogs without leashes."
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Art Hill
Trevor, 1 star
"Terrible."
Art Hill
Trevor, 1 star
"Terrible."
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The Muny
Mary H, 1 star
"We attended a performance of Sister Act. We were disappointed in the performance and that they disrespected the church. I believe they disrespected the audience too, when the three body guards (who were good singers) used their body language to show us how they would lure the nuns with their sex. The audience I noted did not clap much for them."
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The Muny
Mary H, 1 star
"We attended a performance of Sister Act. We were disappointed in the performance and that they disrespected the church. I believe they disrespected the audience too, when the three body guards (who were good singers) used their body language to show us how they would lure the nuns with their sex. The audience I noted did not clap much for them."
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The Muny
Phil E, 1 star
"One star for food only. Two iced teas and sad nachos are $16.50."
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The Muny
Phil E, 1 star
"One star for food only. Two iced teas and sad nachos are $16.50."
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Citygarden
Teresa, 1 star 
"Most Macabre Park in America.  Would you let your kids play Inside this mummy head?  Other sculptures are decapitated mutilated bodies. One statue is a cartoon-like character with a baby character in one hand preparing to hit it with a hammer held in the other hand.  Creepy!"
Photo courtesy of Flickr/Gewel Maker
Citygarden
Teresa, 1 star
"Most Macabre Park in America. Would you let your kids play Inside this mummy head? Other sculptures are decapitated mutilated bodies. One statue is a cartoon-like character with a baby character in one hand preparing to hit it with a hammer held in the other hand. Creepy!"
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Citygarden
Jeff, 1 star 
"Good place to go if you want to be robbed. Typical downtown St Louis. Head over to south county or any other neighborhood."
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Citygarden
Jeff, 1 star
"Good place to go if you want to be robbed. Typical downtown St Louis. Head over to south county or any other neighborhood."
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Citygarden
Larissa, 1 star 
"Waste of time, plain and simple."
Citygarden
Larissa, 1 star
"Waste of time, plain and simple."
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Busch Stadium
Jennifer S, 1 star 
"At section 135 Double Play Tap And Grill, they sell 4 Hands, nachos and Jose Cuervo margaritas on tap. While the margarita was good there was way too much ice. Very inconsistent ice fill between customers."
Reuben Hemmer
Busch Stadium
Jennifer S, 1 star
"At section 135 Double Play Tap And Grill, they sell 4 Hands, nachos and Jose Cuervo margaritas on tap. While the margarita was good there was way too much ice. Very inconsistent ice fill between customers."
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Busch Stadium
JR, 1 star 
“What a joke! Took my kids there and they won't take cash for ice cream and food! Never heard of a place that doesn't take cash. So dumb! Hate this place and won't be back!”
Reuben Hemmer
Busch Stadium
JR, 1 star
“What a joke! Took my kids there and they won't take cash for ice cream and food! Never heard of a place that doesn't take cash. So dumb! Hate this place and won't be back!”
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Busch Stadium
George N, 1 star 
“Busch Stadium in many ways reminds of taking a trip to your Grandma's house for the day when you're a little kid. Why do I say this? Well... The atmosphere is very conservative, quiet, and pretty boring. Fans here tend to be way too serious about watching the game, and not about having fun like you would at Wrigley. I also think what Busch is lacking is an organ player."
Reuben Hemmer
Busch Stadium
George N, 1 star
“Busch Stadium in many ways reminds of taking a trip to your Grandma's house for the day when you're a little kid. Why do I say this? Well... The atmosphere is very conservative, quiet, and pretty boring. Fans here tend to be way too serious about watching the game, and not about having fun like you would at Wrigley. I also think what Busch is lacking is an organ player."
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The Fabulous Fox Theatre
Paul H, 1 star 
"Went to see Aladdin. But we were told by staff to shut up our kid or leave. So we left. Didn't think he was so loud compared to all the other children."
Todd Owyoung
The Fabulous Fox Theatre
Paul H, 1 star
"Went to see Aladdin. But we were told by staff to shut up our kid or leave. So we left. Didn't think he was so loud compared to all the other children."
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The Fabulous Fox TheatreRita, 1 star
"After seeing Hamilton last night I was absolutely offended that profanity (G.D. and M.F.) we're allowed in the singing as if it were everyday conversation!"
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The Fabulous Fox Theatre
Rita, 1 star
"After seeing Hamilton last night I was absolutely offended that profanity (G.D. and M.F.) we're allowed in the singing as if it were everyday conversation!"
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