The customer is wrong

Anyone who’s worked in customer service has heard the age-old saying, “The customer is always right.” Well, I can personally vouch for the fact that this statement is often very wrong. From customers who can’t seem to grasp simple concepts to those who think they know more than the experts, dealing with some people can test your patience in ways you never thought possible. These pictures prove that the customer isn’t always right—in fact, they’re often spectacularly wrong, and it’s a wonder how anyone keeps their cool in these situations.

This collection of 45 infuriating pictures showcases moments where the customer was, without a doubt, very wrong. From bizarre complaints to mind-boggling misunderstandings, these photos capture the frustrations of anyone who’s ever worked in customer service. Whether it’s a customer demanding the impossible or someone who simply refuses to listen, these moments prove that sometimes, the customer is just plain wrong. Prepare for second-hand frustration as you scroll through the sheer absurdity of it all, and maybe take a moment to appreciate the patience of the employees who had to deal with these situations.

After scrolling through these photos, you’ve probably felt a mixture of frustration and amusement at just how wrong some customers can be. The images showed the ridiculous side of customer service, where logic goes out the window and employees are left shaking their heads. Hopefully, you had a good laugh (or groan) at the absurdity of it all.

If these customer service nightmares struck a chord with you, there’s more frustration and humor waiting on Thunder Dungeon. From memes about working in retail to hilarious collections of bizarre customer interactions, our content will have you laughing at the chaos. Explore more galleries about work-life frustrations, silly complaints, and people who prove that, sometimes, the customer is definitely not right.