Dissatisfied pub-goer accidentally leaves glowing 1-star review

The bizarro 1-star review is actually really flattering.
Dissatisfied pub-goer accidentally leaves glowing 1-star review
Enthusiastic bar staff? That's basically illegal in the UK. Credit: Getty Images

Is there a word for when you want to insult someone but end up paying them a really nice compliment by mistake?

The Antelope pub in Surbiton, London, received a 1-star Google review to be proud of.

A screenshot was shared on the r/casualuk subreddit, where it went viral and people were able to add their own contributions to the critique.

The audacity of it all, enthusiastically stocking local beers, what do they take us for?!

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