Kmart Shopper Finds Hilarious Customer Reviews on Candles! 😂 | Viral TikTok Discovery (2026)

Imagine strolling through the aisles of your favorite store, only to stumble upon something so bizarrely brilliant it stops you in your tracks. That’s exactly what happened to one shopper at a Melbourne Kmart, and the internet can’t stop talking about it. While casually browsing the candle section at the Chadstone store, Josh noticed something peculiar—tiny yellow Post-It Notes stuck to various candles, each bearing candid, handwritten reviews. Intrigued? You should be. But here’s where it gets controversial: these weren’t your typical online reviews; they were raw, unfiltered opinions left directly on the shelves. And this is the part most people miss—it’s a guerrilla-style rating system that’s equal parts hilarious and genius.

Josh, who shared his discovery on TikTok under the handle @joshuacornelius04, couldn’t resist capturing the moment. “One of the funniest things I’ve ever seen,” he declared in his video, pointing out the first note attached to a melon-scented candle. The review? A scathing “too artificial. Not worth $2.” Ouch. But it didn’t stop there. Another candle labeled ‘happiness’ received a brutal one-star rating with the comment, “not very happy,” complete with a sad face. Even a Darrell Lea licorice-inspired candle got called out: “It smells like licorice, but it’s low-key gross,” with a two-out-of-five-star rating.

While these notes might not reflect the overall customer experience—after all, one online review praised the ‘happiness’ candle as “affordable and beautifully smelling”—they’ve sparked a debate. Is this a clever way to share honest feedback, or just a quirky prank? Social media users are divided. Some joked it’s like “staff picks, but for candles,” while others appreciated the real-life reviews. One user even quipped, “Who carries a pen and paper these days?” But here’s the kicker: some shoppers think this could revolutionize the in-store experience. “Kmart candles are hit or miss,” one user admitted, “so this is actually helpful.” Another added, “How many times have I been lured in by a fancy name only to find it smells like gas and foot odor?”

Kmart declined to comment, but sources suggest the retailer values all feedback, encouraging customers to use official channels. Meanwhile, not everything at Kmart is getting sticky notes. The new February Living range is a hit, with its neutral, earthy tones and standout pieces like the viral compressed sofa. For $599, this three-seater lounge arrives in a box, inflates into luxury, and has shoppers raving. “In love! Such a great size and color,” one customer gushed. But back to the candle controversy—what do you think? Is this a brilliant idea or a step too far? Let’s debate in the comments!