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A review can make or break a business. Taji Ameen experiences the lowest-rated spots to see if they’re as shitty as the internet says, or if they’re just misunderstood.

Videos

  • I Learned Tango from One of Yelp’s Worst Rated Dance Instructors

    It’s a little-known fact that Taji has always dreamed of learning to dance the tango. But as we all know, it takes two to tango, so Taji took to Yelp in search of a private lesson with the worst-reviewed dance instructor he could find. It turns out that Tango Jon does not take kindly to being challenged on his negative reviews. Will Taji be able to get through to Jon, or will he continue to dance alone?

  • Eating at the Worst-Rated Buffet I Could Find on Yelp

    Taji takes his friend Coolr the Don (who has very specific food allergies) to the worst-rated buffet he can find on Yelp.

  • Abandoned by the Captain of Yelp’s Worst-Rated Fishing Voyage | One Star Reviews

    Taji goes to a one star reviews fishing establishment.

  • Jumping Off A Cliff with A One-Star Paraglider

    One Star Reviews is back, this time from sunny LA where Taji’s commitment to get to the bottom of businesses one star reviews continues. In this episode, Taji jumps from 2800-feet with a one-star-rated paraglider.

  • Firearms Training at a One Star Gun Range

    In the episode of One Star Reviews, Taji enrols in a firearms training course to get an understanding of gun safety. He attends his training at Marshall Security in Compton, CA – a business that has received many one-star reviews. As always, Taji does whatever it takes to get to them.

  • Adjusting My Back At A One Star Chiropractor

    There has been concern about the state of Taji’s back for a little while now, so he finally made an appointment with a Chiropractor. Not just any chiropractor, but a Chiropractor with many One Star Reviews. Dr Abel Rodriguez is an energy healer who claims to be able to heal anybody of anything by using applied kinesiology, much to the dismay of many customers who expect a crack and correction. Let’s see what he can do for Taji and the crew.

  • Getting Frosted Tips at a One Star Hair Salon

    On the new season of One Star Reviews, VICE’s Taji Ameen has temporarily relocated to Florida where (luckily for the series) businesses remain open no matter what. In this episode, Taji visits a hair colorist who has received numerous one star reviews. Watch to see the results of his Florida inspired look as he puts his hair on the line yet again.

  • Going Undercover as a Stripper

    On the latest One Star Reviews, VICE’s Taji Ameen is on the search for the lowest rated male strip club in Florida. To truly get to the bottom of the reviews, he goes undercover, posing as a dancer going for an audition in front of a live crowd. Lucky for him, he is in Florida surrounded by hot weather, fully functioning nightlife, and many men. After scouring Yelp, he comes across La Bare, a male strip club with numerous one star reviews and heads over to try out. Will he have what it takes to hit the stage and get to the bottom of the reviews? Watch and find out… from the inside and out.

  • On the Streets of NYC with the Worst-Rated Driving School on Yelp

    Taji is an okay driver. He can get from A to B without getting a ticket (usually), but with all the traveling he has planned in 2020, he figured it’s time to brush up on his skills. So Taji took to Yelp to find a suitably reviewed driving school to teach him how to drive a manual transmission.