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Museum Turns Bad Review Into Best Seller | Boston News
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The New Bedford Whaling Museum turned a viral one-star review calling it “the worst aquarium ever” into a hilarious merch sensation, selling hoodies and shirts featuring the quote with a whale skeleton—despite never having an aquarium. In just 24 hours, they hit 738 orders, a 250% spike, as fans praised the “genius” design. The museum’s CEO joked it was always a staff inside joke, especially since they only had whale skeletons. They’ve since added a small saltwater tank with local marine life, making the irony even funnier. It’s proof that humor, self-awareness, and a little quirkiness can turn a museum into a viral hit—and a whole lot of fun.
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