Some hilarious new data has revealed the names of the people who are the “biggest complainers” and most likely to leave one-star reviews.
And it’s one of the UK’s most enduringly-popular names that’s taken the top spot.
Finding itself either at the top, or generally floating around the top of the popularity charts ever since UK name data began being collated, ‘John’ has been revealed as the name of the biggest customer service keyboard critic, according to Trustpilot.
In an era where online opinion now helps guide what we buy and where we buy from, Trustpilot has decided to analyse its platform of over 213 million reviews to reveal who are the nation’s “loudest complainers” and most frequent one-star reviewers – with the top 10 being made up of names typically given to men.
‘John’ tops the list, with people named this having left 8,648 one-star reviews since the platform first launched all the way back in 2007.
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Hilarious new data reveals top 15 names of ‘biggest complainers’ leaving one-star reviews / Credit: Pinterest
‘David’ and ‘Michael’ are the second and third biggest complainers, with 7,370 and 6,530 one-star reviews apiece, while ‘Chris’, ‘James’, ‘Paul’, ‘Robert’, and ‘Mark’ are just a handful of the other names claiming places in the not-so-coveted top 10.
When it comes to traditionally-female names, it’s beyond the top 10 where you’ll find these.
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‘Lisa’ is the most prolific traditionally-female name on the top 15 list, claiming the 11th spot, with ‘Sarah’ following closely behind at number 12.
Top 15 names of one-star reviewers
John
David
Michael
Chris
James
Mike
Mark
Robert
Alex
Paul
Lisa
Sarah
Steve
Sam
Daniel
The industries and categories of Electronics & Technology, Business Services, Money & Insurance, and Shopping & Fashion, are the places where the name ‘John’ most-frequently leaves a critical review, according to Trustpilot, whereas people named ‘Lisa’ are the biggest complainers within the Beauty & Wellbeing category.
‘John’ has topped the list as the leaver of the most one-star reviews / Credit: Unsplash
“Despite 73% of consumer feedback about businesses being positive, 14% still give a one-star review of their experience with businesses on our platform,” explains Carolyn Jameson, who is the Chief Consumer & Trust Officer at Trustpilot.
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“Consumers don’t expect businesses to be perfect, but they do want them to care and to make them feel valued and listened to.”
You can now have a private sleepover amongst all the history inside Manchester Museum
Emily Sergeant
Manchester Museum is now offering one lucky family the chance to have a sleepover with Stan the Tyrannosaurus rex.
For the first time in Manchester Museum’s history, one lucky family will be given the chance to experience an incredible night at the museum.
This unique opportunity is being offered as part of a prize draw, allowing visitors to find out what happens once the sun goes down inside the Fossils and Dinosaurs gallery – in the company of Stan, the famous Tyrannosaurus rex, of course.
The Fossils and Dinosaurs gallery is one of the most iconic spaces within Manchester Museum.
Having opened to the public all the way back in 1888, it’s part of the museum’s original building designed by celebrated Alfred Waterhouse, who also designed Manchester Town Hall and London’s Natural History Museum.
Not only will the lucky winning family enjoy an overnight stay in the gallery, but they’ll also be treated to a guided torchlight tour of the galleries after the Museum has closed, as well as other fun activities and a film screening too before bed.
You can now have a private sleepover inside Manchester Museum / Credit: The Manc Group
“We can’t be completely sure what happens when the sun goes down in our Fossils and Dinosaurs gallery, because nobody has ever spent the night in there before, but we can only imagine the kind of fun that can be had with Stan the T. rex and his friends,” said Dean Whiteside, Head of Commercial and Operations at Manchester Museum.
“This is a chance to be a part of museum history and enjoy the kind of once-in-a-lifetime experience you can’t usually buy.
“At the same time, Manchester Museum is a charity so, by getting behind this initiative, you’ll be helping to support vital work that impacts the lives of people across Greater Manchester and beyond.”
Fancy it then? You can enter the prize draw by buying a ticket for £5 from the Manchester Museum Shop, with each ticket counting as one entry and the winner set to be chosen at random from all valid entries.
The prize draw is now open and closes on Monday 28 September 2026.
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A Twilight rave is coming to Manchester with DJs blasting 2000s indie and emo anthems
Emily Sergeant
A Twilight rave is coming to Manchester this spooky season.
It’s been nearly 20 years since the release of the titular first film in the Twilight Saga, based on author Stephanie Meyer’s bestselling book series of the same name, but despite two decades having passed, the films remain as beloved as ever.
Twilight went on to become a global phenomenon when it first hit cinemas back in November 2008, not just with its target audience of teens and young adults, but with people of all ages – making stars out of its lead actors Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart in the process, and generating millions at the box office.
With the impact it had on the culture at the time, it’s no wonder Twilight remained among fans’ favourites all these years later.
And this success is why events company Throwback Events is hosting a series of Twilight Raves across the UK and Europe this autumn, making a stop off here in Manchester in late November with tickets now on sale.
The event description reads: “Bella, where the hell you been loca? Join us as we celebrate Twilight at the club, where every day is Hoa Hoa Hoa season.
“Step into the shadows and relive the magic, mystery, and eternal romance of Twilight. Get ready for a night of anthems, nostalgia, and glittering darkness as we transform the dancefloor into Forks’ most iconic vampire coven.”
DJs will be spinning Twilight soundtracks on the night, alongside dark pop, emo, indie, and 2000s bangers, as well as playing fan edits from the films on big screens.
Oh, and to make it all the better, dressing up as vampires and werewolves is ‘highly encouraged’.
Fancy it then? The Twilight Rave is coming to the Deaf Institute in Manchester on Saturday 21 November, and tickets will set you back upwards of £7 each.
Emily Sergeant -
1st September 2023 
