A British couple's attempt to snag a bargain living room set online backfired spectacularly when their new sofas from budget retailer Temu arrived in a package—and turned out to be laughably small.
The Viral Unboxing That Left Viewers in Stitches
Josue Martinez and his wife shared their experience on TikTok on 5 January 2026, in a video that quickly amassed a staggering over 30 million views. The couple had sold their old furniture and spent £295 on a new living room set from the popular discount platform. However, in their haste to secure a deal, they admitted to a critical oversight: they failed to check the product dimensions.
Upon unboxing their purchase, their excitement turned to disbelief. Instead of full-sized seating, they discovered the two-seater and armchair were a size perfectly suited for a young child or, as it transpired, their pet dog. The hilarious juxtaposition of the tiny furniture in their living room was captured for all to see.
A Comedy of Errors: The Internet Reacts
The viral clip, reported by The Sun, sparked a wave of amused reactions from fellow social media users. Many labelled the situation "hilarious," with one popular comment joking, "The dog is like ‘finally my couches came in’ lmao." Others confessed to similar online shopping blunders, with one viewer sharing, "My bf got me a Blanket but came as a wash cloth."
While some questioned why the couple didn't review the measurements, the general tone was one of shared humour at the classic Temu fail. "Temu fails make me so happy," one user wrote, while another quipped, "You really do laugh when you receive items from them." In a follow-up video, the couple leaned into the comedy, pretending to water the miniature sofas as if they would grow.
Not a One-Off: The Pattern of Temu Mishaps
This incident is far from an isolated case in the world of ultra-budget e-commerce. The platform has become notorious for such humorous letdowns, which have become a genre of their own online. Past Temu customer experience mishaps highlighted by viewers include:
- A "cable knit" cardigan that was merely plastic with a printed pattern.
- A novelty lamp crafted from a real croissant, which unfortunately began to attract ants.
"I love Temu, they brought humour back to the world," one viewer philosophically noted in the comments. Despite the disappointment, the couple found a silver lining, as another observer pointed out: "Looks like your dog has a new couch set though."
The story serves as a cautionary yet funny reminder for online shoppers: always double-check the specifications, especially when a deal seems too good to be true. Sometimes, the biggest surprise isn't in the price, but in the size of the package that arrives at your door.
