Mum thinks she bagged a bargain when she orders superhero T-shirts on Temu but when they arrive all she can do it laugh

The Sun

16-05-2025

A MUM has been left in hysterics after her recent shopping experience with Temu went horribly wrong.
Whether it's last-minute bits for your holiday or household items needed for a cheap DIY project, Temu has become the go-to for millions of shoppers around the world.
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But while many regularly take to TikTok to show off their epic hauls, for one online customer it didn't go so well.
On the lookout for some purse-friendly kids' clothing, one mum decided to see what's available on the China-based marketplace, where she spotted several superhero-themed T-shirts.
All chuffed with the bargains, she placed the order and patiently waited for the cut-price goodies to arrive - only to be left in stitches.
Gobsmacked by what had arrived, her hubby Dan (@ mrclogers) shared the disastrous fail on social media - and it couldn't have gone any worse.
One of the clothing pieces included a black T-shirt with a hilarious spelling mistake - Thandazing Spiderman.
''C'mon, show me the next one,'' her partner could be heard in the video, as the woman pulled up the next item.
''Captain America - the first Awenger,'' the pair couldn't stop laughing.
Sharing the hilarious shopping fail on his page, Dan wrote in the caption: ''When she orders a few bits off Temu!
''I don't think it's that bad? Just a little more confusing for someone with dyslexia,'' he chuckled.
Although the video was posted just a day ago, it's already taken the internet by storm, winning the duo more than 500k views and close to 34k likes.
I got a Disney travel bag from Temu for my birthday… it could've been lovely but the spelling errors had me in hysterics
Over 600 people flooded to comments in hysterics, as many shared their own experiences with the fast fashion marketplace.
One parent wrote: ''we ordered Optimus Prime toy for our kid. It said Deformers on the box.''
Another joked: ''Can't wait for The Awengers to come out again, absolutely love Iron Wang.''
Why is Temu so cheap?
TEMU exploded onto the scene in late 2022, with people all over social media raving about the low prices.
The company is a Chinese-owned digital marketplace - essentially an online shopping app where people are connected to the retailer directly while the app takes care of the shipping element.
The frenzy over the app is not completely unfounded either as it offers a wide variety of products, including fashion, make-up, electronics and furniture.
According to a report from the US House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party, Temu takes advantage of a trade loophole that allows the company to ship duty-free goods directly to the US.
The loophole is called the de minimis exception and it means they can ship goods valued up to $800 (£643) to the US without it being inspected or taxed by US customs.
Temu connects customers directly to manufacturers and only manages how the items are sent to customers.
It means Chinese vendors can essentially sell their products directly to customers and ship it without building a network of warehouses across the globe.
By doing this, they cut down on huge costs and ensure the product itself isn't marked up extra.
While many of the products seen on the Temu app are from brands with extensive, original collections, many more are dupes of designer brands.
''Not a fan of the Awengers. I'm more into the Justine Weague,'' read another comment that's been liked by 260 others.
''We ordered some capybara stickers for our daughter one was smoking, one was foaming at the mouth,'' a horrified mum said.
''She wanted to put them on her Stanley for school.''