For many people, ordering meals has become easier thanks to food delivery applications. It allows them to order food conveniently from the comfort of their homes. These platforms provide unparalleled convenience, which frees people from the limitations of cooking or eating out. Customers can choose from a wide range of cuisines and restaurant selections that are available through these services. Additionally, the ordering procedure has been made smooth by the improvements in technology, especially the user-friendly interfaces of mobile applications.
Applications like Zomato and Swiggy have become daily parts of our lives. Although their popularity has revolutionized how consumers get their favorite meals, there are still periodic glitches in the system. Sometimes, this increased convenience has brought about unanticipated events that leave clients confused and angry, literally “banging their heads.”
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In the realm of convenient food delivery apps, a recent episode has left netizens amused and resonating with shared experiences. A straightforward celebration was turned into a humorous narrative when Mihika Asrani resorted to Instagram to describe her hilarious experience with a cake she purchased from Zomato for her brother’s birthday.
Hilarious Birthday cake mishap goes viral
In the video posted by Mihika, she recounts the amusing mix-up that occurred with her cake instructions. Although she had selected ‘Happy Birthday, Himanshu’ and not checked the ‘Don’t Send Cutlery’ option on the app, the cake came with the confusing addition of ‘Don’t send cutlery’ inscribed on it in addition to the intended birthday greeting.
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This humorous incident got a lot of attention on social media very fast, with over 20,000 likes and 700,000 views. Nevertheless, users began contributing their own surprising turns in food delivery experiences in the comment area. It turned the comment section into a treasure trove of similar incidents.
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People shared similar incidents in the comment section
In the comment section, one user shared his own comparable incident. According to him, he ordered an anniversary topping. However, the food delivery app sent a cake with the words “Happy Anniversary Topper” instead of what he wanted.
On the other hand, a different person mockingly said, “Happy Belated Birthday, Mr. Cutlery.” Amid the laughter, some users attributed the mishap to the restaurant rather than Zomato.
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While some attributed the mishaps to the restaurants, others related more significant mistakes. One customer complained that they requested vegetarian biryani but instead received non-vegetarian biryani. They were upset that there hadn’t been a prompt apology. Despite later receiving a refund, the incident left a sour taste.
These stories serve as both entertainment and cautionary tales in the world of food delivery apps. It reminds us to double-check our instructions and keep a sense of humor when things go awry.
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