
It wouldn’t be Christmas ( sorry, the Festive season ) without a tale of woe or two, preferably featuring some “vulnerable” member of society and including the word ” ruined “, so here you are.
Jean and Ron Rodbourne were due to host the family celebrations. They placed an order for home delivery back in October, which was due to arrive between 4 and 5pm. When it hadn’t been delivered by 6pm, Jean rang only to be told it was a ” computer glitch” and there was nothing that could be done.
Now, here’s where my sympathy chip went on the fritz.
This was the 22nd December, not Christmas Eve. The delivery was from Sainsbury’s, not Fortnum and Mason. It was payment on delivery, so they weren’t left without money to buy groceries elsewhere.
What was stopping their son ( who ended up hosting at his house ) taking them shopping on the 23rd, so plans could go ahead?
Of course, Christmas was “ruined”, and the couple have asked for compensation, naturally.
Nominated by : Jeezum Priest



