Feel the Real Struggle: Vir Das Calls Out the Rude Side of Life for Food Delivery Workers
Neighbour Screaming at Food Delivery Personnel Irks Vir Das: 'Show Some Blastined Patience'
Comedian and actor Vir Das has taken a stand for the underdogs of our streets - the food delivery workers. In a passionate tweet, he shared his frustration watching a neighbor berate a delivery agent simply for being 10 minutes late.
The Comedian Speaks Out
In a now-viral tweet, Vir Das shared, "Heard someone in the building next door having at a delivery guy. Dude is ten mins late. Never wanted to slap someone more. In Mumbai, the average delivery guy driving an e-scooter is re-enacting the Martian on his way to you. Have a little goddam patience." His followers immediately sympathized with his sentiments:
- "And with half the roads dug up, it is inhumane to expect quick delivery."
- "And after all be grateful to people who makes [sic] your life easier... Without gratitude a man will always be scumbag."
- "These kinds don't have b**ls or spine to remove their frustration at the place of its origin, hence at these poor gig workers. SHAME on such residents."
Air India's Missteps
In a different Twitter storm, Vir Das called out Air India for their lack of customer care. He shared that despite pre-booking a wheelchair for his wife, recovering from a fractured foot, the airline did not provide it on time. In response, Air India acknowledged that their service fell "short of expectations" and delayed the delivery of the wheelchair[1].
The Tata-owned airline also faced criticism from Vir in a lengthy post, where he detailed multiple issues faced during a flight from Mumbai to Delhi[1]. Hours after the post, Air India released a statement, expressing concern over the matter.
- Vir Das
- Urban Challenges for Food Delivery Services in India
- Lack of Empathy and Respect from Customers
- Air India Customer Service Mishaps
Sources: [1] The Hindustan Times, [2] The Indian Express, [3] The Times of India, [4] NDTV.com, [5] Hindustan Times. (Additional sources may be found in the original article.)
- In a different realm of Indian entertainment, Vir Das recently criticized Air India for poor customer service, stating that despite pre-booking a wheelchair for his wife, recovering from a fractured foot, the airline failed to provide it on time.
- Beyond the revelation of Air India's missteps, Vir Das is also a vocal advocate for Bollywood celebrities who use their platform to bring attention to various social issues.
- Amidst the clamor of urban life in India, the struggles of food delivery workers often go unnoticed. Yet, Vir Das has shone a spotlight on this issue, calling out customers who exhibit a lack of empathy and respect towards these workers, highlighting the challenges they face in their daily jobs.
