Video of Porter Agent Calling Customer ‘Lazy’ for Tower-to-Tower Delivery Sparks Online Debate
Video of Porter Agent Calling Customer ‘Lazy’ for Tower-to-Tower Delivery Sparks Online Debate
Lucknow: Online delivery platforms have revolutionized the way people shop and move goods, bringing convenience to doorsteps within minutes. But a recent delivery incident shared by a Porter agent has taken the idea of convenience to a whole new level — triggering both amusement and a debate on social media.
In a video shared on X (formerly Twitter) by user Azhar Jafri, a Porter delivery executive recounted an unusual delivery experience. The man explained that he received an order for a parcel delivery from Tower 17 to Tower 19 of the same residential society — a distance that would take barely two minutes on foot.
Lucknow ke nawab chale gaye, nawabi chhod gaye 🥲 pic.twitter.com/jAHH2XbSF9
— Azhar Jafri (@zhr_jafri) April 13, 2025
“Aaj Porter pe ek behtareen sa order aaya hai (I received an amazing order on Porter today),” the delivery agent says in the video, while pointing out the close proximity between the pickup and drop-off locations. The parcel in question contained two gaming controllers and a game.
The delivery man humorously remarked on the situation, saying, “These people are so lazy,” as the overlay text on the video read: “Porter mein aaya aalas ki delivery waala order (A delivery order born out of laziness on Porter).”
The clip quickly went viral, drawing a wide range of reactions online. While some found the incident humorous, others urged people not to jump to conclusions.
One user commented, “Maybe it’s a young mother who can’t leave her kids or an old person who has mobility issues.” Another added, “Let’s not judge without knowing the full story.”
A third netizen said, “Clear breach of privacy. There may be personal issues like a leg injury or something else, therefore such services are utilised.”
Others pointed out the practicality of the situation. “If I’m busy working from home and my friend needs the controllers and game, I would do the same. There is a service available – why not use it?”
The original post was captioned, “Lucknow ke nawab chale gaye, nawabi chhod gaye (The Nawabs of Lucknow are gone, but their royal habits remain),” alluding to the luxurious and laid-back lifestyle often associated with Lucknow’s aristocratic past.
As delivery services continue to become more accessible, the incident raises an interesting question — where do we draw the line between convenience and over-dependence?
