Online shopping often brings surprises, but for one man, the unexpected addition to his order became an internet sensation. A Reddit user, identified as u/odysseus-23, recently shared his amusing yet uncomfortable experience of receiving two ridge gourds as a complimentary item with his purchase of condoms on Swiggy Instamart.
The incident, shared in the subreddit r/india under the title “Swiggy Instamart gave me 2 ridge gourds for free along with the condoms that I ordered,” quickly went viral. The post garnered over 4,100 upvotes and 223 comments, sparking widespread laughter and speculation among netizens.
The Redditor described the situation as awkward, particularly the exchange with the delivery person when receiving the unusual combination of items. “I had an awkward exchange with the delivery guy,” he wrote, highlighting his discomfort.
Swiggy Instamart gave me 2 ridge gourds for free along with the condoms that I ordered. There was not an option to remove it. Me and the delivery guy had an awkward exchange.
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The user further explained that the ridge gourds were an automatic add-on with no option to opt out. Screenshots of the bill and photos of the order showed the complimentary vegetables as part of the purchase, leaving him with no choice but to accept them.
The quirky pairing of condoms and ridge gourds left Reddit users in stitches. Many joked about the situation, with one commenter quipping, “Caught off gourd,” while others speculated that the pairing might be a marketing gimmick by Swiggy Instamart.
The post also ignited humorous discussions about whether the addition was a deliberate attempt to create buzz or a random mix-up.
While the incident may have caused initial discomfort for the customer, it certainly gave the internet a reason to laugh and discuss the unexpected surprises of online shopping.
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