On November 14, Krispy Kreme and UberEATS teamed up to give Londoners the deal of their dreams — free donut delivery all afternoon.
FREE DOUGHNUTS TODAY ONLY, IN CENTRAL LONDON! We’re giving away 36,000 Original Glazed doughnuts, delivered by @UberEATS between 2pm & 6pm, simply download their app & order at 2pm! Be the office hero & brighten up Tuesday for the team! T&C > https://t.co/w0x0AXRDzc pic.twitter.com/SXG3swr0jx
— Krispy Kreme UK (@krispykremeUK) November 14, 2017
After the announcement, UberEats received tens of thousands of orders in just a few minutes, according to Metro. This led to the app crashing. Which led to many hungry, confused, angry, betrayed, and distraught Londoners. They did not hold back their feelings.
Refreshing the @UberEATS app like #KrispyKreme pic.twitter.com/0j3aUMfCso
— Sammy Jenkins (@samanthajenkins) November 14, 2017
WHAT IS GOING ON @UberEATS – THE OFFICE IS OUTRAGED #UBEREATS #KRISPYKREME #WHEREAREYOU pic.twitter.com/Ul6xAvzdfT
— emilee (@emileesenchyna) November 14, 2017
Current scene in workplaces across London… #KrispyKreme pic.twitter.com/BDwHDYqOy2
— Bukayo Jacka 𝕏 (@JWNewark) November 14, 2017
I'm annoyed at both of you but mostly at myself for believing #ubereats #KrispyKreme
— Thomas Hind (@ThomasHind) November 14, 2017
So who did actually get any free doughnuts today from Krispy Kreme? @krispykremeUK @UberEATS #KrispyKreme
— Hash Milhan (@hashir) November 14, 2017
@UberEATS YOU THINK THIS IS FUNNY!?? YOU THINK IT'S FUNNY TO DANGLE DOUGHNUTS UNDER PEOPLES NOSES? I'M CRYING! This is all I had #krispykreme
— Amelia Stephenson (@Milly_Chip) November 14, 2017
Live pictures of @KrispyKreme and @UberEATS giveaway in London pic.twitter.com/cDHZ0rKpdI
— TW (@TWhitey_) November 14, 2017
To make matters worse, this promotion was offered on November 14, which also happens to be World Diabetes Day.
Better luck next time, guys.
