Food delivery apps have significantly simplified life for millions. Meals come to our doorstep in a matter of clicks everywhere we are. But oddity occasionally challenges the patience and bravado of delivery agents. One of those last month, a woman ordered biryani to a graveyard, was an example of this. Discomforted and panicked, the delivery agent refused to enter the cemetery full‑stop, giving rise to a story that spread quickly on the internet.
It is reported that the woman placed her order late in the evening. The delivery agent followed the pin and got to the address until he realized that it was a graveyard. He felt not sure what to do and called the customer to confirm.
“Ma’am, I am here with the biryani. Where are you? I can’t see you,” he said. The woman responded calmly, “Enter through the gate.”
This shocked the delivery agent. He paused, surveyed the area, and understood that this site really was a cemetery. He could not imagine walking in with food late at night. He shuddered and refused to come in, he was afraid that he might get injured or killed.
The incident inspired curiosity and controversy. Why would someone order food to a cemetery? Was it all only a prank, a mislaid spot pin or maybe a legitimate demand? Some speculated that the woman had been waiting along the road to a cemetery gate and just had an address at its nearest landmark. A few speculated that it might have been a deliberate attempt to scare the delivery agent.
It was not a matter of laughing for the delivery agent, however. Delivery workers often suffer from issues like false addresses or unsafe neighborhoods or late‑night deliveries. But getting asked to enter a graveyard was a whole new animal. His rejection was not surprising, after all, safety and comfort shall always come first.
The incident shows the harsh realities of delivery agents. Although people expect speedy service, delivery workers deal with unexpected circumstances. They navigate traffic, weather and sometimes dangerous places. Not only the physical, but also the emotional and mental strength, are put to work.
In this instance, the agent’s refusal to allow entry indicates respecting borders. No employee needs to be pushed up into an unsafe situation. Companies and their customers will do well to remember that delivery agents are human beings, not machines.
Once the story went viral, it pretty much became a talking point overnight. Some users posted memes and jokes about the idea of ordering food to a graveyard. Others thought it was funny not to mention weird because of technology, they said. Others sympathized with the delivery agent, at the same time. They said that workers deserved greater protection and guidelines on unusual deliveries would be better clarified.
The episode became a lesson in how common tasks can go off the rails and take unexpected forms.
Lessons to take away from this unusual story:
- When orders are made for food, consumers have to give a clear, safe address.
- Delivery companies must train agents on handling unusual, or even dangerous, requests.
- Workers must feel empowered to decline deliveries that endanger them.
- Some of this information can help to avoid similar occurrences.
- Society should honor the dignity of a delivery agent who has an important role in the society.
The story of a woman making biryani orders to a graveyard can seem odd, even funny at times, but it also highlights the predicament of delivery workers. Technology ties us together in new ways but also creates surprising circumstances. For the delivery agent, the refusal to go into the cemetery was more than a matter of fear; it was a matter of safety and self‑respect.
As Parasakthi taught audiences years ago, cinema can mirror society. The same can be said of those other small incidents, showing that everyday struggles have become a reality for many workers in today's fast‑paced world. It may be easy enough to order food, but delivering food is hardly anything like that.
In the end, the graveyard delivery is an illustration of humanity behind every order (and that a man, not just the wheels of a car who goes through many roads but also the unexpected twists in life).
