
Walmart just savagely roasted a customer on Twitter who admitted to stealing.
When you think of shopping at Walmart you probably think of long lines, broken down self-service cash registers, greeters whose eyes are constantly checking the clock.
You might also think of customers who try to use snuggies as clothing as they shop for Dr. Thunder and off-brand Oreos.
You're not going to Walmart by choice, you're just going there because it's open and probably the cheapest option in your area. You're not expecting Walmart to be forward thinking, or necessarily warm or inviting inside. You go in, you spend your bottom dollar, you wait online, and then you get the heck out of there as soon as possible.
It's a no-nonsense store, and a no-nonsense store isn't expected to have a great social media account game, either. Just run-of-the-mill customer service query handling and announcements.
Well, one Twitter user, @Murk361, thought he could take advantage of Walmart's apparent "lameness" when it came to the world of social media marketing.
It all began when Murk sent out this innocent tweet.
I Like Going To Walmart For Fun
β Murk (@Murk361) June 18, 2018Walmart's social media team took the bait, probably hoping to have a nice exchange with one of their valued customers.
It's the small things, Murk! What's your favorite thing to do in our stores? π
β Walmart (@Walmart) June 20, 2018Murk had Walmart right where he wanted them and decided to let the joke go.
Steal https://t.co/a7sfPt9HeH
β Murk (@Murk361) June 20, 2018Normally it would've just ended there. I mean what kind of response could Walmart have? "Oh no we hope you're joking, Murk!" They couldn't take it too seriously because then they would look really lame.
They had to pick their response and how they'd reply very carefully. Surprisingly, they decided to go the route of absolute savagery.
Well played Murk. After further review of our store's video feed we've decided to let you keep the rash cream. Next time tho... pay in full. π
β Walmart (@Walmart) June 21, 2018That's right, they went there.
And people just couldn't believe it.
ππππ LMFAO at least they have a sense of humor. Gotta love Walmart ππ»ββοΈ
β πΉπ€ͺ (@pvtrisiv) June 21, 2018I mean, Walmart, of all retailers? Really?
Boiiiii pic.twitter.com/bfGvetU30t
β Huncho Jack π«ππ€π½ (@JuaanFloress) June 21, 2018They even started drawing comparisons to the undisputed queen of social media.
Wow Walmart is more savage than @Wendys and I didnt think that was even possible
β young american teen (@jojo_baby18) June 21, 2018People even started asking Wendy's to chime in on Walmart's response.
What @Wendys gotta say about this kinda savagery
β the real Mary Janeππ€ (@404maryjane) June 22, 2018They've yet to respond, but that hasn't stopped people from rolling on the floor with laughter.
I canβt breathe!!!! pic.twitter.com/NukCqmIaXH
β Gary Manuel (@Gmanuel_2) June 22, 2018Walmart social media guy...from the rafters! pic.twitter.com/4HaqjvWrVG
β Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) June 22, 2018People just still can't believe Twitter is free.
Iβm never leaving this app ππ pic.twitter.com/9sAOeiO54x
β Eyan June26 (@iamflamie) June 21, 2018I really want to know what Wendy's has to say about this now.
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