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The Beer Delivery
Eric was a professional couch potato, who spent most of his time watching TV and ordering beer from Deliveroo.
His Doctor had frequently warned him of the health risks associated with alcohol, but Eric just buried his head in the sand.
One afternoon, Eric was waiting for his beer delivery when the driver phoned him with bad news.
“I’m sorry sir, due to a technical issue in our brewery, I won’t be able to deliver your beer today.”
Eric was furious. How could they not deliver his beer? And what was this apparent ‘technical’ issue?
“Listen to me. I want my beer before the end of the day. It’s not rocket science, get my beer, put it in your van and drive to my house!”
Four hours later, the beer had not arrived. Suddenly, the phone rang. It was the driver.
“Hello sir, thank you for your patience. I’m afraid my delivery van had a technical issue, and I won’t be able to deliver your beer until next week.”
Eric screamed down the phone.
“That’s the last straw! I’m coming to your brewery right now!”
Eric ran to the kitchen to find his car keys, but he didn’t see the puddle of old beer on the floor. He slipped, and landed on his back. Despite the terrible pain, Eric managed to use his phone and call the Doctor.
“Doctor Smith, please help! I’m on my kitchen floor, I think I slipped in a puddle of beer and I can’t stand up!”
Dr. Smith responded, sounding slightly amused.
“Well Eric, I told you beer was dangerous. Just hang in there, I’ve called an ambulance. Everything will be okay.”
Further examples:
Stop sitting there eating pizza and watching TV, you’re such a couch potato! Come for a run with me.
You can’t just bury your head in the sand and hope your problems will disappear.
Come on, it’s not rocket science! Let’s just rearrange the party for a weekend when everyone is available.
First you forget about our meeting, then you were rude to me in the afternoon and now you’re using my private parking space? That’s the last straw! I’m going to kill you!
I know things are difficult right now, but hang in there! Everything will be okay!