UPS Store goes full Grinch and says it’ll shred your child’s letters to Santa

Dec 18, 2018

By Herb Scribner

The UPS Store Twitter account told a joke Monday. And it definitely didn’t deliver.

The UPS Store — right in the middle of the holiday season — tweeted a message to families who send letters to the North Pole.

“If your child addresses a letter to the North Pole, you can leave it with us. We do shredding.”

UPS later deleted the tweet. But reporters shared an image of it on social media:

BREAKING: That @theUPSStore tweet has disappeared. pic.twitter.com/QuqnVWAA33

— Evan McMurry (@evanmcmurry) December 17, 2018

Yikes.

Cue the Twitter reaction:

Having a bad day, @TheUPSStore? https://t.co/zkHkTKFOF1

— Cate Martel (@CateMartel) December 17, 2018

When did @GrittyNHL start working at the UPS Store? https://t.co/CHcBuXi6iy

— Jordan Fabian (@Jordanfabian) December 17, 2018

UPS Store coming in super hot https://t.co/5trBGTZaRG

— Eric Nathan (@BarstoolNate) December 17, 2018

The UPS Store's new motto:
If you don't want to break children's hearts, we'll do it for you. pic.twitter.com/Uk8HjKdqwp

— Patricia Treble (@PatriciaTreble) December 17, 2018

https://twitter.com/davepaisley/status/1074725733006626816

One woman tried to ask UPS Store for clarification:

What is your problem?

— MsGraceyP (@MsGraceyP) December 17, 2018

She received this savage reply:

“Sorry to hear that you may be having an issue or frustration with us. We would be glad to help you with your concern. Could you please provide additional details including any tracking numbers, your full address, and phone number in a direct message?”

Sorry to hear that you may be having an issue or frustration with us. We would be glad to help you with your concern. Could you please provide additional details including any tracking numbers, your full address, and phone number in a direct message? Thanks – ^DC https://t.co/ujZPVLwRra

— The UPS Store (@TheUPSStore) December 17, 2018

That’s cold.

Twitter accounts from national brands and restaurants often engage in aggressive or joking behavior to receive exposure.

For example, the Wendy’s account has gone viral several times for its harsh attitude. The Burger King Twitter account has had some funny moments.

And then there’s Kentucky Fried Chicken’s account, which followed the Spice Girls and some guys named Herb. Yes, including me.