The four-year-old was keen to order 990 sausages. Photo / Getty Images
The four-year-old was keen to order 990 sausages. Photo / Getty Images
A 4-year-old boy in the UK has attempted to buy £451.27 ($925 NZD) worth of snacks before his plan was thwarted by his parents.
His father, Gareth Davies, shared the hilarious story on Twitter that included a full list of his son's panic-buy essentials.
"My 4-year-old nearly caused national foodshortage this morning. Got hold of mum's phone while she slept and ordered 990 mini Peperamis, and a combined 1200 Bakewell tarts and Fab ice lollies from Tesco. Total order £451.27. Even booked a delivery slot," Mr Davies posted.
Surprisingly, UK grocery chain Tesco allowed the order before Mr Davies intervened.
The boy's shop, however, wasn't all biscuits and snacks. The 4-year-old also added in some pantry items and fresh produce – specifically, 184 oranges, 11 packs of pine nuts, 24 rashes of bacon, a pack of strawberries and a bunch of bananas. Curiously, his haul also included two cans of deodorant.
My 4-year-old nearly caused national food shortage this morning. Got hold of mum's phone while she slept and ordered 990 mini Peperamis, and a combined 1,200 bakewell tarts and Fab ice lollies from Tesco. Total order £451.27. Even booked a delivery slot pic.twitter.com/FKKUM4jyGU
990 mini Peperamis 120 Viennese Whirls 594 Bakewells 594 Fabs 184 Oranges 11 packs of pine nuts 24 rashers of bacon 24 Cumberland sausages 2 cans of deodorant 2 packs of Frubes 36 packs of Mini Cheddars 8 fishcakes A pack of strawberries A bunch of bananas
When questioned by his parents as to why he made the purchase, he replied: "I wanted to have more food than everyone else."
"I told him we didn't have quite enough money to spend £450 ($925 NZD) on food and he said that was fine because he had some, and proceeded to pull 14p ($0.30 NZD) from his pocket," Mr Davies tweeted.
The makers of Peperamis (a wrapped sausage snack) even reached out to Mr Davies on Twitter, offering to send the family a "care package".
"To the Mini-Meathead who tried to order 990 Peperamis(!!!). Let me just say, you've got GREAT taste!!" wrote a spokesperson for the brand, pretending to be the "Peperami Animal".
"I really appreciate how much of a loyal meathead you are … but you need to leave some Peperami for the rest of us mate! How are the rest of the UK supposed to get their meaty treats?!
"I'm sending you a big care package of Peperami, so you and the rest of your family don't have to worry about running out and trying to empty your local Tesco again!!"
