In South Korea, people order food delivery that never comes, just for fun
The apps copy every step of delivery, from menu to map, and keep the browsing thrill without the bill.
My First Million · This guy made billions from just 3 stocks (Here's how)In South Korea, a new trend reportedly catching on with Gen Z is ordering dinner that will never arrive. Fake delivery websites built for the pleasure of browsing mimic real food delivery apps, letting users browse menus, read reviews, fill a cart, and track a shipment that is not real.
One app is bluntly called Food Never Comes. A user picks fast rabbit delivery or slow turtle delivery, then orders like normal: half-and-half crispy fried chicken, cheese balls, spicy soy-glazed chicken, and a cola. You check out, enter your information, and watch the driver head your way, knowing nothing will show up.
The appeal is the browsing itself, the cart and the checkout, without spending money or leaving the house. There are even virtual smoke breaks, anonymous chatrooms that recreate stepping out for a cigarette, without the smoke.
Questions people ask
Why would someone enjoy ordering food they know won't come?
The fun is in browsing, choosing, and anticipating, without spending money, leaving the house, or smoking or doing anything else tied to the habit. The apps keep the checkout rush without having to spend money or leave the house.
Do fake shopping experiences exist outside South Korea?
Yes, online shops often see shoppers load carts they never buy, sometimes just for fun. Demo storefronts and games also let people play at shopping without spending.
What is a virtual smoke break?
They are anonymous chatrooms where people join to recreate the feeling of taking a smoke break, without smoking a cigarette.