Sunday 24 November, 2024

The real John Lewis just got a lovely thank you gift from the shop John Lewis

The nicest man on the internet.

YOU WANT TO know who the most patient man in the world is? It’s John Lewis.

johnlewis6 Twitter Twitter

The American dad of four who owns the @johnlewis Twitter handle fields hundreds and hundreds of queries meant for the department store each year.

They ramp up spectacularly around the time of their annual Christmas ad, but he’s always ready for them:

johnlewis1 Twitter / @johnlewis Twitter / @johnlewis / @johnlewis

johnlewis3 Twitter / @johnlewis Twitter / @johnlewis / @johnlewis

Twitter / @johnlewis Twitter / @johnlewis / @johnlewis

His laid-back approach to re-directing irate customers and fans alike to the real John Lewis account (@johnlewisretail) has made him a minor internet celebrity.

Whoops!

We couldn't find this Tweet

@johnlewis you are a great American....thank you for making us all laugh this side of the pond when it's all so hard xxx
— Bryony Rudkin (@bryony1963) November 10, 2016

Bryony Rudkin / Twitter

(His fellow John Lewises also send their support.)

Whoops!

We couldn't find this Tweet

This year, as a thank you for acting as an unofficial receptionist, the shop sent John Lewis a huge thank you package.

There was a specially embroidered cushion referencing his Twitter bio:

Received a huge package from @johnlewisretail including this amazing embroidered cushion. So cool! Thank you very much! pic.twitter.com/cIMAvPol5D
— John Lewis (@johnlewis) November 15, 2016

John Lewis / Twitter

Along with a cuddly Buster, the boxer dog from the ad, and tons of Christmassy bits and bobs:

The package included a stuffed Buster, Sid, and Olivia from the ad, as well as Christmas crackers, ornaments, and wrapping paper! pic.twitter.com/YnP3QAwFX9
— John Lewis (@johnlewis) November 15, 2016

John Lewis / Twitter

Aww. Until next year, real John Lewis!