The Pros And Cons Of Having Food Delivered Directly To You | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Lifestyle

The Pros And Cons Of Having Food Delivered Directly To You

In a world of lazy people, the food delivery industry has expanded to cater specifically to our desires.

25
The Pros And Cons Of Having Food Delivered Directly To You
postmates, favor, orderup

In a world where everything can be delivered at the press of a button, this pleasure does not stop with your favorite restaurants. While you may be sitting in the library studying for hours on end, laying in bed sick as a dog, or just too busy (or lazy, let's be honest) to get out of the house, your favorite food can be delivered with little to no effort required by you. Thanks to delivery services such as Favor, OrderUp, Postmates, Greedi, Door Dash and too many more to mention, this industry is quickly making its mark on the world. These companies have targeted markets of college campuses and major cities, hitting the ground running and building up popularity. As someone who worked for one of these services and was also a customer, I have knowledge of both sides of the system. Thanks to these services, it seems as though our already lazy nation has upgraded to a whole new level of lazy.

While there are pros and cons of the services, it seems as though we are willing to pay more in order to spend less energy.

Pros:

1. You don't have to get out of your pajamas.

2. Save on gas money.

3. Have food delivered during a hardcore study session.

4. You can have anything delivered if you're not in a steady state of mind to operate a car.

5. Many companies offer promotions and give you a promo code to share so you can save money in some instances.

6. You can get food if you're just too lazy to leave the house.

Cons:

1. The up-charge on your food.

2. Sometimes there are more orders than drivers so you could be waiting longer than it would take to get it yourself.

3. The driver may get your order wrong.

4. Warning: You may become addicted to this luxury.

In the grand scheme of things, the pros outweigh the cons and we're soon going to be consumed by having everything we need delivered. In college, more and more students are willing to spend more money in order to spend less energy, exactly what the industry is targeted towards. While we understand the system of it, these are the kind of services we've been waiting years for. In a world of lazy people, the food delivery industry has expanded to cater specifically to our desires.

All I have left to say is God Bless Our Lazy Nation.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Entertainment

15 Times Michael Scott's Life Was Worse Than Your Life

Because have you ever had to endure grilling your foot on a George Foreman?

441
Michael Scott
NBC

Most of the time, the world's (self-proclaimed) greatest boss is just that, the greatest. I mean, come on, he's Michael Freakin' Scott after all! But every once in a while, his life hits a bit of a speed bump. (or he actually hits Meredith...) So if you personally are struggling through a hard time, you know what they say: misery loves company! Here are 15 times Michael Scott's life was worse than your life:

Keep Reading...Show less
Featured

12 Midnight NYE: Fun Ideas!

This isn't just for the single Pringles out there either, folks

15383
Friends celebrating the New Years!
StableDiffusion

When the clock strikes twelve midnight on New Year's Eve, do you ever find yourself lost regarding what to do during that big moment? It's a very important moment. It is the first moment of the New Year, doesn't it seem like you should be doing something grand, something meaningful, something spontaneous? Sure, many decide to spend the moment on the lips of another, but what good is that? Take a look at these other suggestions on how to ring in the New Year that are much more spectacular and exciting than a simple little kiss.

Keep Reading...Show less
piano
Digital Trends

I am very serious about the Christmas season. It's one of my favorite things, and I love it all from gift-giving to baking to the decorations, but I especially love Christmas music. Here are 11 songs you should consider adding to your Christmas playlists.

Keep Reading...Show less
campus
CampusExplorer

New year, new semester, not the same old thing. This semester will be a semester to redeem all the mistakes made in the previous five months.

1. I will wake up (sorta) on time for class.

Let's face it, last semester you woke up with enough time to brush your teeth and get to class and even then you were about 10 minutes late and rollin' in with some pretty unfortunate bed head. This semester we will set our alarms, wake up with time to get ready, and get to class on time!

Keep Reading...Show less
Student Life

The 5 Painfully True Stages Of Camping Out At The Library

For those long nights that turn into mornings when the struggle is real.

3155
woman reading a book while sitting on black leather 3-seat couch
Photo by Seven Shooter on Unsplash

And so it begins.

1. Walk in motivated and ready to rock

Camping out at the library is not for the faint of heart. You need to go in as a warrior. You usually have brought supplies (laptop, chargers, and textbooks) and sustenance (water, snacks, and blanket/sweatpants) since the battle will be for an undetermined length of time. Perhaps it is one assignment or perhaps it's four. You are motivated and prepared; you don’t doubt the assignment(s) will take time, but you know it couldn’t be that long.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments