Famous in a bad way
Stuff reports:
A late-night romantic encounter in a Christchurch insurance office on Friday night that was witnessed by bar patrons across the road could cost the couple their jobs.
The Marsh Ltd employees, who left the lights on in the Papanui Rd building, were filmed and photographed by patrons at the Carlton Bar and Eatery who posted images on Facebook and Twitter.
The photos have attracted thousands of likes and hundreds of shares.
“The whole pub knew about it and was watching, while they were totally oblivious to it. And afterwards celebrating with wine,” one man posted.
The wine afterwards is a classy touch.
“They should have turned the lights out,” said another.
Indeed. Or gone to someone’s home, or a hotel.
The Herald also reports:
Many people took photos and posted them on social media, which have attracted hundreds of likes and comments. The band playing at the Carlton stopped playing and let everyone in the bar watch, some posters said online.
“There were about 150 people watching at one point. It was awesome,” one poster said.
The band couldn’t compete with this entertainment.
Marsh Ltd chief executive Grant Milne found out about the incident this morning after the images surfaced on social media.
He confirmed that the two people were Marsh employees.
I hope they don’t lose their jobs, as the embarrassment will be punishment enough. They will have to live with:
- Constant jokes from their colleagues
- The knowledge 150 people watched them at it
- Near inevitable publication of their names
UPDATE: I hear the gentleman involved in married with kids. If this is correct, then much less funny, and very sad for the family. All the more amazing they didn’t turn the lights off!