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Pillows, kettles, duvets and other weird things tweeps have taken from hotels
While most usually opt for the toiletries and slippers, others seem to be going home from hotels with a lot more.
Pillows | Image: hiltontohome.com
Everybody loves a freebie but some people seem to have taken the idea of what constitutes a “freebie” too far.
This after a conversation sparked by Twitter user Nkanyezi Kubheka who admitted to taking hotel pillows home after each stay.
Kubheka’s admission sparked widespread shock which later led to a number of tweeps admitting to doing the same thing or something similar.
There are very few universal hotel etiquette rules but we’d imagine taking pillows has to be a no-no.
According to UK publication The Sun, items such as pillows, cushions and gowns are on the list of things guests are not allowed to take home. In the event that they go missing, hotels do bill guests for the missing items.
Check out some of the most bizarre things South Africans have taken home from hotels and the reactions to their admissions.
https://twitter.com/NkanyeziKubheka/status/1081133327879454721
I don’t think you’re meant to take the pillows. 😩 https://t.co/2ffxMYTpys
— Bonang Matheba 👑 (@Bonang) January 5, 2019
https://twitter.com/onefumi/status/1081482824937603072
https://twitter.com/Charl_M1/status/1081429168796119040
https://twitter.com/Thandiwear/status/1081483710833328130
I used to collect dessert spoons. It was a silly thing to do. I know better now https://t.co/HBOAdq7FxE
— BabesWePetitions (@Neli_Ngqulana) January 5, 2019
Collect vs Steal 🙈 https://t.co/hcLPGs3RPP
— Charleston (@ShabbaCT) January 5, 2019
When you guys steal pillows, towels etc from hotels. The cleaners get accused of theft. Go enjoy yourself and go home, stop stealing. https://t.co/O79iQJQVMS
— Natalie (@nataliecd_za) January 5, 2019
Stealing hotel pillows is a new kinda low
— Ofentse (@OfentseZA) January 5, 2019
Yall stealing pillows from hotels? pic.twitter.com/ZITcLFKXQr
— Text Man (@KeKatli) January 4, 2019
https://twitter.com/Thamsanqa4u/status/1081486344801656832
How big are y’alls bags if they fit hotel pillows when you leave?
— For Middle Class Kids (@FMCK_11) January 5, 2019
How do you even walk out with hotel pillows? Yho ha a.
— Suga Nje (@sugeezy) January 4, 2019
Me three! Pillows are my thing especially at 5 stars hotels. Lords, I travel with an empty bag to collect both pillows and towels 😱 https://t.co/YOaxCjIqEa
— IG:TIMNICE. K. H. MOGOGOLE™ 🏳️🌈🇿🇦🇰🇪 (@TIMNICEMOGOGOLE) January 5, 2019
Lol can't believe you guys take such big items from hotels.
Robes? Towels? Pillows?
Nena Leakes came to mind but to each his own— IG: @cookingwithluyanda (@Luyanda_Maf) January 4, 2019
Your mcm steals pillows from hotels. pic.twitter.com/CppSd1j5E8
— Mathapelo (@Nata_leigh_) January 5, 2019
https://twitter.com/SpitchNzawumbi/status/1081482551376658432
I'm guilty of stealing glasses. Zibantle maaan 😍
— Eyam N Badela 🦁♌🏳️🌈 (@Eyam_Badela) January 5, 2019
https://twitter.com/Olwee/status/1081484552227487752
https://twitter.com/_Khumoetsile/status/1081483906111717376
https://twitter.com/Spar_Letta/status/1081482405045768192
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