With Elton John rumoured to feature in this year's John Lewis Christmas advert, anticipation is definitely high as we edge closer and closer to December. We don't know when the trailer will drop, but we've a feeling it is right around the corner.
Now, a man based in Blacksburg, Virginia has arrived just in time to tide us over until we cry tears of festive joy watching the advert. The man's name is John Lewis, and he has wholly embraced the shtick he's receiving on Twitter.
John has over 40 thousand followers, whether they are accidental follows or not, who knows. Apparently he's been receiving messages for years and is constantly being tagged as the retail giant in error. The John Lewis store have been in contact many times, and are thankful for his help. We bet they really want that twitter handle.
John Lewis - the man, not the department store - has been dealing with confusion like a boss since November of 2014.
.@TwistKeyTweets Someone's Christmas ad has been shared over 433,000 times, but not mine. @johnlewisretail
— John Lewis (@johnlewis) November 11, 2014
He's taken trolling to the next level.
.@kizitodavinci I love being runner up in a contest I didn't participate in! @johnlewisretail
— John Lewis (@johnlewis) November 16, 2014
.@CBR88KS @sainsburys My tactics of rugged good looks? @johnlewisretail
— John Lewis (@johnlewis) November 13, 2014
.@Ariellaherman_ May the force be with @johnlewisretail
— John Lewis (@johnlewis) November 16, 2014
.@ibrockn Well said, but not by me. @johnlewisretail
— John Lewis (@johnlewis) February 27, 2015
.@spenface I'm very happy that you're happy with your purchase. It must suck very much for you to be so happy.
— John Lewis (@johnlewis) August 8, 2015
It may have fallen behind my couch. @johnlewisretail https://t.co/WutsLnPQx2
— John Lewis (@johnlewis) November 11, 2017
I've recently become aware of that, yes. https://t.co/cKYk8K8ZGm
— John Lewis (@johnlewis) November 10, 2017
It's all in good jest though, as John Lewis - the store, not the man - have been sending him Christmas presents every year.
.@johnlewisretail sent me Mabel and a WWF adoption as a thank you for redirected tweets! Great combo. Thanks much! pic.twitter.com/Y6fKQLS5MR
— John Lewis (@johnlewis) November 18, 2014
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
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
Received a nice package from John Lewis (retail) again as a thank you for handling wayward tweets, including #MozTheMonster and his book, wifi controlled Christmas lights, and a Google Home! Oh, and an edible version of my face! Thanks, @johnlewisretail! pic.twitter.com/tSZYjplcIF
— John Lewis (@johnlewis) November 16, 2017
And just in case you wondered if he knew when the Christmas ad for 2018 will drop, he hasn't the foggiest.
Rumor has it, soon. And by rumor I mean hundreds of you telling me when you think it's coming. And by soon I mean I don't know. https://t.co/Gtcs1OrgTe
— John Lewis (@johnlewis) November 8, 2018