Zomato Calls Out Unpaid Internships, Gets Roasted By The Comments Section: 'Looks Like The Admin Is Unpaid'

A simple question on X (formerly Twitter) sparked a wave of funny and sharp replies from users. A person asked, “What is the biggest scam?” and many people joined in with their own answers, sharing opinions from different fields.
Among all the replies, one response stood out and quickly became the focus of attention. Food delivery platform Zomato joined the conversation with a short but strong answer, which led to a lot of reactions online.

Zomato’s Reply Draws Attention

Zomato replied to the question by writing, “Unpaid internships.” The short response was enough to get people talking. Many users found it ironic and began pointing out issues they felt were linked to the company itself. The comment quickly picked up traction, as users started replying directly to Zomato’s

post. What began as a general question soon turned into a thread focused on the company.

Unpaid internships. https://t.co/npQ8vmY6cR

— zomato (@zomato) April 20, 2026

Users Respond With Criticism And Jokes

As more people joined in, reactions ranged from serious concerns to jokes. A user said, “Not many know, but the field of Psychology in India is full of unpaid internships. In fact, students have to pay for internships to get the exposure.”
Another user took a direct dig at the brand, writing, “Zomato talking about unpaid internships when they are the biggest scammers out there.”

Some comments focused on customer experience. A person wrote, “Flat 50% off, just to cover it with unreasonable packing charges, delivery charges, handling charges and so on.”

Others used the moment to make requests or light jokes. A user said, “Well, since you understand, I formally request you for a Paid Internship,” while another added, “Looks like Zomato admin is on an unpaid internship.”

The discussion also moved to broader concerns around work and services. A comment read, “Unpaid internships = free labour dressed as experience.”
Another user said, “Unpaid internships should not exist. Anyways, somebody is working hard, spending so much of their time.”
Some users compared services across platforms. A person wrote, “Also, Swiggy Vouchers.” Another comment read, “Deliver cold food, deny refunds, hide behind AI support. That’s the real scam.”
As the replies kept coming in, the conversation stayed active, with users sharing both personal views and general opinions on the topic