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Swansea Builders Seek Day Off with Social Media Challenge
A group of builders from Swansea, known for their social media presence under the name ‘The Welsh Erection Boys’, made headlines after attempting to secure a day off work for a ziplining adventure. Their unusual request involved seeking the support of footballing legend Wayne Rooney.
The challenge began on a phone call where one of the builders, Daniel Richards, asked his boss, John, for the day off. During the call, Richards mentioned the need to gather 100,000 likes on a social media post along with a comment from Rooney to get approval for their day off.
Responding on the call, John expressed skepticism about the chances of success, stating that the team had a busy schedule ahead, particularly with Christmas-related projects. However, he later raised the stakes, promising that if they could achieve 150,000 likes and receive a comment from Rooney, he would grant them the day off and cover the cost.
The builders were given until the start of Monday to meet this challenge. Unfortunately for the group, Rooney posted a comment too late, saying he had only just seen their attempt. He added, “The boss never said which Sunday was the deadline, so I hope you meant next Monday.”
In a follow-up video, Richards acknowledged Rooney’s late response, informing him that while they appreciated the comment, they were still at work in the wet conditions that morning.
The comical exchange highlights the light-hearted nature of the builders’ social media content while also showcasing their creativity in seeking time off from their demanding work schedules.
