Sweet Intentions, Sticky Situation: Boy Orders 70K Lollipops for Carnival Dreams
New York, N.Y. — What began as a playful idea for a neighborhood carnival turned into a jaw-dropping delivery for Holly LaFavers last week when her 8-year-old son, Liam, used her phone to order 70,000 Dum-Dum lollipops from Amazon. The sugary surprise—22 cases strong—arrived on her doorstep May 6, accompanied by a $4,000 charge that left the mom reeling.
“He told me he wanted to have a carnival and needed prizes for his friends,” LaFavers explained, laughing. “He’s got a big heart, but this was not what I expected.”
Liam’s ambitious click spree unfolded while playing on his mother’s phone.
By the time LaFavers noticed, the order had already shipped. Panicked, she discovered eight additional cases were en route. After a frenzied trip to the post office to return the extra boxes, she turned her attention to the $4,000 dent in her bank account.
“When I saw that number, I almost fainted,” she admitted. “But Amazon and my bank were lifesavers.”
LaFavers spent hours coordinating with customer service and local news outlets to escalate the issue. By evening, Amazon confirmed a full refund. “They saw the funny side once they realized it wasn’t fraud—just a kid being a kid,” she said.
The viral tale has charmed thousands online, with commenters applauding Liam’s generosity (“Future party planner!”) and Holly’s calm resolve.
For her part, LaFavers has since enabled password protections on her phone. “Lesson learned,” she quipped. “But hey—at least he wanted to share!”
As for the remaining lollipops? They’re headed to local schools and charities, proving even the stickiest situations can end sweetly.
Boy’s Sweet Surprise: 70,000 Lollipops Delivered to Home (May 6, 2025)
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