Miranda Knowles, 39, of Nanaimo, British Columbia, woke up to a mysterious $8 fee on her DoorDash account. She didn’t recall ever requesting anything and didn’t have food to corroborate that fact, so she was stunned when she received one packet of A&W honey mustard sauce on the front porch. The bizarre episode, which was captured on her Ring doorbell cam, went viral on TikTok, making an unusual sleepwalk an internet sensation.
Knowles discovered the mystery while going over her DoorDash receipt and Ring video, which showed a delivery person dropping off the one condiment at 1 a.m.
“I was so confused because I didn’t see any bag in the picture,”
Knowles told hypefresh.
“So I ran down the stairs and was baffled to see the little sauce.”
A lifelong sleepwalker, she’s no stranger to nighttime antics, but ordering a single sauce packet was a new one.
“I do like A&W honey mustard, but I’m not sure why I would order it alone!”
she joked.
Somnambulism or sleepwalking affects an estimated 8.4 million U.S. adults, finds one Stanford University study, and between 10 and 15% of the inhabitants on earth at some time during their lives. Knowles’ condition is a common one from 10 to 10 times each month. Her sleepwalk sessions include cleaning, showering, reorganizing Christmas decorations, and even making purchases of random things like onion rings or a bottle of Coca-Cola, which she does not drink. Stress, a key trigger, was a factor during her time as an emergency nurse, though she’s since switched to a less demanding job, reducing episodes.
The incident took off when Knowles shared the Ring footage on TikTok under her handle @onewithwater, captioning it,
“Apologies to the dasher who delivered a single sauce to my door at 1 am.”
The video gained over 4 million views, balancing humor and empathy for the peculiar delivery man. The anecdote gained further momentum on social media, where viewers chuckled at the strangeness while stoking debates on delivery app costs and tipping norms.
A woman used DoorDash to order a single sachet of honey mustard while sleepwalking
— Dexerto (@Dexerto) July 12, 2025
Miranda Knowles said she has no recollection of making the $8 order
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The incident highlights how easily accessible apps can intertwine with unconscious behavior, raising questions about digital safety. Experts suggest sleepwalkers secure devices perhaps with passwords or app locks to prevent unintended purchases or worse, like wandering outdoors.
The delivery driver’s perspective adds another layer. Delivering a single sauce packet at 1 a.m. for $8 underscores the unpredictable nature of gig work. While Knowles’ story is amusing, it prompts reflection on fair compensation for drivers navigating such quirky orders, especially in an era of app-driven automation. Public reactions on platforms like X also touched on delivery fees, with some calling the $8 charge for a condiment excessive.
