The phrase "poor sod" is used to describe someone who is unfortunate or unlucky. It is often used in a sympathetic or pitying manner to express empathy for that person. Full definition
And then its time to knuckle down on the Christmas shopping, because If I don't get a wriggle on i'm going to be dashing around Westfields on Christmas eve with the other poor sods who couldn't get their ducks in a row. (mediamarmalade.com)
Yeah Hugh, how the bloody hell can you forget Lanzini.Scored the first, created the second with his persistance & was superb all game but the only poor sod not to get a mention.I know he is a midget but not so small to be forgotten (claretandhugh.info)
That is all you need to start wreaking havoc on whichever poor sod dares to venture into your virtual establishment. (nextgengamingblog.com)