Funny people you see in Wal-mart.

Gone4Now · February 7, 2008

My WallyWorld story:

I admit, I like Walmart and am there often. We have a nasty one near the house and a nice one a little further away. I think it just depends...

One time I was browsing the clothing section and I heard a women yelling, "You better shut up or I'm going to smack your bottom. Shut up! SHUT UP!!!" I turned the corner and saw the lady yelling at a BABY. The baby was in a car seat in the shopping cart's upper basket and she was just crying and crying and the lady kept yelling. I said, "Are you serious? She's just a baby." The woman just stared at me like she didn't understand me. I said, "You can't hit a baby." Again, she just stared at me. So, I stared back, making sure she didn't hit the baby. We just sat there, for about a minute. Then she walked away, and I didn't hear her yelling anymore. But, still...it was creepy.

anonemouse · February 7, 2008

I try to avoid Walmart unless I can go early in the morning or late at night, when there are no crowds. And I absolutely refuse to go at any time between Thanksgiving and New Years. It wouldn't be nearly so bad if they opened all the check-out lanes or if people weren't IDIOTS and learned how to move out of the center of the aisle.

I got dragged there against my will on Tuesday to help my mom do the shopping for my dad's veterinary clinic (cat litter, cleaning supplies, etc.). Took us more than half an hour to get through the check-out lane, and we were second in line! The moron in front of us apparently had a bad debit card and didn't have a second form of payment on her, so we waited while she went to the ATM, waited while she was on the phone, and finally waited while a manager came to void her entire massive order after she just walked off and left. And of course, they were remodelling one of the shops immediately in front of us, so there was a jackhammer going the ENTIRE TIME. A jackhammer, for Pete's sake!

Daisalana · February 8, 2008

Yeah my last trip was a week or so ago, I went with my mom to stock up for their Superbowl party. It was a week from Sunday actually. It was about 10pm and I was surprised at the crowd.. and only 2 lanes open. We timed it, 45 minutes to get through. The first line, 5 people in line, and the first person was doing something that they had to scan bottles of gatorade, then check the receipt and mark something, repeat.. and she had about 20 bottles. So we moved lines, and they put up the 'closed' sign. So we moved back, still not moving. Then we moved to a new lane that opened (4th to get there), and the front person is paying with a crap load of coins. Ugh. 45 minutes.

sfeiner · February 8, 2008

I love Walmart! But this is a nice town. Probably has close to 100% employment the store is very clean, the employees are neat and polite and helpful etc. We can get everything in one store when we are in a hurry. They are nice when you return things. There is another nice Walmart about 15 miles away. But I have been a few trashy ones when on trips so I know what you mean.

RainyDay · February 8, 2008

Most of my Wal-Mart experiences have not been too bad. However, one time my mom and I went really early on a Saturday morning to beat the rush, maybe at 5 a.m. There were two cashiers working even that early. And thank God, because one of the cashiers was digging so deep in her nose that I feared for the safety of her brain tissue. I mean, just unapologetically picking away. It was hilarious but shocking!

georgia girl · February 8, 2008

I don't really like Wal-mart, but I seem to be in there at least 3 times a week, go figure! I went last night to pick up a few things. The cashier rang me up, I ran my credit card through the machine, got my receipt and specifically asked the cashier if I had gotten all my bags. She had already started ringing up the next customer, she didn't even look at me, and she said yes, that's all of them.

Well, I got home and noticed that I was missing a few things. I checked my car to make sure I didn't leave it in there, and it wasn't. So I called the store and they told me to bring my receipt and they would give me my items.

I get there and the lady at customer service checks the book and said that it wasn't reported that it was left. She told me to go get the items and bring them back to her. Meanwhile, she asked the cashier about it, and the cashier said, "Yes, I remember, she came back and got it already". THAT WAS A COMPLETE LIE!! She was obviously trying to cover her own butt!!

I'm sure the customer behind me got it because she started bagging theirs up before I even left! I told the customer service lady that I most certainly did not pick up that bag. She hesitantly gave me my items. I hate the fact that she probably thought I was some sort of thief, because I would never steal. It really put me in a bad mood!

crazycat · February 8, 2008

I don't really like Wal-mart, but I seem to be in there at least 3 times a week, go figure! I went last night to pick up a few things. The cashier rang me up, I ran my credit card through the machine, got my receipt and specifically asked the cashier if I had gotten all my bags. She had already started ringing up the next customer, she didn't even look at me, and she said yes, that's all of them.
Well, I got home and noticed that I was missing a few things. I checked my car to make sure I didn't leave it in there, and it wasn't. So I called the store and they told me to bring my receipt and they would give me my items.

I get there and the lady at customer service checks the book and said that it wasn't reported that it was left. She told me to go get the items and bring them back to her. Meanwhile, she asked the cashier about it, and the cashier said, "Yes, I remember, she came back and got it already". THAT WAS A COMPLETE LIE!! She was obviously trying to cover her own butt!!

I'm sure the customer behind me got it because she started bagging theirs up before I even left! I told the customer service lady that I most certainly did not pick up that bag. She hesitantly gave me my items. I hate the fact that she probably thought I was some sort of thief, because I would never steal. It really put me in a bad mood!

I can see that happening. I myself put everything in the cart befor I even pay for anything. I do this because the same thing has almost happened to me.

luluc · February 8, 2008

I must say living in the sticks Walmart is all there is.

My small town had a vote over a yr ago whether we wanted a Super Target or Walmart Superstore (the Green/Beige design - Not Walmart Blue..) Walmart won of course - and I gotta say it is spotless clean, friendly people, and open 24/7. I'm not sure if there is a push to convert some "older Walmarts" to the Superstores, but there is a HUGE difference...aside from certain brands & items the one by me gives Target a run for it's money...and I'm a BIG Target fan.

georgia girl · February 8, 2008

I can see that happening. I myself put everything in the cart befor I even pay for anything. I do this because the same thing has almost happened to me.

Thanks for the tip, I will be doing that from now on!

PhotoEgor · February 9, 2008

It's a place I will go to if I'm in a strange town and don't know my way around. I can always get directions to Walmart and McDonalds. I go to either one for the same reason. I know I can get whatever it is that I'm looking for and expect close to the same price or flavor as in any other of their stores. Otherwise I stay out of both.

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