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The written word has the uncanny power to either make or break your day. And all of us have experienced it, whether we’re aware of it or not. Even a small compliment or quality quip can raise your spirits. Meanwhile, a nasty opinion or cruel comment that you read might sour your mood for the entire day. In short, what someone writes can influence others quite a bit.

You probably wouldn’t expect to find a lot of creativity, imagination, and wit in the humble receipt. However, in between the boring lines of black ink, you might stumble upon some truly stunning gems. But it takes a keen eye to spot them, as well as a server, retail worker, or shop owner with a spark of imagination to craft them.

Our team here at Bored Panda has collected some of the most interesting receipts and bills that people have had the pleasure of seeing with their own two eyes. So much so that they just had to snap a picture and share it with everyone online.

As you’re scrolling down, remember to upvote your favorite pics, and let us know in the comments which of these impressed you the most. Don't forget to tip your server!

We reached out to British comedy writer Ariane Sherine, who used to work in retail before, to get her thoughts on editing and how to deal with rude customers. She told Bored Panda why it's far easier to write more than it is to write less, how to self-edit to fit a limited format, and how aspiring writers can find the motivation to create when they're exhausted from their day jobs. You'll find our full interview below. Ariane is the author of 'The How of Happy' and a range of other books. She also shares her witty insights about daily life on Twitter.

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#1

A Message On The Bottom Of The Receipt From My Local Peruvian Restaurant

Receipt with a message thanking immigrants for cooking food, featuring items like empanadas and Pisco Sour.

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    My Library Receipt Gives Recommendations Based On My Reading History

    Library receipt showing book recommendations with detailed descriptions, illustrating how even a tiny slip of paper can be interesting.

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    The Ink Stains On My Wet Receipt Look Like A Fantasy Map

    Faded and damaged receipt on denim showing how even tiny slips of paper can be funny and interesting.

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    #4

    My Receipt Came With A Cat Typed Onto It

    Receipt from Mister Donut featuring a cute ASCII art cat, showcasing funny and interesting tiny slip of paper humor.

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    #5

    The Bottom Of My Rainbow Receipt Says "Pot Of Gold!" In Binary

    Receipt with binary code printed on a rainbow-colored paper, showcasing a funny and interesting tiny slip of paper.

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    #6

    This Restaurant Has A “Today In History” Section On The Receipt

    Receipt with a QR code and a funny historical fact about Vandals plundering Rome, showcasing interesting receipts humor.

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    #7

    Found A Receipt For A Boeing 737 Purchase At Work Today

    Receipt from aircraft sales showing a multi-million dollar transaction, illustrating funny and interesting receipts.

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    To Prevent Stores From Evading Tax, Every Receipt In Taiwan Is Automatically A Lottery Ticket, Which Can Win Up To 10 Million Dollars. 360,000 USD

    Six receipts from popular stores and restaurants featuring QR codes and text, showcasing funny and interesting receipts.

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    #9

    Perfectly Straight Receipt At Self Service Check Out

    Self-checkout machine printing a receipt, showing a tiny slip of paper with text as proof of funny interesting receipts.

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    #10

    How My Grocery Store Itemizes Their Receipts

    Receipt from D & D Sprove grocery store listing identical items and prices, showcasing a funny and interesting tiny slip of paper.

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    #11

    This Restaurant Bill Is Automatically Split

    Receipt from Brindisa tapas with a split bill calculator showing amounts for 2 to 10 people on a wooden table.

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    #12

    My Library Receipt Shows How Much Money I’ve Saved By Using The Library

    Library receipt showing savings from borrowing a video game, highlighting how even a tiny slip of paper can be interesting.

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    #13

    My Supermarket Prints Brain Teasers On The Back Of Its Receipts

    Hand holding a crumpled receipt with puzzles printed, inside a shopping cart with groceries and orange juice bottles.

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    #14

    Asked For No Tomato, They Took It Off My Bill

    Receipt from Chick-fil-A showing a detailed order with prices, illustrating funny and interesting tiny slip of paper receipts.

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    #15

    My Coworker Got A Receipt Of Exactly $7.11 On 7/11 At 7 11

    Receipt from 7-Eleven showing Red Bull and Chex Mix purchase, demonstrating funny and interesting tiny slip of paper receipts.

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    #16

    My Grandma's 1956 Polio Vaccine Receipt. It Wasn't Even Free

    Vintage medical receipt from 1956 showing a small handwritten payment for a polio vaccination dose.

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    #17

    Cashier Accidentally Prints Buyer's Entire Purchase History

    Long funny receipt held by person inside a clothing store with another person holding the end of the slip of paper

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    #18

    Crossed The International Dateline Today. My First Lunch Receipt In Sydney Is Timestamped 1 Minute Before My Lunch In Los Angeles

    Funny and interesting receipts showing amusing details from tiny slips of paper at a burger restaurant.

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    #19

    My Dad Had A Stroke 2 Years Ago. These Are The Receipts From His Last Ride: 3000+ Miles

    Collage of travel photos framed with various receipts showing how even a tiny slip of paper can be interesting.

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    #20

    A Short, Sad Story On A Library Book Receipt

    Library receipt showing book titles and due dates, illustrating the humor and interest in tiny slips of paper receipts.

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    #21

    Saddest Receipt

    Receipt from Blockbuster thanking members, sharing heartfelt message about entertainment memories and social media hashtag.

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    #22

    Double Sided Receipt

    Hand holding long receipt with multiple grocery items and discounts, showing funny and interesting receipts concept.

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    #23

    My Receipt Came With A Nutritional Breakdown

    Hand holding a receipt showing food items, prices, and nutrition facts, highlighting funny and interesting receipts.

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    #24

    Going Through My Grandfather's Belongings, We Found A Receipt For A Semester Of College

    Old college tuition receipt from Gettysburg College showing various fees and payment details on a tiny slip of paper.

    He paid $407.50 for tuition, room and board, and an "athletic fee" at Gettysburg College. Today, tuition at Gettysburg costs over $47,000 per year. Not including accommodations.

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    #25

    My Grandma’s Hospital Bill In 1951 To Give Birth To My Mom. She Spent 4 Nights There

    Vintage hospital receipt with detailed charges from 1951, showing how receipts can be funny and interesting documents.

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    #26

    My Burger King Order Printed On A Subway Receipt Roll

    Hand holding a crumpled Burger King and Subway receipt, showcasing funny and interesting tiny slip of paper.

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    We Had To Hard Reset A Receipt Printer At My Job, And This Is What It Prints Out To Confirm Everything Is Back In Order

    Long receipt full of printed characters and letters, showcasing a unique and funny example of receipts.

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    #28

    My Great Grandfather's Receipt For His Wife's Tiffany Engagement Ring Back In 1909

    Vintage handwritten receipt from S.H. DeRoy & Co. jewelers showing a jewelry purchase and payment details.

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    #29

    Ordered A Beer With My Dinner Called Lucifer And The Bill Came To $666

    Receipt from Frites Central restaurant in Hong Kong showing food items and a total of $666, highlighting funny and interesting receipts.

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    #30

    My B&N Receipt Gave Me Book Recommendations Based On My Purchase

    Receipt showing quirky book recommendations including 1984 and Brave New World, illustrating funny and interesting tiny slips of paper.

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    #31

    This Extra Detail On My Receipt

    Receipt from Motor Fuel Ltd showing VAT details and a barcode with a message to drive carefully and protect each other.

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    #32

    My Receipt From The Supermarket Has Advice On The Bottom For Domestic Abuse Victims

    Crumpled paper receipt on denim fabric showing detailed purchases and a helpful domestic a***e support message.

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    #33

    I Received A Regular-Sized Receipt From CVS Today

    Hand holding a CVS pharmacy receipt showing a purchase, illustrating funny and interesting receipts as tiny slips of paper.

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    #34

    This Restaurant Rounded Down My Bill

    Receipt from Korean Food Cafe Sarangbang showing food items and a funny total amount to pay rounding down the subtotal.

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    #35

    Amazon Package (Guitar Plectrums) Used The Order Receipt As The Goods Packaging

    Receipt from Amazon showing an order of guitar picks arranged on the paper, highlighting funny and interesting receipts.

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    #36

    Olive Garden Gave Me A Daily Sales Report Instead Of A Receipt

    Daily sales report receipt from Olive Garden showing detailed food and beverage sales, illustrating funny and interesting receipts.

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    #37

    My Receipt Has My Car On It

    Receipt from In-N-Out Burger held in front of a black car at night, showing a grilled cheese and fries order.

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    #38

    My Walmart Receipt Was Printed On Target Paper

    Two overlapping receipts from Walmart and Target on a wooden surface showing itemized purchases and prices.

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    #39

    This Bill In Turkey Tells You How Much Each Person Would Need To Pay If You Split It Equally

    Receipt showing order details with a humorous cost-sharing chart, illustrating funny and interesting receipts.

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    #40

    I Closed A Large Toy Store Today, Here's What Most Receipts Looked Like On The Final Day Of Business

    Receipt showing a huge savings of $1264.06, highlighting funny and interesting tiny slips of paper.

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    #41

    My Popeyes' Receipt Has A Burger King Logo On It

    Hand holding a Burger King order receipt showing food items, illustrating funny and interesting receipts.

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    #42

    I Got My Receipt In Finnish And My Sister Got Hers In Dutch From The Same Restaurant In Amsterdam

    Hand holding a funny and interesting receipt with multilingual thank you messages and payment details.

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    #43

    Furniture We Bought From A Yard Sale Still Had The Original Receipt From 1966

    Vintage receipt with handwritten details showcasing funny and interesting tiny slips of paper from past purchases.

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    #44

    My Receipt From JustEat Shows JustEat’s Account Balance

    Receipt showing a large discount and an amusingly large negative account balance on a tiny slip of paper.

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    #45

    Found My Grandfather's Tuition Receipt For His First Semester In College In 1925

    Vintage student receipt from Lehigh University showing detailed tuition fees, a perfect example of funny and interesting receipts.

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    #46

    My Local Restaurant Provides A Handy Receipt For Splitting The Bill

    Receipt showing a split bill calculator with costs per person, demonstrating funny and interesting receipts on a tiny slip of paper.

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    #47

    I've Been Using This Library Receipt As A Bookmark, Just Noticed The Checkout Date And Time

    Library receipt listing books with due dates, showcasing a funny and interesting example of a tiny slip of paper.

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    #48

    The Cafeteria Receipt At The VA Hospital Included And Summed Up The Dietary Facts Of My Breakfast

    Close-up of a funny and interesting receipt showing food items, prices, calories, and nutrition totals on a slip of paper.




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