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50 Receipts That Prove Even A Tiny Slip Of Paper Can Be Funny And Interesting
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
Mistiekim 3 years ago
It’s just amazing how the people who complain about immigrants in America have no problem taking advantage of those services provided by immigrants in America.
gas station cola 3 years ago
this should be at the top. the maga crowd are a bunch of disgusting hypocrites going against the best interests of the country & severely hurting those who work hard to make america great the way it is.
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 3 years ago
The Maga crowd are the biggest bunch of cowards I’ve seen. They spew hatred against immigrant families that they claim “steal” jobs yet these racist losers wouldn’t last a day doing the backbreaking manual labour and oftentimes dangerous and repetitive jobs many immigrants have to take to create a better life. Maga scream and cry about immigrants ruining America yet fail to understand that so many immigrants contribute to the economy and are trying to make better lives.
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Lollipop Girl 2 years ago
P.S: Perú is currently going through a political crisis, pray for us ❤
Lopez, Laura 2 years ago
Peruana living in Pennsylvania, I was shocked at the headlines
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Lollipop Girl 2 years ago
YES. Also OMG TALLARÍN A LA HUANCAÍNA, ME MUEROOOO. It's super delicious, and as a Peruvian, I can say that Huancaina sauce is a gift from God to a sinning undeserving society. Lol
Bored Panda was interested in getting comedy writer Ariane's opinion as to why it's far easier for most people to write more than to write concisely. After all, editing your work and cutting out anything unnecessary can be incredibly hard!
"It's easy to write more because most people have trouble formulating their ideas into a concise sentence. I'd say the punchier, the better—so think about how you can get across an idea using fewer words," she said.
"Are there any words which essentially mean the same thing and are therefore superfluous? Are there any which don't add to the meaning but which just make the sentence wordier? Take a red pen to them all! (This is why Twitter is great—it demands brevity.)" It's true: having clear limitations to how much you can write can be a blessing. It forces you to self-edit, by necessity.
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#2
My Library Receipt Gives Recommendations Based On My Reading History
Gajoco Productions 3 years ago
This would be REALLY useful. I’m always running out of things to read 🤦♂️
RandomFrog(He/They️️) 2 years ago
Armada is a great read, got me through some tough times in my life
Fitz_N_Fartz 2 years ago (edited)
Me not looking at the post title, I thought it odd for a restaurant to put that at the bottom of the receipt......... must get some glasses.......
#3
The Ink Stains On My Wet Receipt Look Like A Fantasy Map
Ghaniyah Verma 2 years ago
Whoa! *crosses dimensions after retrieving map* Time for an adventure!
We also asked writer Ariane about the advice that she'd give aspiring writers who are stuck in exhausting service and retail jobs. She said that this is tough to answer.
"I know that when I collapsed in the evenings after a long day on my feet working retail, I didn't want to have to do anything else. I just wanted to zone out and watch telly," she shared her personal experience with Bored Panda.
"I guess the impetus to create is that it's a potential way out of retail if you're successful. Alternatively, make sure you write on your days off."
#4
My Receipt Came With A Cat Typed Onto It
Fitz_N_Fartz 2 years ago
I am seeing something I cannot unsee now, what the cats nose looks like......
#5
The Bottom Of My Rainbow Receipt Says "Pot Of Gold!" In Binary
Sans Serif 2 years ago (edited)
Binary is the native language of computers (CPUs) they ONLY understand "1" and "0" (transistors on or off). Each of the lines has three sets of eight bits of data (bytes) that represent a text character (as defined by ASCII). Line #1 is: P o t - Line #2 is: (space) o f - Line #3 is: (space) G o - And, #4 is: l d ! -- Your user name would be: 01101101 01100101 01101111 01110111 01110011 01110001 01110101 01100001 01110010 01100101 01100100
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#6
This Restaurant Has A “Today In History” Section On The Receipt
LizzieBoredom 3 years ago (edited)
On July 5, at 2pm in the year 64,761,449 BC, dinosaurs who didn't know how to swim were in big trouble.
RedMarbles 2 years ago
Something about using BC really makes it hit home how long ago it was!
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Mario Strada 2 years ago
Many people don't know that those Vandals (their tribe's name) were actually as Roman as the Romans. Read up on it, it's quite interesting.
The comedy writer said that "it was horrendous" to work in retail before. She revealed how workers can keep customers happy, and spilled the beans about how common it was to deal with rude people while on the clock.
"The secret to making a customer happy is generally to be friendly, efficient and good at your job. I was friendly but fell down on the last two requirements," she said.
"Rude customers were very common," Ariane told Bored Panda. "A lot of people assume retail workers are stupid and were incredibly dismissive towards me. Amusingly, I was likely better educated than them and a higher achiever—I'd just fallen on hard times."
#7
Found A Receipt For A Boeing 737 Purchase At Work Today
M O'Connell 3 years ago
In 1997 my grandfather attempted to buy a new car for my grandmother using his Amex card, and the dealership refused to take it!
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Jerry Mathers 3 years ago
So it costs me 8% tax on my Taco Bell chalupa but buying a 7 million dollar plus airplane gets a 1.39% tax? This is how the tax burden is shifted to the middle class and the poor. If you can afford a plane, you can kick in more than 1.4% in taxes.
M O'Connell 3 years ago (edited)
North Carolina had a special tax rate for aircraft sales as an incentive to bring more aircraft manufacturers and retailers to the state. They currently charge the regular state sales tax rate of 4.75% for aircraft sales. Tax incentives are important for retaining small specialized industries, otherwise the next time they need to retool their facilities, they will just move them elsewhere instead. A reduced tax rate is better than no tax because the customer bought their aircraft in a different state. For example, if that aircraft were sold in Illinois they would have paid $494,264.69 in taxes. When you're buying something with wings, it's not a problem to buy it somewhere where you save $300k.
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Boeing 737-400 tail number N418US (originally delivered to Piedmont Airlines in February 1989) was acquired by Swift Air in 2014. It is currently owned by iAero Airways, and is in storage.
JessG 3 years ago
So they just give to a regular little generic receipt from a little tear-off receipt printer for it?! Like you bought it at the local Dry cleaners?! Even my Vet prints out a full size piece of custom paper for my purchase of a flea collar!
RedMarbles 2 years ago
Yeah I would expect something on nicer stock with clearer print at the very least.
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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
BirFromHH 3 years ago
I fear that would not work here in Germany. People would start to demand a receipt for every single Item..
Sasy 3 years ago
lol I love the idea of that, even going so far as one receipt per egg please lol
Load More Replies... Panda Kicki 3 years ago
Here some store dont offer paper recieps, to prevent waste. You get them digital. As you often cant pay cash, cards only, there no use for paper anyway, all goes digitally.
Cuppa tea? 2 years ago
They tried the same thing in Slovakia few years back. But you have to submit your receipt to lottery. Total fiasco and failure. And it was with the same intention - to lower tax evasion, as some sellers won't give you any receipt for purchase. Off the book.
#9
Perfectly Straight Receipt At Self Service Check Out
Blabadabadoo 3 years ago
Not to be a party pooper... but have u ever applied extra pressure thru ur thumb and it bent it out strait? I think that's why this is happening, because the thingy it's coming out of is curved
Dash Junior 3 years ago
Was the receipt printed on very thick paper, or was it just excited to see you?
Any server, retail worker, or other member of staff who has the energy and optimism to make jokes and boost their customers’ mood is to be commended. Working in the service industry is incredibly tough. You’re exhausted. You have to deal with rude and tired clients on a nearly daily basis.
And that’s not to mention that the pay often isn’t very fair, considering you have to spend hours and hours on your feet. So to have that drive to push past all of the negatives and craft unique receipts is really marvelous. It might not seem like much, but it can really make your customers’ day. Jokes and silly cartoons? Yes, please, more of those!
It’s honestly great to see servers and shop owners reward their customers for treating them well. Though we’d like to think that most people are nice and kind, the sad reality is that a small number of rude interactions can outweigh the good.
#10
How My Grocery Store Itemizes Their Receipts
Ivo H 3 years ago
Why would you pay 6.99 for grocery, when you can buy 7x 0.99 groceries for the same price? 🤔 /s
David 2 years ago
The .99 groceries are a generic knock of that won't impress the dinner guests.
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LizzieBoredom 3 years ago (edited)
Either they don't know how to program their cash register, or you're getting really good prices on illegal drugs.
Legen ( wait for it ) dary 2 years ago
That's also a great way to charge you for a article that may not be put in your bag. How you return a article anyway ?
Ginger Winters 1 year ago
I'm not ok with this. I check my receipt for errors like double rung or misrung items
#11
This Restaurant Bill Is Automatically Split
Ivo H 3 years ago
Probably if you’re not satisfied, you can explicitly say you want to subtract it. That way 99% of people pays it. If it would be optional, large amount of people would rather not pay
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Trillian 3 years ago
When we say "split the bill" it means "everyone pays their own food and drinks". Not "divide it by number of people at the table".
Adam Jeff 3 years ago
That's not how I would understand it. In any case, this is a tapas restaurant so they would assume everyone shared.
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Human #1,232,867 3 years ago
Except 10 x 17.32 do not makes 173.25, the same goeas for each split Split the bill and save few cents.. Someone is losing 0.05 on each bill?
Robert T 3 years ago
This is known as a Bodmin. ;-) Bodmin (n.) The irrational and inevitable discrepancy between the amount pooled and the amount needed when a large group of people try to pay a bill together after a meal
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Emma S 3 years ago (edited)
It's a tapas restaurant, so they ordered several plates of different dishes and shared them. With it being tapas, they all ate roughly the same food.
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This restaurant had its share of arguments about how splitting the bill. Quite the smart solution.
Timbob 2 years ago
Cute, but a couple of problems. 1. How do I know it’s the current VAT rate, if you don’t show it? 2. If the service charge is optional, why was it automatically included?
Tristan J 2 years ago
Why would it not be the current VAT rate? And because they are trying to maximise the number of people that will pay it
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Jack Perry 3 years ago
It's the split bill calculator, its not the actual bill. Think of it as a second receipt that shows you the break down. The actual bill shows how the food adds up to 173.25
#12
My Library Receipt Shows How Much Money I’ve Saved By Using The Library
Emma S 3 years ago
As an avid reader, I like this. I stopped buying brand new books years ago because the likes of Waterstones and WHSmith charge the Earth. Now it's libraries or charity shops only.
Lauren S 2 years ago
I have never been responsible enough to return the books on time. I always end up paying extra. However, we do buy 90+% of my son’s books in thrift stores. Typically between $0.33 and $0.99. We are doing an advent calendar with books this year, maybe spent $10-15. We have to have at least 200 books in his room. We’re working on getting chapter books now that he can read. 💕📖📚💕
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DEW 3 years ago
I love this!! People need to go back to the libraries!! I've always like the smell of our library for some reason!
Beck 2 years ago
Me too. I like going to yard sales and loading up. There is an online reading site called hoopla. You type in your library card and can read free online.
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Ruby Serene 2 years ago
I don't think so, since it says exactly $60 saved on a switch game. It's too round a number.
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Biliegh they/them 2 years ago
Our city library's have a yearly sale at the fairgrounds of books they no longer need. No book I saw last year was over 2 bucks. I plan on going again next year.
At the core of it all, it’s essential to remember that the person serving your food and bagging your groceries is a living, breathing human being. They’ve got goals, dreams, ambitions, and fears—just like you. But it’s easy to forget that when cash transactions are involved.
You can get customers to return to your cafe, restaurant, or shop by providing them with a positive experience. How your staff behaves, and how good the food, products, or services are, will either drive them away or impress them so much, they’ll visit you again.
It’s going that extra mile when you don’t necessarily have to that really makes the difference. (And it works in all aspects of life.)
#13
My Supermarket Prints Brain Teasers On The Back Of Its Receipts
Mistiekim 3 years ago
Sadly, just grocery shopping is the brain teaser for me. I always fail the memory part.
bottomless.abyss.of.bordem 2 years ago
You've already taken all my money. Now you want to remind me that I'm stupid too. THANKS!
Gajoco Productions 3 years ago
That’s not a brain teaser… there’s something much more sinister behind that I can tell
#14
Asked For No Tomato, They Took It Off My Bill
Hey! 2 years ago
On a pizza, I usually get the tomato off and replaced with roasted garlic and they charge me $5.
Bad Alchemy 2 years ago
Clackamas, Oregon is a small town. They all know each other. If you cheat somebody, their grandmother is going to call you up and hurt your feelings. 🤣🤣🤣
bottomless.abyss.of.bordem 2 years ago
I asked for the cheese on my salad to be on the side instead. My husband loves cheese, I hate it. They charged me 50 cents. At Texas Roadhouse, dining inside.
Hey! 2 years ago
It might be because the salad was prepared in advance and in the fridge so they had to make one with the side cheese just for you. Like asking no croutons on a Caesar.
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#15
My Coworker Got A Receipt Of Exactly $7.11 On 7/11 At 7 11
Sans Serif 2 years ago
I don't see a date either but, what I DO see is a "text to subscribe" number of 711711 which is still pretty coincidental.
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“The essence of being a good server is making sure everyone leaves the meal having had a nice time. The essence of being a great server is making sure everyone leaves the meal having had a memorable time. I’m always on the lookout for anything extra I can do to make the night special for our guests. If I overhear a birthday mentioned, we bring out a piece of cake. If someone comes in wearing a Dolphins jersey, we’ll turn on that game if they’re playing. We take pride in our work,” a server working at a fancy restaurant shared with Bored Panda some time ago.
#16
My Grandma's 1956 Polio Vaccine Receipt. It Wasn't Even Free
DEW 3 years ago
I remember a church had vaccine's. I remember I didn't need a shot just had to drink the poilo cup! I was happy. My sister moved to Florida because she won't do the Covid shot's. I've had five and my flu shot!! I feel good. My son has a liver disease he was born with called Biliary Atresia and I asked his doctor's if it was safe for him. They said it was and it was recommended. I believe everyone should do themselves. Whatever you choose to do is up to you. I don't get angry if someone doesn't want it.
Sasy 3 years ago
we lined up in school in the 70s for shots, was so cool to do it that way, everyone was in it together, kids would walk out either strutting that they were tough or crying clutching themselves as though about to do a full Shakespeare inspired death scene.
Julie 2 years ago
My dad was a teacher at the time and when they were told to take a class to the gym or cafeteria for a vaccine they just did it and no one ever questioned it.
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S Mi 2 years ago
I did a little googling. This would be over $80 now. But it's worth noting minimum wage in the US was $1 an hour
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Sans Serif 2 years ago
That's actually a VERY early number format of #-#### started around 1950. In 1958 numbers were converted to AA#-#### which lasted until about 1968 when all numeric characters were used. Yes, a very short number!
Load More Replies... Bad Alchemy 2 years ago
$8.00 was actually quite a hefty sum of money in 1956. According to the Inflation Calculator, $8 in 1956 translates to $87.65 in 2022. Polio was very scary.
Jane Ellen 2 years ago
And why would it be free?? NOTHING IS FREE!! If you don't pay, then the GOVT pays with YOUR MONEY AND MINE!!! Get it?????
#17
Cashier Accidentally Prints Buyer's Entire Purchase History
#18
Crossed The International Dateline Today. My First Lunch Receipt In Sydney Is Timestamped 1 Minute Before My Lunch In Los Angeles
VonBlade 3 years ago
I know we're the no-fun police, but you're not wrong.Also they folded the receipt so you can't see where they are. A strange post from 8 years ago.
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Little Phoenix 2 years ago
"Angus the great" must not have been so great as you where still craving a burger.
SydneyGirl 2 years ago
I was wondering how on earth you got a burger at Sydney airport for only $9.45, then I realised it was 8 years ago.
John Saunders 2 years ago
And the burger meat was from 2006 so it was discounted.
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Pete 2 years ago
Yes, but the one from LA comes with laxative (burg lax) so it doesn’t count. 😂
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Meanwhile, when it comes to dealing with rude customers, most servers will pretend that everything’s all right. But beneath that stoic facade, they might feel upset or be full of anger.
Nobody enjoys being looked down on. Nobody wants to be treated like they’re beneath someone else. Nobody deserves it.
#19
My Dad Had A Stroke 2 Years Ago. These Are The Receipts From His Last Ride: 3000+ Miles
Allison Bancroft 3 years ago
it said last ride so that may mean his LAST ride before he died. or it could just mean that he hasn't been able to ride after his stroke, but since the pic above looks like a memorial, imma assume he might have died. ☹
Load More Replies... SweetCheesySpaghetti 3 years ago
This just made me ugly cry. What an incredibly sweet and special memento.
Urara Bridge 2 years ago
too bad that the ink on the reciepts are going to fade... I hope they sprayed some kind of preservatives for it on top?
#20
A Short, Sad Story On A Library Book Receipt
Fenchurch 2 years ago
I made a will when I had cancer too. They coach you on a bunch of stuff to get in order while you are healthy, like cleaning the house, designating Power of Attorney or buying groceries, before you get too sick to do it. Even if your prognosis is good, they don’t want you worrying about stuff while you are laying around sick. The will is a precaution many young people have not thought about so it’s good to do one just in case. It was really easy to do, but it’s a multi step process to get it witnessed, notarized and file it in person at the court house, which you will not feel like doing if you are elderly or sick. Glad I got it done now so I don’t have to worry about it later
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David 2 years ago
That's pretty dark. A friend of mine's family sold a bunch of her stuff when she was super sick and weak with stage 4 because they thought she was going to die and were making decisions without her. That was six or seven years ago.
Fenchurch 2 years ago
That’s awful and it’s not helpful when people assume the worst. People kept treating me like i had stage 4 and acted like they didn’t believe me when I told them prognosis was good. Like I was the delusional one in the situation. I hope she had legal recourse since no one can make decisions for someone unless they are legal guardian. Even a Power of Attorney cannot make decisions if the person is still capable of making their own decisions. POA kicks in if someone is incapacitated (coma, anesthesia, etc) not just sick on chemo. As a social worker, I have to explain this to people all the time. People think POA means more than it actually does, then they get mad when they find out they don’t have total control. Some people think they can announce “I am their guardian” without going to court first, then they are mad when you ask to see the court document they never bothered to get. It’s serious business taking someone’s autonomy away
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Izzy Curer 2 years ago (edited)
It's probably just in case... Everyone should have a will, anyway. Fingers crossed.
#21
Saddest Receipt
One way to solve this issue is for the server to get their manager. It’s important to try not to take a customer’s critiques personally.
They most likely have an issue with the establishment as a whole, not you as a person. Getting a higher-up to handle delicate situations can help prevent them from escalating.
#22
Double Sided Receipt
LJS 3 years ago
UK supermarkets have been doing this for quite a few years now; glad the US is catching up in this area at least!
PandaPops 3 years ago
Never had a double sided receipt where I live (south UK) It has an advert or something but not purchases
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TKA 3 years ago
Looks like a kombucha drink, the Hawaiian is passion fruit, guava & orange flavored.
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#23
My Receipt Came With A Nutritional Breakdown
Vae 3 years ago
OK, that is actually kinda nice. Though hopefully they can take that off there in case someone requests it gone, for the purposes of not retriggering ED or something. But personally, I really like knowing those values!
Headless Roach 3 years ago
Agree, it helps take informed dietary decisions. It would be great to see it before eating though.
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LizzieBoredom 3 years ago (edited)
Does it calculate the expense of buying bigger pants if you keep eating Chili & Eggs?
Zachary Gillette 2 years ago
I'm guessing this is part of the restaurant's shtick, considering that's not bad at ALL for chili and eggs.
Little Phoenix 2 years ago
And some grocery stores don't even manage to print an itemized receipt
#24
Going Through My Grandfather's Belongings, We Found A Receipt For A Semester Of College
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.
Lori T Wisconsin 3 years ago
And some people think Biden's student debt relief plan is not needed? Wages in the US trail inflation in so many ways, it's so depressing.
Staysafewarmdry 3 years ago (edited)
I found my fee card for a state university, in Ohio, from January 1966. Twenty two hours with all fees paid was $149 for the semester.
olivier FRESSE 3 years ago
Found this site : https://www.dollartimes.com/inflation/inflation.php?amount=401.50&year=1949
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 3 years ago
I still cannot fathom the astronomical costs of attending university in the US. So many young people end up in horrible debt just to attend university and get a job. I learned that it can cost upwards of $60,000 for one year at New York University
But it’s not just the staff who can defuse tense situations with rude and entitled people. Other customers can step in as well. For instance, if you see a server being badgered and harassed, consider stepping in and saying something. Or if you’d like to take a more subtle approach, get a hold of the manager and inform them of what’s going on.
#25
My Grandma’s Hospital Bill In 1951 To Give Birth To My Mom. She Spent 4 Nights There
Emma S 3 years ago (edited)
In the UK, it's been £0 since 1948. Although parking can be a bit pricey.
Fat Harry 3 years ago
I love that whenever these discussions come up, we Brits always mention the cost of parking. Can't decide if we're genuinely bitter or if we're being tongue-in-cheek to wind the Yanks up even more that the only thing we have to complain about, price-wise, is the car park!
Load More Replies... Phoebe Bean 3 years ago
According to the inflation calculator from calculator.net: $80.60 USD in 1951 = $909.26 in 2022
Ray McArdle 3 years ago
Still not bankruptcy-inducing. Imagine how much it is today. It's crazy.
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Ariadna 3 years ago
I’m from Colombia, South America, and we have health care, if we need something urgent we pay a ticket for about 5 dollars and it also Include de medicine. It’s horrifying that the “greatest” country, have people that loses their homes for paying something as normal as Like child birth
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 3 years ago
I could not agree with you more, Ariadna. It is mind boggling that so many people in the US have to suffer needlessly because they can’t afford the astronomical costs for treatment. It’s sad when families have to create fundraising campaigns to help raise money to help pay for medical bills for a sick child. The US has no empathy for its citizens.
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Lululoohoo 3 years ago
I spent $250 for Spawn1 in 2011. Then $50 for Spawn2 in 2016. C-sections both times and 3 days stay at the hospital. Thank goodness for great insurance through my employers!
Fat Harry 3 years ago
That you need insurance to have a baby is ridiculous.
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V 3 years ago
It's pretty much all covered by Medicare in Australia, unless you need something that's a bit specialised. I needed a scan that wasn't covered and some medication - that came to $180 all up.
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Nitka Tsar 3 years ago
Don‘t say that. Parking can be really expensive! ;)
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West Hermans 2 years ago
And now it costs $18,865 on average to give birth in the US - and they force women to have babies by preventing access to birth control and abortion.
Christoph Hager 2 years ago
All my life I never saw a hospital bill in person (Living in Germany)
DEW 3 years ago
My mom's nurse brought her my sister and she was wrapped up tight with just her face showing. My mom unwrapped her to look at her feet. because my dad's second and third toes were webbed. The nurse got mad and said You unwrapped her? Now I have to go sanitize her again. My dad never got to hold her until they left the hospital. My mom got out of the wheelchair and handed my dad my sister so she could get in the car. When I was born a nurse had broken one of my mom's ribs pushing down so hard. I had C-section's I'm good!!
Tess 3 years ago
Are broken ribs normally part of a birth? Granted I have never done it, but surely the nurse trying to force the baby out from that direction can't be overly helpful...
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My Burger King Order Printed On A Subway Receipt Roll
Alexandra Davis 3 years ago
When I worked at Waitrose during college (UK supermarket) the supermarket next door called Iceland ran out of till receipt rolls and came and asked if they could borrow some of ours as their delivery was delayed, thankfully the tills both used the same size. I'm guessing that's what could have happened here?
Owen Eshelman 3 years ago
I work at Chick-fil-A. This is actually pretty common if a store ran out of receipt paper they just go to the business near them and ask for some.
Rob Williams 2 years ago
They might be different franchises but they're also probably neighbours and neighbours look out for each other. That's why my Starbucks was giving out their takeaway cups with Subway lids on.
Zachary Gillette 2 years ago
They probably share an owner and borrow things when out of stock.
#27
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
Headless Roach 3 years ago
Almost as satisfying as adding a 30th downvote on Sarah Elisabeth and knowing the darn bot will need a new account.
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Dubsτep🅱️lade NS 2 years ago
It looks like one of those impossible piano things you see on YouTube but with a reciept
Some staff members might be too scared to ask for help. Odds are that the staff will remember your kindness and support if you step in. Heck, you might even get a surprise discount on your food. Or a witty quip and a lovely ‘thank you’ on your receipt.
#28
My Great Grandfather's Receipt For His Wife's Tiffany Engagement Ring Back In 1909
araT Backwards 3 years ago
also, the ring was a little over $3k in todays money. I had to find out.
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Guile main 3 years ago
They don't make them like they used too (I mean the receipt, I would love to get one that looks like this)
Kathleen Pearlman 2 years ago
That's a little less than mine cost in 1975. It cost $100 at Kay.
Brandi VanSteenwyk 2 years ago
$85 in today's dollars might be enough to pay a month of rent on a studio apartment in NYC. Damned inflation!!
#29
Ordered A Beer With My Dinner Called Lucifer And The Bill Came To $666
ThreeAngryLlamas 2 years ago
Holy sh*t, so many d*mn Americans forgetting once again that other countries exist.
cj(she/her) 2 years ago
Not just America. There's a big money value gap between a lot of Asia and parts of western society. Anyone from Canada, Italy, England, etc. would think this is a large amount before reading the location on the recipt. It's 116 in Canada, 70 in England, and 81 to any country that uses the Euro. Even in Belize it's 172. I understood how you quickly reached that assumption though.
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Hugh Cookson 2 years ago
Once again friends ; 666 is NOT the number of the beast ..... it is a mistranslation from Aramaic to Arabic to Greek of a text that ended up in the Bible, the Koran and also the Talmud, amongst others thence to be promulgated into English / German / French etc. Think of it as a long distance, centuries old game of Chinese Whispers. Utter, utter rubbish.
#30
My B&N Receipt Gave Me Book Recommendations Based On My Purchase
indiecognition 3 years ago
Plot twist: the purchase was for today's newspaper
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Zachary Gillette 2 years ago
When Google does it, it's "using your data to personalize advertising."
Benita Valdez 2 years ago (edited)
Had to read all these back in high-school plus Fahrenheit 451
What’s the most creative, funniest, or peculiar receipt that you’ve ever gotten, dear Pandas? Have you ever received a bill that genuinely made you laugh? What's the secret to a witty joke on a receipt, and the way to make a server's day? Don’t be shy, share your thoughts in the comment section.
#31
This Extra Detail On My Receipt
VonBlade 3 years ago
What, got umpteen women pregnant, left its wife for its assistant, made all its receipt friends rich with under the counter public money then refused to leave the filling station until other receipts contemplated the Brutus solution? Seems a lot for a receipt :)
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Narwhal Blast 2 years ago
I didn't know as well so I had to look it up. Here what I found: 'Hands. Face. Space' emphasises important elements of the guidance we want everybody to remember: wash your hands regularly, use a face covering when social distancing is not possible and try to keep your distance from those not in your household.
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My Receipt From The Supermarket Has Advice On The Bottom For Domestic Abuse Victims
The Scout 3 years ago
During the pandemic, lots of supermarkets in our region started to display texts like these in the isles. As lockdown measures were increasing domestic violence, the reasoning behind it was that while most victims, usually women, might be tightly supervised, they usually do their shopping alone.
Fat Harry 3 years ago
*aisles. I get that it's a strange spelling, but I'm amazed at how many people can't spell it.
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Fabian Bernard 3 years ago
Here in France, just ask for Angela at the counter in case of domestic abuse or being followed or harrassed. Works in pharmacy, bars, doctors, restaurants that are in the process. They will provide a safe place for you and call the police
Jenny Mason 2 years ago
Quite a few UK supermarkets did this during lockdowns as many local authorities reported a huge rise in the number of domestic violence cases.
#33
I Received A Regular-Sized Receipt From CVS Today
Joshua Moore 3 years ago
You must be in an alternate or parallel universe. CVS is my pharmacy of choice and every receipt is as long as I am tall.
Philly Bob 2 years ago
The distance from the Earth to the moon is 7 CVS receipts.
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#34
This Restaurant Rounded Down My Bill
bottomless.abyss.of.bordem 2 years ago
We'll gladly take off 3 cents and add 4.83 service charge.
Robin Roper 2 years ago
Quite a countries round up or down so there are no "pennies" used. My understanding is the end result comes out in favor to the customer and not the store.
#35
Amazon Package (Guitar Plectrums) Used The Order Receipt As The Goods Packaging
Edgar 3 years ago
Great ! Because usually, this type of order comes with bubbles, kraft folded paper, in one or two boxes.
M O'Connell 2 years ago
That isn't as much of a problem with marketplace transactions, because fulfillment isn't done at an Amazon warehouse. I sell a few things on eBay that get shipped in the crummy greeting cards you get for donating to certain charities.
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A Collogue Recently Shared The Oldest Bill He Has In His Possession: The Bill For His Own Birth
Taff Thomas 3 years ago
Unless you live in a first world country, then it's free at the point of delivery.
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DEW 3 years ago
My son had to go to the hospital over labor day 19yrs. ago now but..when we got the bill they wanted money for bathing him. I was the one trying to hold him and he had all this medical equipment. We were charged like $200.00 for me to give him a bath in a little pink bucket!!
Dawn Marie 3 years ago
My mother was born at home on May 27th, 1932. There was a doctor. I saw his log once. Total changes? $25.00
David 2 years ago
Most of it I understand but down near the bottom there - why was he charged for baby birds?
Lauren S 2 years ago
Lol. I think it says Baby Board or maybe Baby Bed or maybe Baby Bends??? No, my final answer is Baby Beads. Is that a thing?? But the third one down looks like ánus to me which makes material used even funnier. I think it might say Ones like for Onesie? Oh I have it! I think it says Anes for anesthesia?
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Seymour Heiney 2 years ago (edited)
If only to have that $5 back! I did not authorize that purchase.
Lori T Wisconsin 3 years ago
Look at how many's days they stay in hospital. Today you are often out in 24 hours for routine births.
JillByrne Murphy 2 years ago
1970, the hospital tried to charge my folks $10 for my circumcision! They refused to pay though cuz I'm a girl!
#37
Olive Garden Gave Me A Daily Sales Report Instead Of A Receipt
Debbie 3 years ago
From that amount they need to pay the wages of their staff and all the products needed tot prepare the food, pay for gas, water, space etc. Would be interesting to know what is left after that is deducted. Or, the profit that day...
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#38
My Receipt Has My Car On It
Autistic apricot 3 years ago
I want to bring the most crazy car ever and see what would happen
NightmaresNope 2 years ago
They managed to make a car that actually flies. Can't wait to see the receipt!
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M Piña 2 years ago
Animal style fries from in n out burger. You can get animal style burgers too. They put grilled onions, cheese, and I think other stuff on top🤌
Load More Replies... Anne A 2 years ago
Animal style used to be on their not so secret menu. To make a burger or fries "animal style" they add extra grilled onions and secret sauce aka 1000 island dressing. It's DELICIOUS! They have quite a few things on the secret menu. They always give our service dog a plain hamburger patty when we go =]
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My Walmart Receipt Was Printed On Target Paper
indiecognition 3 years ago
Tea lemonade and lemonade tea ..wonder which is the Arnold Palmer, and which is the Palmer Arnold
GoldfishCrackers 2 years ago
My favorite is if you buy Banana, Blackberry, Blueberry baby food. Lists it as “ban blab blub”. Hey buddy, here’s a spoonful of ban blab blub! Say ahhh!
Aubrie Allen 3 years ago
There seem to be a lot of these "not at all photoshopped" receipts on this list.
Evan Connolly 2 years ago
There is a Lowe's store in Abbotsford, British Columbia that used to be a Target store. The back door in receiving still has a message for Target employees.
#40
This Bill In Turkey Tells You How Much Each Person Would Need To Pay If You Split It Equally
Hobby Hopper 2 years ago
I didn't know anyone outside of the US even drank Americanos (watered down espresso).
Nicole White 2 years ago
It's just a posh name for a black coffee, fairly popular in the branch of Costa I work at in the UK. Never really thought of it as a watered down espresso before but you're technically correct 🤣
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I Closed A Large Toy Store Today, Here's What Most Receipts Looked Like On The Final Day Of Business
bottomless.abyss.of.bordem 2 years ago
This is amazing. Anytime I go to a store that's closing, and everything is more than half off, the only thing they have left to sell is the shelves.
stoney oconnell 2 years ago
They’re on the come back. They’re in macys. Not that there doing much better
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#42
My Receipt From Breakfast Came With News Headlines
Andy Saputo 3 years ago
Poor wording. Should be "unannounced". It was secret BEFORE going to prevent anyone from planning anything nefarious. Not a secret after the event.
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Poor wording. Should be "unannounced". It was secret BEFORE going to prevent anyone from planning anything nefarious. Not a secret after the event.
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OneHappyPuppy 2 years ago
And here I was wondering why in the f would Ukraine be holding an election now of all times... Didn't bother to check the date
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Brandie Litchfield 2 years ago
Serious question; if Obama was stating in 2014 that the Afghanistan war would come to a close by the end of that year, then why do so many people blame/bash Biden for the withdrawal arranged by the president before him?
MisterE 2 years ago
Biden was VP to Obama. Then Trump. now Biden starting in Jan 2020. He had at least 6 years to get it right and shat his pants. Left $10B in military equip to Taliban. AT LEAST. and left behind hundreds of Americans to fend for themselves.
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#43
My Popeyes' Receipt Has A Burger King Logo On It
Daniel Atkins 2 years ago
that looks like a printed image so the register might have been in a Burger King and they didn't remove the logo or the register went to the wrong store.
Geoffrey Scott 3 years ago
Mmmmmm...Popeyes. Greasiest nastiest best tastin' fired chicken ever. Tho I prefer the red beans and rice side
M O'Connell 2 years ago
I've always though KFC was pretty greasy and gross, and Popeyes was the one that actually fried at the right temperature and drained it properly afterward.
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I Got My Receipt In Finnish And My Sister Got Hers In Dutch From The Same Restaurant In Amsterdam
#45
Furniture We Bought From A Yard Sale Still Had The Original Receipt From 1966
Anne A 2 years ago
We used to buy most of our furniture from Barker Bros in Ventura, CA into to 1980s
JP Purves 2 years ago
My first job was at Barker Bros. in the advertising dept. 1969. I made $80 a week. I couldn't afford any of their furniture.
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#46
My Receipt From JustEat Shows JustEat’s Account Balance
CultOfBambi 2 years ago
You'll possibly find that it's offset by an even larger credit balance on another account at the same financial institute. Large companies tend to have many accounts for different purposes, depending on what accounting methods & system(s) they use.
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VonBlade 3 years ago
It looks like it's been set up wrong, so instead of taking it off the customers account it's added to a Just Eat tab, and that gets paid at the end of the day/week/month. It's strange for sure.
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#47
Found My Grandfather's Tuition Receipt For His First Semester In College In 1925
Mat O'Dowd 3 years ago
In today's money with the inflation calculated, $227.5 amounts to $3,874.16
Kathleen Pearlman 2 years ago
You notice that the Athletic Fee is higher than the health services fee and the library fee?
bottomless.abyss.of.bordem 2 years ago
I didn't read the title first. I thought this was in the future. I was geeked!
#48
My Local Restaurant Provides A Handy Receipt For Splitting The Bill
VonBlade 3 years ago
Yep. "Oh we're splitting the bill, cool, I'll have the lobster". Meanwhile I'm over here with my carbonara.
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#49
I've Been Using This Library Receipt As A Bookmark, Just Noticed The Checkout Date And Time
#50
The Cafeteria Receipt At The VA Hospital Included And Summed Up The Dietary Facts Of My Breakfast
Robert T 3 years ago
How on earth is gravy the most expensive item on the receipt? Or is that beef with gravy?
DEW 3 years ago
Your hash brown has no calories and 1 piece of bacon is $1.38?? My goodness!! I had to take my son for some test's and then we went to the cafeteria and they had breakfast going on. I turned my back to him to get my food. I turned around there were 5 people staring at me with wide eyes. I looked down at my son and he had bacon piled up about 6 inches. I was happy at least there was bacon still there. You want to put some back but then it's on his (clean) plate!!
Mary Mosher 2 years ago
How can a hash brown pattie have zero carbs? Second question ... where can I buy them?
#51
The Way The Suggested Gratuity Was Affected By The Total Of This Receipt
#52
My Receipt Today Was For 02/02/2020 02:20
3 years ago
Too bad it wasn't Feb 22, 2022, at 2:22 PM (Because pm is the 2nd part of the day)
TheTrueFormOfGiygas'Attack 2 years ago
i have a receipt for feb 2 2022 2:22 PM
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Ima tell my grandkids to go to a store and buy something at Feb 2 2222 2:22 PM
#53
The Cafeteria Here At The University Of Tokyo Prints The Total Calories Of The Meal, Side Dish, And Everything You Ordered In The Receipt
#54
On This Election Day, Here Is A Poll Tax Receipt I Found In An Old Book, A Relic Of An Era When You Had To Pay To Vote
Ivo H 3 years ago
Pay to vote? What a stupid idea! Let’s put it to the corner of stupid ideas, near US healthcare and gun laws.
Fat Harry 3 years ago
Incredibly, Margaret Thatcher resurrected the idea of a poll tax in the UK in the 80s. It was almost universally hated, caused riots, and was eventually abolished.
Load More Replies... Lori T Wisconsin 3 years ago
Poll taxes have since been abolished, but back in the day were used to prevent minorities and the poor from voting.
Geoffrey Scott 3 years ago
You do realize we do pay a poll tax (USA)...figured into property, sales, etc? Those who have had to endure the nonsense of the last couple years(pollworkers) should be paid hazard pay. Those who contested the last election(Props 2-3 in Michigan USA) are paying 126k to each precinct for recount I think.
#55
Local Takeaway Prints The Temperatures Of All The Staff Currently Working There In The Receipt
Emma S 3 years ago (edited)
I get the reasoning behind this, but I find it a bit dystopian to be honest. It's one thing to temperature check your staff on arrival, but strange to advertise the information to customers in a bid to prove they don't have covid. Not everyone with covid will experience a temperature either. I understand it was during the first year of covid though, so there was little information at the time about it.
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 3 years ago
There’s something slightly dystopian and bizarre about this. Why in the world is this information needed? Was it during the height of the pandemic?
Splašená sardel 3 years ago
Ok, "creepy and illegal in many countries" aside, I'd like to point out that my second and third case of covid went without a temperature
#56
The Order Number On This Receipt Is The Same As The Cost Of The Food
Autistic apricot 3 years ago
I thought it was going to be 303 rather then 3.03 and panicked when I saw 2 things on the receipt
#57
My July 4th Receipt Total Was 1776. The Year The US Declared Its Independence
TheTrueFormOfGiygas'Attack 2 years ago
I THINK NOT! https://knowyourmeme.com/photos/673257-coincidence-i-think-not
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My Receipt Total Was Completely Sequential
VonBlade 3 years ago
Whenever I look at the time and it's 12:34 I get tiny moment of pleasure.
Sans Serif 2 years ago
The first surprising joy of digital time! Analog never had that to offer...
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McDonald's Receipt From 1998 vs. 2017
Debby Keir 3 years ago
The fries were virtually the same price - 3.19 now instead of 3.18 then
The Other Guest 2 years ago
I thought that at first, too, but they've actually doubled - the middle column on the old receipt lists how many of each item. Both receipts show two large fries.
Load More Replies... DEW 3 years ago (edited)
Well you are very consistent! That is what is sad about going out to eat. You see the receipt and think I could of made at least two meals making the same things with groceries. But you're tired and just want to get home and relax! What is a large fry these day's? A potato? For what 5 cent's? It's a shame. Yes I eat this food too so I'm not on you or anyone else. Just the prices no day's!
The Other Guest 2 years ago
I don't know where you buy potatoes, but they're closer to 50/ea where I live (99 cents a pound for russets; two medium russets to a pound). Then you factor in the cost of the oil & salt, the time to cook & clean up after, and while yes it probably only has a penny's worth of salt in it, you can't buy just a penny's worth at the market. You have to buy the whole container (same with all the ingredients, really). So while it's cheaper per serving, if you don't have enough money to buy the buns, meat, cheese, seasonings, potatoes, oil, condiments, ice cream, and milk (or perhaps it's the time/energy/cooking equipment/cooking skills you lack) - you're gonna go to McDonald's.
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Pressed "No Receipt" On The Gas Pump For The First Time, Got The Machine Program Info And A Bunch Of Alt-Code Characters
M O'Connell 2 years ago
That info only pertains to the thermal printer itself (a Wayne DW-12). The switch settings indicate that: 1; Auto-cut is enabled, 2; Handshaking is XON/XOFF, 3; Bit length is 8, 4; Parity check disabled, 5; Parity select is Odd, 6/7; Baud rate set to 115200, 8; Print density standard.
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Wife And I Are In The Birthing Unit At The Hospital, In Ward "2B". The Meal Receipts Identify The Ward As "Mom2B"
Alexandra Davis 3 years ago
Looks like an order receipt, can't see any prices. My local hospital in England does this as I order a meal from the special menu as I have allergies and a special diet.
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My Halloween Receipt Totaled 666
LonelyLola 3 years ago (edited)
halloween receipt??? help me out here... why?? bkuz of the one halloween mix...???
Beck 2 years ago
They bought it one halloween? Not sire, it does not say the date.
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This Restaurant Has Nutritional Information On The Receipt
#64
My Receipt Is Split Into Dry And Wet For Food And Drink
DuchessDegu 2 years ago
Makes it easier to split tax and stock, lots of pubs use this system. Wet is just drinks (from the bar), soup would be dry (prepared in the kitchen)
#65
A Receipt Found In A Book From 1992. Not A Vegetable In Sight
Fat Harry 3 years ago
This is in pounds, but yes, quite a difference! I notice also that there's a 3 Litre bottle of something on there for £3.49. The only thing sold in 3 litre bottles is cheap cider!
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Debby Keir 3 years ago
Kwiksave wasn't known for fresh veg - it was a pile 'em high place, and you can't pile veg so easily.
#66
Hotel Receipts Found Tucked Into An Old Book: $2.75/Night, 1948
Xenon 2 years ago
Still a bargain. Now places want to charge you upwards of $200 just for a place to sleep. Still better than an abnb.
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My Library Receipt Shows How Much Money I've Saved
#68
My Mom’s Original Receipt From 1983 For An Atari
#70
This Receipt That Shows 99% Tip Amount (I Left $6)
The Other Guest 2 years ago
Is that a good price, or a bad one? (I don't drink alcohol, so I'm clueless on what the average bar or restaurant sells it for.)
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Split The Bill Between 4 Couples. They Just Took 1/4 Of Everything
The Scout 3 years ago
Isn't equally splitting the bill usually done to make things easier, not more complicated?
Sans Serif 2 years ago
This accomplishes, nothing - hope it was identified and short lived!
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My Library Gives Out Receipts That Tell You How Much You Would Have Spent If You Bought The Books Instead
#75
One Of My Receipt Printers At Work Has Printed 21km Of Receipts
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Will Cable 3 years ago
Once had a receipt for a muffin with just 'M**f' and the price listed...glad I didn't by a magazine about diving that day too.
Vishy 2 years ago
Bored Panda I read to lighten up and have a relaxed time but lately there are so many articles with negativity that it's become depressive. Come up with something fresh and uplifting you t***s.
Aisling Raye 2 years ago
I'm struggling to see how this one could be seen as negative/depressing.
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Ali H M Salehuddin 2 years ago
My wife and I once went grocery shopping and one of the item she picked up was a ream of A4 sized printer paper. The brand was "Paper One.
Ali H M Salehuddin 2 years ago
Bored Panda! Why can't I edit my own comment? I accidentally hit enter while typing. Anyway back to the story.. After paying, she argued with the cashier as we never buy pepperoni; only to be told later to look closely at the spelling. The itemized receipt printed that A4 paper as paperone.
Load More Replies... Will Cable 3 years ago
Once had a receipt for a muffin with just 'M**f' and the price listed...glad I didn't by a magazine about diving that day too.
Vishy 2 years ago
Bored Panda I read to lighten up and have a relaxed time but lately there are so many articles with negativity that it's become depressive. Come up with something fresh and uplifting you t***s.
Aisling Raye 2 years ago
I'm struggling to see how this one could be seen as negative/depressing.
Load More Replies... Ali H M Salehuddin 2 years ago
My wife and I once went grocery shopping and one of the item she picked up was a ream of A4 sized printer paper. The brand was "Paper One.
Ali H M Salehuddin 2 years ago
Bored Panda! Why can't I edit my own comment? I accidentally hit enter while typing. Anyway back to the story.. After paying, she argued with the cashier as we never buy pepperoni; only to be told later to look closely at the spelling. The itemized receipt printed that A4 paper as paperone.
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