Weirdness is all around you. You’ll find people who embrace strange behaviors and odd fashion trends everywhere, from public transportation to random stores. And Walmart, the world’s largest company by revenue, is no exception.
The ‘People of Walmart’ subreddit is dedicated to documenting some of the most bizarre customers to ever walk into the chain’s stores. The photos are so out there they might make you wonder what exactly went through these people’s minds when they decided to go shopping that day. We’ve collected some of the most powerful pics, so scroll down to check them out. Don’t forget to upvote the most peculiar ones!
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Someone In Walmart
Punk Santa Is Coming To Town
The r/peopleofwalmart online group has a long and storied history. It was founded more than a decade ago, in mid-March of 2012. Throughout the years, the subreddit has grown to a very impressive 574k+ members.
Now, the community ranks among the top 1% of all groups on Reddit.
I Hope This Counts?
We Call Him Racoon Man And He Shows Up Occasionally
Wild animals never make good pets. They ought to be respected for who they are.
I raised an abandon raccoon from about 10 days old. She was an awesome pet. She insisted on sleeping in the same bed (would crawl under the blankets for a while, then sleep on the pillow on top of my head). She litter box trained herself in about 5 days. She would ride my shoulders while I vacuumed, and went to the store on a leash sometimes. She loved grapes and hunting for herring in the bathtub. Like a cross between a cat and a monkey, she was adorable and smart!
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Officially they're not, but ever since the "emotional support animal" craze started, no one will stop you.
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Saw a guy at my local grocery store walking around with a bearded dragon on his head. I thought it was a silly hat til it moved.
Technically it IS still a silly hat (though a laconic one)
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Our town had wallaby man That lil wallaby of his would hop down the length of the local bar and delight us all
I wonder how many times a year some triggered Karen yells at him.
Just have to say, because I was an epidemiologist at a health department in an area with a surprising amount of people with pet raccoons. Raccoons are TERRIBLE pets. They WILL get into anything they want. They are very good problem solved, so even if you try really hard to do something to keep them out, they'll most likely figure it out. Also, they go wherever they want, which means getting outside, wandering around, and coming back. They are one of the more common vectors of rabies, especially transmitting it to people who have them as pets. They will have it, and can pass it to you before showing symptoms. I'd they ever bite you, it's recommended to get treated immediately, just in case, because if you do contract rabies, once you start showing symptoms, it is too late and nothing else can be done for you. I had to deal with a person who had a pet raccoon that they took too bars and stuff in the area. The raccoon appeared to have contracted rabies, due to behavioral changes, but the only way to truly know is an autopsy of the animal. This resulting in many people, even just some individuals out at bars, having to go through rabies treatment as a precaution, and we never found out if we managed to protect everyone because the "owner" wasn't very cooperative, and actually "hid" the raccoon until it died, because of it had rabies, she wanted it to die with people out knew. She also didn't know everyone who had contact, and was not able to provide, with certainty, everyone who may have been bitten, which means she may have caused the death of one or more people because she wanted to have a raccoon. Btw, rabies is a TERRIBLE way to die. As your brain is destroyed, you get more and more confused, scared, and angry, until eventually, your body starts shutting down. PLEASE DO NOT try to have a raccoon as a pet. This has been a PSA.
Rabies shot dude. Even raccoons can get them. Dont spread false truth fears. They don't automatically get rabies. They would have to get bit by something with rabies which means rabies would need to be prevalent in your area. Also the raccoon wouldn't spread it to just anyone it would only be to those he bit. Raccoons are not evil vectors. I hope your paranoia doesn't make people start killing them on sight out of fear.
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Please tell me that it's NOT a service animal. With all the other shoppers and the actual food in the area someone, perhaps even Walmart is asking for a lawsuit. Personally, I'd have a major issue with this
This store is negligent in allowing this. This is a store that sells food. I wonder what the Health Department has to say about this. I recently saw a boa constrictor around someone's neck in a Walmart produce department in Michigan. Yes, I reported it to the customer service desk. I don't know what, if anything was done about it. Insanity is everywhere.
I've heard of meat head, motor head, eraser head and s**t head, but this is the first I've heard of critter head. That man has a fine head of fur!
"No, the other cheese is as tasty and thirty-seven cents less"!
They alliw people to bring animals into a food store?? Not where I live.
Adorable pet but fully irresponsible not to have it on leash. Just a tragedy and or lawsuit waiting to happen if it suddenly bolted
A nasty animal, known for carrying rabies with a trash panda on his shoulder.
Oh, c'mon... just Star-Lord and Rocket refilling stuff for the next journey...
I guess I’ll stop worrying about if it’s horrible to bring my dog into Walmart.
Best Christmas Gift Ever
According to the team that runs the group, the subreddit is a place where anyone can share their experiences and sightings of interesting people at Walmart. Even though the subreddit is mainly focused on photos, internet users can also write text posts as well. However, these have to be descriptive.
In short, you have to put some effort into all of your posts. The community appreciates it.
Super Nice Guy Let Me Take A Picture Of Him After I Asked
I see nothing unusual here. But of course I live right outside of Pittsburgh.
Opossum
They’re Multiplying… In Walmart
Meanwhile, the photos themselves have to meet a certain standard of quality, too. The mod team asks its members to only share sightings that are unique and interesting.
Of course, weirdness might be a tad subjective, but you can get a sense of what’s expected of you when you browse the sub.
On top of that, all of the sightings have to be done in public. The members of the community also have to keep all of their discussions civil and respect one another if they want to continue being a part of r/peopleofwalmart.
That Pipe Is A Good 5 Inches In There
What's The Most Interesting Thing You've Seen In A Walmart? Here's A Marmoset
To The Cheese Isle
Walmart is a huge player in North America. According to CNBC, Walmart is the biggest private employer in the United States, with over 1.6 million workers. In January 2023, the company increased its minimum hourly wage from $12 to $14 in order to stay competitive in the market, as its pay had trailed behind Amazon and Target.
A Maserati With Black Suede In The Parking Lot Of A Walmart
I once saw a interview with a couple parking their Porsche in front of a 0.99 € store. The answer as to why they shopped there was basically "how do you think I afford the Porsche?"
I Have No Words
Someone Didn’t Put Their Cart Back
Walmart has topped the Fortune 500 for a whopping 11 years in a row. According to ‘Fortune,’ the company has $611.3 billion in revenue in its most recent fiscal year. Its revenue rose by 6.7%, year over year, which represents a jaw-dropping increase of $38.5 billion.
It’s Not Every Day That You See The Monks Of Walmart
Still Better Than Tinder Id Say
I Haven’t Been To An Okc Walmart In Years. And Now I Remember Why
Seriously? On the upside they aren't desecrating anything or doing something dangerous just for likes
The company’s digital advertising business, in particular, saw huge growth: last year, it grew to $2.7 billion, as its e-commerce platform continues to expand. On top of that, Walmart is also expanding its healthcare business. However, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. ‘Fortune’ notes that the business agreed to a $3.1 billion settlement related to its pharmacies allegedly overprescribing painkillers.
It Looks Almost Felted
Team Work
Lady Praying For A Guy To Be Able To Walk Again
This is so damn insulting. How f*****g rude and stupid. No amount of prayer is gonna get that guy back on his feet.
Reuters recently reported that Walmart is changing how its hourly starting wage structure works for entry-level store employees. This is done in order to reduce costs in a slowing job market.
What this essentially means is that store workers, including cashiers, personal shoppers, stockers, self-checkout helpers, and associates manning departments such as sporting goods or electronics will all receive the same hourly starting wages that are paid at the store.
Just When You Think Grocery Store Feet Are Extinct
Walmart Family But You Don't Know Their Names
This’ll Bring ‘Em In
Meanwhile, Walmart spokesperson Anne Hatfield told Reuters that deli, auto center, and bakery workers will continue to receive higher starting wages because their roles are higher-skilled. For others who are joining the company just now in other roles, however, this means that they’ll be receiving less money for their efforts than three months ago.
Don't Ya Just Sometimes Wish America Had A Dress Code??
Woman With Walmart Tattoo Seen On A Flight
I hope she got paid for advertising. Unfortunately that's probably not the case. Just why, random lady? WHY?
Is It That Serious?
Reuters notes that Walmart pays its employees different starting wages depending on where the store is based. “For example, workers in the Northeast start at higher rates compared to the Midwest,” the news agency notes. Hatfield said that the new wage structure will not change Walmart’s minimum hourly wage, which currently stands at $14. Nor, the spokesperson said, will this result in pay cuts for existing employees.
The Trickster
Great Value Doug Dimmadome
Just… Wow
Which of these ‘People of Walmart’ pics made you do a double take, Pandas? Have you seen anyone as peculiar at any of your local stores? Feel free to swing by the comment section to share your opinions and talk about your strangest experience. When you’re done enjoying this list, check out Bored Panda’s earlier article about the wonderfully weird r/peopleofwalmart subreddit.
I never see weird people at my Walmart. Wait...am I the weird person?
Come to a flordia Walmart. I have seen barefoot people, people wearing clothes they shouldn't, and so many Karens lol. Just some extra entertainment while shopping 🛍 😌
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People of Walmart seems to bring out the worst side of BPers. So many just making fun of people they feel superior too. So many BPers are the worst of humanity.
I appreciate this comment! Some very low income people depend on Walmart- they don't deserve to be ridiculed. People laughing wouldn't be laughing if it were themselves without shoes.
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Unfortunately the people of walmart have started trying new stores. At the department store I work at, we had a gentleman who came in and walked around with a large parrot on his shoulder. We are definitely not walmart!
I think I am a person of Walmart. Aussie’s don’t always wear shoes and I took my pet rabbit into KMart because he’d been to the vet, I needed to buy him a mat and I didn’t want to leave him in the car. Next I’ll be wearing hot pants
A friend of mine made it to the "front page" (or whatever you'd call it) of POW sometime around 2008-ish for bringing his boa constrictor to a Walmart in San Diego. It still comes up in conversation even tho he passed away a few years ago. For context: there was a reptile convention going on and he didn't want to leave her in the car. I can fully understand how he ended up on the page though. Very tall guy with a huge snake around his shoulders is definitely not something you see every day.
I live in Oregon and the stores are so dull. Everyone is dressed properly. No strange things happen. The animals I see there are just dogs. It's just like any other store.
People are weird everywhere. Walmart isn't really any different than any other store.
Wow. Just when I thought my eyes could not bug out any further or my jaw drop any lower, I go to the next picture
I was wondering how long it would be before this showed up on BP
For the longest time, the Walmart where I live was the feature image on this website. It was referred to as Ghetto Walmart before it was turned into a Walmart Superstore. I miss it.
a) Does America have any stores other than Walmart? b) Do any other countries have this sort of thing? Walmart own Asda in the UK, but we don't see this sort of thing - and we don't take pictures of all of it.
Walmart sold Asda off 3 years ago - it's now owned by the Issa brothers. I would say the most likely shops for strangeness in the UK would be Farm Foods, Heron, Lidl or Aldi but certainly not close to these examples from Walmart.
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What is it about Walmart that attracts eccentric people, why do they all shop there rather than other stores?
Low income. And in some rural areas, they have a monopoly.
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I never see weird people at my Walmart. Wait...am I the weird person?
Come to a flordia Walmart. I have seen barefoot people, people wearing clothes they shouldn't, and so many Karens lol. Just some extra entertainment while shopping 🛍 😌
Load More Replies... People of Walmart seems to bring out the worst side of BPers. So many just making fun of people they feel superior too. So many BPers are the worst of humanity.
I appreciate this comment! Some very low income people depend on Walmart- they don't deserve to be ridiculed. People laughing wouldn't be laughing if it were themselves without shoes.
Load More Replies... Unfortunately the people of walmart have started trying new stores. At the department store I work at, we had a gentleman who came in and walked around with a large parrot on his shoulder. We are definitely not walmart!
I think I am a person of Walmart. Aussie’s don’t always wear shoes and I took my pet rabbit into KMart because he’d been to the vet, I needed to buy him a mat and I didn’t want to leave him in the car. Next I’ll be wearing hot pants
A friend of mine made it to the "front page" (or whatever you'd call it) of POW sometime around 2008-ish for bringing his boa constrictor to a Walmart in San Diego. It still comes up in conversation even tho he passed away a few years ago. For context: there was a reptile convention going on and he didn't want to leave her in the car. I can fully understand how he ended up on the page though. Very tall guy with a huge snake around his shoulders is definitely not something you see every day.
I live in Oregon and the stores are so dull. Everyone is dressed properly. No strange things happen. The animals I see there are just dogs. It's just like any other store.
People are weird everywhere. Walmart isn't really any different than any other store.
Wow. Just when I thought my eyes could not bug out any further or my jaw drop any lower, I go to the next picture
I was wondering how long it would be before this showed up on BP
For the longest time, the Walmart where I live was the feature image on this website. It was referred to as Ghetto Walmart before it was turned into a Walmart Superstore. I miss it.
a) Does America have any stores other than Walmart? b) Do any other countries have this sort of thing? Walmart own Asda in the UK, but we don't see this sort of thing - and we don't take pictures of all of it.
Walmart sold Asda off 3 years ago - it's now owned by the Issa brothers. I would say the most likely shops for strangeness in the UK would be Farm Foods, Heron, Lidl or Aldi but certainly not close to these examples from Walmart.
Load More Replies... What is it about Walmart that attracts eccentric people, why do they all shop there rather than other stores?
Low income. And in some rural areas, they have a monopoly.
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