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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I Saw Something Similar To This The Other Day Here And Wanted To Introduce You Guys To My Towns Walmart Model: Everyone, Meet Carl
Every store should have a Carl. He's an inspiration and certainly makes every holiday festive.
Someone In Walmart
Nah, he wonders what these weird leashes are for.
Load More Replies...Honesty, it doesn't bother me to see people wearing pants like this and I don't think most are idiots based on the way they dress, however the caption is hilarious!🤣👍
Load More Replies...He's already wearing one. It's what is keeping their pants around their knees. I actually saw a person where their pants like this, back in high school, and the guy got excited, jumped in the air, then immediately fell when they landed because they stepped on their own pants. I can't say it didn't make me chuckle.
Load More Replies...Punk Santa Is Coming To Town
LOL I used to rock liberty spikes. The secret is Elmer's Glue and a hair dryer if you really want that look. I've done terrible things to my hair.
The bass player in my high school band had a huge mohawk, he used to use knox gelatin i think
Load More Replies...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?
This isnt any animal ever. It has a spine and rib cage on it's head. How would this work?
Load More Replies...Please tell me all the people commenting about the price are joking and don’t SERIOUSLY believe the tag actually belongs to this item 🙄
The item next to it is in Spanish, so the price may be in pesos. Either way, you’re correct. The octopus does not cost $269 in U.S. currency. I can’t believe anyone would think it would be.
Load More Replies...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!
Load More Replies...Officially they're not, but ever since the "emotional support animal" craze started, no one will stop you.
Load More Replies...Best Christmas Gift Ever
For the low, low price of only $11.99, you can have one, too! People of Walmart Adult Coloring Book: Rolling Back Dignity: https://a.co/d/aR25GMx
All adult coloring books start at All adult coloring books start at $11.99, and go up.
Load More Replies...Hurry and get one before they're deemed inappropriate by some old guys in your state legislature !
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.
If you like wearing flip flops and snow boots in the same week- You're might be from Pittsburg.
Load More Replies...no but seriously, good on him for leaning into the theme! he actually looks amazing, especially with that hat.
Load More Replies...He reminds me of that old "Walmart Pimp" who got internet famous for showing up in a different flashy costume each time.
Opossum
raccoon, possum... now we just need somebody to come in with a pet skunk on their shoulder and we'll have a full set of Forbidden Cats!
Amazing creatures opossums. They eat ticks and are rarely infected by rabies because of their low body temp. Males also have a forked
He was saved as a baby from kids trying to light him with firecrackers
Load More Replies...Well, we had Raccoon Man, so now we have Possum Man. What are the odds the two (or maybe just one) Walmarts are located below the Mason-Dixon Line?
Do northern Americans not have a lot of compassion for animals?
Load More Replies...They’re Multiplying… In Walmart
Sort of. The Karen is a parasitic species that uses a Walmart manager as an intermediate host for the larval stage of its life cycle. That's why the adult Karen always demands to see a manager.
Load More Replies...Oh gosh, apart of the Karen thing, this could be my aunts. Twins, around 70 years old, still dress the same. Of course they are single, no kids and live together. (Not that being single and having no kids is bad, but they would have liked to have those things). They recently build a house together.. Super religiouse catholics (Poland), racist and think they are the smartest on the planet.
Me too! I had twin great aunts (Neta and Reta lol) who lived out of state, they apparently had separate houses, kids and husband's. But I only ever saw them when they came to visit together, dressed exactly alike down to the last detail, and they were so small they looked like old children. Kinda freaked me out as a kid, but they were lovely women. The surviving twin (i still get their names confused) turned 100 last year.
Load More Replies...Besides being 52 years old and still dressing alike?
Load More Replies...Grown adult twins....ESPECIALLY at this age, are absolutely NOT cute dressing alike
I always find it kind of sad when twins dress alike. Especially adult twins. I mean, being part of a twin is not really all of your identity, right..?
They could be at one of those twin conventions. It's expected there, no matter your age.
Load More Replies...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
Maybe she's using it as a fart blocker.
Load More Replies...Imagine coming across this photo of yourself on bored panda with a pipe in your a*s.
It would be horrifying coming across a photo of yourself on *any* website with a pipe in your a*s.
Load More Replies...What's The Most Interesting Thing You've Seen In A Walmart? Here's A Marmoset
Does that mean the opossum is in third place??? Nooooo! Opossums are cute, too!
Load More Replies...People shouldn't keep exotic pets - these animals are poached from the wild and trafficked to places where there are people cruel and stupid enough to think it's ok
Exactly, or bred locally and taken from their mom too young to sell. Poor little monkeys.
Load More Replies...Wild animals belong in the wild. Primates - aside from humans - are not domesticated. They should not be pets
First prove to me that humans are A) civilized and B) domesticated.
Load More Replies...I've up voted all your dog comments until they let you pet that dog
Load More Replies...I don't understand letting animals into a food shop - here (UK) we have guide dogs/assistant dogs, but no other animals are allowed. You may have an assistance pet, but it stays in the car (or preferably at home) No one EXPECTS to take animals in due to food hygeine laws.
That's a wild animal! Why would you keep that as a pet? Poor little thing . :(
Some places allow it. Some you need a license. Some you have to be part of a rescue group
Load More Replies...To The Cheese Isle
I'm guessing they're heading for the snack AISLE. Perhaps the live on Cheese Isle.
Hey! Different! Fun! What did the iconic style guru Diana Vreeland say, " Better to have bad taste than no taste at all!" Oh! Wait! "No taste is what I'm against." One more..."We all need a little bad taste"
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?"
Saaaame. It’s so impractical and extra but I love how it looks.
Load More Replies...Bet they are in Walmart shopping for velvet Elvis art for their walls.
How do you say you're trailer trash who won the lottery without actually saying so?
I Have No Words
Well, it does say it’s “Flammable”—-and bonus points for spelling it right.
Someone Didn’t Put Their Cart Back
I followed the link, an old lady went to park and instead of the brakes she accelerated so hard that her car went under the car in front.
Load More Replies...Reminds me of a time that I saw a semi crash into a cart corral at Costco. They tossed the corral aside and parked elsewhere, and within 15 seconds someone had parked where the cart corral had been.
Perhaps if I took a physics class I may be able to understand how that is possible.
Won't help the laws of physics have been thoroughly broken here on top of driving laws and the laws of common sense
Load More Replies...Let me guess. . . 2 minutes before they open doors for Black Friday Sales. . .?
https://www.sunjournal.com/2021/10/18/photos-vehicle-crashes-into-parked-vehicles-in-auburn-walmart-parking-lot/ This is what happened. I found this link in the subreddit this picture came from.
Thank you for this, it explains the cart corral, and how she drug it along and hit 7 cars. I'm still trying to wrap my mind around how she managed to get under a CRV.
Load More Replies...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
More than you'd think. Constantly saw Priests, and Amish (who had a nearby community). Funny thing about the Amish is they loved Electronics Department.
Load More Replies...when i first bought my house the monks down the road were building their temple. we all spent a lot of time at home depot and i ran into them at least once a week. was startling at first but then it just got to be normal. i do wonder sometimes though if some idiots decided that since their orange robes match home depot colors that they must work there.
I bet they were heading for the Cheeto's on the display in front of them !!! (They ARE the same colour !!! 😆
Still Better Than Tinder Id Say
I'm suspicious of anyone who refers to women as females in a dating context.
Some men don't want to restrict their possibilities to one species of mammal.
Load More Replies...I’m going to use trial and error. A good man is hard to find (oh Flannery…).
Load More Replies...Sometimes you gotta market yourself. I wouldn't choose to do it at Walmart but to each their own
Not exactly spam, but I think he's still relying on the hope that 1 in 250,000 might respond.
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
Right. It’s comical but it’s innocent. Hey take a pic of me with these chips. That’s it. Harmless. But looks rediculous since they are both on the floor to make if happen lol
Load More Replies...I kind of want to know the back story. Who do you show a picture like that too and what is the explanation that goes with it?
Idk but tbh I'd love to have this and look back on it in 20 years. It would be the most nonsensical thing
Load More Replies...How's this folks, I get a feeling these gals are Latinas. The chips she is posing with look like a "Flaming Hot" version. Could they be celebrating the release of the release of the movie of the same name? In any case this is harmless.
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
UNSEE JUICE COMIN THRU IMG_3854-6...b-jpeg.jpg
So can I, and it's not helping my stomach bug.
Load More Replies...the only time I have ever really seen this kind of matter is in people that couldn't move for a long time, they had to stay it meds for like dr orders or a reason, or they just got out of the hospital and haven't had a chance to fix it, I [male} had hair down to my butt when i was younger, I have brittle bones and I'm tall{at the time i was about 7'2, I'm not 7'4 so you can see how brittle bones can be at that tall} and my hair that was to my butt, was matted to my shoulders from being stuck in a bed for about 3-4 months while i was healing from surgery, i could move but i could do more then mve my head back and forth, that movement makes it mat up, and at the end, i was able t o go to stores and stuff and, it took 4 days of it looking a lil worse than this before it was able to take care of, that means school saw it, dr's saw it, stores saw it, and no one bothered me {mainly cause I'm tall and scary and my hair was messedlol} But the point was.... There is normally a reason
Your the first one that doesn't judge right away. I also think there is a reason
Load More Replies...She might be an environmentalist providing a special habitat for various wildlife species.
Team Work
considering there are never enough of these scooters at the store, this is a brilliant solution!
I like how you deflected the body/disability shaming picture by bringing light an actual issue with grocery stores.
Load More Replies...Teamwork makes the dream work. Also, that's the same walker I have.
My friend and I both use wheelchairs and she has a power chair, so I grab on in my manual chair to her power chair and we make a little wheelchair train. So fun! I love that these people do this together
This makes me think of Wall-E. Then again, perhaps they genuinely have mobility impairments, in which case, it's kinda cute, and it's nice they can shop together.
Ugh. How do I delete this? I feel like an a*****e for making the Wall-E comment. My sincere apologies.
Load More Replies...Kind of looks like the kind of train that should have more than one engine. I feel sorry for the motor in that electric chair.
It's going to need feeding (OK, charging) sooner than its mates will.
Load More Replies...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.
As a caregiver for my elderly mother who is struggling to walk again after breaking her hip, I would gladly take these prayers.
I will be praying for your mother! You guys can get through this!
Load More Replies...As a wheelchair user, the amount of people who sayll they'll pray for me is upsetting. For context: 1.) I do not resent my disability or feel a cosmic need to be cured. Being Disabled is a huge part of my identity and it saddens me that so many people assume it is a burden I desperately want to be free from. 2.) I'm not religious and people who know me will do this and strangers will do this without asking (someone who asks if they can pray for me and doesn't do it if I say no is fine. I just explain to them that I don't feel the need for my disability to be removed) 3.) I had a former coworker seize my hand and started out loud "faith healing" me and it was the most uncomfortable experience of my life. Please DO NOT assume all disabled people view their disabilities as burdens to be lifted. DO NOT verbally pray aloud for someone without asking and if they say no, DO NOT pray for them aloud. I appreciate the kindness behind the request, but respect my choice 💛
Once had a nurse in an OR insist on praying for a patient just before surgery EVEN THOUGH HE ASKED HER NOT TO. He lodged a complaint when he got to the recovery room. She got transferred to a " not direct patient care" area of the hospital (not her first offense)
Load More Replies...I had a lady do this to me at the vet just a couple weeks ago, without asking permission, she just grabbed my hand. I'm disabled and immune compromised. She gave me RSV and I have been so sick and miserable. Sorry it's all I could think about when I saw the picture as I lay here and cough and wheeze.
That looks like it might be the wheel chair that Walmarts often have, so her prayers might get answered.
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
It's Walmart. They're satisfied as long as you don't steal anything.
Load More Replies...Used to work at Wally World. Happens all the time. You can warn them, but management has to be called to kick them out. Worst was after prom. Girls all wanted to take their shoes off.
Questioning their decision to go to walmart after prom
Load More Replies...Walmart Family But You Don't Know Their Names
Hahaha you're right [Bored Panda Community Member]
Load More Replies...Think you'll have to write BEING SARCASTIC because someone still didn't get it lol
Load More Replies...Every time this picture comes up somewhere, I have to point out how much associate_02 on the right does look like a cardboard cutout of the actual person.
It's a cardboard cut-out taken from a copy of the previous photo which was printed on cardboard...
Load More Replies...Congratulations, associate name Steve! You are promoted for copper dragon Steve!
This’ll Bring ‘Em In
Just and they it is happening "Sunday Sunday Sunday!!!!"
Load More Replies...It would be great. Okay I can't wrestle at all, but neither can he. Even contest.
Load More Replies...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??
This is such a nasty post. There is nothing wrong here. This is just body shaming.
Thin or heavy, not everyone wants to see other peoples body parts flailing all over the place. Especially when I'm shopping in a place where there is produce.
Load More Replies...Mine looks like that but I've never been pregnant. ;)
Load More Replies...Yes why not put a relatively clear picture of an innocent woman doing nothing but shopping on our website for people to laugh at an mock. The morality of this site is all over the place, if it was a pride rainbow top she was wearing it would be wow how brave and strong she is
Okay, I'm pretty much the same shape as this lady. I prefer to cover it up when I go out in public. Her choice to do otherwise.
I am all for body positivity but as a big person I can't figure out why people don't wear clothes that flatter their bodies.
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?
They might have wanted an Ikea tattoo but they couldn't assemble the letters
Load More Replies...Is It That Serious?
My local grocery just closed one of their doors because of the constant theft (it's not locked, just 'use other door' sign).
Load More Replies...My Target has all the detergent locked behind a glass cabinet. You have to ring the bell and someone comes and opens it for you. The other day I said to the worker that it's hysterical because you are still handing me the product. It's not like they say "this will be up front waiting for you"......so why bother??? So annoying!
I think what people are doing is pouring more detergent in the bottle they are going to buy, and leaving the half empty one on the shelves. So at least that doesn't' happen
Load More Replies...Things are so incredibly expensive , I understand why people steal. Not saying it's right, but I get it.
In seattle the current street price for one fentanyl tab is 40 cents. One jug of laundry soap will get the thief 10 tablets easy peasy.
Damn, the only time I've ever had fentanyl, the bill was $64K. Granted, there was a heart attack involved.
Load More Replies...A Walmart near my house has all laundry detergent, baby formula, diapers, electronics, alcohol, electric toothbrushes, and electric razors behind a glass door. You have to find an associate to unlock the case and then they’ll take the item up front with your photo ID.
People were eating Tide Pods ti get Tik Tok famous. I'm not surprised by much in the US anymore
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
Omg he looks like that too! And I think all candidates may have this sense of humor on days off!
Load More Replies...That doesn't even begin to think about the possibility of being a sufficient reaction.
Load More Replies...I just did. In a private window with safe search on, but some of the results are almost certainly NSFW anyway. And some are just weird or terrifying. I'll share a result, but I'll give you a fair chance. Open the reply if you want to see it.
One more, just to protect your eyes and delicate psyche.
Load More Replies...I remember seeing this exact same image with a different shirt, so I believe this is photoshopped
You can tell by how much sharper the test is than everything else
Load More Replies...Great Value Doug Dimmadome
That's not Doug Dimmadome, owner of the Dimsdalle Dimmadome, I can see the top of his hat.
I need y'all to know that there is an emulsifier called Dimodan; I laugh every time I see the name at work 😂
Just… Wow
This is a CD sung by their employee choir. It says right there that all proceeds go to the Children's Miracle Network so I think it's all wholesome and amazing!
Either its low quality or its AI generated. Neither the text nor the main image is clear.
I've heard that their second CD will cover Metallica's greatest hits.
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?
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 never see weird people at my Walmart. Wait...am I the weird person?
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
