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Walmart is a magical place where people can find just about anything their heart desires and take it home for a fraction of the price. That’s probably why it also attracts some of the weirdest folks possible, who don’t seem to realize how much they stand out.

That’s why the People of Walmart community is dedicated to sharing the best and worst of shoppers there whose crazy behavior and appearances deserve a double-take. We’ve shortlisted some of the most shocking photos of those customers that might make you feel better about yourself.

#1

We Call Him Racoon Man And He Shows Up Occasionally

Man with raccoon on shoulder shopping inside Walmart dairy section

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Marie
Community Member
2 weeks ago

The need to pet is strong with this one.

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    #2

    Super Nice Guy Let Me Take A Picture Of Him After I Asked

    Man wearing Steelers outfit and yellow hat inside Walmart

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    Cerulean
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    This is just cool

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    #3

    When You Need To Update Your Wardrobe Because Fall Is Coming Up

    Two people in blue animal pajamas shopping with cart at Walmart

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    WindySwede
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    They: "You and me baby..." 🎵🎵

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    Beyond odd fashion sense, some Walmart customers are rude to employees who are just trying to do their job. Reader’s Digest notes that this kind of behavior can stem from entitlement and make service providers' jobs much harder than they need to be.

    Therefore, anyone who wants to shop at Walmart should treat their servers with basic respect and be polite, since they are on the clock. Even if it's frustrating to wait in line or find a specific item, that’s no excuse to take out your anger on an innocent employee.

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    #4

    Mario Cart

    Man pushing shopping cart at Walmart wearing red suspender and cap

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    sally
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    The caption 😂😂

    #5

    Only In Texas

    Person wearing giraffe costume riding horse outside Walmart store

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    Shark Lady
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    The horse looks embarrassed.

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    #6

    I Saw Something Similar To This The Other Day Here And Wanted To Introduce You Guys To My Towns Walmart Model: Everyone, Meet Carl

    Walmart employee wearing green plaid hat and festive green skirt under low price sign

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    Nea
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    Hi Carl 🙋‍♀️

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    Many shoppers hide products they want for later by storing them in random locations so nobody else picks them up. Sometimes people pick up items and no longer want them, so they toss them wherever they want instead of putting them back in their place. This kind of behavior can be inconvenient for staff.

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    Employees then have to spend a lot of time rearranging shelves and putting items back where they belong because someone moved everything around. Walmart customers should be more proactive and orderly, rather than leaving the store messy or disorganized for workers.

    #7

    Seen This On Fb

    Man with sagging pants looking at belts in Walmart

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    Elladine DesIsles
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    It kinda looks like he's already wearing one, just rather ineffectively. Maybe he needs remedial help with the fundamentals of buckle mechanics? Surely there are tutorials on Tiktok for that sort of thing?

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    #8

    Johnny Bravo, Thank You, Thank You Very Much

    Man with exaggerated pompadour hairstyle shopping at Walmart

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    Trimshady
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    Beavis has not aged well. :-(

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    #9

    Walmart: The Fashion Frontline

    Woman wearing shorts and detached denim leggings at Walmart checkout

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    Jeff White
    Community Member
    3 weeks ago

    And, earlier, I was foolish enough to say I saw the worst ever.

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    Some of these Walmart customer pictures show how chaotic and disruptive they can be, but one of the worst things folks can do is to leave their kids unattended. This can end with a little one having a meltdown and nobody around to console or look after them, which can disturb other patrons.

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    It might also lead to a mess in the store if children are just allowed to freely touch and play with the merchandise. That’s why shoppers must watch their kids and keep them close, instead of letting them wander off alone, as this can spoil the experience for everyone else.

    #10

    Erm.....just Going To Leave This Here

    Woman with unique tall hairstyle shopping in Walmart grocery aisle

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    Cerulean
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    We have NOTHING so interesting in Australia - I'm jealous!

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    #11

    This Turkey Cut Me Off And Took My Parking Spot

    Turkey sitting inside red pickup truck parked outside Walmart Home & Pharmacy entrance

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    BarkingSquirell
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    So foul.

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    #12

    Yep

    Person wearing plague doctor mask holding Corona Premier at Walmart checkout

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    Jenna Logan
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    Ha! I see what he did there

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    Walmart is a popular destination for shoppers because of its lower prices and wide selection. According to Start.io research, this chain operates over 10,000 stores in 24 countries and attracts more than 240 million customers.

    Typically, shoppers are lower- to middle-class rural families who want convenient, reasonably priced items. It’s also been seen to attract a lot of millennials and Gen-Z folks who are often on much stricter budgets.

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    #13

    Meanwhile

    Bearded man in floral dress shopping in Walmart aisle

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    Eliza
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    I think I would like this guy.

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    #14

    Centaurs Of Walmart

    Young man in unusual tall blue socks standing at Walmart checkout

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    Zatetic
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    Neigh

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    #15

    Yup. You Sure Don't

    Person riding motorized scooter with low price signs in Walmart aisle

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    Grape Walls of Ire
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    So wrong 😂

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    So many young people flock to Walmart because it has shifted more toward e-commerce sales. That’s why over 45% of mobile users are in the 25-34 age group. Another reason could be the good bargains and sales folks get online.

    Another way Walmart has attracted a younger consumer base is by using TikTok and social media to promote interesting campaigns and products. That’s why many Gen Z folks' first home and dorm shopping experiences have been at this place. Nostalgia, good marketing, and great prices have served the brand well and led many new shoppers to flock there.

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    #16

    Prisoner Of Walmart

    People shopping inside Walmart aisle with carts

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    FranSinclair
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    Im all over the place on opinion here. I know some people dont agree but imo of your 2 or 3yr old is a runner...you need to have them secured *like one of those little backpacks* it doesnt matter how well you parent. A small child can disappear in a sea of people pretty easily. However, this boy looks to be closer to 6. At that point we/they should have enough control of the situation that its not too much of a concern. Kids are different and maybe have an issue that makes it even harder, and I understand putting safety measures in place but its never going to be with handcuffs. Anyone whos ever been in them *especially metal ones not for adult play* they hurt...hurting your chils to avoid them getting hurt is dumb stuff

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    #17

    Abraham Lincoln Vampire Slayer Shops At Walmart

    Man with beard and sunglasses riding mobility scooter inside Walmart

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    Keith Evans
    Community Member
    Premium
    2 weeks ago

    looks more like Leonard Nimoy RIP

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    #18

    Found One In The Wild. Even Talked To Him. He Was A Preacher Out Saving Souls

    Person with beaded headpiece and sequined jacket with another person wearing daisy mask inside Walmart store

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    Jenna Logan
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    Preacher my a*s

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    Beyond the store itself, the “People of Walmart” blog became popular online because it showcased all the crazy things folks did there. According to a CNN report, people really enjoyed seeing shoppers' fashion and how casually they’d show up dressed as furries or in cosplay, no matter the stares.

    These hilarious or shocking fashion crimes left netizens bewildered, but also inspired many to go shopping without a care in the world. Possibly because going to a store doesn’t always need folks to dress up to the nines.

    #19

    At Walmart When.... Who Knows How Much She Smuggled Out With Her

    Woman with extremely large hair in Walmart

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    Door Door
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    'Thunder! Thunder! Thundercats! Hooooooo!'

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    #20

    Jesus, Dude

    Person wearing a Walmart shirt with Jesus and knights artwork standing by pharmacy aisle

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    Elladine DesIsles
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    Look, at this point I'll turn a blind eye to improbably white Jesus, wielding a cross like a weapon no less. Anything is better than Trump pretending to be Jesus, or Kirk getting his angel wings from Jesus, or any number of other 2026 blasphemies (even to me as an atheist). The bar has sunk so very, very low.

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    #21

    Best Covid-19 Protection I’ve Seen Yet. Cordova Walmart

    Person dressed in silver astronaut suit riding Walmart mobility scooter

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    BeesEelsAndPups
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    True. This outfit will guarantee social distancing

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    The problem with making fun of how people dress when they shop at Walmart is that it can make folks feel extra self-conscious about their choices. Rather than everyone feeling comfortable about their attire, it can stigmatize people’s choices and discriminate against those who look different or have body types that don’t match the norm. It’s probably best to appreciate the weirdest Walmart shoppers in all their glory and let them be themselves.

    #22

    Mom Really Got Into Crochet

    Woman wearing pink crochet outfit shopping at Walmart with cart nearby

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    Eliza
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    I am not a fan of this look, but I've also failed both my attempts at sewing my own clothes. So kudos to her for making a functional outfit at least.

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    #23

    Let Me Just Pop On My 12 Inch Heels And Head On Down To Walmart

    Woman in high platform heels pushing shopping cart in Walmart aisle

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    Sue Denham
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    Please tell me she doesn't drive in those?

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    #24

    All Hail The King Of Walmart

    Person dressed in ornate royal costume riding scooter inside Walmart

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    sally
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    Jermajesty

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    You might love Walmart for its awesome deals and products, but the people who shop there also shape its overall vibe. Some customers are super quirky, and they add liveliness and joy to the shopping experience.

    Have you ever come across someone interesting in Walmart, or possibly even been the crazy one? We’d love to know your stories.

    #25

    I, Uh...i Mean..what Is That?!

    Woman in high heels with large faux fur coat standing in Walmart service line

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    Zatetic
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    Tina Turner shrunk except for her hair?

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    #26

    Squarepants Needs A New Laptop!

    Person wearing SpongeBob SquarePants outfit shopping inside Walmart electronics section

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    BlackCatWithWhiteSocks
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    Charming...

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    #27

    Maybe It’s An Emotional Support Goat?

    Shopper at Walmart wearing dog carrier with dog inside

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    Tropical Tarot
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    I have been in walmart with 2 baby goats. They were rejected by mama, so my friend was hand rearing them. It was too cold to leave them in the car. But they were in a big tote bag.

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    #28

    Not Exactly Wm, But The Vibe Is True To Sub

    Customer at Walmart dressed in KFC themed outfit ordering food

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    Door Door
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    Her backside is eating the chicken colonel 😄

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    #29

    Grandmas Of Walmart

    Woman wearing anime print outfit shopping at Walmart checkout area

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    BeesEelsAndPups
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    This lady is cool

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    #30

    My Boyfriend Decided This Is What He Wanted To Wear To Walmart Today

    Person wearing American flag hat and long coat walking through Walmart aisle

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    GalPalAl
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    From the back, it reminds me of Hunter S. Thompson

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    #31

    Found At My Local Walmart. The Guy's Face Sums It Up

    Woman shopping at Walmart Battery Center with man on mobility scooter

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    Elladine DesIsles
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    Is it just me, or did she make the list twice? On different days, or at least in different outfits, but how many redheads can there be trying to single-handedly restore the holes on the ozone layer?

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    #32

    How Many Suspenders Does One Man Need?!

    Man in bright yellow shirt pushing shopping cart at Walmart checkout

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    Elladine DesIsles
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    Well, that depends. How many of the items in his cart does he intend to slip into the clown pants before he gets to the register? And are security staff at this store dedicated to going above and beyond... or should I say, below and beyond?

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    #33

    Halloween Costume Or Is This Lady Just Out There Living Her Best Life??? 🤔

    Woman wearing floral hat and blue dress walking outside Walmart

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    Zatetic
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    Looks like Momma from the Carol Burnett show

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    #34

    And You Thought Your Dad Was Embarrassing

    Man in colorful tank top and pink shorts standing in Walmart aisle

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    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    Both these people seem so sad. :(

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    #35

    Classic Walmart Behaviour

    Man sitting and reading in Walmart furniture aisle with rugs and boxes nearby

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    sally
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    And then he’ll sue when he gets hurt getting down

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    #36

    Someone Just Set The Local Walmart On Fire

    Clothing display with jackets and pants inside Walmart store

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    David R.
    Community Member
    3 weeks ago

    "someone" 👀

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    #37

    What Did I Just See?

    Woman shopping at Walmart checkout wearing patriotic tank top and shorts

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    Crystalwitch60
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    Put that poor bread d*e back in his viv he needs to be in the warm ,they desert reptiles ffs , this angers me so dam dangerous .

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    #38

    Seems Like Bringing Your Bird To Walmart Is Common

    Man holding a colorful bird inside a Walmart store near checkout counters

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    Bonnie Blue Bird
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    I see nothing wrong with this, pet birds love to go out and about. I personally would use a harness for safety but everyone is different.

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    #39

    Boba Fett In Shorts And A T Shirt

    Walmart customer wearing helmet standing in checkout line

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    Door Door
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    During covid this was '...the way'

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    #40

    It Looks Almost Felted

    Person with extremely long curly hair in Walmart pharmacy area

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    Cerulean
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    Silverfish?

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    #41

    Hulk Hogan Lives!

    Man at Walmart checkout wearing colorful feather boa

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    Wagner
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    A muppet blew up in his face.

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    #42

    Why?

    Pink Dove Tres Leches deodorant stick with Walmart shelf background

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    Eliza
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    I'm guessing a dare was involved.

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    #43

    You've Yee'd Your Last Haw

    Man in cowboy hat and boots shopping in Walmart Christmas aisle

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    Zatetic
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    If the munchkins in wizard of Oz wore cowboy boots

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    #44

    What The F....?

    Walmart employee with heavy black eyebrow and eye makeup standing with arms crossed

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    Door Door
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    Intense vulcan eyebrows

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    #45

    I Don't Know What To Say

    Person with long furry tail shopping inside Walmart aisle

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    AnnaB
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    3 weeks ago

    I hope that's starting at the head and going down to the c****h and not the other way around.

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    #46

    Sailing Away With My Tail

    Person in blue sailor-style outfit with tail and another person at Walmart checkout

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    BewilderedBanana
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    i don't think i want to know the answer to this question but... that tail is on a bütt plug isn't it?

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    #47

    Shopping In An NC Walmart Right Now And This Man Has A Live Possum On His Shoulder 😂🐀

    Person carrying milk and bags in Walmart grocery aisle

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    AnnaB
    Community Member
    Premium
    3 weeks ago

    I guess it's better than a d**d one...

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    #48

    The Neck Beard

    Man in shark print shirt standing in Walmart aisle

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    Elladine DesIsles
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    I... I did not know that was possible.

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    #49

    So My Friend Saw A Girl At Walmart

    Young woman sleeping curled up inside Walmart shopping cart

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    FranSinclair
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    Id guess this is a homeless 20 something trying to rest off the ground. Poor baby. I hope shes just beinf silly

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    #50

    Attention Walmart Shoppers... Goku Has Entered The Chat

    Shopper dressed as anime character Goku shopping inside Walmart

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    Zatetic
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    It's over 9,000!

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    #51

    Just A Nibble

    Hemp bar soap and prices displayed on Walmart store shelf

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    Grape Walls of Ire
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    It's the worst pot ever!

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    #52

    As Seen At My Local Walmart

    Woman wrapped in plastic film stuck to store pole inside Walmart

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    Just me, Happy Flower
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    Worker raising money for a cause

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    #53

    Meanwhile In Walmart

    Person walking an alligator on a leash inside Walmart store aisle

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    KatSaidThat
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    Florida?

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    #54

    This Lady Know She Bogus As Hell For Getting On Top Of That Electric Cart Like That And Putting The Groceries On Her Lap!

    Woman sitting in motorized cart at Walmart aisle with frozen products

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    Geoffrey Scott
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    This is why we can't have nice things..

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    #55

    Blursed Breeze

    Woman standing at Walmart checkout with small fan under feet

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    Iampenny
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    I don't understamd why cashiers aren't allowed to sit during their shift

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    #56

    Wasn't Expecting To See A Wedding When I Stopped At Wal*mart This Weekend

    Walmart outdoor furniture display with gazebo and people shopping

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    Zatetic
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    That might be the most redneck photo of this lot

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    #57

    Grandma Of The Year Goes To

    Child lying face down in Walmart shopping cart with adults nearby

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    Door Door
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    It's one she found on the shelf. She just needs to look for some batteries. 😄 Anyone seen that film with Haley Joel Osment?

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    #58

    🤔

    Elderly woman checking out groceries at Walmart register with snacks nearby

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    Zatetic
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    What the heck is the age of consent there?

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    #59

    When You Don't Lose Your Head At The Walmart.... Just Part Of Your Hair

    Rattlesnake tail on Walmart store floor near blankets aisle

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    Elladine DesIsles
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago (edited)

    I genuinely thought this was a snake at first glance. No more bizarre than the raccoon, turkey, lizard, crocodile or possum, right?

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    #60

    Spotted A Real Life Ango Gobloggian At The Grocery Store

    Woman with white wig and glasses shopping with cart in Walmart grocery aisle

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    BeesEelsAndPups
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    That's just Sia

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    #61

    Dude Just Sat Right On The Sausages To Take A Breather

    Walmart employee assisting young boy in frozen food aisle

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    Door Door
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    Where else can they sit if they're not allowed to at checkouts

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    #62

    Seems Legit

    Man shopping at Walmart checkout with plastic water jug on head and groceries in cart

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    sally
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    Before zooming in closer, I thought the red part of the sign behind his head was his hair that he laced to come out through the top spout of the bottle and I was rather impressed.

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    #63

    A Guy With A Dog In A Cart With Methany And Bubba

    People shopping for sun protection products in Walmart aisle

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    Door Door
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    I almost didn't see the dog. A black labrador?

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    #64

    Flip Flop Season Has Arrived

    Close-up of worn feet in flip-flops standing on Walmart floor

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    BlackCatWithWhiteSocks
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    There vegetation on these nails

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    #65

    Never Thought I’d See One

    Two shoppers inside Walmart store aisle, one wearing furry pride sweatshirt

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    Talis
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    So what?! Let them have their freedom/fun/whatever.

    #66

    ✨miraculous✨

    Person standing on motorized cart reaching high shelf in Walmart aisle with shopping cart in foreground

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    Iampenny
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    Just because she is using a scooter, it doesn't mena she can't walk, maybe she just can't walk long distances

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    #67

    Blursed Shopping

    Man sitting on display toilets while child watches from shopping cart at Walmart

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    Muffett
    Community Member
    3 weeks ago

    And that's a home depot cart....

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    #68

    Relationship Goals

    Two people riding single motorized Walmart scooter in aisle

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    KatSaidThat
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    If adult nappies are your goal.

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    #69

    I Found One In The Wild

    Couple walking down Walmart aisle with shopping cart from rear view

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    BadmanMonkey
    Community Member
    2 weeks ago

    Spectacularly tame compared to every other entry on this list!

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    #70

    So Close

    Person lying on the floor in Walmart aisle near shelves of soda

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    astheshadowsfall
    Community Member
    3 weeks ago

    So sad and embarrassing. I feel for this person.

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