Walmart is an interesting place. Ever since its start, it’s been where people go to score a broad range of goods at low prices. But it’s also gained a reputation for drawing in some… interesting people, for lack of a better word. Even Walmart staff themselves has made jokes during cold weather encouraging people to wear two pairs of pajamas.
But it’s not all about people in various stages of undress. At Walmart, you’ll also see individuals in bizarre costumes and even with wild animals. Some store locations are open 24 hours a day, which means it attracts all the weird people who come out in the wee hours of the night. Then, of course, are the news headlines that make you think “That could only happen at Walmart.” Unsurprisingly, they usually involve the cops getting called.
But as much as we laugh at them, most of us still think that Walmart is a pretty handy place to go when needing some cough syrup at 11 o’clock at night or a couple of cheap notebooks. And whenever we hit the store, we keep one eye open for the weird, wacky, and wonderful people that we might just see there.
The person who took this photo didn’t even notice there was a child in the cart until they heard a small voice saying, “Help me!” Yes, it’s funny, but it’s also a little sad.
I understand that a deer got inside the store, but after that, I’m lost. Why was this man’s response choking it instead of calling Animal Control or gently leading it back into the parking lot? You could even use a literal carrot from the produce department to lure it out of the store.
The officer is patiently explaining to this man that animals are not allowed in the store, except for service animals. The man does make a compelling argument, with his puppy neatly in his stroller and wearing a hat and glasses.
There’s nothing like proclaiming a porn habit loudly and proudly for everyone to see while you’re doing your shopping at a “family-friendly” store. To make it even better, he’s got all the details written in the fine print.
This guy doesn’t just make you wonder why he’s doing his shopping as Punk Santa, but how Punk Santa even came to be. I especially like the four tiny Santa hats.
There’s no question that 2019 has seen the rise of this hellish challenge. There’s nothing funny or entertaining about this. It’s putting people’s health at risk — and it’s just disgusting and illegal!
I don’t know what I should be most impressed by – the fact that she had the guts to demand this discount or the fact that she could eat half of an entire cake right there in the store.
I get the desire for a cheap wedding venue, but there are approximately a million better places to get married than Walmart if you’re looking to save a dime. What about a park, a campsite, or even your backyard?
It appears the employee is negotiating with this man to get him to cover himself up, but he’s not TECHNICALLY naked. He’s wearing socks, which might be a legal loophole for all we know.
Many, if not all Walmart locations, are open 24 hours a day. That means you can run to the store in the middle of the night for an emergency purchase. It also means that you might see something like this in the store at 3 a.m.
That’s quite the outfit to wear when returning products. The only logical conclusion is that they’re wearing it to show it doesn’t fit right and they deserve a refund.
When your child is so old their face drags on the floor as they ride in the cart, it’s time to tell them to walk. Maybe these two women are so tired of him nagging about walking that they don’t care if his face is on the floor.
These two have gone down in history as some of the most extreme outfits to have ever appeared at Walmart. Reportedly, they didn’t agree it was inappropriate to do their shopping in tighty-whities and a bikini.
The People of Walmart are known not just for appearing in interesting outfits, but also for bringing a variety of animal friends along on their shopping trips. Like this man, who thought nothing of strolling down the aisles with a lemur on his head.
On occasion, Walmart is also a place for bored people to go and mess around. For example, you could put on animal masks and go stage a tragic tableau in the meat section.
I don’t know what’s happening here, and I don’t want to know. Did this man say, “Time to grab my grandson and my sexy doll to go do my grocery shopping”?
If you absolutely must go shopping with your duck, please be considerate of others and put it on a leash. Also, why on Earth do you have a duck on a leash?
Not all the things you see at Walmart are bad! One person spotted this adorable cosplay. There is no telling what they were buying, but the outfit is just too cute!
This artist made it their mission to find and draw as many interesting Walmart inhabitants as they can. Here’s their rendition of this man, doing …whatever it is that he does.
21. When it’s laundry day but you’ve got to do your shopping
That man appears to be wearing one of those giant Sumo suit Halloween costumes. The best thing about the picture is how casually he’s browsing, as though he was wearing a T-shirt and jeans.
Many older people say that the modern world has lost its grasp on etiquette. That might be true, but I’m pretty sure most people know not to sit on the apples that other people are going to buy.
23. Gonna throw my chainmail on and go to the store
This is the sort of thing you might see at a Renaissance fair. Of course, the Renaissance fair probably wouldn’t include khakis or a glimpse of a bare butt.
If you’re single and looking for a relationship, you can try online dating, go to singles’ events, or sign up for a dating service. Or, if you’re this guy, you can turn your shirt into a billboard and hope for the best.
This is an employee of Walmart, not a customer. His actions are 100 percent not okay. It’s a huge health risk, it’s unsanitary, and it can ruin food — but amazingly, none of the people around him seem to care.
26. Well, how else are you supposed to carry your goat?
Some people are embarrassed by getting an ankle monitor, which happens after a run-in with the law. But not this lady. She’s taken the time to bedazzle it a little just to make it more eye-catching.
Clearly, this man was looking for an option that was somewhere between walking with a cart and riding an electric one. He settled on this third more dangerous option that involves a unicycle.
Okay, since they’re pushing a shopping cart, we’re going to assume they’re not actually getting married at this moment. But still, how many brides really go to Walmart in their wedding dresses?
30. A wizard is never late with his shopping, nor is he early
He buys his groceries right when he means to, of course. The good news is that Gandalf got all the things on his list and even scored a couple of deals in the process.
Here’s the real question: does Walmart stock the pants he needs? What about hoof-friendly shoes and socks? They say you can pretty much find anything there, but this guy might be a challenge.
Apparently, this man owns an alligator, which he’s walking on a leash to go get his shopping done. And of course, he is, because every responsible alligator owner knows you need to put them on a leash!
The look on this man’s face says it all: none of us have any idea what’s going on here. The only reasonable response is that maybe it was Halloween — but something tells me that’s not the case.
This headline is a wild ride from start to finish. This mother-son-dog triple act made headlines for being, quite possibly, the most Walmart trio to ever live. The son also tried to run over an officer with a scooter.
This cashier is remarkably calm, considering that she’s checking out a floating head. Then again, she works at Walmart. Suffice it to say, she’s probably seen weirder things.
What is it about people coming into Walmart with wild animals? While most of them seem to know to keep their them tethered, this squirrel is free and happy on his perch.
37. When you can’t be bothered to put a WHOLE T-shirt on
At what point does a T-shirt cease to be a T-shirt? That’s what this individual wanted to know when they did their shopping in a shirt that was more hole than fabric.
And then there’s this man, dressed head to toe in dominatrix-style leather, complete with thigh-high stilettos. Even a dominatrix needs to do their Christmas shopping!
39. Wait, so how does he feel about the Second Amendment?
Count them: this man has three, yes, three guns on his person. One on each hip and one on the back — and one on his shirt. I don’t know what he’s preparing for, but whatever it is, he’s ready.
Obviously, there’s more than one person who thought it was okay to rest on grocery items. That freezer may look like a bench, but please don’t sit there!
Some people dress down at Walmart, even doing their shopping in a bathing suit or underwear. But not this dapper fellow. He’ll wear his cherry red tails with pride.
This is so wrong on every level. Don’t touch your significant other like this in public. No one else wants to watch you express your affection. And it’s so unsanitary.
So much for T-shirts with clever witticisms or veiled double entenders. This guy is going straight for the punchline. Unsurprisingly, it’s not a very good punchline. It’s just a couple of anatomical words.
Let’s see: someone picked up a zucchini off the shelf, then ate it raw as they were walking through the store, then decided they didn’t like it and put it back. What’s so unusual here?
Move over, Walmart shoppers with pets. This lady is leaving you all behind. She has not one, but two cats riding on her shoulders as she hits the shelves.
You might have questions for the Smurf family as you see them strolling through Walmart, but the answer ultimately boils down to the fact that they want some cheap groceries, okay?
This man isn’t ashamed of wearing a bra. On the contrary, he’s left his shirt wide open so everyone can see. He does, at least, have good taste in lingerie.
Eating a couple of grapes off the bunch to test for freshness is one thing. It’s another disgusting thing entirely to eat a meal of fried chicken and then deposit it on a shelf. Is it that hard to find a trash can?
What’s fascinating about this one is not only that they’re dressed as if heading out on the Oregon Trail but also, they’re completely coordinated. It seems they’re in some deep discussion over those crescent rolls.
Rompers are in these days but this lady is way ahead of the curve. She doesn’t need to spend money on any new clothes. Instead, she’s repurposed an old pair of pajama pants and hiked them up high.
If your child is riding in the cart, maybe you shouldn’t stack your groceries like this. If you need to purchase all this stuff, maybe you shouldn’t let your kid ride in the cart. You can’t have it both ways.
This is disgusting and horrible, but you do have to wonder where was this person changing their baby? Did they carry this disgusting diaper out of the bathroom? Did they change their baby on the floor?
This is a person who’s proclaiming their personal beliefs very loudly. And we’re guessing they’re probably not the easiest person to talk to, especially when it comes to certain topics.
It’s bad enough to bring a house pet into the store with you, but a raccoon is a legitimate pest. Considering the diseases this animal carries, it’s a legitimate health hazard.
Sometimes, it’s not just individuals who make their way into the Walmart People Hall of Fame, but dynamic duos like this one. They seem to be channeling a Sith Lord/Golden Girl aesthetic.
This lady didn’t want to kneel on the hard floor while she looked at her bread options. So, her solution was to kneel on some rolls…which she then left on the floor.
This colorful vehicle was spotted in the parking lot of a Walmart store. Someone thought this one-liner was witty enough to paint it on the back of the van. Others…disagree.
There’s nothing like a cartoon T-shirt! But this one is depicting two beloved classic cartoon characters spanking one another. That’ll ruin your childhood memories for sure.
This person thinks that buying toilet paper is such a dangerous pursuit they need to bring a lethal assault weapon along with them. I wonder what they’re expecting to find.
You’ll notice that it doesn’t say anything about pants. It also doesn’t say anything explicitly forbidding tiny red Speedos, so technically, this guy is in the clear.
This is quite the getup for any situation, but it’s an especially interesting choice for doing your grocery shopping. The hose and sneakers are a nice choice, too.
You might think this was seen around Halloween, but you’d be wrong! The gang of Ghostbusters is also wearing Santa hats, making this is a show of holiday cheer.
Tere are about 100 places where you can sunbathe, even if you don’t live near the beach. A park, a pool, or your backyard are all better than the Walmart parking lot.
We’ll say one thing about this man — he looks like he knows exactly what we all think of his shirt and he still thinks it’s hilarious. The khaki shorts really tie the whole outfit together.
I can’t decide which part of this grosses me out the most — that someone peeled and ate a raw ear of corn or that they left it on a shelf where anyone else could touch it.
You know the old saying — when you need to go grocery shopping, it’s time to throw on your floral crop top and your cut-off shorts. Make sure nothing fits, either.
This one might be weird, but it’s also incredibly sweet. This little guy looks so happy swaddled in his perch. Of course, he’s also surrounded by more fur of the fake variety.
75 people at Walmart who seem to be living in their very own world
Jenny Brown
08.13.19
Walmart is an interesting place. Ever since its start, it’s been where people go to score a broad range of goods at low prices. But it’s also gained a reputation for drawing in some… interesting people, for lack of a better word. Even Walmart staff themselves has made jokes during cold weather encouraging people to wear two pairs of pajamas.
But it’s not all about people in various stages of undress. At Walmart, you’ll also see individuals in bizarre costumes and even with wild animals. Some store locations are open 24 hours a day, which means it attracts all the weird people who come out in the wee hours of the night. Then, of course, are the news headlines that make you think “That could only happen at Walmart.” Unsurprisingly, they usually involve the cops getting called.
But as much as we laugh at them, most of us still think that Walmart is a pretty handy place to go when needing some cough syrup at 11 o’clock at night or a couple of cheap notebooks. And whenever we hit the store, we keep one eye open for the weird, wacky, and wonderful people that we might just see there.
