Customers, Weird and Work: The strangeness of strangers - FML

The strangeness of strangers

By Hank Gummyworm - This FML is from back in 2011 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, I was working the register at our local McDonald's. After a strange man left a massive order, he said, "Can I pay you in gummy worms?" FML

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By drano - This FML is from back in 2009 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, at work as a cashier, a guy came up with a cart full of stuff and it took me 10 minutes to ring it all up. When I told him his total, he felt his pockets, said, "Oh shit, I forgot my wallet!" and walked off. He left about 15 bags worth of things for me to put back. FML

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By keeks_25 - This FML is from back in 2009 but it's good stuff - Canada

Today, I was serving a family at the restaurant where I work. When I went to ask the little girl what she wanted, I was tongue-tied and got "cutie" and "hun" mixed up and ended up asking, "What can I get for you, cuntie?" FML

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By skyeraven - This FML is from back in 2014 but it's good stuff - South Africa - Cape Town

Today, an elderly man had to give me money to pay for my grocery bill because my sister broke down crying in the store as I didn't have enough money to pay for both her milkshake and cookies. She's 19. FML

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By Not That Old - This FML is from back in 2011 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, I went to El Pollo Loco for the $10.00 special. I ordered from the pimple-faced kid at the register, pulled out two fives, and he said, "That'll be 9.70, I gave you the senior discount." I'm 10 years away from that. Thank you? FML

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By bryans_fresh - This FML is from back in 2009 but it's good stuff - United States

Today, I wanted to use my gift card for a liquor store. I went to pay the cashier, who said he needed to see my license. I gave it to him, along with my gift card. After paying, he asked me if I wanted him to cut it up, since the card was now worthless. I said yes. He cut up the wrong card. FML

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Night on the tiles

By Anonymous - This FML is from back in 2012 but it's good stuff - Ireland - Gorey

Today, I thought it would be a good idea to sneak out of work early and pay a little visit to the pub. I ended up staggering home, drunkenly making myself a nacho cheese dorito milkshake with the blender, then promptly puked my guts out all over the kitchen table. FML

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By MaddyN - This FML is from back in 2014 but it's good stuff - United States - Forest Grove

Today, I almost got fired from work because a customer complained that I "threw up gang signs" at him. I was blocking the sun from my eyes. FML

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Renegade

By Anonymous - 23/04/2023 06:00

Today, my man got arrested for starting a fistfight with a cashier who wouldn't let him smuggle out groceries without paying. It gets worse; two weeks ago he got arrested mugging a guy at a gas station, and he's still on bail. FML

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Instant cure

By Username - This FML is from back in 2010 but it's good stuff

Today, I had been sick all day, so to cheer me up my dad drove me to get ice cream. On our way back, we hit a puppy. FML

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Suave

By getmoneyab - This FML is from back in 2009 but it's good stuff - Mexico

Today, I went to Cheesecake Factory for dinner. There was a hot waiter who kept passing by. He saw me looking at him and I knew I had to say something. So when he approached my table I asked, "Excuse me, do you have any salt?" and he said, "I think it's right there on the table." FML

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Top comments

sensoon15 7

Thursday 16 June 2011 15:54

should've said yes. :) gummy worms are good

NecroParade 3

Thursday 16 June 2011 15:56

I would have taken the offer. Gummy worms taste so much better than money.

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madi1999 0

Thursday 16 June 2011 19:57

mmm yummy !!!

UniquelyMine 0

Thursday 16 June 2011 20:06

should have said yes! barter trade is the new way to go dude! ;d

Luvmehateme292 0

Thursday 16 June 2011 20:22

Should've asked "Original or sour?" Makes a HUGE difference.

parxxx 0

Thursday 16 June 2011 20:42

pfft I'd rather be paid in gummy worms anyday!

OhJohnNo 1

Thursday 16 June 2011 21:04

Was he wearing a bow tie and suit? Maybe a fez? Was he young with black hair? If so, I believe I may know who this strange man was. It would fit right in with his personality.

mrcoolman 0

Thursday 16 June 2011 21:07

if he had sour patch kids I'd accept his offer lol

alexdaguitarman 0

Thursday 16 June 2011 21:24

power win

ZebraTonic 0

Thursday 16 June 2011 21:36

I wouldn't accept anything less than trident layers.

freelife571 4

Thursday 16 June 2011 22:05

No one pays me in gummy worms. :(

mollygrace27 0

Thursday 16 June 2011 22:18

I work at mcdonalds too! lol people are so weird

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