Today, I got head lice, so I went to a store to buy medicated shampoo. When checking out the cashier saw my shampoo and asked me to leave immediately to protect the other customers. He didn't let me buy the shampoo. FML
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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, I needed to buy a new helmet. When I got to the sports shop, there was only one left in my size and preferred color. Thirty minutes after buying it, my head starts itching. Turns out I paid $40 for lice. FML
Today, my boss called me into his office. I thought I was getting promoted because my sales had been really high lately. My boss shut his door behind me and asked me if I could comb his hair with a lice comb to get rid of his lice. I had to do it to keep my job. FML
Today, at my retail job, I tried on one of our hats. My co-worker told me I shouldn't because I could get lice. I laughed it off and told her I didn't believe her. Man, do I believe her now. FML
Today, I went to get a haircut. I have a pretty bad case of dandruff, so whenever I get one, a lot of it shows. My hairstylist called to her nearby friend twice, then looked at my hair and said, "Blech" under her breath. I got glares when I walked out. FML
Today, as I was waiting in line at the check out, some guy came up behind me, plucked a hair out of my head, and ran off with it. FML
Today, I was tutoring kids at an elementary school. One kid messed up my hair. I said, "Why'd you do that??" He said, "I have lice, now you have lice too!" FML
Today, this guy I like let me wear his favorite baseball hat that he never takes off. I returned it to him later, only to find out I have lice. FML
Today, the checkout guy at my local store asked me if I had my hair cut. I answered and started talking about my hair, and he gave me a really weird look. He was talking to his friend, who I hadn't noticed in the queue behind me. FML
Today, I got a call from my younger brother's school to pick him up immediately. He had a test today, but he had the brilliant idea that by telling everyone he had head lice, he could go home. I had to leave work to pick him up, and now I have to take him to a doctor so they can see if he can go back. FML
Today, I discovered that head lice shampoo can remove the dye from your hair. FML
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FutureMatty 24
Next time grab the shampoo and make a run for it... "To protect the other customers" lol
Roskie 16
I'm pretty sure he's not allowed to do that. You left without asking for the manager?
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Comments (137)
BlissfulLiss 18
It was said that the cashier dismissed OP on sight of the medicated shampoo, but can't it be used for a variety of scalp conditions? It doesn't have to be just lice, OP could have been buying it for excessive dandruff. Did the bottle indicate it was specifically for lice? If not the cashier shouldn't have jumped to conclusions. Even so the cashier had no right to do what he did. It isn't his place to dictate who stays and goes; he should of been focusing on cashing out items instead of playing 'holier than thou'. I mean OP had already been in the store for an extended period of time to search of the shampoo so if anyone was going to catch lice wouldn't the damage have already been done? Deeming it plausible to just allow OP to make his purchase and leave? The cashier is an ignorant tool who just lost business and most likely a future customer. I hope OP had a better experience at a different establishment and OP's problem gets sorted out.
TrinityisLife 22
Actually, lice shampoo and dandruff shampoo use two completely different active ingredients and must be labeled correctly. You shouldn't use the lice one for dandruff, though the dimethicone in the dandruff shampoo is thought to coat the hair shaft to prevent a louse from being able to grasp on. In the event there is lice, however, dandruff shampoo won't get rid of them. You need the insecticide in the lice shampoo.
ChibiChibi_fml 28
Add to all that the cashier was just assuming the the shampoo was for the OP. I know that in this case it was for the OP but still.. The OP could have just as easily been purchasing the shampoo for their child, a sibling, or a parent.
simsgirlgem 25
I get Op needed it but how does this jack ass cashier know its not for a child I file charges op
jw90 18
I don't think a cashier can deny your service because of a condition. That's a against policy or some shit like that.
queerdragon 20
Not unless Op has something that is highly contagious and a danger to the public.
grumpybr 13
Whatever happened to work place ethics? I'd punch this idiot. If I was being kicked out of a store for doing nothing, I'd sure as hell give them a good reason.
klong91 7
As a cashier you can't tell a person to leave based on what their buying otherwise why would the store order that product if it would be a problem?
buddy51 23
Jeeze, OP, that was lousy of that pesty clerk! It must have really bugged you to have such a vermin wiggle himself into your hair. Don't let him being such an itch make you scratch your head in irritation! If he gets under your skin, OP, squash him like a bug, groom yourself well, enjoy your new protein source! Monkey see, monkey do!
Sinista_kittiz 4
That was the dumbest thing I've ever read on here
tpm45 25
What an ass.. I've sold tons of things like that to people. #1 rules, lots of alcohol and soap behind the counter. Just clean up when they leave...
Futacy 30
I hope you got his name so you can give him a bad costumer review. This guy is literally too stupid to insult.
blackwidowtaco 31
As are you when you can't spell something as simple as customer.
Futacy 30
^ It's called autocorrect being a bitch, as are you.
peacefully84 19
When my daughter had it I wound up using white vinegar with a plastic bag around her head. Had to leave it on for about an hour, but it smothered them and made them and their eggs swell up so they were easier to find and remove. Still had to use a comb from one of the kits and the egg spray on my furniture, as well as running everything through the dryer and vacuuming the whole house twice, but it finally got them. So you might still have to go to another store. Sorry they were crappy to you. When I was a cashier I'd sell them the stuff and ask if they wanted to hear a home remedy. Hopefully the next cashier is nicer!
TommyToes414 6
Olive oil mixed with a little Tea Tree oil and combed through your hair and left in for at least 8 hours (you can cover your head with a shower cap or plastic bag) will do the trick. I left it in over night and washed it out with tea tree oil based shampoo. It works great and no one is going to know why you are getting those things. :)
TrinityisLife 22
Mayonnaise worked for me. Sounds nasty, but it suffocated those little bastards into oblivion!
onesarcasticdik 8
This is an outstanding method to take care of those pesky critters. Less expensive and highly effective.
tymarie2012 31
hair colors work wonders too. Just don't go to a professional salon.