Kids, Shopping and AITA: Not cool

Not cool

By Anonymous - 06/10/2025 22:00

Today, I was trying to shop in peace when a single mom with a whole herd of loud brats went tearing through the aisles. I told her that if her kids had fathers they wouldn’t behave that way. The oldest screamed, “Our daddy died!” causing all the kids to break into hysterics. The mom cried too. FML

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You deserved it 1 382

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Keep it to yourself

By oops - 30/11/2011 14:15 - United Kingdom

Today, in a store, an obnoxious woman, swearing loudly and slapping at her out-of-control kids, was disrupting the whole place. I said to the cashier, "That nasty woman should leave the brats at home." She gave me a filthy look and said, "Do you mind? That's my sister." FML

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You deserved it 19 867

Call CPS, quick

By jessloveskate - 22/06/2022 12:00

Today, I saw a kid throwing a tantrum in a supermarket. Thinking it was a matter of lack of discipline, I waited for the kid’s mother to come out of the bathroom to tell her how naughty her son was being. I then got to watch her beat her son to the point of unconsciousness. FML

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You deserved it 1 456

By nicknick2 - 18/05/2011 16:08 - United States

Today, I was at Walmart with my mom, when a guy next to me let out a series of vicious farts. Assuming it was me, my mom chewed me out in front of the guy and made me apologize. The man looked at my mom and said, "Children, they're so immature." FML

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You deserved it 3 922

Keep it to yourself

By Anonymous - 18/02/2014 16:31 - United States

Today, while waiting in line at a store, a toddler behind me was throwing a major meltdown while his father yelled at him, giving me a migraine. I turned to the woman behind me and said, "Can you believe this kid? I feel sorry for his mother." Turns out the woman was his mother. FML

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You deserved it 46 694

Independance day

By Anonymous - 19/09/2010 04:27 - Canada

Today, a crying kid was brought to my attention by a customer. He was so upset from losing his mom that he couldn't say his or his mom's name. I took him around the store asking him to point out his mom. Once we'd found her she told me, "I was hiding from my kid to test his independence." FML

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You deserved it 2 821

Stars of CCTV

By Stfu lil brat smh - 26/03/2024 05:00 - United States

Today, while I was shopping, I spotted a lady who had the last of an item I wanted in her cart. She went off to the dressing room, so seeing my opportunity, I went and grabbed it from her cart, and put it in mine. I hadn't noticed her bratty-ass daughter next to the cart, who then yelled, “I saw that! Mommy! Some lady's stealing from your cart!” FML

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You deserved it 2 046

By UglyGirl - 08/11/2015 09:34 - United States - San Francisco

Today, I waved at a baby while standing in line in a store. It started screaming. Its mom looked over in mild concern and gave me a disturbed glare before moving to the next checkout counter over. FML

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You deserved it 1 949

Stranger danger

By john doe - 07/12/2013 17:29 - United States - Portland

Today, my 6 year-old daughter got mad at me for not buying her yet another expensive doll. I had to pull her away, and she started screaming for help. The next thing I know, another shopper puts me in a chokehold and calls for security, all while my daughter smirks. FML

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You deserved it 6 212

Single dad struggles

By Just kids being kids - 02/12/2025 12:00

Today, I lost yet another girlfriend because of my kids’ behavior. The last one told me, “I’d rather get fisted by Freddy Krueger than deal with those hellspawn of yours!” At this point, I’m going to be a single dad forever. FML

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You deserved it 555

Just trying to help

By Dave - 28/05/2025 09:00 - United States

Today, I saw a little boy wandering in the supermarket looking lost and distraught. I gently put my hand on his shoulder and said, “Hey buddy, where’s your mommy?” He screamed, “STRANGER DANGER!” and kicked me in the shin. His actual mom wandered over from the cheese section, gave me a dirty look, and walked off. FML.

I agree, your life sucks 381

You deserved it 184

GoogieWithers 23

Monday 6 October 2025 23:48

What makes you think you have any right to judge anyone?

FluffythePink 23

Tuesday 7 October 2025 2:02

Well done. Next time try thinking before you start gobbing off to complete strangers.

Comments

GoogieWithers 23

Monday 6 October 2025 23:48

What makes you think you have any right to judge anyone?

Yudith 25

Tuesday 7 October 2025 1:03

That's not the way to calm a whole herd of loud brats.

tiptoppc 19

Tuesday 7 October 2025 15:14

Right, follow up with “he died to get away from you insufferable bastards…”. Then walk away whistling. If your going to make an accidental sting of a comment, make it a tragical car wreck.

FluffythePink 23

Tuesday 7 October 2025 2:02

Well done. Next time try thinking before you start gobbing off to complete strangers.

idragosani 15

Tuesday 7 October 2025 4:04

Didn't think that one through, did ya?

Hangryko 31

Tuesday 7 October 2025 4:49

What's your father's excuse for spawning such a failure of a human being?

juggalo2 21

Tuesday 7 October 2025 6:16

I would have said "Gah. I envy him."

BurnInDemonFire 35

Tuesday 7 October 2025 16:28

That's the problem with people today. No compassion, just an entire global population of assholes.

Taurus_ChicKa 36

Sunday 12 October 2025 6:20

I'll probably get down voted for this, but one of my pet peeves is loud, rambunctious kids with no parental supervision. Parents don't parent these days, and it shows. I'm sorry the kids' father died but that doesn't mean the mother is incapable of properly raising kids and teaching them how to behave in public. Kids still need limits. That said, I don't think your comment was necessary. Should have thought it to yourself instead of saying it out loud. I'm always having to hold my tongue when annoying kids are around.