Today, an elderly woman couldn't afford all of her groceries at the checkout so she started to take out a few things. I offered to pay for her groceries; she thanked me and walked out. An onlooker then came up to me and told me that she does it to someone every week. FML
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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
Today, at the supermarket, an old lady asked for directions to the produce aisle. Having read way too many stories lately on this very site about awful elderly folks, I was wary, but helped her out. She gave me an awkward hug in thanks, lifting my wallet in the process, as I later found out. FML
Today, I spent twenty minutes helping an elderly man figure out how to use the self-checkout. When we'd finished, he smiled, thanked me, then walked away… without paying for any of his groceries. The cashier assumed I was with him. FML
Today, I helped a lady carry her grocery bags to her car. She was so grateful that she offered me a tip. I refused, but she insisted. When I finally took it, I looked at the bill to see she'd given me $1. I smiled and said thank you, but she looked at me like I’d just robbed her. FML
Today, I asked an elderly customer at my work if she needed help with her groceries. She responded, "I normally would, but I'm afraid you'll eat all the groceries." FML
Today, while standing in line at the grocery store, the elderly lady in front of me had forgotten to pay for her milk. In the spirit of the season, I paid for it and wished her happy holidays. She snatched the milk and gave me an ugly look. Then huffed at me before stomping off. FML
Today, I was shopping at the grocery market and was next in line. Behind me was a woman who only had two items, so I nicely let her in front of me, as it looked like she was in a hurry. When she was all rung up, she decided to pay her $16.45 in loose change which needed to be counted out. FML
Today, while covering lunch for the self-checkout host, I noticed a customer walking away. I smiled and said, "Have a nice night!" A few minutes later, I saw that she'd left without paying on her machine. I'd smiled and waved at a lady as she stole from me. FML
Today, I was walking home from when I passed an old woman sitting on the curb of Walmart begging for change. I gave her my last dollar and felt good about it. Five minutes later I saw the same woman driving away in a car. I don't even own a car. FML
Today, at work, an old lady came through my line to buy some groceries. She told me she lost her purse and was a little short. It was busy, so I pulled out my little purse and gave her the money she needed. A few minutes later she returned with my boss, insisting that my purse was hers. FML
Today, I helped an elderly woman push her grocery cart around the store, and look for her vehicle after she'd paid. After we spent ages wandering around trying to find her car, she remembered that she'd taken the bus today. FML
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TourettesGuyFTW 26
Evil Granny strikes again.
Aczidraindrop420 7
Just because she's a thief doesnt mean your good deed means nothing. Don't let bitch granny stop you from being awesome!
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Comments (111)
ozpunker 20
That's my grandma.
perdix 31
As an old lady, she can still trick people into getting her free groceries. I can only imagine what she was able to get for free when she was a young woman -- rawr!
sugarshane007 20
That's right Perdix, she got even more free groceries!
perdix 31
#17, don't you think your imagination could come up with something a bit more interesting? (Maybe free Windex and foot powder, heh-heh-heh.)
SlapAndTickle 20
Do I dare ask why you picked windex and foot powder, perdix?
perdix 31
#24, no, because what you are imagining is probably far more lurid and titillating than what I was thinking. This is the fun part about imagination.
sugarshane007 20
#18, you are right. At the very least I could have been more specific. I'm sure she got all of the bobby pins and chap stick that she wanted.
MerrikBarbarian 9
Chap stick or chop sticks? The latter have more interesting uses. Clothespins perhaps? Those are more interesting than bobby pins any day... I mean yeah you can get creative with bobby pins but... *looks innocent* not that I would know anything bout that :p
jmcr 27
Wow why is she still allowed in the store if ppl know that she does that
KLeePrice 11
I'm sure the store cares more about making money than a little old lady ripping people off.
KLeePrice 11
Not to mention she is a weekly customer and all the employees probably know her by name!
Perdition25 12
Not surprising, people are allowed into my store that smell as though they haven't bathed in a decade. Different scenario, I know, but still they shouldn't be allowed in.
olpally 33
I'm not helping old people anymore... They are sneaky sons of bitches! Lol.
michellagirl 1
Just because it happens every week doesn't mean she doesn't need the help. Many elderly people don't have enough money to get through the month. Good karma for you in the long run
peachfuzz74 8
Lots of seniors go without a lot due to our effed up system. She was on survivor mode. Thanks for helping her out!
Hiimhaileypotter 53
No she wasn't. She does that to get free groceries. Did you even read the FML?
SlapAndTickle 20
She still may not have enough money every week for food. Just because she does it often does not mean she doesn't need the help.
lazylove101 8
Clever granny strikes again
hayyyyleyyyybaby_fml 14
Maybe she really can't afford her groceries. I've heard many cases of older ladies whose husbands died, and they had no life insurance, or retirement, or anything of that sort. It really is sad, actually.
bridgetv25 8
Don't worry about the fact that she's a scam artist at least you are a good person!!! That's what counts and God knows!!
zashed 9
Woman*
Connor412 3
Always watch out for the old ones, they trick you...