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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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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)
SlapAndTickle 20
OP maybe you can get someone at the store to talk to her about foodstamps if she cannot afford the food she needs.
Ameel_fml 19
I don't think we have food stamps here in Australia. But considering how low the pension is over here, it's possible the old lady genuinely couldn't afford the items she wanted to buy and feels like she needs to rely on the kindness of others to get by. It's deceptive but it might also be the only way she can get a decent meal.
LyraAlluse 25
Troll grandma is at it again! This woman seriously needs her own web comic series.
jopaggie12 4
That's just eff'd up. Smart yet pathetic! Lol
thatbaybay 8
That was still very nice of you
TheyCallMeDamien 18
She's a user. People forget folks that use people grow up to become old people who use people.
MrConcise 35
Wonder how many steak dinners she got in her day.
simoncat 11
So what? You WERE helping out. She may do this every week, but she may also be short money for food every week as well. Bless you for not being a hard hearted person. We need more of your kind.
GRgoldfish 19
you poor basterd.
westboundcali 13
Ha! Don't you feel played?
thefuckinloser 6
SUCKER !!!!