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Weirdness is all around you. You’ll find people who embrace strange behaviors and odd fashion trends everywhere, from public transportation to random stores. And Walmart, the world’s largest company by revenue, is no exception.
The ‘People of Walmart’ subreddit is dedicated to documenting some of the most bizarre customers to ever walk into the chain’s stores. The photos are so out there they might make you wonder what exactly went through these people’s minds when they decided to go shopping that day. We’ve collected some of the most powerful pics, so scroll down to check them out. Don’t forget to upvote the most peculiar ones!
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I Saw Something Similar To This The Other Day Here And Wanted To Introduce You Guys To My Towns Walmart Model: Everyone, Meet Carl
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glowworm2 glowworm2 Community Member Follow
Carl is awesome! I love the one where he’s inside the container!
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Someone In Walmart
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Daniel Atkins Daniel Atkins Community Member Follow
He got there just in time before his pants fell all the way down.
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#3
Punk Santa Is Coming To Town
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PlatinumThe8-BitCat PlatinumThe8-BitCat Community Member Follow
Rudolph the red nose rock-deer
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The r/peopleofwalmart online group has a long and storied history. It was founded more than a decade ago, in mid-March of 2012. Throughout the years, the subreddit has grown to a very impressive 574k+ members. Now, the community ranks among the top 1% of all groups on Reddit.
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I Hope This Counts?
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For $269
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#5
We Call Him Racoon Man And He Shows Up Occasionally
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He just needs his popcorn. It's movie night!
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#6
Best Christmas Gift Ever
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Pink kitty Pink kitty Community Member Follow
I want to see inside!
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According to the team that runs the group, the subreddit is a place where anyone can share their experiences and sightings of interesting people at Walmart. Even though the subreddit is mainly focused on photos, internet users can also write text posts as well. However, these have to be descriptive. In short, you have to put some effort into all of your posts. The community appreciates it. ADVERTIsem*nT
#7
Super Nice Guy Let Me Take A Picture Of Him After I Asked
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RabidChild RabidChild Community Member Follow
I see nothing unusual here. But of course I live right outside of Pittsburgh.
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#8
Opossum
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PlatinumThe8-BitCat PlatinumThe8-BitCat Community Member Follow
How is the opossum floating?
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They’re Multiplying… In Walmart
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DB DB Community Member Follow
Walmart has a Karen cloning machine?
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Meanwhile, the photos themselves have to meet a certain standard of quality, too. The mod team asks its members to only share sightings that are unique and interesting. Of course, weirdness might be a tad subjective, but you can get a sense of what’s expected of you when you browse the sub. On top of that, all of the sightings have to be done in public. The members of the community also have to keep all of their discussions civil and respect one another if they want to continue being a part of r/peopleofwalmart.
#10
That Pipe Is A Good 5 Inches In There
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RabidChild RabidChild Community Member Follow
Pass the unsee juice, please.
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#11
What's The Most Interesting Thing You've Seen In A Walmart? Here's A Marmoset
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Pink kitty Pink kitty Community Member Follow
Thats a creepy face. I prefer the raccoon
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#12
To The Cheese Isle
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Ashtray Ashtray Community Member Follow
They be stying
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Walmart is a huge player in North America. According to CNBC, Walmart is the biggest private employer in the United States, with over 1.6 million workers. In January 2023, the company increased its minimum hourly wage from $12 to $14 in order to stay competitive in the market, as its pay had trailed behind Amazon and Target.
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A Maserati With Black Suede In The Parking Lot Of A Walmart
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sturmwesen sturmwesen Community Member Follow
I once saw a interview with a couple parking their Porsche in front of a 0.99 € store. The answer as to why they shopped there was basically "how do you think I afford the Porsche?"
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#14
I Have No Words
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All my friends know the lowrider.
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#15
Someone Didn’t Put Their Cart Back
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JM JM Community Member Follow
I’m not even quite sure what I’m looking at.
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Walmart has topped the Fortune 500 for a whopping 11 years in a row. According to ‘Fortune,’ the company has $611.3 billion in revenue in its most recent fiscal year. Its revenue rose by 6.7%, year over year, which represents a jaw-dropping increase of $38.5 billion.
#16
It’s Not Every Day That You See The Monks Of Walmart
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Wali-Kritishnas.
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#17
Still Better Than Tinder Id Say
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Daniel Atkins Daniel Atkins Community Member Follow
Not like you can put a personal ad in the paper anymore.
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#18
I Haven’t Been To An Okc Walmart In Years. And Now I Remember Why
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Pink kitty Pink kitty Community Member Follow
Seriously? On the upside they aren't desecrating anything or doing something dangerous just for likes
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The company’s digital advertising business, in particular, saw huge growth: last year, it grew to $2.7 billion, as its e-commerce platform continues to expand. On top of that, Walmart is also expanding its healthcare business. However, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. ‘Fortune’ notes that the business agreed to a $3.1 billion settlement related to its pharmacies allegedly overprescribing painkillers. ADVERTIsem*nT
#19
It Looks Almost Felted
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nononononononono
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#20
Team Work
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Ash Ash Community Member Follow
considering there are never enough of these scooters at the store, this is a brilliant solution!
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#21
Lady Praying For A Guy To Be Able To Walk Again
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Mark Fuller Mark Fuller Community Member Follow
This is so damn insulting. How f*****g rude and stupid. No amount of prayer is gonna get that guy back on his feet.
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Reuters recently reported that Walmart is changing how its hourly starting wage structure works for entry-level store employees. This is done in order to reduce costs in a slowing job market. What this essentially means is that store workers, including cashiers, personal shoppers, stockers, self-checkout helpers, and associates manning departments such as sporting goods or electronics will all receive the same hourly starting wages that are paid at the store.
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Just When You Think Grocery Store Feet Are Extinct
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A C A C Community Member Follow
What happened to no shirt no shoes no service?
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#23
Walmart Family But You Don't Know Their Names
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Bob Brooce Bob Brooce Community Member Follow
The one on the left is named Lorem and the one on the right is Ipsum.
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#24
This’ll Bring ‘Em In
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Rob Chapman Rob Chapman Community Member Follow
So, would that be the WWF.....Walmart Wrestling Federation?
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Meanwhile, Walmart spokesperson Anne Hatfield told Reuters that deli, auto center, and bakery workers will continue to receive higher starting wages because their roles are higher-skilled. For others who are joining the company just now in other roles, however, this means that they’ll be receiving less money for their efforts than three months ago. ADVERTIsem*nT
#25
Don't Ya Just Sometimes Wish America Had A Dress Code??
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lily jones lily jones Community Member Follow
hmmm but would ya be complaining if it was a skinny person
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#26
Woman With Walmart Tattoo Seen On A Flight
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RabidChild RabidChild Community Member Follow
I hope she got paid for advertising. Unfortunately that's probably not the case. Just why, random lady? WHY?
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#27
Is It That Serious?
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DB DB Community Member Follow
Yes. It's one of the most shoplifted items.
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Reuters notes that Walmart pays its employees different starting wages depending on where the store is based. “For example, workers in the Northeast start at higher rates compared to the Midwest,” the news agency notes. Hatfield said that the new wage structure will not change Walmart’s minimum hourly wage, which currently stands at $14. Nor, the spokesperson said, will this result in pay cuts for existing employees.
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The Trickster
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Saint_Zipcodus Saint_Zipcodus Community Member Follow
No we know what Pope Benedict liked to do on his days off.
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#29
Great Value Doug Dimmadome
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Nonna_SoF Nonna_SoF Community Member Follow
That's not Doug Dimmadome, owner of the Dimsdalle Dimmadome, I can see the top of his hat.
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#30
Just… Wow
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Lyone Fein Lyone Fein Community Member Follow
Seems ok to me
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shawn mckinney shawn mckinney Community Member Follow
I never see weird people at my Walmart. Wait...am I the weird person?
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Yeet_girl360 Yeet_girl360 Community Member
Come to a flordia Walmart. I have seen barefoot people, people wearing clothes they shouldn't, and so many Karens lol. Just some extra entertainment while shopping 🛍 😌
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Ron Man Ron Man Community Member Follow
People of Walmart seems to bring out the worst side of BPers. So many just making fun of people they feel superior too. So many BPers are the worst of humanity.
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Lori w Lori w Community Member Follow
I appreciate this comment! Some very low income people depend on Walmart- they don't deserve to be ridiculed. People laughing wouldn't be laughing if it were themselves without shoes.
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Pumpkinpi Pumpkinpi Community Member Follow
Unfortunately the people of walmart have started trying new stores. At the department store I work at, we had a gentleman who came in and walked around with a large parrot on his shoulder. We are definitely not walmart!
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Pandapoo Pandapoo Community Member Follow
That’s pretty normal in Florida.
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shawn mckinney shawn mckinney Community Member Follow
I never see weird people at my Walmart. Wait...am I the weird person?
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Yeet_girl360 Yeet_girl360 Community Member
Come to a flordia Walmart. I have seen barefoot people, people wearing clothes they shouldn't, and so many Karens lol. Just some extra entertainment while shopping 🛍 😌
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People of Walmart seems to bring out the worst side of BPers. So many just making fun of people they feel superior too. So many BPers are the worst of humanity.
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Lori w Lori w Community Member Follow
I appreciate this comment! Some very low income people depend on Walmart- they don't deserve to be ridiculed. People laughing wouldn't be laughing if it were themselves without shoes.
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Pumpkinpi Pumpkinpi Community Member Follow
Unfortunately the people of walmart have started trying new stores. At the department store I work at, we had a gentleman who came in and walked around with a large parrot on his shoulder. We are definitely not walmart!
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That’s pretty normal in Florida.
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