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By for fucks sake gramps - This FML is from back in 2012 but it's good stuff - United States - Mililani

Today, I was at the store with my grandpa. When we were rung up, he started to pay for our myriad groceries in coins, and the guy behind us groaned. My grandpa said, "Shut your mouth," and started ranting about how stupid people are to leave paper trails for "government spooks." FML

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By Anonymous - 14/04/2012 19:27 - United States - Phoenix

Today, I was waiting in line for what seemed like forever at the only open lane at the grocery store. The guy in front of me took his sweet time and had multiple cards rejected, before finally pulling out a $100 bill and demanding exact change. He was buying a carton of milk. FML

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By sorrygranny - 21/01/2013 16:11 - United States

Today, I was at the gas station with my grandma. After I slid her card and began to pump, I convinced her that it was a lot easier and more convenient to pay at the pump with your credit card instead of paying inside. She yelled as I realized I went $20 over what she had to spend. FML

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No, not now!

By Anonymous - This FML is from back in 2016 but it's good stuff - Estonia - Tartu

Today, in a hardware store, I had to physically restrain my senile grandpa from trying to take a crap in one of the display toilets. FML

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By poorman - 11/08/2014 19:54 - United States - Huntington Beach

Today, a customer came into McDonalds and placed his order. He insisted on putting each coin on the counter rather than handing them straight to me, because he doesn't like touching "poor people". FML

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By Chels - 04/12/2009 06:27 - United States

Today, I had an elderly man come to my cash register. His total came to $15.50 He handed me $5 in nickels and dimes. A full roll of quarters. Before I could take the roll, he bust it open, making me count it. After that was all counted he was 50 cents short. So he handed me a $10 bill. FML

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By MissSmarts - 14/12/2009 01:27 - United States

Today, I went to the grocery store where this really cute guy works. I swiped my card but the machine wouldn't read it. I swiped it quickly some more before getting frustrated and saying, "Your stupid machine doesn't work!" He took the card and turned it around. His face said it all. FML

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By Anonymous - 29/11/2009 13:49 - United States

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

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By justinmdent - 24/11/2014 03:48 - United States - Excelsior Springs

Today, I helped a very large elderly man, who thanked me and tried to hand me a dollar bill. I kindly told him, "We are not allowed to accept tips from customers." His reply was, "You're going to take this fucking money," and shoved it in my pocket. I'm now being written up for it. FML

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By brokeasajoke - 01/11/2013 12:58 - United States - El Reno

Today, an old man looked me dead in the eyes as he reached into my tip jar, grabbed the money, and then walked out of the store as if nothing ever happened. I was so shocked that I couldn't do anything to stop him. FML

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By Anonymous - 28/12/2014 00:22 - United Kingdom - London

Today, I was waiting in line while a lady paid for her shopping, when her credit card got declined. She started ranting and insulting everyone and kept insisting: "I'm not poor!" By the time the lady had finally stormed off, I had spittle on my face, and the cashier was almost in tears. FML

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TBelle4Ever 15

Tuesday 7 August 2012 2:01

Oh Grandpa, are you still taking your medication?

PleaseStayChill 9

Tuesday 7 August 2012 2:21

Yes, because $1 bills are completely in our imaginations.

Comments

Texaporte 3

Tuesday 7 August 2012 4:07

Haha, when I was 12, I saved up a bunch of change and used it to buy a Gameboy Color. The checkout lady at Walmart was PISSED. That was SO much fun. :D

worldclassrager 39

Tuesday 7 August 2012 4:11

as long as it's paid for...the other guy can go to another register if needed...

hateevryone 14

Tuesday 7 August 2012 4:55

Going out with your grandpa would be an adventure.

nativegirl13 3

Tuesday 7 August 2012 4:57

Am I the only one who noticed that ,elderly people talk alot about the government?

kimg0885 23

Tuesday 7 August 2012 6:03

At least he was just talking about that bogus govt. he's right they are tracking you, they are tracking you right now.....* door breaks down

sabri246 5

Tuesday 7 August 2012 6:48

Oh, grandfathers...

hailezz349 5

Tuesday 7 August 2012 7:00

Sounds like gramps found the vodka stash..

hailezz349 5

Tuesday 7 August 2012 7:00

Sounds like gramps found the vodka stash..

Pandasaurus 14

Tuesday 7 August 2012 8:40

why do elderly people talk so much about the government? ._.

Elkrider 13

Tuesday 7 August 2012 8:44

Reminds me of somebody I used to know, he refused to have cable TV at home because "the government will use it to look in on you". My question what the government could possibly want to see in the living room of an 85-year-old guy was ignored in a very pointed manner. ;^>