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!
#1 We Call Him Racoon Man And He Shows Up Occasionally
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#2 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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#3 Still Better Than Tinder Id Say
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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.
#4 They’re Multiplying… In Walmart
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#5 The Trickster
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#6 That Pipe Is A Good 5 Inches In There
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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.
#7 A Maserati With Black Suede In The Parking Lot Of A Walmart
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#8 Opossum
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#9 To The Cheese Isle
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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 Someone In Walmart
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#11 Just… Wow
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#12 Woman With Walmart Tattoo Seen On A Flight
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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.
#13 It Looks Almost Felted
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#14 Punk Santa Is Coming To Town
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#15 Don’t Ya Just Sometimes Wish America Had A Dress Code??
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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 What’s The Most Interesting Thing You’ve Seen In A Walmart? Here’s A Marmoset
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#17 Team Work
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#18 I Have No Words
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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.
#19 Just When You Think Grocery Store Feet Are Extinct
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#20 Great Value Doug Dimmadome
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#21 This’ll Bring ‘Em In
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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.
#22 I Haven’t Been To An Okc Walmart In Years. And Now I Remember Why
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#23 Best Christmas Gift Ever
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#24 Lady Praying For A Guy To Be Able To Walk Again
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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.
#25 Christmas Shopping Made Easy This Year
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#26 Super Nice Guy Let Me Take A Picture Of Him After I Asked
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#27 I Hope This Counts?
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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.
#28 It’s Not Every Day That You See The Monks Of Walmart
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#29 I Think The Toilet Is Clogged
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#30 Is It That Serious?
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Which of these ‘People of Walmart’ pics made you do a double take, Pandas? Have you seen anyone as peculiar at any of your local stores? Feel free to swing by the comment section to share your opinions and talk about your strangest experience. When you’re done enjoying this list, check out Bored Panda’s earlier article about the wonderfully weird r/peopleofwalmart subreddit.
#31 Walmart Family But You Don’t Know Their Names
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#32 Me And Hubby Better Be Like This
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#33 Someone Didn’t Put Their Cart Back
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#34 This Unit That I Saw Today At My Local Walmart (He Had Even More On The Front Of Him, Just Wasn’t Able To Get Another Picture)
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