Saturday, September 12, 2009

Let Me Prove It

I get your emails. Some of you write in that I must be making this shit up.

You write that there's no way people can be that stupid. Or crazy. Or whatever.

I'm not going to name any names (hell, I don't even know your real names, anyway). But you guys know who you are.

Therefore, as an exhibit for Dr. Grumpy's defense, I ask you to direct your attention to the remarkable site People of WalMart. After perusing their stunning collection of photos, and the fact that they encompass all corners of the continent, I think you'll come to the correct conclusion that there are more people of this type out there then you realize.

The defense rests.
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38 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2009 at 8:18 PM

    OOOOhhhh, one of my fav sites. My fav is the guy in the yellow hot pants and matching go go boots.

    Another go site is passiveaggressivenotes.com

    LD50 Rat

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  2. HelenSeptember 12, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    Once, I made the mistake of going into a Walmart washroom. There was a piece of poo on the floor. On the floor!

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  3. rxgirlSeptember 12, 2009 at 9:07 PM

    even if you made this sh*t up, i enjoyed reading it. you should write a book ;-)

    but i know there are stupid people out there, i worked retail before.

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  4. The D-Bag DailySeptember 12, 2009 at 9:32 PM

    Hey, you can't really blame them. These stories ARE incredibly bizarre. If I'd read your blog before I went into healthcare, I'd probably call you a big fat liar too!

    Helen - blech! I'd hate to be the employee that had to take care of that...

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  5. dalaiiSeptember 12, 2009 at 9:34 PM

    My coworkers and I just discovered this site last week. It's a 100% guarantee of a belly-aching laugh!

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  6. UnknownSeptember 12, 2009 at 9:37 PM

    oh Helen. ::pukes:: I never ever needed to know that. lol

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  7. UnknownSeptember 12, 2009 at 9:44 PM

    HAHA I actually work for Walmart (pharmacy tech)..and we have talked about that site at work.

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  8. Soon-to-be-PharmDSeptember 12, 2009 at 10:14 PM

    There is a reason I have not shopped at Wal-Mart in the past 3 years...

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  9. ChristineSeptember 12, 2009 at 10:22 PM

    I would also like to bring (The Customer) Is Not Always Right as evidence of stupid people. FAIL Blog is another good source for laughs.

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  10. treeSeptember 12, 2009 at 10:26 PM

    Reverse evolution in action baby....

    Our society selects for the dumbest people and therefore they thrive

    It's really quite fascinating when you look at it that way

    The first 10 minutes of the movie Idiocracy will at one point in the future be looked at as a documentary.

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  11. CrownedwithVictorySeptember 12, 2009 at 10:53 PM

    LOL'd at the poster that was grossed out by poo on the floor at Walmart. I used to work in Sears and there was more poo OUTSIDE the bathrooms than in. Used artistically in the dressing rooms. Stuffed into bra packages and put back on the shelves. Wiped up with new merchandise and left on the floor for the associates to clean up. I could go on...but what I really want to say is: don't use the changing rooms and make sure you wash before wearing.

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2009 at 11:07 PM

    Anybody who thinks you are making this stuff up is not in healthcare.

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  13. BarbSeptember 12, 2009 at 11:25 PM

    I don't like to go to Wal-Mart, but it does make me feel thin, pretty, smart, and like a half-way decent mom whenever I do go!

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2009 at 11:27 PM

    I am a veterinarian and I know you are not making this stuff up. In fact, I think some of your patients are my clients. I often consider using a tinfoil hat to help protect me from their craziness.

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  15. The D-Bag DailySeptember 12, 2009 at 11:37 PM

    Ha! Barb, I never thought of it that way. Going to a Wal-Mart is indeed a wonderful way to give the old ego a little boost! You are too funny.

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  16. TheresaSeptember 13, 2009 at 12:11 AM

    I talk to your people at their homes everyday when I'm trying to explain to them it is not their God given right to keep 120 cats in their home. They are probably your upper respiratory and asthma patients.

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  17. FlaviusSeptember 13, 2009 at 1:12 AM

    Working in a pharmacy for over 3 years, I can attest that these people are out there, and one starts to feel it isn't the minority. These blogs are one of the few tools I have to keep myself sane at times.

    Love the work you do, sir, keep it up.

    -Flavius

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  18. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2009 at 2:00 AM

    and yet we are supposed to be thrilled with the idea of "the people" deciding what kind of health care coverage we all share

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  19. GertSeptember 13, 2009 at 2:46 AM

    I commented once, after shopping at a WalMart Grand Opening, on the types of people that I saw there. My sister replied:

    'It's not that we're better, we're just different'.

    (Not meaning to be offensive, you'd have to know my sister).

    I've been following that site for a couple of weeks...priceless!

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  20. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2009 at 3:03 AM

    I have no doubt about the level of intelligence out there. First day of classes every fall in Astronomy we have to tell the class that this is ASTRONOMY and what will be studying. When mentioning that this is not a class in astrology people actually leave the class not to be seen again.
    It is sad how clueless people can be even at a University.

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  21. LilMsHppyPillzSeptember 13, 2009 at 3:56 AM

    We have a pirate that comes into our pharmacy. He walks around for about an hour, never buys anything, never talks to anyone then leaves. I hope he asks me for advice one day, just to hear if he's truly dedicated to the pirate lifestyle, or just a poser. Arrrr!

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  22. AlisonSeptember 13, 2009 at 7:40 AM

    Another good site that I read daily.

    http://www.customerssuck.com

    You can see it from all across the jobs of stupidity.

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  23. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2009 at 9:07 AM

    yes, I admit it. I shop at WallyWorld. however, in my defense. I do dress normally. Jeans, a (long) shirt that covers up the girthy area. and of course crocs. I never go there looking like a redneck or worse. No matter where you go, appearance is everything. Just your normal hygiene, daily. clean clothes, hair, etc. I very much try not to use any bathroom facilities or dressing rooms. after reading some of the posts here, I am not surprised by some of the morons out there. but beware of the : SHOPPING CARTS. yuk

    signed mm

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  24. The Lonely MidwifeSeptember 13, 2009 at 10:11 AM

    Oh yeah, they are out there! Really, people don't think they are?

    8pm on a Saturday night can barely hear her over crowd--uhmm, yeah I just had a positive pregnancy test today and now I am at dinner and the waiter is at the table--I need you to tell me how to order my steak.

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  25. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2009 at 10:39 AM

    As someone mentioned above, if they think this stuff is made up, they have not worked with the public in a healthcare setting :) Another hilarious site I read:
    http://emailsfromcrazypeople.com/. Yep, folks...there are some batshit crazy people out there :)
    Pharmagirl

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  26. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    I won't shop there. Evil corporation trying to shut down all other competition by undercutting them.

    And when Walmart is the only one left- then they will raise prices to the roof because there will be no where else to shop.

    I've watched them malignantly target one locally-owned established business after another. I refuse to give them one penny.

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  27. jadedjSeptember 13, 2009 at 11:16 AM

    Yes indeedy. I thought I was the only person in America who had noticed this downward elvolution. Definitely love this blog.

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  28. ER's MomSeptember 13, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    Should I feel guilty that I own Walmart stock and therefore am making money off of these folks?

    Nah.

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  29. John WoolmanSeptember 13, 2009 at 12:25 PM

    Dare I state the obvious? 50% of people are below average on whatever yardstick one chooses to measure them against.... Most of the people who read this blog will be at the other end of the spectrum!

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  30. Jo ~September 13, 2009 at 1:36 PM

    Dr. Grumpy, your site is fabulously funny, it is just unbelievable to me that somebody would send you an email, that's just brazen and uncalled for!

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  31. Frantic PharmacistSeptember 13, 2009 at 2:17 PM

    Oh My God, what a great website!
    And don't worry, anyone in the health care biz would NEVER for a minute think you were making anything up! In fact, you probably have trouble deciding which ones to write about!

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  32. LipstickSeptember 13, 2009 at 6:43 PM

    sorry if this is a duplicate...I goofed and clicked on one of the sponsored links


    Thanks for the link. As for the ppl who think that you make up your material...obviously they have never worked with the public and seen the stupidity that is lurking everywhere.

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  33. kristen77September 14, 2009 at 12:40 AM

    Thank you for making my year! I love your blog, keep it up please.

    I never laughed so hard! I had to
    read it cut into fourths, due to the
    fact I had to recover from the asthma attacks the intense laughter
    brought!

    BTW: Old dude with boobs with boots and seems to haunt Wallmart -- He needs a shave!

    Thanks Donna

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  34. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2009 at 7:52 AM

    Oh, I never doubted that your tales were true! I see these morons out there all the time and I still can't believe what I am seeing as I'm seeing it!

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  35. knitalot3September 14, 2009 at 12:50 PM

    I almost wish you were making these people up. I'm sure you are not. ;-P

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  36. oldwarhorseunitclerkSeptember 14, 2009 at 3:54 PM

    Just joined up.We all know and love Dr Grumpy.He's not making anything up.I recognize the patients in the hospital he talks about as some were on our floor.
    As long as I've worked in the hospital I am still amazed at what I see.The Blog about " Hangin' out in the ICU". Unbelievably true. I'm still shaking my head.....

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  37. FizSeptember 14, 2009 at 6:08 PM

    Walmart have bought out ADSA over here, and guess where I won't shop? I've heard plenty about Wally Mart from US email pals and I really don't want to add to their profits.

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  38. Square Peg GuySeptember 15, 2009 at 10:16 PM

    Two things:

    1. The made up stuff isn't half as crazy as reality.

    2. Thank you for the link to the People of Wal-Mart site. Now I can see if they have a picture of me or any of my relatives. ;)

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