#21. Hypochondriac Customer
Reddit user Captain Jenno used to work at a hardware store where this annoying 60-year-old client would always shop. Apparently, the old woman would always scream at him whenever he used the item scanner on her items. The laser allegedly made her sick.
The worst part was that her cart was always stacked, so it would take him nearly half an hour to manually type in all of the product codes. She would also scream whenever he made eye contact with her. Come on, give the poor man a break!
#20. The World's Most Flexible Guarantee Policy
When Reddit user permalink worked at Home Depot, he met the most shameless customer to ever set foot on earth. Believe it or not, she tried returning a door that had been installed in her home some time ago… and by "some time ago," I mean 20 years.
The funniest part is that the buyer had actually kept the receipt, which God only knows why she never threw it away after so long. "This place has enough money to refund me, and I have the receipt!" she said on her behalf.
#19. Karma
It all began when a group of teenagers went to buy some $60 headlights at an auto parts shop. Unfortunately for the workers, they were nothing but a bunch of rebels without a cause, as they left before even paying for them.
But karma works in mysterious ways. Just as the workers hopelessly tried to follow the car to catch a glimpse of its license plate, the runaways hit a curb and blew out a tire. Try actually paying for what you buy next time.
#18. Farfetched Conspiracy Theories
Don't you love those people who firmly believe that everything is a conspiracy? One day, back when Reddit user fenixeffect used to work in a bakery, a customer stormed in and started making the most curious accusations.
To begin with, she started screaming at the customers, telling them to stop eating whatever they had ordered because the government had been putting some toxic substance in flour in order to make people easier to control. Next, she bought a pizza roll because those "were completely safe from the government." Sure, Martha.
#17. Restaurant Ruse
One night, two friends went for a celebratory dinner at a fancy restaurant when an awkward middle-aged man sat at the table right next to them. He was dressed in smart clothes and had a delicately wrapped package on the table, which was evidently a gift.
After ordering nearly $80 worth of food, the strange man went to the restroom, leaving the package on top of the table. Half an hour went by, but the man was still nowhere to be seen. The two friends couldn't help it and opened the package, and guess what? It had nothing but a bunch of papers, meaning it had all been a ruse!
#16. The Coke's Not Warm Enough!
Back in his high school days, Reddit user grizz07 worked at the concession stand of a movie theater. One day, an eccentric man ordered some popcorn together with a large diet Pepsi, but 10 minutes later, he came back with a surprising complaint.
Firstly, he complained that his soda was carbonated, leaving the worker no choice but to explain that literally, all sodas are carbonated. Then, he asked whether they had a microwave because his Pepsi wasn't warm enough. What planet did he come from, I wonder?
#15. Tough Riddle
Reddit user Cheswick738 worked at Taco Bell for a few years. While he barely experienced any confrontations or awkward moments in his interaction with customers, there's one particular order he'll never forget.
One day, a lady at the drive-thru ordered some food, and right when she was about to pay, she asked him: "How many Cinnabons come in the two-pack?". Now that one's a head-scratcher!
#14. Secrets That Aren't Worth Keeping
A woman who used to work at a pizza delivery shop recently shared a hilarious anecdote on Reddit. One day, a guy called in and ordered a couple of pizzas. However, when she asked the customer his address, he refused to reveal it.
The woman insisted that it was impossible to make a delivery without an address, but the customer ended up throwing a tantrum. He said he'd order someplace else and hung up. I wonder whether he knows that the same thing will happen no matter where he calls.
#13. I Get The Point
Reddit user E_ph used to work at a pharmacy when one day, this woman came up to the stand asking for a morning-after pill. While one of her co-workers went to fetch for it, the customer started sharing some pretty uncomfortable and unnecessary data.
The customer explained that the man's private parts had been quite a disappointment to her taste, this being the reason why she didn't want to have a kid with him. The worst part was that the girl was hardly fluent in English, so most of the talking was done with gestures.
#12. Very Superstitious
When Reddit user albertagenuinedraft worked in a thrift store, it was mandatory for the workers to scribble a number with a red erase marker on all of the electronics to indicate the date they went out on the floor.
Even though the store had a strict no-return policy, a woman once tried to return a flat-screen TV alleging the quirkiest of reasons. "I need to return this because it has the mark of the beast on it," the woman said, pointing at the number "666" written on the back. Supposedly, Satan had been trying to reach out to her through the TV. Totally believable.
#11. Never Heard Of Pizza Hut?
Pizza Hut is a pretty household name by now, but it seems not everyone's familiar with the concept. Reddit user mochablendedfun was working at a Pizza Hut mall kiosk when this woman ordered a chicken.
Naturally, the worker explained Pizza Hut didn't sell chicken. Still, the customer replied back: "Fine, just a few egg rolls then." When the worker asked the woman, "What about a pizza?" she answered: "Why would I order pizza at a Chinese restaurant?". Come on, people, even if you haven't heard of Pizza Hut before, the name pretty much speaks for itself.
#10. Number 2 Isn't On The Menu
If you've ever worked the night shift, you must know that there's nothing worse than a drunk client. Reddit user IggyRios worked at McDonald's at the drive-thru. Just as she was taking the order for a group of drunken girls, the unbelievable happened.
Suddenly, one of the girls said she really had to poop, carelessly stepped out of the car, and knelt down in the bush beside her. Not only did the workers witness the incident, but they had to carry on with their work despite the odorous smell.
#9. Don't Pee On Your Cellphone
Reddit user TIFUbyResponding works in an electronics shop, and when asked about his least favorite customer ever, he shared the most hilarious –and grossest– anecdote.
One afternoon, a guy came in with a broken phone in his hand, claiming it had stopped working out of the blue. After taking out the battery, pee began pouring out of the phone. The customer could've given the man some heads up. At least he would've put on some gloves!
#8. Nice Try
Reddit user GypsysTrampsandSteveworking used to work at a retailer in the UK. One day he met this family who wanted to buy a washing machine. It took ages for them to make up their minds since they would keep asking ridiculous questions about the product's return policy.
The family paid cash, loaded the washing machine into their van, and left, but it wasn't an hour before they showed up again. They claimed they had been sold the wrong machine, but after unwrapping it, it was apparent they had brought an old, dirty, second-hand washing machine. Nice try, big guys.
#7. Public Bath At The Coffee Shop
When Reddit user sadgrly worked at Starbucks, she experienced an unbelievably awkward moment while cleaning the bathrooms. She didn't have the habit of knocking on the door as the cubicles had their own private locks, but one day after swinging the door open, she saw this...
As crazy as it sounds, a woman was standing in front of the mirror 100% naked with half of her body covered in soap. Judging by her clothes, she didn't seem to be homeless... she was just a bit uninhibited.
#6. Wrong Lane
You won't believe what Reddit user CadburyOvaltineDette went through back when he worked at Burger King. One day, after asking a customer, "How can I help you?" the man strangely replied: "I'm outta checks."
Shocked by the answer, the worker replied: "Not sure I follow you. You can use cash or card?". It was only then that the customer said: "Oh, this ain't a bank" and drove away. How anyone can mistake a Burger King for an actual bank is beyond me.
#5. Beanie Baby Fever
When Beanie Babies hit the market back in the 90s, these stuffed animals were all everyone talked about. When McDonald's decided to have tiny Beanies as Happy Meal toys, the world went mad.
People were so desperate to have the whole collection that some would order 100 Happy Meals with no food. One day, this woman took things to the next level when she reached across the counter and grabbed the manager by the shirt because they were out of the pink flamingo.
#4. We Don't Provide This Service
One day, back when Reddit user Thine_Sloth used to work at McDonald's, this 50-year-old woman came to the counter and asked whether he would sleep with her. Now that's one shameless, self-confident woman!
Not only was her proposal inappropriate but also illegal, as the guy was only 16 years old! After pointing that out, the woman started venting out about her recent divorce. "How about a tasty burger for some comfort food?" the guy asked, and guess what? She stopped talking, followed his advice, ordered a burger, and left.
#3. Drama Queen
This grumpy woman ordered a pizza online on a Friday night but then called the pizza shop to request a shortened delivery time. The worker told her they couldn't do that, so she cursed him and hung up. Moments later, she called to say that a competing pizza store had given her what she wanted. But it didn't end there!
Moments later, she called back to say she hoped they wouldn't vandalize her home for having canceled the order. Everyone thought it would end there, but a few minutes later, a law enforcement officer showed up wishing to speak to the manager. Apparently, the woman had reported an inexistent crime. Wow.
#2. Coffee Shop At War With Customer
Some customers love to complain, but this woman took things way too far. She bought a cup of coffee and had no better idea than putting it on the roof of her car, and naturally, it got spilled. For some reason, she figured she deserved a free coffee.
The woman asked to speak to the manager, who obviously put his foot down. But this isn't even the best part! Instantly later, the woman's car broke down just as she drove out of the parking lot. When she asked the store manager to call for help, he refused, and the woman's car remained there for almost two weeks.
#1. Buyer With No Sense Of Reason
Reddit user mimieieieie used to work in a luxury perfume store, and the awkward moment she shared definitely deserved to top our list. It all began when this lady wearing a worn-down housecoat and slippers stormed in.
Since the woman started frantically searching the whole shop, the worker asked her whether she needed any help, but she said no. However, a few minutes later, she went to the counter and said: "I give up. Do you have horse food?". When they told her they didn't, the customer got enraged. So you didn't see it coming? Really?