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‘How the rich stay rich’: Target shopper shares self-checkout kiosk trick to getting money back—you probably didn’t even know this button existed

We’ve seen all sorts of money-saving tricks go massively viral on social media. After all, every cent counts as grocery prices continue to rise. But some methods leave viewers baffled and may not be fully on board, including the Colorado-based Target shopper who shares her trick to shave a few…

The Mary Sue · Dec 12, 2025

‘Nordstroms would never do me like that’: North Texas woman orders JW Anderson handbag from Neiman Marcus. Then she opens the package

A North Texas woman says a luxury shopping splurge through Neiman Marcus didn’t go as planned. Instead of delivering the expensive JW Anderson handbag she paid for, she says the company sent her something much smaller and far cheaper.

The Mary Sue · Dec 11, 2025

‘That’s my WingStop’: DoorDash driver picks up South Carolina man’s order. Then the customer notices that the map shows his food is in Tennessee

It can be frustrating when your DoorDash order is late–it’s even worse if it winds up in two other states. That’s what happened to this South Carolina-based man who called out DoorDash after spotting his order in Tennessee on the app.

The Mary Sue · Dec 6, 2025

‘How is it you’re unable to show me on my receipt?’: Lewisville man visits sports bar. Then the waiter says he can’t serve him because he’s got ‘too much going on’

A Lewisville man has gone viral after sharing his nightmare experience at the Texas branch of sports bar Shakertins – The Colony.

The Mary Sue · Nov 29, 2025

‘My brain is still in shambles’: Woman gets a panic attack on flight to D.C. Then a Delta flight attendant does the unthinkable

Flying can be panic-inducing at the best of times—but anxiety disorders like emetophobia (the fear of throwing up) can make it so much worse.

The Mary Sue · Nov 24, 2025

‘I was encouraged to post during Yellow Envelope Week’: Colorado server gets fired from Texas Roadhouse. She revealed something that infuriated her bosses

A server at Texas Roadhouse just got fired. The reason why? She kept posting on her social media account, which led to ongoing tension and hostility throughout her workplace. Eventually, she snapped at a co-worker, quickly leading her out the door despite her dedication to the restaurant. 

The Mary Sue · Nov 21, 2025

‘Poisoned everyone’: Virginia woman buys margarita mix from T.J. Maxx. Then all of her guests start getting sick

T.J. Maxx is one of those stores that sells literally anything. But when it comes to their margarita mixes, customers might want to steer clear.

The Mary Sue · Nov 20, 2025

‘A lot of foods seem very off lately’: Retail worker unpacks Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Twix, Kit Kat at his job for customers. Then he catches a whiff of it

In the later quarter of the year, retail workers unpack boxes of candy for shoppers celebrating the holidays. However, one worker reports noticing a strong chemical smell from many boxes of candy this year.

The Mary Sue · Nov 19, 2025

‘They still get paid:’ New Jersey woman orders Uber. Then she catches him sitting in car for 15 minutes instead of picking her up

Ordering an Uber is supposed to be easy. You open the app, request a ride, the driver comes, and you set off on your way.

The Mary Sue · Nov 15, 2025

‘All this over some Coors light’: New York Instacart shopper has to call the cops on a customer. Was he valid?

An Instacart shopper has gone viral after calling the cops on what he described as a ‘Karen.’ In a two-part TikTok series, which has amassed over 1 million cumulative views, Max Kanner (@maxkanner15) shared how his dealings with an Instacart shopper quickly went off the rails.

The Mary Sue · Nov 14, 2025