People of Walmart

[countrygirl12]

I mentioned this in another thread about a totally different topic.  But I will admit I have in the past looked at these pictures and laughed at people in the pictures but I got to thinking about it and that is so wrong.  I refuse to look at those pictures.  Most of the time if someone is dressed in a costume it is either Halloween or some reason they are dressed up.  Of course that is not told when they put a random person's pic on there.

Maybe people don't have any better clothes than what they wear.  Whatever the reason.  It doesn't matter.  I just know it would really hurt me for my picture to be put on a site like that and people make fun of me and laugh at me because of what I wore or how my hair looked when I went to Walmart.  And I know for a fact that people have taken my picture when I was in public.  Me and my mom were in a parking lot and as we walked by a car a man in the car took our picture.  I told mom he did.  I saw him.  But there is nothing you can do about it.   

Some people want to say "oh they have a right to" but NO they do not.  You do NOT have the RIGHT to take pictures of random people you do not know.  But since everyone has a camera with them 24/7 and they are in phones, pens, watches, and everything else you never know when you are being spied on.

[debidoo]

You are so right and I think you have a good heart to come to this conclusion.  I was looking at those pictures recently and I came to the same conclusion - it is cruel and it isnt right.  The people who are different are to be pitied but respected - they are human beings and they are who they are and we aren't perfect either in our own way.  I would be proud to have you as a friend. 

[catherinedwhite]

I don't like pictures making fun of other people either.....I saw a video posted once of a girl who was obviously tripping on some drug walking the aisles.... it was supposed to be a "Hey this is why you don't do drugs" video. It got that message across but it was sad.

[autumnsparklemom]

I don't look at them either. I was teased growing up and I do not care to tease other people. It is like being a bully.

[Nancy5]

I have to agree with you.  It's in bad taste to laugh at other people for any reason. 

[countrygirl12]

You are so right and I think you have a good heart to come to this conclusion.  I was looking at those pictures recently and I came to the same conclusion - it is cruel and it isnt right.  The people who are different are to be pitied but respected - they are human beings and they are who they are and we aren't perfect either in our own way.  I would be proud to have you as a friend. 

I don't like pictures making fun of other people either.....I saw a video posted once of a girl who was obviously tripping on some drug walking the aisles.... it was supposed to be a "Hey this is why you don't do drugs" video. It got that message across but it was sad.

I would not like the video either.  I am over the public "shaming" as it is called.  And there are people who are taking medication that is given to them by a doctor and they take it as prescribed and they have a reaction to it.  Can trip out and have hallucinations and everything.  I know someone who that happened to and they took cough syrup with codeine in it and was allergic to the codeine and they did not know it.  Thankfully they were not out in public where people would be quicker to make fun than to try to help.

I don't look at them either. I was teased growing up and I do not care to tease other people. It is like being a bully.

It IS being a bully.  I was made fun of all my life growing up and actually have a co-worker who bullies me and a couple who laugh at me and make fun of me now.  They don't call it being a bully or making fun but just "having fun" and "aggravating" me.  But when it is to the point that I do not want to go to work because I don't want to have to deal with it then it is crossing the line.

It has been a long time since I have looked at any of those pictures but the last time I did there were a couple that I actually felt sorry for the people.  One I remember was a person who was really over weight.  And their clothes were not big enough.  Well, I am sure if this person could just lose the weight they would.  It is not easy.  And you cannot afford to buy healthy food.  Me and mom went to the grocery store and I pointed out this :  1 box of pizza rolls with 40 grams of fat and 400 calories is $1.   Beside it :  1 box of stuffed spinach and tomato rolls (with less in the box) $4.99  The calories and fat were a lot less but there are a lot of people struggling to even be able to buy food.  The junk, processed, make you fat food is all people can afford.

Kind of drifted there sorry.  Idk lately you hear tons of stories were people try to "shame" or say what it is MAKE FUN OF OTHERS on social media, the internet in general, and people flock to it.  Even worse is parents doing it to their kids and some idiot always has to comment "parenting done right".  And you wonder why these kids kill people???

[countrygirl12]

I have to agree with you.  It's in bad taste to laugh at other people for any reason. 

You are right.  And people don't think it could be them being laughed at.  What if it is your mom or your kid?  Would you still laugh???  Some people would I guess.  Idk.  I have zero use for a bully.

[SherylsShado]

I've seen stuff at Walmart that I just do NOT see at other stores, or even the gas stations by our Walmart.  I think alot of those Walmart people dress like that hoping to get put on that website or in  video.  I've heard they start looking even crazier the later the night gets....  I love the People of Walmart You Tube videos, and the Walmart parodys by Sloppy Secondz--not gonna lie!   

[nannycoe1]

It just shows how low and disgusting the person posting them is

[beatsdrop]

Exactly why I loathe sites like this. It's so mean and honestly, we're regressing as people.

[darkxtsuna]

Well I did laugh but I did see the point in feeling sorry for them.

[mrisha]

Actually, I never believe those photos are from Walmart.  I have been to many Walmarts and have never seen anyone dressing like that.  The Media is an ugly monster using info to get reactions from people.

[bremer51]

I can't stand people who will ridicule another just to make themselves feel superior.  We are all God's children.

[pmagalei]

I am not sure what pictures you are referring to? Are you referring to "Wal-martians?" I totally agree with what you said about people taking photos of you without your consent. That is a violation of your rights.

[madeara]

People of Walmart are no different from anyone else.  They are human and deserve to be treated with the same respect and dignity as anyone else.  Just some food for thought.  Simply because people shop at Walmart does not give you a free pass to ridicule or belittle them.