TwistedSifter Logo

TwistedSifter

The best of the internet, sifted, and sorted.

  • Workplace
  • Family
  • Neighbors
  • Life & Drama
  • Shirk Report
  • The Rest
    • Science
    • Wild World
    • Visual Arts
    • Funny
June 17, 2025 at 3:47 am
Home » Life & Drama » Man Wore His Blue School ID Lanyard To Walmart, So Two Different Customers Assumed He Worked At Walmart

Man Wore His Blue School ID Lanyard To Walmart, So Two Different Customers Assumed He Worked At Walmart

by Heide Lazaro

And empty ID tag with a blue lanyard

Freepik/Reddit

Uniforms and ID lanyards of different establishments may look alike to some people who aren’t paying close attention.

This man was shopping in Walmart wearing his school uniform and ID. Both clearly indicated where he really worked, but did Walmart shoppers notice the school name? No, they only saw the color blue.

Read the full story below for all the details.

Blue Lanyard = Walmart

This is my husband’s story, not mine.

Hubby is in Walmart.

A customer stops him and asks if he can open the razor case.

He said, “Sorry, I don’t work here.”

This man was obviously wearing a uniform for a school nearby.

A worker stops him and tries to get him to take her Zebra tool.

He said, “Sorry, I don’t work here.”

He’s dressed in a grey pullover with a recognizable logo for a nearby school on the right chest.

But because of his blue ID lanyard, customers mistook him for a Walmart employee.

He’s got an aquarium lanyard that’s blue with ocean fish.

The lanyard also displays a teacher ID card with a sizable logo of the school.

Both people told him it was the lanyard.

Apparently, those customers didn’t pay attention to detail. All they saw was a blue lanyard.

Let’s read the reactions of other people to this story on Reddit.

This person explains how they deal with such a situation.

Screenshot 2025 05 30 at 8.00.16 PM Man Wore His Blue School ID Lanyard To Walmart, So Two Different Customers Assumed He Worked At Walmart

This user shares their personal thoughts.

Screenshot 2025 05 30 at 8.00.56 PM Man Wore His Blue School ID Lanyard To Walmart, So Two Different Customers Assumed He Worked At Walmart

Poor hubby, says this person.

Screenshot 2025 05 30 at 8.03.48 PM Man Wore His Blue School ID Lanyard To Walmart, So Two Different Customers Assumed He Worked At Walmart

This user thinks it’s kinda hilarious.

Screenshot 2025 05 30 at 8.04.11 PM Man Wore His Blue School ID Lanyard To Walmart, So Two Different Customers Assumed He Worked At Walmart

Finally, short and straight to the point.

Screenshot 2025 05 30 at 8.04.38 PM Man Wore His Blue School ID Lanyard To Walmart, So Two Different Customers Assumed He Worked At Walmart

For some people, assuming is easier than fact-checking.

If you liked that post, check out this story about a customer who insists that their credit card works, and finds out that isn’t the case.

Email This Subscribe For Emails
Add TwistedSifter to your Google News Add us as a preferred source on Google

Author

Heide Lazaro

Heide Lazaro is a veteran human-interest writer and digital culture expert with over a decade of experience in editorial strategy. Specializing in lifestyle, social dynamics, and the internet's most compelling stories, Heide has authored and published more than 10 books online. Beyond her daily reporting, she is a dedicated motivational speaker who helps audiences connect through the power of storytelling. When she isn't sifting through the web's wildest real-life drama, Heide is an avid runner, painter, and novel-enthusiast fueled by a truly excellent cup of coffee.

Categories: Life & Drama
Tags: · husband, i don't work here lady, lanyard, logo, picture, reddit, school ID, top, walmart

Recent in Life & Drama
His Roommate Wants to Park in the Garage, and He Wants Extra Rent for It. They Can’t Agree on a Fair Price
His Roommate Wants to Park in the Garage, and He Wants Extra Rent for It. They Can’t Agree on a Fair Price
She Questioned Her Career Choice After Realizing She Didn’t Enjoy It At All
She Questioned Her Career Choice After Realizing She Didn’t Enjoy It At All
They Took In a Stray Cat. Months Later, a Man Showed Up Claiming the Cat Is His and Wants Him Back
They Took In a Stray Cat. Months Later, a Man Showed Up Claiming the Cat Is His and Wants Him Back
A Teenager Sparked an Argument at a Baby Shower—Until an Older Guest’s Scorn Caused It to Instantly Explode
A Teenager Sparked an Argument at a Baby Shower—Until an Older Guest’s Scorn Caused It to Instantly Explode
envelope
Never Miss a Story

Sign up to get our BEST stories of the week straight to your inbox.

envelope
Never Miss a Story

Sign up to get our BEST stories of the week straight to your inbox.

  • About
  • Privacy Policy
  • SUBMIT
  • Write For Us
  • Contact Us
  • Latest
  • Popular

Latest

His Roommate Wants to Park in the Garage, and He Wants Extra Rent for It. They Can’t Agree on a Fair Price

two men having an argument

She Questioned Her Career Choice After Realizing She Didn’t Enjoy It At All

woman stressed out at her desk

They Took In a Stray Cat. Months Later, a Man Showed Up Claiming the Cat Is His and Wants Him Back

woman holding a cat

A Teenager Sparked an Argument at a Baby Shower—Until an Older Guest’s Scorn Caused It to Instantly Explode

woman arguing with a teenager

He Spotted a Huge Problem With the Orders. His Boss Refused to Listen Until It Was Too Late

two businessmen arguing

Popular

A Lifeguard Rescued A Child From The Pool, But The Dad Was More Upset About Having To Stay And Fill Out Paperwork

male lifeguard at a swimming pool

Man Wore His Blue School ID Lanyard To Walmart, So Two Different Customers Assumed He Worked At Walmart

And empty ID tag with a blue lanyard

After A Fence Came Down, The Homeowners Chose Not To Rebuild It, So The Neighbor Is Left Footing The Bill

collapsing wooden fence

Her Sister Gave Her a Bag of Old Clothes to Use or Donate. She Tailored a Great Suit to Fit, and Her Sister Demanded It Back

Woman in a suit

Homeowner Was Told His Fence Violated HOA Height Rules, So He Dug Into The Handbook And Found A Clever Way Around The Restriction

man using electric screwdriver to install metal fence

Copyright © 2026 · All Rights Reserved · TwistedSifter · Contact · About · Standards & Ethics · Corrections Policy

Powered by WordPress VIP · RSS Feed · Log in

The Sifter