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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.

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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

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