August 31, 2025 at 6:35 pm

Shopper Saw Her Scrubs And Assumed She Worked There, So A Travel Nurse Ended Up Playing Employee In The Middle Of A Walgreens

by Benjamin Cottrell

exterior of a walgreens

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Wearing the “right” outfit can make people believe anything, especially customers in a retail store.

One shopper just wanted a memo pad, but her scrubs convinced a stranger she had insider knowledge of the Velcro aisle.

She most definitely didn’t work there, but that didn’t stop her from playing the part anyway.

Read on for the full story!

No, I do not work here (Walgreens). Yes, I’m sure.

I ducked into a Walgreens on my way to work for a little memo pad and a pen so I could take notes (first week at a new place — I do travel work; I’m in light blue scrubs).

Her scrubs were enough to catch the attention of a nearby shopper.

A woman approaches and asks me where the Velcro is.

I say I’m sorry, I don’t work here.

The other shopper then has a puzzling response.

She then says, “But you’re wearing a uniform, are you sure you don’t work here?”

Yes, I’m sure I don’t work here.

But regardless, she decides to help out anyway.

But since I’ve got a little time, I help her look for the Velcro anyway.

We didn’t find it, but I did get my pen and memo pad.

As I was leaving, she thanked me and told me I should work at Walgreens since I’m a good employee.

Are you sure? What kind of question is that?

Redditors chime in with their thoughts.

What exactly did this fellow shopper expect him to say?

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Many people really aren’t particularly observant, are they?

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Usually all they need is a simple “no”.

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The other shopper’s response isn’t what this reader expected at all.

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With all her help, this shopper should be on the payroll at this point!

She didn’t work there, but she did make a fellow shopper’s day easier.

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Benjamin Cottrell | Assistant Editor, Internet Culture

Benjamin Cottrell is an Assistant Editor and contributing writer at TwistedSifter, specializing in internet culture, viral social dynamics, and the moral complexities of online communities. He brings a highly analytical, editorial voice to his reporting on workplace conflicts, malicious compliance, and interpersonal drama, with a specific focus on nuanced stories that lack an obvious villain.

As a published author of rhetorical criticism, Benjamin leverages his academic background in human communication to dissect and elevate viral social media threads. Instead of simply summarizing events, he provides readers with balanced, deep-dive commentary into why the internet reacts the way it does. In addition to his cultural reporting, he is an experienced fine art photography essayist and video game reviewer.

When he isn’t analyzing the latest viral debates, Benjamin is usually chipping away at his extensive video game backlog, hunting down the best new restaurants, or out exploring the city with a camera in hand.

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