The great grocery cart return of the windy Walmart lot

Last Tuesday, I was loading my bags into the car when a cart I'd just let go rolled across three empty spots and tapped a brand new SUV. No damage, but the owner saw it and gave me a look that could freeze coffee. I had to walk over and say something, right? I just mumbled 'sorry, wind got it' and pushed it to the corral. But now I'm stuck. Do you always have to chase a runaway cart, or is a gentle nudge toward the general area good enough if no one's around?

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4 Comments

vera_robinson363mo ago

Ugh, that's just bad luck.

wilson.joseph1mo ago

For real, bad luck is exactly what that is. One time my toaster just gave up mid-toast, sparking and everything, right when I had a stack of bagels waiting. Had to scrape cold butter on toast that was basically just warm bread, totally killed my breakfast. It's wild how a small thing like that can throw your whole day off track. Hope your next appliance sticks around longer.

emma_flores3mo ago

Tell me about it, @vera_robinson36, I had the same thing happen last week lol.

ruby_jones3mo ago

My friend Jake went through that exact mess, @vera_robinson36. His coffee maker just died right before his morning meeting. The thing was totally fried, no warning at all. He had to run out to the gas station for that awful burnt coffee. It ruined his whole morning vibe, honestly. Just one of those stupid little things that throws everything off.