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[–] 32DDbitches 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago
Ugh. I have the misfortune of living in the Midwest. Log-seesaw butt is a regular occurrence 'round here. Ghastly.
[–] whatthemeat 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Haha log-seesaw is a great name, but I'm having trouble picturing this. Can you post an example?
[–] green_man 0 points 6 points 6 points (+6|-0) ago
@ittybittybitchy, what would you find in Tess Dumpster's cart?
[–] ittybittybitchy [S] 0 points 10 points 10 points (+10|-0) ago
A shit ton of processed frozen type meals. You know like frozen burritos, or the frozen Chinese noodle and chicken dishes? Lots of pasta, too, and the jars of pasta sauce. Think convenience; fatties never cook totally from scratch. I don't often either, I don't have the time, to be fair. But it's like they could never be patient for the time it takes to really make anything from scratch. They also like the "diet" foods, the "sugar-free" and "lowfat" and all that shit, like it'll make a difference. They might have a couple bananas, or an apple or two; but any salad's those Caesar's-in-a-bag, any veggies frozen carrots in little squares.
The thing is I see normal people getting processed frozen stuff too; but it's the sheer volume that sticks out with fatties. Their weekly shopping would last me a month, with more fresh shit thrown in.
[–] 32DDbitches 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
God. I am old enough to remember when 'fat free' foods hit the market. Never worked in grocery, but I do buy them. Hams buying skids of fat free Snackwell cookies...it was like a plague.
[–] CrackingYs 0 points 9 points 9 points (+9|-0) ago
Goddamn. I'm glad you got that out.
There is literally nothing quite so terrifying as an angry whale whose scootypuff battery has died in the middle of the center aisle. Pray for whichever cart boy has to find them a new one.
Sometime, when you've had a chance to cool down, this could be it's own post. It never occurred to me that this actually happens. I wonder if Walmart has a ham rescue squad standing by.
[–] RedditRunaway 0 points 4 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago
It's the worst dragging one back to charge. The worst!
Luckily about 75% of the time the ham gets out and the cart is alive again!! So they drive it back and get a freshly charged scooty puff.
[–] CatNamedJava 0 points 5 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago
I used to work at Ross (discount cloths store). Selling XXL thongs...
[–] FatJavalina 0 points 19 points 19 points (+19|-0) ago
When I was worse with bulimia, I always wondered what the cashiers thought of a healthy looking chick buying about $100 of pure crap. I was terrified they knew (maybe you guys do). Especially during particularly bad weeks where I'd be in several times (I got to the point where I'd cycle my grocery stores and hours shopping so I didn't run into the same people during their shifts).
Yeah, I was pathetic, but that isn't the point. Do you guys know?
[–] Corruption22 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) ago
Yeah but that's an actual eating disorder so only fat cashiers would be bitchy about it but you can get them fired for shit behaviour.
I had a lovely woman who is obviously having problems with food. She's always so nice, especially compared to the cunt hammy fucks.
[–] FatJavalina 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I go out of my way to avoid fat cashiers to this day, haha.
I'm sorry that woman is struggling...but I'm happy you're kind and understanding. It's the little things that mean the world, and having essentially a stranger being considerate of something like that is wonderful. I'm glad she's kind, too!
[–] fabulousalpaca 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
I've had the same fears.. Like, they must know. Or maybe they think I have a giant family and Im the only one who can buy stuff? Yeah, that must be it.
[–] FatJavalina 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
Hahaha love the giant family excuse! I always went with the, "I hope they think I'm having a party!" Yeah...a party serving cereal, ramen, a pie, bread, and whatever else. Great hostess skills right there, lol
[–] ittybittybitchy [S] 0 points 10 points 10 points (+10|-0) ago (edited ago)
It's actually really funny and touching to me that you mention this, because I'm (supposedly, mostly) recovered from multiple EDs myself. I've been there too. I don't think most cashiers notice, but as someone who's been in the same awful cycle, yeah, I can personally tell. Don't ever beat yourself over it, because anyone who can tell probably only recognizes because they've done it themselves. I've never bought food for a binge at a store I worked at; I've always gone to another one because I was scared my coworkers would see it, like I knew they were too dumb to get it but god, that paranoia and shame is strong.
The first few months of working were kind of hard because the amount of food was so overwhelming and the people so gross that I found myself wanting to restrict worse than I had in years; honestly, it's a miracle I only lost 10 pounds. I hate tossing around the word "trigger," but I would say that the environment triggered a lot of compulsions I thought I'd overcome. I could write a whole post on the way fat people make my ED worse, though; I won't get into it.
There's so much in attitude, too; fatties march in like they're owed the food in this store. It's kind of like food stamps: some ladies march in like the generational welfare queens they are, buying whatever the fuck they want regardless of health. Others are ashamed, worried they're being judged, and the thing is that type of EBT user I NEVER judge. We do notice people's attitudes, because we'd get bored as hell otherwise, and if you're not waltzing in like you're the fucking queen of the HoHo's and Dryers, I got no problem. I respect people who recognize and see their challenges; it's the entitled brats who think they're the shit that I've got no time for.
Stay beautiful and strong, loves. <3
[–] FatJavalina 0 points 8 points 8 points (+8|-0) ago
Thank you so much for writing all of that <3 that means a lot. And, yes, the paranoia and shame is terrible! I've always been terrified of someone knowing exactly what was up or, worse, commenting on it.
It makes sense people would only really know of they've experienced it personally...but man, I never stop worrying, haha.
I couldn't imagine working in a grocery store...I worked at an ice cream shop and holy shit. Employees got free ice cream, so after every shift, I just fell apart. I was so extremely all or nothing then. Working at a grocer...you've got to be really strong! I'm thrilled you didn't lose more than 10 lbs (healthy is one thing, but with symptoms, as you know, it's a whole other animal). I know what you mean by trigger, I was taught to call it that, too :) you're using it in a different context and not treating it like a vet's PTSD.
I'm sure I and a few others could co-write that post with you! Haha it's terrible, really. Fucking fats.
But you, too, chica. Stay strong, stay beautiful <3 thank you.
[–] RedditRunaway 0 points 11 points 11 points (+11|-0) ago
Most likely, but we don't really judge or care overly much. If you weren't rude, smelly, or overly huge I didn't judge. But hey, I have to pay attention to what I scan so heavy items don't destroy lighter items down the belt. I know what's up if you use the same store each week. It's okay though, after all the shit we see, it probably doesn't get a second thought.
^ I was a cashier and door greeter for years. I saw you come and go. Don't steal, either, I see that too (maybe lol).
[–] FatJavalina 0 points 9 points 9 points (+9|-0) ago
Well it's a huge relief there generally wouldn't be judgement! Like I said, I cycled my hours and stores to try and not be noticed...doubt that helped much, though, lol.
Thank you, though. As silly as it sounds, I was more afraid of that than I was of all the health hazards I put myself through (disordered minds willfully ignore logic though we don't deny it), so thank you for clearing it up!
[–] marquise 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I agree so much. Rant on, my friend. I wouldn't hate this much if it weren't for all the fucking lies.