Entitlement can lead to some truly baffling behavior, and one woman at a local convenience store proved just that. Reddit user u/Lifeneedslubricant shared a story about an over-the-top grocery store encounter, where a woman demanded to pay less than her total bill—and expected the clerk to just accept it.
Instead of backing down, the quick-witted cashier stood firm. But the real twist came when the woman called her husband for backup—and he wasn’t on her side at all.
A chaotic checkout line
While chatting with the store owner’s daughter, the Redditor noticed a woman entering the store, heading straight for the shelves.
"In walks this woman, probably around my age, and she begins gathering items and dumping them on the counter, completely disregarding other customers who were already at it," she wrote.
The woman ignored the line and expected immediate service, even though the clerk was already helping another customer.
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‘You should be serving me first’
Growing impatient, the woman cut in and insisted the cashier should stop helping the person in front of her.
"My items are on the counter, so you shouldn’t be serving anyone else as I’m clearly waiting to be served," she told the clerk.
When the customer who was actually next in line asked her to wait her turn, she huffed and puffed in frustration.
Trying to haggle at the grocery store
Finally, the clerk rang up her total—over $30—but instead of paying the full amount, she tried to negotiate.
"She then told him that she would only give $25 because that’s all she had," the Redditor explained.
The cashier, unfazed, told her she could remove some items to match what she could afford. That’s when she lost it.
"I need everything. You can’t deprive me of my needs. Who do you think you are? I'm calling my husband," she snapped.
The cashier’s response?
"Make sure he brings his wallet!"
Her dramatic ‘hostage’ call backfires
Determined to get her way, the woman called her husband and put him on speakerphone.
"Baby, I’m at this store, and the clerk is holding me and two other females hostage. You need to come and rescue us," she said.
Her husband, not buying into her nonsense, quickly shut her down.
"You can’t really be held hostage and be allowed to use your phone," he pointed out.
Then, he got to the real issue.
"So either you didn’t have enough money, or you’re trying to buy alcohol without [an] ID."
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Husband tells her to put things back
Instead of rushing to "rescue" her, her husband took the store’s side.
He told her to leave behind the junk food—the chips, candy, and soda—because they already had enough at home.
Realizing she wasn’t winning this battle, she stamped her foot, hung up the phone, and begrudgingly removed items to match the $25 she had.
Reddit reacts: ‘I love her husband’
The internet loved how the husband handled the situation, with many saying he was clearly over her behavior.
u/SnooBunnies7461 commented:
"I love her husband. Sounds like he's over her sh#t but still kind about it."
Others weren’t surprised by her dramatic phone call, with u/NutAli joking:
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A reality check she wasn’t expecting
This woman thought she could bulldoze her way through the checkout line, pay whatever she felt like, and have her husband back her up. Instead, she got a dose of reality—from both the cashier and her own spouse.
One thing’s for sure: next time she calls her husband for backup, she might want to make sure he’s actually on her side.
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Couple has annoying conversation
The one phrase people most want to ban forever—and 20 more that drive us all nuts
If you’ve ever cringed at hearing “It is what it is” or rolled your eyes at someone saying “No offense…” before delivering something totally offensive, you’re definitely not alone. Some expressions are so irritating, so overused, or so grammatically cursed that hearing them once more might just push us over the edge.
We asked our Facebook audience, “ If you could ban one annoying phrase from existence forever, what would it be?” and holy moly, did the floodgates open. Typically, a given question might rack up around 5,000 comments—but this one? Over 14,000. People shared responses that were funny, petty, brutally honest, and occasionally downright poignant. From phrases that try (and fail) to sound wise, to those so overused they've lost all meaning entirely—here are the top contenders folks are completely done with.
The one phrase nearly everyone wants to vanish
By far the most repeated offender was:
Over and over, users cited this as the ultimate non-response. It’s dismissive, it ends conversations, and it offers exactly zero comfort or help.
Another big category? Expressions meant to comfort that end up being painful or insulting. These include:
Many commenters explained that these phrases, while often well-intentioned, feel dismissive in times of grief or hardship.
Grammar gripes and word crimes
Grammar lovers had a lot of feelings. Some of the most-cited “please stop saying this” phrases included:
And let’s not forget the collective rage over “pacifically” when people mean “specifically.”
Words that reveal more than they intend
Several users took issue with phrases that feel passive-aggressive or intellectually lazy, such as:
As user Jacqueline C. put it, “'To be honest...' What does that mean? That you're not honest any other time?”
Phrases tied to racism, sexism, or toxic positivity
A significant number of respondents took aim at harmful or politically charged phrases. Among them:
These comments weren’t just about annoyance—they were about the emotional weight and social impact of language.
James G. didn’t mince words when he wrote: “‘Go back to your country, then’ 🤬. The epitome of racist. I love my country, plus my ancestors did not ASK to be brought here the way they were.”
Corporate speak and empty buzzwords
You knew these were coming.
These phrases sparked a different kind of rage—one reserved for staff meetings and marketing emails.
Iris H. summed it up: “Most corporate speak. Downsizing. Low hanging fruit. Pivot. etc…..” Just say what you mean, please.
Why this resonated so deeply
There’s something unifying about shared irritation. These phrases might seem harmless or routine, but for many people, they’re like verbal paper cuts—tiny annoyances that, over time, sting a lot more than they should.
Whether it’s poor grammar, dismissive condolences, or flat-out hate speech in disguise, we’re collectively craving language that’s thoughtful, clear, and kind.
So the next time you find yourself reaching for one of these expressions, take a beat. Maybe there’s a better way to say what you mean. Or maybe… just don’t say anything at all.
And if you’ve got your own phrase that should be banished from existence? Don’t worry—there’s still time to add to the list.
Got another phrase that needs to go? Drop it in the comments on our original Facebook post.
Bonus: The top five most hated phrases from our poll
Let’s make 2025 the year we finally stop saying all of them.