Dear readers,

There are a set of customers who are so entitled, or so stupid, or so brazen, that they will do or try something that forces you to wonder how they thought they could get away with it. From those who try to return an “unused” item that’s snapped in half, to others who thought their laptop would be a good stand-in for a nutcracker (no, really), we’ve seen all manner of craziness!

So, we thought we’d share the misery with you, our dear readers! We’ve rounded up fourteen stories from the Not Always Right archives about customers who made you say, “I can’t believe you thought that would work!”

Kernel Panic – This nut is truly cracked.

Brains Over Brawn – A mild case of bold stupidity.

You’re Just Spin-Cycling Your Wheels – Hits from the comments: “I believe that a loud, scornful laugh is not only permitted but REQUIRED here.” (Credit: Maria Hammarström)

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Dear readers,

Anyone who’s spent any time around kids knows that sometimes they really do say the darnedest things. And anyone who’s spent any time around parents knows that sometimes… they’re really something else.

Today, we’ve rounded up 15 stories about adventures in babysitting, featuring quirky kids and peculiar parents. Grab yourself a juice box and enjoy!

Baby(sits) Well With Me – Starting out with the basics. Good call.

Bambi: Unrated Version – That sounds like a problem for Mom and Dad!

Ah, Mothers, Part 8 – Hits from the comments: “The last line is certainly correct. There are some really crazy people out there.” (Credit: StillMe)

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Dear readers,

Sometimes you will encounter customers who mean well, but just don’t quite get how something simple works. You can explain something in simple terms over and over, but it’s obvious they just aren’t quite getting it, from having to point out that electrical items can’t run with the power out, to explaining how jalapeńos aren’t fish, we get all sorts here at Not Always Right! We’ve rounded up fifteen stories from the Not Always Right archives about customers who seem destined to misunderstand no matter how clearly you explain something to them!

Obviously, She Needs Food For Thought – When you have no power to make them understand…

Fried Brain Fried Cakes – When their brains are made of potatoes.

Immersed In His Complaint – The more you read, the worse it gets…

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Dear readers,

If you’ve ever been to the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) or its equivalent, you know that no one in that building is having a good time. The customers are stressed and frustrated over making sure they have the right paperwork, over the cost of their needs, and over the time taken away from their lives. And the employees are stressed and frustrated over dealing with stressed and frustrated customers all day, every day.

Today, we’ve rounded up 14 stories from the Not Always Right archives about aggravating times at the DMV! Enjoy – hopefully not while sitting in line for the third consecutive hour!

Moving Not Improving – That five bucks is the idiot tax, folks.

Vote In A Coffee Break – You’re not really in trouble until you don’t even know you need the coffee break.

Be Careful What You Ask For, Part 2 – Oooooh, that is one spicy comeback!

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Dear readers,

We get plenty of bizarre and strange customers around here, but some can be so weirdly creepy or sinister that they make you want to smile nervously while backing away slowly. In solidarity with those customer-facing workers who can’t easily escape such situations, we’ve rounded up seventeen stories from the Not Always Right archives that they can relate to!

Someone Has Baggage – Is… is that a threat?

In Her Own Inbred World – Pretty sure that’s illegal for a reason.

Please Thy Master, Or Else – Two types of creepy for the price of one!

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