The Flashbacks!
“Not super terrible but my mom used to be really into couponing. Like extreme couponing where the store would pay her after shopping visits. Used to have to wait around 20 minutes just to check out so the cashier could scan every coupon. Usually one or two wouldn’t work, so of course, this calls for a manager. Another 10 minutes goes by just waiting for the manager to come and fix it. At this point the cashier starts telling people to get in another line because we’re taking too long (but not in a mean way). Used to take at least a solid half hour to check out at the store. 9-year old me hated that. My mom isn’t nearly as extreme as before. Usually just a couple coupons but occasionally there will be a problem and I’ll have flashbacks.” – Reddit user Walkbyfaith123
If something scarred this Reddit user for life it has to be couponing. Who knew people were so passionate about coupons? I’m usually a bit embarrassed when I use a coupon, but that’s just me…