I have had that happen, but it was mostly due to poor stocking. They did not have what I went to the market for. I made the trip so I should buy something?
Shortly after we were married, (1977), we were moving into a new apartment and realized we didn’t have a wastebasket. My went to Montgomery Ward to get one. She came back with a microwave oven. And no wastebasket. This basic kind of peculiarity showed up occasionally over the next 46 years.
one Thanksgiving my ex sent me to store for some more thyme, and took my 2 grandsons with me, 45 minutes later we were back, spent $50+ and forgot the thyme
I’m not forgetful. My problem is that I add items to my shopping list as I think of what I need to buy, without considering where those items are in the store. I TRY to scan the whole list while I’m pushing the cart around, but sometimes I end up at one end of the store and the last thing on the list is at the OTHER end, so I just decide to do without it until my next shopping trip. (I shop at a large store, so it is quite a hike from one end to the other.)
I once went in a Dollar General to get two items but I think they had a minimum purchase requirement so I got two other items. Somehow I left the store with the additional items and left the first pair. The cashier should have somehow made sure I got both bags. I was on a long trip and didn’t realize until I got home.
seanfear over 1 year ago
story of my life
Botulism Bob over 1 year ago
You always forget that one item you were looking for. I’ll have to get that container of trail mix tomorrow.
Lucy Rudy over 1 year ago
Been there, done that.
Blu Bunny over 1 year ago
We all have done that many, many times!
BigBoy over 1 year ago
Eat first. Shop later !
constantine48 over 1 year ago
I’m glad it’s not just me!
Macushlalondra over 1 year ago
So typical.
dlkrueger33 over 1 year ago
I even do this when I have a LIST to look at.
dcdete. over 1 year ago
Technically, there were two things he forgot to buy.
He forgot to buy a pack of gum .. and .. a pair of pants.
Strider Premium Member over 1 year ago
Done that, Been There
wongo over 1 year ago
Who can afford a pack of gum these days?
robynbart over 1 year ago
Would make more sense if the groceries were at home instead of still at the store.
rickmac1937 Premium Member over 1 year ago
Join the club Zig
phillip w over 1 year ago
That’s me.
Thanksfortheinfo2000 over 1 year ago
The most expensive vehicle you’ll ever drive is a shopping cart at Costco!
carlosrivers over 1 year ago
I don’t ever forget what I went into target for; I remember it when I get home;)
blakerl over 1 year ago
I have had that happen, but it was mostly due to poor stocking. They did not have what I went to the market for. I made the trip so I should buy something?
FGWaiss over 1 year ago
Shortly after we were married, (1977), we were moving into a new apartment and realized we didn’t have a wastebasket. My went to Montgomery Ward to get one. She came back with a microwave oven. And no wastebasket. This basic kind of peculiarity showed up occasionally over the next 46 years.
Frank Burns Eats Worms over 1 year ago
Next time Zig, remember to stick with the gum.
h.v.greenman over 1 year ago
I (almost) resemble today’s comic.
the almost is that at least I have pants
magicwalnut over 1 year ago
Hoo-boy! This cartoonist has been spying on me!
kab2rb over 1 year ago
Done that. Worse go in empty tummy.
A R V reader over 1 year ago
Those sale pitches will get you every time.
thejanith Premium Member over 1 year ago
Love it! Thanks for the repeat. The classics like this are well worth seeing again.
oakie817 over 1 year ago
one Thanksgiving my ex sent me to store for some more thyme, and took my 2 grandsons with me, 45 minutes later we were back, spent $50+ and forgot the thyme
kathleenhicks62 over 1 year ago
Next time make a list and follow it.
T... over 1 year ago
After reading that, boy do I feel like a Ziggy!…
Just_Karl over 1 year ago
I’m not forgetful. My problem is that I add items to my shopping list as I think of what I need to buy, without considering where those items are in the store. I TRY to scan the whole list while I’m pushing the cart around, but sometimes I end up at one end of the store and the last thing on the list is at the OTHER end, so I just decide to do without it until my next shopping trip. (I shop at a large store, so it is quite a hike from one end to the other.)
Ima Payne over 1 year ago
I luv ziggy but as you get older this isnt all that funny
Ima Payne over 1 year ago
I luv the ziggy but truth is as you get older this aint funny anymore. Or worse I go in with three things on the list and buy 35
eced52 over 1 year ago
Saw that all the time when I was a cashier at Walmart.
MT Wallet over 1 year ago
I once went in a Dollar General to get two items but I think they had a minimum purchase requirement so I got two other items. Somehow I left the store with the additional items and left the first pair. The cashier should have somehow made sure I got both bags. I was on a long trip and didn’t realize until I got home.
Cathy P. over 1 year ago
I just bought a gallon of milk. It was the cheapest one I’ve bought in a long time, only $17. Usually runs me more than $50.