I bought a pair of shoes that were supposed to be 'unisex'. When they arrived, they were bright pink with little bows on them. I'm a guy and was quite shocked. I called the seller and they said it was a mistake. But we had a good laugh about it over the phone. I sent the shoes back and they gave me a free pair of the correct ones as an apology.
There was this time I ordered a 'compact' makeup mirror. When it showed up, it was huge! It was almost as big as my laptop. I was like, this is not what I expected at all. But then I realized it was actually really useful for seeing my whole face at once. So I decided to keep it. Every time I look at it, I can't help but chuckle about how misnamed it was.
A memorable one was when a group of teenagers decided to have a mini - fashion show in the middle of the mall using the clothes from a clearance rack. They were posing and walking the 'runway' while the store clerks just watched in amusement.
Once I ordered a 'large' sweater. When it arrived, it was so huge that it could fit three of me! It was more like a tent than a sweater. I took a picture of myself drowning in it and sent it to the seller. They were so amused that they offered me a discount on my next purchase.
Sure. One time I ordered a 'large' shirt online. When it arrived, it was so huge it could fit three of me! It was more like a tent than a shirt. I had a good laugh and ended up giving it to my big - framed friend.
I once bought a 'big' t - shirt. The description said it was a large size. But when it came, it could barely fit my cat. It was so tiny. I had a good laugh about it. I guess their idea of large was very different from mine.
I heard of a situation where a couple was shopping for Christmas presents for their kids. They got so distracted by all the sales that they ended up buying way more for themselves than for the kids. When they realized, they just shrugged and said 'Well, we deserve some Christmas cheer too!'. It was quite a funny realization moment for them.
One typical shopping funny story is when people misjudge the size of something. Like buying a huge piece of furniture without measuring the space at home first. Then they struggle to fit it through the door or find a place for it. It's really funny to see them trying to figure out what to do.
Last holiday season, I was in a store when a little girl was begging her mom for a toy. Her mom said no, so the girl put on a pair of reindeer antlers and started dancing around the toy, saying she was a magical reindeer who needed that toy to fly. It was so cute and funny that the mom finally gave in.
Once, I saw a man trying on a huge, furry hat in a shopping centre. He looked like a yeti and started doing a little dance in front of the mirror. Everyone around was laughing.
There was this time when I was in a crowded mall during Christmas shopping. I saw a man trying to carry a huge teddy bear that was almost as big as him. He was struggling to get it through the narrow aisles, bumping into people and displays. Everyone was amused by his determination to get that bear as a gift for someone.
I have an online shopping story about a laptop. I was really hesitant to buy such an expensive item online. But I found a great deal and read a lot of positive reviews. When it arrived, it was in perfect condition. It was well - packaged and came with all the accessories as promised. I also ordered some art supplies online. The colors of the paints were much more vibrant in person than in the pictures. It was exciting to start using them right away.