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"I Don’t Even Work Here": Wild Mistaken Identity Stories

There are an alarming number of people in the world who can't tell the difference between a regular T-shirt and a Wal-mart uniform—and stories like this are proof. These people were minding their own business...

January 9, 2023 Scott Mazza


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