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Thank you, Jason. (⑅◠ ◡ ◠)♡
Aug 25, 2017 8:39 PM
RamonaQ
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Thank you, Jason. (⑅◠ ◡ ◠)♡
EmbraceTheOne
weird. the employees at my walmart would have totally ignored her
dale3887
When you get away from the mainstream media you will be surprised by just how little hate there is free floating around
pandro
except when someone cuts in front of me at the checkout. Then all bets are off. :-)
AlwaysBeenWeird
Wow! That may be the first time in history that a Wal-Mart employee assisted a customer.
HowMuchMethWasInvolvedHere
Jason.
SidneyHarbor
This is great, although honestly it's extremely sad that an account of people engaging in common decency is considered a rare inspiration.
UrKungFuNoGood
but it is. I've been in two situations where someone needed medical help and had clearly been for some time and I was the one to act.
UrKungFuNoGood
When they're sittin in coagulated blood you know 1,000 people walked by them w/o doing anything... :/
SidneyHarbor
Where do you live that such a thing would happen, NYC? I've never heard of anyone walking past a person in need of aid before where I live.
UrKungFuNoGood
Sacramento. Both were falls from seizures and bleeding from head wounds. One downtown and one in Roseville side of road during rush hour.
UrKungFuNoGood
The first lady I was a lobbyist and I was walking with a group that GOT MAD AT ME for stopping to help. I quit on the spot.
UrKungFuNoGood
2nd guy was a sign holder. We came over a hill and he was face down on the sidewalk during rush hour. More than a thousand must've driven by
SidneyHarbor
That sucks. I'd have thought Californians to be a little more caring than that. I've been to Sacramento, seemed like a normal town to me.
UrKungFuNoGood
something about CA is that most people just like to talk about what good people they are.
UrKungFuNoGood
My life has been full of things like that. Apartment fire? Go bang on doors etc.. dunno I used to be a people person.
ImAfraidYoureAllPsychosSoIMadeThisAccount
Nice story, but you can clearly see the racial divide by reading facebook comments on .. well pretty much any topic.
UrKungFuNoGood
TIL facebook is a valid sample source for judging the population
TheOtherOneWithTheHair
As the single most ubiquitous social media platform, to the point where virtually everyone in the western world has a profile... it kinda is
TheOtherOneWithTheHair
That said, the community/page/profile it was posted on would skew the result, but you always find the same old shit no matter where you look
UrKungFuNoGood
What's it like to cling to such a shit narrative? And a downvote too LOL yeah I trust your opinion isn't emotionally driven.
TheOtherOneWithTheHair
What narrative?
dijital101
Plot twist-This was Jason's way of getting out of making a bale.
zaphod
Of course the media won't report it since it doesn't fit their narrative.
CinderellaBeforeTheBibbityBobbityBoo
Faith in humanity restored
iCantImager
Meh don't feel like reading this. I'll just assume it's a feel good story about societal justice.
G1ngerBoy
TLRD Jason (black guy) set down on job to support old lady (white) who had passed out Showing that not everyone is racist and there is LOVE!
LokiShade
I'm 1 mile from that Wal-Mart right now!
ItsBelvie
I was gonna joke about how he gets out of work by knocking people down then "helping" out. But props to the guy in all seriousness.
galindorf
"props" hehehhee
Surething123
Why does him doing a kind deed have to centre on the fact that he's black?
pandro
The point here is that MOST people AREN'T racist. But they don't make the headlines shouting at people.
luckylonk
But that last kind of obvious. Like only a racist wouldn't think that.
TungstenOrbital
whatupmyknitters
i'm so relieved it made it all the way back to one arrow
RamonaQ
I almost called you a liar, but after investing 27,000 hours of my life, I see that you are full of truth.
randymossisagreatplayer
One nation under discounts
CreativeToAFault
Jason seems awesome, but the other guy praying, what good does that do? I'm just curious
HypotheticallySneaking
As someone who came from the background it can be comforting...they usually ask if it's okay first...but I get it. Not everyone's cup-o-tea
CreativeToAFault
I was just curious, it doesn't really happen where I'm from, or if it does I have never seen it so I was genuinely curious.
Begotten
Make the woman feel better you autist?
CreativeToAFault
Are you actually calling me autistic, or do you mean atheist, because those are two different things.
Begotten
Autistic
CreativeToAFault
Ah, thanks for the clarification :)
Munchman347
Hey, he wanted to look like he was helping without actually doing anything or spending his own money...
DaveTheMurderingHippo
Classic Jason. Whatta guy.
JSee
I swear, Jason's always there when you need him.
HowlingDysphoria
Unlike Chad. Fuck Chad.
JSee
I hate Chad.
DaveTheMurderingHippo
Chad was my best friend in High School. He died of Leukemia when we were 22.
PeriwinkleBlueTick
This is definitely a sight for sore eyes and good on you, Jason. You're an example to everyone and should be rewarded for your caring.
CrazyCatLad
Am I the only one not surprised that there are nice people in this world?!
reamman
caring, what?
steve77777777
you're part of the problem by making it about race.
Orion1189
While I wouldn't put it so bluntly, I do agree to a point. But then again, people saying they don't see skin color is also asinine.
steve77777777
I'm not saying be "color blind" I agree that's asinine. I'm saying it's not an issue of race.
Orion1189
No, not inherently, and I agree that making it one doesn't help. But it's also understandable that it happens.
SaticoySteel
Exactly! I'm glad someone said it
Burke616
"Some other person came by and prayed over this woman. It didn't help, but it was nice, I guess."
thebabyriblet
Sounds like Jason has a new job @ Whole foods.
PelvisVesel
Societies always have extremists, but overall we are good. Problem is that these extremists are fucking loudmouths to appear more numerous
stink3rbelle
And some extremists get into positions of power, which they abuse, and then they get pardoned for that.
JustAnotherknarF
Not enough "Good" loud mouths
dovebair
Can we fight fire with fire and, them with extremist rhetoric of patience and love?
gumbyneedsapokey
you mean the alt-right nazi jackoffs right? none of that "both sides" shit
KeeleonOhms
Your ignorance is part of the problem.
TheOtherOneWithTheHair
No, the alt-left jackoffs are just as violent if not more, the main difference being that CNN will literally edit headlines to protect them.
GrumpyOldManWhatSignedUpToCommentThis
That's exactly how you create more of them.
Dingus2
That's why he said it.
FartyMcFarterson
Who gives them attention that makes them loud? Which group of people feeds us an hourly dose of chaos and fuels the hate? psst. The media.
forreallyandfortrue
The media doesn't create their actions, it reports them; should it NOT show us what those groups are up to?
KeeleonOhms
How much time would a story like this get on the nightly news vs people yelling at each other in the street? Good doesnt sell.
forreallyandfortrue
That's a whole other angle on the issue. For-profit media pays its bills mostly w/ ads & to sell ads they need viewership. So you need to 1/
forreallyandfortrue
Find a source you trust that carries good news & support them w/ a subscription.
GrumpyOldManWhatSignedUpToCommentThis
https://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2012/12/the-media-needs-to-stop-inspiring-copycat-murders-heres-how/266439/ interesting take.
forreallyandfortrue
Thing is, turning folks against the media is a 1st step in getting rid of it; then tyrants can do anything & folks don't know till too late.
GrumpyOldManWhatSignedUpToCommentThis
Yeah, that's already been happening for at least 10-14 years now though.
forreallyandfortrue
Yes, from 5 years ago & about suicide among teens being contagious; the OP isn't on about teen suicide being used by the media to divide us.
GrumpyOldManWhatSignedUpToCommentThis
They're positing it's the same thing. That reporting on Columbine in that particular way caused the rash of shooting the next year n similar
mike1rzbk8
And the media amplifies it
dizzyturtle
Because talking about stuff like this post won't get high ratings. That's all the media cares about. Sad really.
RamonaQ
We're being pitted against each other.
BlackDragoness
Choose kindness. Always. Every day, every chance, every time. Again and again and again. Be the change you want to see.
CuttleFishOfCthulu
Fuckin right, we are. Sucks to think some people actually want that too.
AxelYamanaka
I mean, of course we are. When every media outlet of any orientation says "if you're not with us, you're against us," that's the only result
RamonaQ
I detest the media.
forreallyandfortrue
W/o the media you woldn't have seen this photo; Facebook is media.
RamonaQ
I mean news/reporting media, not social. But... yes. lol
AlcoholicsAnonymousBYO
As a 35 year journalist, I'm ashamed at how bad news media are these days - fake news left and right - divide and conquer corruption.
RamonaQ
It's a mess. And too many people believe what they see/hear.
Dingus2
Intentionally. By the same people who did it last time. In the same way.
CuttleFishOfCthulu
And LOUD.
alovelypintofguinness
What we do in life, echoes on eternity
ClubbedCub
Forgive me if this sounds insensitive, but... could she not lean against the shelf behind her?
wildcard19
Jason was already leaning up against it and didnt want to lose his spot
RamonaQ
The shelf is cold & pokey. Jason is warm and cozy. Plus, it's more comforting after a trauma.
ClubbedCub
Good point, didn't see the pokey bits initially
Pangs
People are generally OK one-on-one. They are assholes in groups.
strumfooligan
"A person is smart; people are dumb, panicky, dangerous animals..." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kkCwFkOZoOY
EdwardStarsmith
Am I the only one to notice that Jason is leaning against the pokey spikey things on that display and is enduring pain for his service?
CrazyCatLad
Those are called peg (hooks).
LavaAxe
Since it's Walmart they all probably got fired.
DanTheStanMan
I would hope that the manager sees the incredible amount of customer service this employee is providing.
LavaAxe
Haha yeah but it's Walmart. He's fired.
SadCannibalNoises
It's funny how this is written as a racial situation. It could be youth supporting age or a male supporting female or....
KeeleonOhms
I stopped reading halfway through so I had no idea someone made it racial. I didnt get that from this at all from the picture.
RamonaQ
I think it's written amid all the current racial situations, not as one.
SJohnson23
Current racial situation - The President calls those marching with Nazis "very fine people" and pardons an actively racist sheriff.
TheOtherOneWithTheHair
Meanwhile, CNN edits headlines to paint domestic terror groups in a more favourable light, at the request of said terror groups.
ff36
What year is this?!
root1657
I know one of the executives, and now he knows about Jason.
WingedLemming
Jason wasn't the only one there. He's just the only one in a pic on social media. It sounds like they should all be commended.
upthehillandtotheright
Hmm. Will wait for updates
Russelcrow5ever
Serious? Like I know there's big talk on this but that'd be awesome getting recognition not just on Imgur.
THUB
I don't believe you, but I want to.
imgurianitarian
Zahrah48
Dot for story update
MilesPrower
Bullshit.
buttshredder
Cool. Can you tell them to start paying their workers a livable wage? We shouldn't be subsidizing the richest family in the world.
Hatchitt
Could we all come together around a heartwarming story of individual humanity rather than injecting our personal politics please
buttshredder
I dunno if you've noticed, but ignoring politics is becoming more and more of a luxury that not all of us can afford.
root1657
Then maybe get on the right side of things...
backoos223
most people working at walmart t are getting paid exactly what they deserve or more in most cases.
root1657
Milton Friedman agrees completely. He also explained why minimum wage laws are racist and destructive. YouTube.
Strasburg6592
"WORKERS PAY IS TOO DAMNED HIGH!!!" - the hapless, oppressed, beleaguered rich
buffetofdicks
Yeah, my boyfriend is making $11.30 in electronics
backoos223
Exactly. over paid.
curmudgeon91
I made 9.50 overnight stocking, doing 4 aisles myself which were soup+pasta, Baking, Fruits+veggies, and cereal. take a look at the 1/2
curmudgeon91
canned aisles next time you're in there. that shit wasn't easy and I did it 5 nights a week at a busy store. "most" aren't paid enough.
backoos223
lol my local walmart shelves look like shit. Also the people that work there are about as helpful as a screen door on a submarine
backoos223
none of them give two shits and the customer service there is non existent they deserve to be unemployed.
NebulousDream
Oh yeah? One of the 2500 HO folks laid off?
n0n53n53
Getting fired tomorrow for getting involved
root1657
Um, no.
curmudgeon91
One of my team members got fired for performing CPR, so I wouldn't doubt it.
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AlphaKennyOne80085
Believe me
DanTheStanMan
I appreciate this joke.
thegriffin88
Employee of the year.
RamonaQ
I hope you are not kidding.
UnapolageticallyMe
Ramona Quimby
ImHereForTheFPBoobs
Same here
CapnMoonlite
root1657
I'm not, and Don't call me Shirley.
RamonaQ
YAY! (⑅◠ ◡ ◠)♡
AlcoholicsAnonymousBYO
Meanwhile, try these guys :) https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/
FuckTammy
aintgotnosugar
You're not Shirley?! :O
root1657
Surely I'm not.
IEatAllTheFluffyAnimals
If anything he called you Hope, not Shirley
CongratsYouAreHereNow
tell him he owes me thousands of dollars of my taxes
ImmaculateDegenerate
I want updates! What have the executives said/done in response to Jason's actions?
reamman
probably fired him for not stalking shelves
tryinghardtobeclever
You gotta watch em or they'll get away
SendMePicturesOfYourDog
I just pictured someone watching shelves while hiding in far away bushes
JulesQJones
.
Spaceballsthelunchbox
Executives at 99% of companies - "Who was doing you're job while you were sitting there, not doing anything?"
ReaLifeSmeagol
As someone who has worked at walmart - not a god damn thing unless their name is specifically mentioned and goes viral.
FlatulatingBuddha
Plot twist: Jason got written up for taking an early break.
MadMupp
See, I know you're joking but...
Vyrro
If you have time to lean...
Sexlexic
Walmart- See if that woman had complained about how uncomfortable your shoulder was she couldve sued us so you're fired!
reamman
I could see him being fired for not stocking shelves
digbicknam
*eldearly
smallskillerofhambino
Quesadildos
Didn't Walmart fire someone last year for preventing a kidnapping?
chuckau
Home Depot: https://www.google.com/amp/www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/amp/home-depot-employee-says-he-was-fired-after-trying-stop-n780531
reamman
indeed, what a shitty corporation with shitty values
fign37
I wouldn't be surprised if he gets fired later when no one is noticing......
EJ9utah
Sounds like something Walmart would do
BrisketSandwich24
I worked at one for three years. It was a shitty job like all retail but not unfair in the least. Fine place to work for by retail standards
AdmiralButtStuff
Based on my experience with family working there: yeah, it really does.
thedevil
Man I could tell you a story.
dontmindmepls
hah classic Jason!
DarthDownvotes
Is this the birth of a new meme?
dontmindmepls
I need more upvotes to make it a new meme, tell your friends.
NipplesInAJar
...kinda like Brad's wife?
EternalSunshineOfTheSpotlessMind
Whatever happened to Brad's wife anyway?
NipplesInAJar
She was hired by other business I think. All for that sweet PR.
lncorrectGrammerNazi
Yeah. Exactly like Brad's wife.
WhyEvenName
Dammit Brad's wife was legendary.
nickysjords
I know right! Jason is a maverick
OriginalNameDoNotSteal
He's more of a class act, if you ask me. Definitely not a firecracker
DooksandPooks
Jason got fired for sitting down on the job.
Rip42
Other plot twist, that lady gets skin cancer from tanning way too much.
MadGodSheogorath
*Fired
FieryFarts
or fired because he wasnt working (some bosses are shitty)
whatupmyknitters
"no leaning!!"
HypotheticallySneaking
The Walmart I work for just had something like this. Available peeps are supposed to stop and help until more help comes. It's policy.
NoOfficerImJustNotSober
I worked for Walmart. I got written up because I kid came running over to me in the parking lot screaming for his mom or dad and /?
dickbuttforlocalcouncillor
I punched him in the throat. I have PTSD from 'Nam but they still wrote me up. Long story short that kid grew up to be /?
reamman
Donald trump
PenchBoy
I like these hijack comments the best
NoOfficerImJustNotSober
Signaling to be picked up, so I picked up the kid and went and told my manager about the kid. And then got yelled at, for picking him up 3/?
NoOfficerImJustNotSober
She said I shouldn't do that cause I put the company at risk by picking him up if I was to drop him, I then argued, he's a child who 4/?
NoOfficerImJustNotSober
Needed comforting I'm not going to be inhuman. But oh well I got written up I got in a car wreck they weren't very nice when I said 5/?
NoOfficerImJustNotSober
Couldn't make it in that day, so I told them "you guys have been the absolute worst people I have ever had the joy of working with I quit"