“When checking out at the store, ask your checkout person what kind of candy bar they like and buy them one…”

Stores usually sell candy at the checkout line, and there’s a joke about this.
   
“When checking out at the store, ask your checkout person what kind of candy bar they like and buy them one. I did this today, even though I was at the self checkout” was posted on Facebook by Coach Says Jokes - Matt Lisle on January 21, 2026, and this received over 13,000 shares.
 
 
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Coach Says Jokes - Matt Lisle
January 21, 2026 at 10:15 AM ·
When checking out at the store, ask your checkout person what kind of candy bar they like and buy them one.
I did this today, even though I was at the self checkout.
 
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Bob Kalk ·
January 21, 2026 at 7:29 PM ·
When checking out at the store, ask your checkout person what kind of candy bar they like and buy them one.
I did this today, even though I was at the self checkout.
 
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Bob Golen
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When checking out at the store, ask your checkout person what kind of candy bar they like and buy them one.  I did this yesterday, even though I was at the self checkout.
8:48 AM · Jan 22, 2026
 
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All You Can Eat
February 6, 2026 at 3:33 PM ·
When checking out at the store, ask your checkout person what kind of candy bar they like and buy them one.
I did this today, even though I was at the self checkout.