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humor El Mundo Today 2026-05-11

Man Dreams Of Retirement To Master Supermarket Self-Checkout Chaos

A 66-year-old gentleman eagerly awaits retirement, not for relaxation, but to dedicate his golden years to expertly baffling supermarket self-checkout machines. It's his calling to become a true maestro of minor retail disruption.


<figure><img alt="" class="attachment-large size-large wp-post-image" height="400" src="https://emtstatic.com/2026/05/iStock-1171326732-600x400.jpg" width="600" /></figure>Ernesto Grazo, de 66 años, fantasea cada mañana con dejar de acudir a la oficina para dedicarse a lo que más le gusta: ir a las cajas de autopago del supermercado y colapsaras por no saber cómo funcionan. «Es mi vocación, ser uno de estos jubilados que desatan el caos», confirma a la prensa. Aunque [&#8230;]

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