Ryobi Weed Wacker Bumper Head

If you’ve ever rolled up to a store confident, determined, and on a mission—only to realize you left your wallet (or your entire bank account) at home—then you’re already kindred spirits with our friend Rodney.

Earlier this week, Rodney embarked on what was supposed to be a quick and victorious journey to the Home Depot in St. Petersburg, Florida. The goal? One (1) Ryobi head bumper for his trustworthy gas-powered weed whacker. You know the type—loud, proud, and capable of turning an overgrown jungle of a backyard into a suburban masterpiece.

Rodney, a proud Floridian and self-proclaimed “Yard Warrior,” had gotten the weed whacker right there in the St. Pete vicinity. So naturally, the Home Depot felt like his spiritual home. He strolled in with the swagger of a man who knew exactly what he needed. No browsing. No asking for help. Straight to the power tool aisle like a man on a mission.

But here’s where the plot twists like a tangled extension cord.

As Rodney reached for that shiny Ryobi head bumper—right size, right shape, right vibe—he had a sudden realization.

No money.

Not cash. Not card. Not even enough loose change under the driver’s seat to buy a packet of screws.