"This is America’s issue": Users react hilariously as one Walmart shopper stockpiles milk like it's the end of the world

Winter Storm Cora is coming in hot, well, icy, actually. From Texas up to Virginia, it is causing chaos –– we’re talking about heavy snowfall and ice accumulations. Multiple Winter Storm Warnings have been issued across the South and Southeast.

But before you panic buy a treadmill to run on inside, let’s talk about the real emergency happening here: MILK. You know, that liquid gold everyone rushes to get before the storm.

The moment weather apps start throwing around "Winter Storm Warning," it’s like every U.S. citizen suddenly thinks they’re starring in a survivalist reality show. And so, milk. LOTS of it.

This “milk stockpiling” phenomenon isn't just about avoiding lactose withdrawals during a 12-hour snow day. It’s rooted in a cultural practice of buying the essentials before a storm—milk, bread, and eggs.

This time, a Walmart shopper was caught rolling through with 17 gallons of milk. Yes, you read that right. Seventeen.

The internet, meanwhile, lost its mind. One top retweet didn’t hold back:

“This is America’s issue. It’s only supposed to snow for a single day. Why are there 17 gallons of milk in one person's basket?”

Other users, in typical internet fashion, had their own theories:

“I’m gonna put good faith into people and say they run a business or maybe a daycare.”

Someone else pointed out: “They might have that many mouths in their household.”

Which, okay, reasonable. But still, 17? Are we expecting a literal flood of toddlers?

Others got more creative: “Gonna be selling milk in the parking lot.”

And some clearly felt personally attacked:

“I haven’t drank this much milk in my entire life combined.”

One comment stood out: “There is going to be snow on the ground for like 12 hours.”

Cora might be a beast, but she’s not throwing a century-long snowpocalypse.

A user commented: “You … you do realize that milk spoils?”

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So, why this milk obsession?

Well, there’s the simple answer: perishables. Power goes out, fridges get wonky, and if you're like most people, the last thing you want to do during a snowstorm is run out of your essentials—especially your morning liquid lifeline.

Milk, folks, is a staple for hydration, nutrition, and, frankly, school lunches. Parents need it, kids demand it, and, apparently entire households stockpile it.

Sure, it might seem irrational. But when the storm clouds gather and the media starts shouting "danger" and "emergency," some folks just have to fill that cart with dairy. It’s FOMO, it’s chaos, it’s clutching onto control. But mostly, it's just a good ol' American tradition.

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About the upcoming snowstorm

Winter Storm Cora is about to make a major entrance across the U.S. This storm’s packing a punch with snow and ice, stretching from Texas to Virginia, and it’s got everyone on high alert. Experts are saying travel could get sketchy, and power outages are a real possibility, so stay on top of it.

Right now, the Southern and Southeastern U.S. are taking the hardest hit, especially places like Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Georgia. In Georgia, particularly around Atlanta and North Georgia, a Winter Storm Warning is in effect until Saturday morning. We’re talking 2 to 6 inches of snow, plus some icy buildup that could make the roads super dangerous.

States like Missouri, Kentucky, Virginia, and parts of the Midwest are looking at 6 to 10 inches of snow, with some of the heaviest snowfalls in over a decade. Plus, the winds are kicking up, so we could be seeing blizzard-like conditions.