Husband's common Woolworths mistake slammed by shoppers across Australia: 'I'd divorce him'

A Melbourne man has sparked outrage online after confessing to a major grocery shopping blunder that his wife deems completely unforgivable. Comedian and podcaster Tom Siegert took to social media to share the one thing that angers his wife more than anything - and thousands of shoppers agree it's a divorce-worthy offence.

Siegert posted a photo at the Woolworths checkout showing his finger hovering over the 'Yes' button when prompted to apply his 10 per cent Everyday Insurance discount - an exclusive perk that Woolworths insurance customers can only use once per month.

But instead of saving it for his wife's big weekly shop, Siegert blew the discount on a small lunch purchase, triggering widespread disbelief. The image showed that Siegert's $10.80 haul consisted of a Mexican salad, tuna, and a can of Coca Cola. 'Of all the stupid things I've done over the years, nothing [upsets] my wife more than when I use our 10 per cent Woolies Rewards discount when I grab something for lunch instead of leaving it for her to use on her big weekly shop. Unforgivable,' he wrote.

Hundreds flooded the comments, agreeing Siegert made a mistake. 'Well yeah, why take $1 discount now instead of $30-$40 off during the week with the household shop?' one person pointed out. Comedian and podcaster Tom Siegert took to social media to share the one thing that angers his wife more than anything: wasting the 10 per cent off on a small shop at Woolworths.

'Mate, that's just dumb!' another added bluntly. 'She's right! Keep it for the big shops and make your lunch at home,' a man said. Others shared their own horror stories of household members misusing the discount. 'When my son used it when he bought a pack of Tic Tacs in December…' one mum wrote, adding an eye-roll emoji.

A woman shared, 'My husband did that one month and didn't tell me. I purposely did a big shop to use it on the last day of the month. I spent over $400 to find he'd used it for his $11 lunch shop earlier that day.'. Another frustrated shopper said their husband doesn't even use the rewards card -and buys new bags every time.

Some had even had the discount applied automatically by checkout staff. 'It [annoys] me when the checkout person doesn't even ask and automatically does it on a few items. It's happened to me a couple of times! Grrr.'. Woolworths Everyday Insurance customers - including those with car, home, or pet insurance - are eligible for a 10 per cent discount on one shop per month.

Woolworths Everyday Insurance customers - including those with car, home, or pet insurance - are eligible for a 10 per cent discount on one shop per month, which can be used in-store or online. The discount can only be applied once per calendar month, making it a valuable tool for families looking to maximise savings on their biggest grocery haul.

Strategic shoppers often wait until they have a trolley full of expensive household staples like coffee, dishwashing tablets, and pet food on sale. That's why wasting it on a $10 salad and drink combo is a major crime in many households. The viral post has sparked a fierce debate about financial priorities in relationships, with many arguing that blowing the 10 per cent discount on a small shop is a 'rookie mistake'.

For Siegert, it seems the lesson has been learned the hard way - and many shoppers hope their partners are taking notes. 'There is nothing sweeter than using that discount on a massive shop that you've carefully planned out. It's just common sense,' one said.