wtf. what did you just say to me?
By kiobug
@kiobug (2250)
United States
March 18, 2008 11:12pm CST
we all know i give money to homeless people anywhere from change up to two dollars. Anywho there is this homeless guy in my city that looks like a figure skater cause his hair is long and slicked back but hes kind of balding and its sort of layered so he looks like a figure skater. anyways i was coming out of marias taco shop and hes sitting out there. i just caught him out of the corner of my eye so i did a double take. well im fricking broke right now but i decided to treat me and my boyfriend to an eight dollar dinner on my card. anyways he asks me for a few dollars. a few dollars mind you. and i say sorry i only have my card. being completely honest because if i could afford it and i did have cash on me id have given it to him or bought him something to eat from the taco shop. and so he shoots back with a harsh okay fine look i was just asking for a few dollars. i dont even know what to say....and to think i was thinking of giving him the cheese it box from out of my car. wtf dude. like im going to give you anything now. ugh.
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6 responses
@maddysmommy (16230)
• United States
19 Mar 08
LOL kiobug haha that has happened to be before too. I just shrugged it off and said sorry. I don't often carry cash on me and when I do it's usually to buy milk and bread at the local store.
@desertdarlene (8910)
• United States
19 Mar 08
I get cussed out all the time when I ignore people or refuse to give them money. A lot of the people that beg for money have nicer cars, clothes, etc, than I do. One person drove up to me in a Camero and asked for money. I had someone else beg for money from me at the car wash when they drove up to me in a Cadillac that was 10 years newer than my Ford Granada. I mean, I obviously don't have any money, so I don't know why they even ask.
I heard something about that most of the people who beg for money on the street actually have homes to go to and live a pretty good lifestyle. I can't name the source, I think it was quoted on a local radio station. They did some kind of study and found that most of these people are doing pretty well.
@livewyre (2450)
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20 Mar 08
I was asked for 'money to buy a cup of tea' in the local city centre once - the guy obviously didn't recognise the fact that he actually lives in the same street as me...!! He was as homeless as I am. I will often buy 'the big issue' magazine from street vendors because you know those guys are trying to make a difference, and they are at least homeless or in a hostel. Someone just slouched in the corner with a cup who has the cheek to complain really isn't worth your time. Someone like that has no dignity and sadly probably no hope...
@newzealtralian (3930)
• Australia
21 Mar 08
I would say he was not really 'homeless', because those that are genuine are very accepting that not everyone will or can help them and are very greatful when people do.
@CheshireKat (564)
• United States
20 Mar 08
That's ridiculous. I think that Mr. Figure Skater needs to get an attitude adjustment. When he's coming up to -you- and asking -you- for -your- hard earned money, he should be grateful. He should be happy that you aren't one of the people that would respond with an irritated 'no' and tell him to get a job. I mean, honestly, there's no excuse for him being rude like that.
Yeah, I get it, he's homeless. That sucks. It's not your fault, so there's no reason for him to have given you an attitude.
