12-15-2005, 08:04 PM | #1 (permalink) | |
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Location: Canada
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An interesting story
Was linked to this on another forum.
link And for the clicking impaired... Quote:
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12-15-2005, 08:23 PM | #2 (permalink) |
Twitterpated
Location: My own little world (also Canada)
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Holy shit. I find it fascinating that he made 144 dollars in one day. That's the equivalent of like 16 bucks an hour.
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12-15-2005, 08:33 PM | #4 (permalink) | |
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Location: home
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no doubt that's good money.
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12-16-2005, 06:59 AM | #5 (permalink) |
is a tiger
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Maybe it's just me, but I always read the sign. I like to read how creative people can be in trying to get my money.
Alas, most are "i'm a deaf-mute-blind-no taste bud person with a sick mom-dad-uncle-cat-goat who just needs some money. God bless" But yes, panhandeling is actually quite profitable
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12-16-2005, 07:26 AM | #6 (permalink) |
You had me at hello
Location: DC/Coastal VA
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My least favorite are those holding the deaf mute sign who then chase after you and want to sell you a crappy string bracelet they made. It's like they don't hear you say no.
Most around here have given up signs and just lay about on the mall, talking to themselves or their grocery cart. There's still a rare sign about Vietnam every now and then.
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12-16-2005, 10:52 AM | #7 (permalink) |
Extreme moderation
Location: Kansas City, yo.
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Apparently I need to quit my job and start panhandling... more cost effective.
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12-16-2005, 11:22 AM | #8 (permalink) |
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Location: Use the search button
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I don't give money to panhandlers, and when they ask me for spare change, I look them in the eye and politely say "No."
I try to say it with love, kindness and respect, but I also have a look in my eye that tells them: Don't badger this guy. There are easier targets out there. I think about that Nrom MacDonald sketch when he says "You ever see a homeless guy with a dog? The dog is just standing there and thinking, 'buddy, I could do this on my own! What the fuck do I need you here for, slowing me down!'"
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12-16-2005, 11:33 AM | #9 (permalink) |
You had me at hello
Location: DC/Coastal VA
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We had a panhandler hit us up near our home, which is a little unnerving because the crime rate in our zip code is nil, but there is a Metro stop nearby. There's also a pedestrian tunnel under the metro tracks that takes you from our area to the main shopping drag. I've used it once, wife will not because if there are evildoers there, you are screwed.
This was how he approached us... "You have 50 cents?" No. "You goin' in the tunnel?" Hell no.
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