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We all know the saying 'beggars can't be choosers?' but time and time again people like to challenge this idea by doing the exact opposite. Here at Bored Panda, we love to share some absurd stories and nothing is quite as ridiculous as choosing beggars who take no issue with asking for handouts - but only on their own inconsiderate terms.

The following list is a collection of posts from the internet of the best of the worst of these cheapskate types. From haggling over price points to roasting their loved ones for thoughtful gifts scroll down to check out these ridiculously rude people and don't forget to upvote your favs!

#1

A Brilliant Way To Deal With "Influencers"

A Brilliant Way To Deal With "Influencers"

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Azure Adams
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's how you find the true influencers vs the scammers and s**t heads

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It's a good trait to be generous - but it's also good to know when you're being taken advantage of. Not everyone has the skills to say "no" to moochers, users, and choosy beggars, so Bored Panda has collected some various tips. First, it is important to communicate the boundaries or conditions around what you are giving to them. 

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63 Sandwiches In 1 1/2 Hours!?! How Dare They!

63 Sandwiches In 1 1/2 Hours!?! How Dare They!

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Foxxy
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bet it would have taken longer than an hour for her to make the 63 foot long subs herself.

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This Groomer Is Definitely Prepared For All The Choosing Beggars

This Groomer Is Definitely Prepared For All The Choosing Beggars

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Anon Yymi
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"The likelihood of you pooping on the hairdresser is pretty slim." Shows what they know.

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If you want to help, haggle or handout - go for it- but also know that it is ok to say "no"! Some people take generosity to mean that you can be pushed to give more and more. If someone has assumed that your niceness means that you won't say no, respectfully remind them of your limits. In some cases, people won't want to continue to have transactions after you turn them down, and that's ok. 

#4

I Won't Invite You To My Baby Shower, But You Better Get Me A Gift

I Won't Invite You To My Baby Shower, But You Better Get Me A Gift

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Kaisu
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's insane and spoiled to expect someone to get you a thing for an occasion they weren't invited to! It's like expecting someone to get you a wedding present without inviting them to the wedding

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#5

My Mechanic Telling It How It Is. Support Artists And Labor Folk!

My Mechanic Telling It How It Is. Support Artists And Labor Folk!

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sakora
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you have teh knownledge, you can use it. If you don't have it, you'll pay for it. You choose how. Lerning by self or using others skills. Simple.

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Don't let yourself be consumed by guilt - set your boundaries and stick to them. Just because you can be accommodating doesn't mean you should. Most of us are taught it is a social norm to share what we have with those less fortunate, but giving back doesn't mean sacrificing your worth. Sure you can afford to cut a little off a price, but you are not responsible for other people's financial burdens. Remember if you give an inch to someone who is trying to take advantage they will want more. 

#6

Choosing Beggar

Choosing Beggar

Two years ago I saw that guy with the gas can begging for money. Tried to give him four dollars, but he said he doesn’t take anything less than five. After that I saw him there everyday for months. Turns out he’s a fraud with a new Jeep and a nice house. Been following him with this sign since.


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Foxxy
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I remember a guy who approached me asking for money to buy a bus ticket. I didn’t have any money on me but I did have a spare bus ticket. I offered him the ticket and he just rolled his eyes, said no, pffft and walked off.

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#7

This Guy Gets It

This Guy Gets It

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've had the pleasure of such an experience. A colleague of mine, who was in the marketing department (she was just playing Candy Crush all day long most of the times) came to me with a purely illogical and physically impossible request, for a packaging. I politely tried to explain her using her very limited technological knowledge and abilities, that it cannot be done, why it cannot be done, and that I'm not gonna waste my time doing that. I also offered her alternative solutions. Her reaction: "OK!!! Then I'LL DO IT!! It can't be that hard." I gave her my seat, took a step back and enjoyed the rest of the show. She sits on my chair, adjusts it for a minute, stares at the Illustrator window for 10 seconds and says "OK, now TELL me what to do next!!!" I burst into laugh and invited her out of my office before she deletes something important.

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Lastly, don't feel bad when you shame a freeloader. We should always treat others with respect but in some cases, you need to be extra firm. "A freeloader really cares nothing for your needs and thoughts, even if they convince you that they do. They also rarely care for normal social etiquette."

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#9

Lady Wants Barely-Used Computer For $25

Lady Wants Barely-Used Computer For $25

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The expression 'Beggars can't be choosers'? first recorded into print in 1546, when it appeared in a book of proverbs compiled by John Heywood. The first form was written as 'Folk say alway, beggars should be no choosers.' Another similar proverb from a different angle is, 'If wishes were horses, then beggars would ride,' which is more rarely used.

#10

Seems Like Indonesia Is Not Choosing Any Of Them Begpackers

Seems Like Indonesia Is Not Choosing Any Of Them Begpackers

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Kaisu
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good, send them back home, not that their home countries want such leeches either

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#11

Mom Thinks Her Son Needs My Service Dog, Not Just Any Service Dog

Mom Thinks Her Son Needs My Service Dog, Not Just Any Service Dog

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Youtube Musician Donates Guitar

Youtube Musician Donates Guitar

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Shawn
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And I bet 99% of those messages were from people who would have immediately sold said guitar.

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So You Want Me To Unsell My Car And Are Offering Me Less Than It Sold For...

So You Want Me To Unsell My Car And Are Offering Me Less Than It Sold For...

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If You Think It's Simple

If You Think It's Simple

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#20

"But It's My Shift"

"But It's My Shift"

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#21

Sign At My Local Tattoo Shop

Sign At My Local Tattoo Shop

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#22

This Store Knows

This Store Knows

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Foxxy
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The thing is some shops price match so telling them you can find the exact same product cheaper online or in another shop can be a huge benefit. Quite often they can offer you the same deal or sometimes even 10% cheaper.

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#23

Ungrateful Man Shames His Wife On A Public Forum Because The Dinner She Cooked Him Wasn't To His Liking

Ungrateful Man Shames His Wife On A Public Forum Because The Dinner She Cooked Him Wasn't To His Liking

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Biljana Malesevic
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why do people ever think that it's ok, ever, to shame anyone in public, on social medias? Not even stranger, let alone spouse, child or friend. If someone would do that to me, we wouldn't be friends or in touch anymore. If you don't like something about me, talk to me, don't try to shame me online in front of everyone. So rude and disrespectful!

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#24

Woman Gets Trolled After She Gets Too Choosy

Woman Gets Trolled After She Gets Too Choosy

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#25

Woman Angry Book Pirating Site Is Being Sued, Complains To Author Whose Books She’d Been Stealing On Their Fan Page

Woman Angry Book Pirating Site Is Being Sued, Complains To Author Whose Books She’d Been Stealing On Their Fan Page

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Kaisu
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have a tip for those with little to no income who want to read books: GET A LIBRARY CARD. If your library doesn't have books from a particular author you like, you can message them to suggest they acquire books from that author, they often take suggestions into account when purchasing new books. Don't read pirated books if you can't afford to buy new ones.

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#27

"Fortunately I'm Not In A Position Where I Need To Pay To Work"

"Fortunately I'm Not In A Position Where I Need To Pay To Work"

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He Is Always Asking For People To Help Pay For Rent And Bills. He Complains About Not Being Able To Afford Food... But He Thinks He Can Care For A Kitten...

He Is Always Asking For People To Help Pay For Rent And Bills. He Complains About Not Being Able To Afford Food... But He Thinks He Can Care For A Kitten...

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#32

Just To Persuade Him

Just To Persuade Him

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#33

A Friend Of Mine Just Sent Me This. Why Is It That "Cash Ready" Means You Should Get An Incredible Deal?

A Friend Of Mine Just Sent Me This. Why Is It That "Cash Ready" Means You Should Get An Incredible Deal?

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Sister, Can You Spare A Dime?

Sister, Can You Spare A Dime?

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EVERLEIGH
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Its alright, let her live her miserable life in peace! If it was me, that whole situation would have went differently.

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#35

Sorry I Dont Have Ca-

Sorry I Dont Have Ca-

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had one guy ask for money and I said I didn't have cash. He points to a bank and says, the ATM is right over there. Okay... I'm not giving you $20, and I'm not using my ATM pin code with you standing right there.

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Podunkus
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The vehicle behind him leads me to suspect that this is for parking or some other type of event ticketing.

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SykesDaMan
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"I'm sorry, I accept card donations 10$ and above! Less than that, you "have" to give me cash!"

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Sean Harrison
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is actually becoming more common. Google "beggers with credit card swipers" and you'll see a lot of programs are trying this out.

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PaulV
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is not a beggar being a chooser; it is a beggar offering choice! "Cash or credit?"

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Grumble O'Pug
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, dude, your merchant services sold you a bill of goods. That device needs a power cord and an ethernet cable.

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Susan Mercurio
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm homeless and I'm shocked. He's giving the rest of us a bad name.

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Donna Leske
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

****************** nearly speechless **********************

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Deborah Sweeney
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This has happened to me a couple times with Girl Scouts and charities. Most of the time i do have cash but don't feel like stopping and am trying to be polite.

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Jeff Requier
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Fake or stolen, hes not going to be set up for wireless payments on a debit machine

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Cindy Collins
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These guys getting created....I always so no cash, and they just walk away from me

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Imma Letchoofinish
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would show him just how extended my middle finger can get. I'm starting to think that many (not all) who are homeless choose to be...and I'm not funding that behaviour.

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Karen Klinck
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had this discussion with a friend. He said, "No, that's not true! Why, my friend can't get an apartment because then the authorities would find him and he'd have to pay alimony!" And I said, "Change the can't to won't, and what do you have?" "...Oh..." (The man had a good job, but why should he have to pay to raise his kids?)

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MPaula Whelan
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A beggar with debit/credit card machine? Seriously? Get thee behind me Satan!

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Niall Mac Iomera
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To be fair, those things are getting pretty cheap and most people don't use cash anymore. This could be the only thing keeping him alive.

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Jessica
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm not sore I don't give my money away to strangers who buy s**t just to take my money.

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L McN
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just have to believe this is staged, or he is a street performer and not homeless....begging is different than performing to earn the money.

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Kim Reyna
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He may be a fake parking lot attendant. I tried to park at an event once & a man asked us for the parking fee. We paid him and then a minute later the real parking attendant approached us for the fee. Live and learn.

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JillVille
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And where'd he steal that from? He could have just bought a cube for his iPhone, lol

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Still In Shock

Still In Shock

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Kaisu
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How about you get a job with discounts of your own instead of leeching off of others

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#38

Damn, That Sounds Like A Killer Investment

Damn, That Sounds Like A Killer Investment

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You Better Be Reliable And On Time For This Incredibly Below Minimum Wage Job

You Better Be Reliable And On Time For This Incredibly Below Minimum Wage Job

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Margot Alexandre
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think she means 65-75 a day for 7 hours. It's still low, but it's still 3dollars per chid per hour.

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Not Good Enough For Her...

Not Good Enough For Her...

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