They say beggars can't be choosers but not everyone got the message. Unfortunately, far too many people try to lowball you on Craigslist, constantly demand things of you they're not entitled to, and even complain when something they just got isn't good enough, even though it's free. Seriously.
There's a whole subreddit dedicated exclusively to these folks. It's called r/Choosingbeggars and since its creation in 2014, the online community has grown to a 2.3 million-big army, constantly shaming those who believe the world owes them just because they're living in it.
Loyal Bored Panda readers might remember that we've already covered this subreddit (here, here, and here), but it has featured so many new cases since our last publication, we just had to release a new one.
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I’m Just Going To Leave This Here
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Not My Messages But Thought It Was Funny
Artists and just freelancers in general appear to be dealing with choosing beggars the most. Author Len Cristobal thinks their ridiculous offers sometimes come from what she calls distance.
“People rarely see artists, their sleeves rolled up and hunched over a desk, studying various elements of design, principles, software, methods, materials, trends, histories, and relevant industries in order to hone their craft, find opportunities where their skill set is needed, and produce sensible artwork,” Cristobal wrote. “There are people who believe that artists deserve low pay because their work does not require technical skills — as if art is produced solely by impulse, vanity, or some internal dissonance.”
“Exposure Doesn’t Pay The Bills, My Guy”
Its Always The Christmas Excuses
Hi guys, reading all your comments here most days and chatting, be it debate or jokes etc, it has ABSOLUTELY RUINED MY CHILD'S chances of being bored too, as I share some of the funny animal pics with him and we love it. Have a happy and safe holidays, in all your various locations!❤️
Not One Penny More!
But the subreddit r/ChoosingBeggars features many examples where scrooges seem to be aware of what they doing. Like the parents who use their kids to guilt-trip professionals, saying their family's holidays will be ruined if they don't get that $2,000 sofa for $75.
These acts might also have something to do with human nature. Psychologist and decision researcher Eva Krockow, Ph.D., for example, said people experience a pleasant high after receiving a freebie in an expensive world where we frequently have to pay even for visiting a public toilet.
I guess nobody will be able to avoid such clients while working in a people-oriented industry. So I guess the only thing we can do is make funny posts and laugh about them. Otherwise, all of that pain that comes from interacting with them would just be a waste.
How Many Likes For Free Shoes?
“Freebie” Is The New F-Word
Dude Wants To Get Payed To Have Free Rocks Delivered To His House
Oh, there's a 'hole' lotta place you can deliver those rocks to buddy
Woman Doesn’t Want To Pay Amazon For A Thing Amazon Made
Not Happy I Paid For It
Free Christmas Isn’t Tall Or Full Enough
63 Sandwiches In 1 1/2 Hours!?! How Dare They!
Meal Service Gives Her A Free Item And She Complains
Aha, another member of the elusive "Society of gift-horse mouth examiners"!
Don't Let People Know How Much I Am Underpaying Them!
Now That Was Simply Uncalled For
How Dare They Uphold Company Policies And Not Give Me Free Stuff?! They Will Destroy This Business!
"The World Doesn't Owe You A Living"
Artists Who Live With Their Parents Don't Deserve To Be Paid For Their Hard Work?
Did I Find One?
There seems to be this pervasive belief that making art isn't legitimate work and, therefore, should be something that can be given away. I don't get that.
Free Husky Too White To Adopt
Who would not want that sweetheart!! And for the reason that he is not coloured!!!
Guy Uses Tinder Like He's Ordering A Mail Order Bride
No Payment, But Sex, Right?
You've Already Given Me Free Money, But It's Not Enough
I'm Just Trying To Sell A Desk On Fb Marketplace
A Person In My Local Facebook Group Wants Someone To Pay Them A Thousand Dollars To Remove Their Old Deck. Pretty Sure You're Supposed To Pay People For The Services You Want, Not Vice Versa
How did people become so stupid? Seriously? Is it reality television? Do they identify with the Kardashian family? Or is it with 45, who never paid his creditors?
I Don’t Know What’s Worse, Op Or The One Single Person Interested
A friend does "companion care", exactly this sort of thing. Companionship and household assistance for elders who need someone to help out and keep an eye on them. She charges about $1000 a week for day work, double that for living in, requires days off, and others in her field charge much more.
Having A Child Costs Money, Cb: *surprised Pikachu*
If I pay extra to sit next to the window, I will sit next to the window without budging for someone's crotch gremlin.
Local Salon Seems To Have Dealt With Enough Cbs/Influencers That They Have Included Them In Their Pricing Model
Why so much more for women? I have long, straight hair and I just need someone who can cut a tiny bit off in a straight line. My husband with his mountain of tight curls is much more complicated than I am.
Free Husky ?
Hmmm "Not Picky"
Only Dr. You'll Get For $16.00 Is Dr. Pepper
This is especially sad because it’s more than double Iowa’s minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, which has not increased in the last 12 years.
Entry Level Help Needed!
“You Aren’t Playing Where It’s Convenient For Me, I’m Finding A New Favourite Band!”
I'm Happy He Feels Better... But What A Wreck
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I shouldn't look at these lists anymore. They just infuriate me.
Likewise. It makes me physically nauseous when I think of how many people are like this in the world.
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Minor compared to these, I had a close call with one CB last year. There was a game I really wanted someone was selling on FB Marketplace for $15. Now, I know I live out of the way for a lot of people and I know people know it's risky to meet up at personal addresses, so I offered to meet her somewhere public. She said she had to go to one area in town, anyways, and I could meet her there. Take note of that detail. It was the day I was going to meet up and I asked to confirm the price was still $15, she said yes. Then a little while later, about an hour before I had to leave for my bus (would have taken 2 bus rides to get to the location she would be at.) and she said she wanted me to pay her an extra $5 for the gas and went on how fair it would be to compensate her for having to drive all the way to that location. Now, $5 isn't exactly a huge, huge deal to some. But.. case in point, I ride the bus. $5 is less than it would cost me to go there and back home, with a transfer. I cancelle
...d. Made up some excuse to try to lessen the awkwardness. She starts asking if it's because she tacked on $5. I didn 't know how to respond. A part of me thought I would be the one being entitled or unfair. I just told her if she needed extra money for gas and $15 wasn't going to cut it, why not just sell the game for $20? She said she would still want an extra $5. ... I just stopped replying after that. Sheesh. I mean it's really not that bad, I know.
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My mom just had a cb the other day! She listed a huge amount of fabric on Facebook marketplace for like $100. It was probably $1000 worth of fabric. This lady keeps asking really nit picky questions for three days. Finally buys it all. Like 3 hours later she messages mom to complain that some of the fabric IS from JoAnn Fabrics. Mom never said none of the fabric was from there, and it’s like lady you got a fantastic deal on this stuff, why are you messaging mom to complain that some of the fabric is from a store when you knew it was a mixed lot?? You’re not getting a refund, stfu.
Lately i joined a facebook group where people GIVE STUFF AWAY FOR FREE just so it doesn't end in trash. Even food items. And most of those posts here are so wasteful.. guy got free energy drink he doesn't like? Pour it out. Even tho he could give it to someone. Some person selling something says they would throw it in trash before selling for cheap.. People are too spoiled with consumptionism and capitalism
I shouldn't look at these lists anymore. They just infuriate me.
Likewise. It makes me physically nauseous when I think of how many people are like this in the world.
Load More Replies... Minor compared to these, I had a close call with one CB last year. There was a game I really wanted someone was selling on FB Marketplace for $15. Now, I know I live out of the way for a lot of people and I know people know it's risky to meet up at personal addresses, so I offered to meet her somewhere public. She said she had to go to one area in town, anyways, and I could meet her there. Take note of that detail. It was the day I was going to meet up and I asked to confirm the price was still $15, she said yes. Then a little while later, about an hour before I had to leave for my bus (would have taken 2 bus rides to get to the location she would be at.) and she said she wanted me to pay her an extra $5 for the gas and went on how fair it would be to compensate her for having to drive all the way to that location. Now, $5 isn't exactly a huge, huge deal to some. But.. case in point, I ride the bus. $5 is less than it would cost me to go there and back home, with a transfer. I cancelle
...d. Made up some excuse to try to lessen the awkwardness. She starts asking if it's because she tacked on $5. I didn 't know how to respond. A part of me thought I would be the one being entitled or unfair. I just told her if she needed extra money for gas and $15 wasn't going to cut it, why not just sell the game for $20? She said she would still want an extra $5. ... I just stopped replying after that. Sheesh. I mean it's really not that bad, I know.
Load More Replies... My mom just had a cb the other day! She listed a huge amount of fabric on Facebook marketplace for like $100. It was probably $1000 worth of fabric. This lady keeps asking really nit picky questions for three days. Finally buys it all. Like 3 hours later she messages mom to complain that some of the fabric IS from JoAnn Fabrics. Mom never said none of the fabric was from there, and it’s like lady you got a fantastic deal on this stuff, why are you messaging mom to complain that some of the fabric is from a store when you knew it was a mixed lot?? You’re not getting a refund, stfu.
Lately i joined a facebook group where people GIVE STUFF AWAY FOR FREE just so it doesn't end in trash. Even food items. And most of those posts here are so wasteful.. guy got free energy drink he doesn't like? Pour it out. Even tho he could give it to someone. Some person selling something says they would throw it in trash before selling for cheap.. People are too spoiled with consumptionism and capitalism
