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Article created by: Indrė Lukošiūtė
We have all heard it a million times: beggars can’t be choosers. Whether your mother slipped in the phrase when offering you a cookie (but not the type of cookie you wanted!) or you had to use it when dealing with a demanding houseguest who had taken advantage of your hospitality, the saying rings a lot of truth and bears repeating. Yet somehow, not everyone learned the importance of this adage, and some entitled individuals are out there right now wreaking havoc in Instagram DMs, on Facebook marketplace and other places online demanding free art, discounted services and other outlandish requests. 

Apparently, beggars can be choosers, they will just be ridiculed for it online. We've gone through the Choosing Beggars subreddit to gather some of the most infuriating posts to share with you all down below, so be sure to upvote the pics that make you want to call up these people’s parents and tell them that they need a reminder that “beggars can’t be choosers”. Keep reading to also find interviews with artists Jill Arwen Posadas and Carrie Brummer to hear their thoughts on people requesting work for free, and then if you’re looking for even more of these frustrating posts after finishing this list, be sure to check out Bored Panda’s last publication featuring the same subreddit right here.

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Ketchup Critics

Tweet showing a neighbor conflict over borrowing ketchup, illustrating beggars trying to be choosers and internet reactions.

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    My Sister-In-Law Has Had Enough Of The Exposure Clientele

    Ordering a custom cake explained with costs beyond cake price addressing beggars tried to be choosers complaints

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    #3

    Customer Is Upset That A Mattress Store Won’t… Help Them Move…?

    Negative review of a bed sale where the company refused to help move the bed, illustrating beggars being choosers online.

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    #4

    The Guy In The Comment Section Gets It

    Three blurred children posing at a fair with a ferris wheel and two blurred selfies, showcasing beggars trying to be choosers.

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    #5

    $10 For A Mobile Haircut

    Person asking for a cheap bang trim at home under $10 with comments calling out unreasonable expectations online.

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    #6

    Cb Wants To Sample A Filet To Make Sure It’s Up To Family Standards

    Text conversation showing a customer expecting free filet samples after enjoying a free lobster bisque, called out online.

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    #7

    Please Make Sure It's In Good Condition Also

    Facebook post asking for a free Nintendo Switch in good condition, with a comment questioning the free request.

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    #8

    Free Suv, Not Old, Low Mileage, Good On Gas

    Person with glasses and a megaphone asking for a 7/8 seater SUV, illustrating beggars trying to be choosers.

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    Kathy Grenier
    Kathy Grenier
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey, I want a LOT of things, but even though I've been out of work for more than 2 months and have less than $300 in my bank account, I wouldn't ask/beg for ANYTHING, much less than a SUV!! ARE YOU KIDDIN???

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    #9

    I Know The Commenter's Math Is Wrong, But Still, Oof...

    Screenshot of a beggars tried to be choosers post about babysitting pay and a critical comment on hours and wages.

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    #10

    Make Me A Costume

    Text conversation showing a parent trying to negotiate for a custom costume, illustrating beggars trying to be choosers.

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    #11

    Wants To Pay $50 For Completely Handmade Robe

    Request for an all-black satin robe with feathered trim shared in a beggars tried to be choosers internet post.

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    #12

    Hahahaha No

    Job listing highlighting strict requirements and low pay, illustrating times beggars tried to be choosers called out online.

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    #13

    Make Me Milk, Deliver It To Me Consistently, And Make Sure You Don’t Have That Vaccine

    Screenshot of a social media post showing a request for a consistent breastmilk donor with specific conditions.

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    #14

    Entry Level Job. You Only Need To Have 10-15 Years Of Experience!

    Job listing for remote full stack developer marked entry level but requires 10-15 years experience, showing beggars tried to be choosers.

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    #15

    Don't Even Bother Giving Me $100

    Screenshot of a social media post where a user complains about a 100 dollar spa gift not being enough, showing beggars being choosers.

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    #16

    Too Good For The Food Bank, Whilst Begging For Groceries

    Social media post where beggars try to be choosers by demanding specific groceries while asking for help online.

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    #17

    An Absurd Post In A Roommate Finder Group

    Supportive roommate wanted with strict requirements including valid license, no pets, and no smoking in a choosy beggar post.

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    #18

    What If I Am Hungry At 8:01?

    Social media post showing a room for rent with strict rules, illustrating beggars trying to be choosers online.

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    #19

    The Sense Of Entitlement Is Strong Here, Even With A Significant Portion Of Their Expenses Paid For By Family

    Social media post showing a person disappointed with honeymoon wishes website, illustrating beggars trying to be choosers.

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    #20

    This Model Looking For A Free Wedding Photographer. Dancing Will Be Free For You Too

    Screenshot of a social media post where a local model asks for a free wedding photographer collaboration.

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    #21

    You Pay Me $400, Remove All My (Slightly) Damaged Decking, And Then Haul It Away. Sounds Like A Bargain

    Used pool decking boards for sale, seller asking buyer to remove decking, showing choosy beggars in online listing.

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    #22

    “I Believe My Idea Will Work”

    Chat conversation where one user asks for free video editing for a Minecraft YouTube channel but cannot pay until earning revenue, showing beggars tried to be choosers.

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    #23

    Building Wealth On Charity

    Social media post showing a person trying to negotiate a house swap, illustrating beggars trying to be choosers.

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    #24

    Pay Me $700/Month To Be My Caretaker And Handyman

    Screenshot of a social media post where someone offers a low rent stay with strict rules, showing beggars trying to be choosers.




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