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
That last line could be the most honest thing I've read in a long time.
This Is How You Deal With Them
I think this is happening more and more often. I had a kid around 14 or so come up to me when I was buying petrol and ask if I could get him something to eat. I wouldn’t have minded but he starts rattling off several things that he wants and then an energy drink as well (as if petrol isn’t expensive enough!). I told the staff and they said he did it all the time and they always had to chase him off.
My Sister-In-Law Has Had Enough Of The Exposure Clientele
Influencer Wants Personal Song Written Plus One Hour Set At Wedding For Free
Waaahhh I Didn’t Get A Less Than $2 Discount At An Already Fairly Priced Diner
Customer Is Upset That A Mattress Store Won’t… Help Them Move…?
I'm glad that 2 years later they figured out that the store selling beds is actually just a store selling beds
The Guy In The Comment Section Gets It
I used to do photography as a side hustle and I had someone hit me up like this for a highschool graduation shoot. I told her my price and she gave me the whole "exposure" line and wanted me to do it for free. I gave in and told her I'd do it. She got 3 hours on location and then I spent a few hours retouching everything up to get them to look just right. Then I sent them to her. The ones I sent looked pretty much like the photos in this post. She called me all bent out of shape because I blurred her face out of the shots. When she asked why I did that, I told her that that was the free exposure. If she wanted the full exposure, it was gonna cost her $250. In the end, I got my $ but she didn't tip at all. I wonder why.
$10 For A Mobile Haircut
Exactly YouTube is a miracle I learned how to punch someone while I had no hands or feet
Forgot About This Gem From The Other Year From When I Was Trying To Sell My Old Phone!
Cb Wants To Sample A Filet To Make Sure It’s Up To Family Standards
Please Make Sure It's In Good Condition Also
No not for free, they’re willing to pay a princely sum of zero dollars
Twitter Art Commissioner Gets His First Choosing Beggar
It's Fun To See Them Get This Kind Of Attention Once In A While
Super Roomy Bathroom??!!
Can You Please Deliver That Free Item For Free? And I’ll Make You Feel Bad When You Decline. Smh
Free Suv, Not Old, Low Mileage, Good On Gas
Oh You Are Selling For $300-$600? How About $20
I Know The Commenter's Math Is Wrong, But Still, Oof...
That Is Kinda Specific, Isn't It?
Nr 12. Whenever I see that kind of comment I always think "So he's that small".
Make Me A Costume
Wants To Pay $50 For Completely Handmade Robe
Hahahaha No
Anyone Have Just Too Many Tax Breaks??
What the hell?! Even more so for those who (hopefully no one) actually will do this.
I Guess He Is Asking For A Slave?
Make Me Milk, Deliver It To Me Consistently, And Make Sure You Don’t Have That Vaccine
‘No vaccine’ O_o I must. Stop. Scrolling. Or I might lose hope completely in the human population.
Entry Level Job. You Only Need To Have 10-15 Years Of Experience!
I have more than that! Since I was a baby I always loved banging on computers and once wrote the word ‘a’ at three years old!
"Influencer" Wants To Post This Restaurant On Their Page But Asks For Money Off Their Bill To Do So, Owner Denies Their Offer Then Has Influencer Bash Their Restaurant On Their Ig Story
Don't Even Bother Giving Me $100
Too Good For The Food Bank, Whilst Begging For Groceries
I'm gonna take the oportunity to ask for help as well, my nutritionist recomende me to eat more fish, só i would need some help to get prawns, Lobster, and crab, alas the foodbank closest to me its very low lvl, they don't even have shrimp there, and i can't eat canned tunna, thats poor people food, só please help me lol.
An Absurd Post In A Roommate Finder Group
What If I Am Hungry At 8:01?
The fact that they end this with "No negative comments" just shows they know how ridiculous they sound.
Looking For A Girlfriend, Iq Under 130 Need Not Apply. Roommate Too
So wants someone who can prove they’re intelligent….but doesn’t want them to say anything? Man needs a cardboard cutout not a roommate. (Also - ‘I don’t believe in pronouns’ yet uses them constantly)
I’d Love To Watch Your Dog For Like $2 An Hour!
The Sense Of Entitlement Is Strong Here, Even With A Significant Portion Of Their Expenses Paid For By Family
This Model Looking For A Free Wedding Photographer. Dancing Will Be Free For You Too
You Pay Me $400, Remove All My (Slightly) Damaged Decking, And Then Haul It Away. Sounds Like A Bargain
“I Believe My Idea Will Work”
“I’m going to pay you with money I don’t have yet” obviously trustworthy right?
Building Wealth On Charity
Pay Me $700/Month To Be My Caretaker And Handyman
Uh-oh. Crazy, dumb and unreasonable Airbnb rules are bleeding into everyday living.
What's The Point Of Paying Someone To Help Us Move When We Could Just Pay Professional Movers?
This is very culture dependent. In my area, it's normal for people to help friends and colleagues move house if it isn't too far. The 'going rate' for payment is providing food, drinks, and the understanding that you will make yourself available when they are moving (or need help with something).
Who's Down For $2.50 An Hour?
Famous Rapper Wants Expensive Breeds Of Dogs For Free
Yes because making your own instant dog fighting ring is the in thing. What the actual f**k..
Ok But Like… I Tipped 20%? Am I Wrong For Thinking That’s A Bit Off Putting To Say That To A Customer?
We’re Not Going To Pay You Actual Money… But At Least We Can Make A Joke About It!
A Neighbor Keeps Asking For More, With Better Name Blurring!
I think I am going to literally have nightmares about how this person misspelled “guzzler” as “gusalur”. It took me a full minute to even realize what they meant as I thought a “gusalur” was some car make/model I was not familiar with.
Lady Wants Paid $200 To Remove And Haul Off Ramp
Trying To Sell A Mattress On Facebook Marketplace
Work For Us For Free!
Let Your Teen Pay Me To Dog Sit… Cuz Amenities
Royalty Beggar
This is a weird one. There are many people who are more than happy to work for the queen. One of the reasons is that when they move on to their next jobs they will command much higher wages. And of course this is absolutely stupid. She is rich enough to pay her staff a proper wage.
Tell Me You've Never Been To A Salon W/Out Telling Me You've Never Been To A Salon
Wife Got Her First Cb.. Came Out Of The Gates Firing
Commercial Photography For A Hotel In Beverly Hills For $40. Real Estate Experience Preferred
Exploiting Students For Her Financial Gain
Didn't Even Have A Chance To Respond
"Most Lumber As Payment"
Honestly I would take it. I would grab my friends a few axes and a few beers and we would just have some fun. I remember how fun it was when we tore down our old cabin on our farm when I was little.
Spotted: Armchair Spender
This isn’t a choosing beggar. This is someone saying that she should give to charity rather than wantonly spend. He doesn’t have the right to say what she spends her money on, but he isn’t asking her to give it to him.
Top post said it best, we're living in the stupidest timeline in history. I leave for work tonight, I'll be gone a minimum of two weeks with potential for more due to the end of summer coming up, my sister knows I could be gone for a long time. Asked me to go on an all day road trip today to the next town. I said no because I just want to relax for my last few hours of freetime, in my house. She's now all over Facebook telling everyone that I'm lazy and don't want to spend time with family. I've been home two weeks, there was plenty of time to ask me for a small road trip, not last minute!
Top post said it best, we're living in the stupidest timeline in history. I leave for work tonight, I'll be gone a minimum of two weeks with potential for more due to the end of summer coming up, my sister knows I could be gone for a long time. Asked me to go on an all day road trip today to the next town. I said no because I just want to relax for my last few hours of freetime, in my house. She's now all over Facebook telling everyone that I'm lazy and don't want to spend time with family. I've been home two weeks, there was plenty of time to ask me for a small road trip, not last minute!
