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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.

#1

Ketchup Critics

Ketchup Critics

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PickleRick
Community Member
4 years ago

That last line could be the most honest thing I've read in a long time.

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    #2

    This Is How You Deal With Them

    This Is How You Deal With Them

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    ScarletRos
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    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.

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    #3

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

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

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    BatPhace
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    The thing is, most people who want free c**p DO, ACTUALLY haggle with their hairdresser, doctor, electrician, dog groomer and local restaurant 🤣

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    #4

    Influencer Wants Personal Song Written Plus One Hour Set At Wedding For Free

    Influencer Wants Personal Song Written Plus One Hour Set At Wedding For Free

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    DforDory
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Great comeback.

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    #5

    Waaahhh I Didn’t Get A Less Than $2 Discount At An Already Fairly Priced Diner

    Waaahhh I Didn’t Get A Less Than $2 Discount At An Already Fairly Priced Diner

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    Chich
    Community Member
    Premium
    4 years ago

    This military discount is odd, and not a thing here. My training, deployments etc were paid for. I don't expect anything else, especially not in this economic climate.

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    #6

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

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

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    Chocolate llama
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I'm glad that 2 years later they figured out that the store selling beds is actually just a store selling beds

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    #7

    The Guy In The Comment Section Gets It

    The Guy In The Comment Section Gets It

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    Jaden Alexander
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    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.

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    #8

    $10 For A Mobile Haircut

    $10 For A Mobile Haircut

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    Chicken Nugget
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Exactly YouTube is a miracle I learned how to punch someone while I had no hands or feet

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    #9

    Forgot About This Gem From The Other Year From When I Was Trying To Sell My Old Phone!

    Forgot About This Gem From The Other Year From When I Was Trying To Sell My Old Phone!

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    Ember
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    These people always make up a chronically Ill/sad child or terrible trauma to try and guilt trip you into giving them free or heavily discounted items. It makes me sick that people try and trick/scam others like this.

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    #10

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

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

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    Artemis Apollo
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Great comback

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    #11

    Please Make Sure It's In Good Condition Also

    Please Make Sure It's In Good Condition Also

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    Chicken Nugget
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    No not for free, they’re willing to pay a princely sum of zero dollars

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    #12

    Twitter Art Commissioner Gets His First Choosing Beggar

    Twitter Art Commissioner Gets His First Choosing Beggar

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    Deborah Harris
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Speechless...

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    #13

    It's Fun To See Them Get This Kind Of Attention Once In A While

    It's Fun To See Them Get This Kind Of Attention Once In A While

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    PickleRick
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Influencers are the worst.

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    #14

    Super Roomy Bathroom??!!

    Super Roomy Bathroom??!!

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    Deborah Harris
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Lol. Insanity at its best

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    #15

    Can You Please Deliver That Free Item For Free? And I’ll Make You Feel Bad When You Decline. Smh

    Can You Please Deliver That Free Item For Free? And I’ll Make You Feel Bad When You Decline. Smh

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    Deborah B
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    You're not "not entitled to a free TV because you do not drive". You're not entitled to a free TV. Period.

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    #16

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

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

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    Loolie
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Wow! Some folks have no shame.

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    #17

    Oh You Are Selling For $300-$600? How About $20

    Oh You Are Selling For $300-$600? How About $20

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    Artemis Apollo
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I'm sorry but what did that imbicil expect

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    #18

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

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

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    DforDory
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Whaaat? You'd be making more than 50Cent....I'll show myself out! 🤪

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    #19

    That Is Kinda Specific, Isn't It?

    That Is Kinda Specific, Isn't It?

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    BlackestDawn
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Nr 12. Whenever I see that kind of comment I always think "So he's that small".

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    #20

    Make Me A Costume

    Make Me A Costume

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    Joe Blowe
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Parent- I thought you would provide all supplies needed and also pay me for the opportunity. I will be sure to post it online but tell people I created it.

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    #21

    Wants To Pay $50 For Completely Handmade Robe

    Wants To Pay $50 For Completely Handmade Robe

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    Yettichild
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    $50 wouldn't even cover the fabric.

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    #22

    Hahahaha No

    Hahahaha No

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    Disgruntled Panda
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Wait, what? $2.13 per hour? Is that in US dollars?

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    #23

    Anyone Have Just Too Many Tax Breaks??

    Anyone Have Just Too Many Tax Breaks??

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    Bored Turtle Princess
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    What the hell?! Even more so for those who (hopefully no one) actually will do this.

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    #24

    I Guess He Is Asking For A Slave?

    I Guess He Is Asking For A Slave?

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    DforDory
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    So at 25 you need a replacement mommy, for free,who will wipe your a*s out so that you can live off your dream? It's all I ever hoped for!

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    #25

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

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

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    Down With Agent Hedgehog!
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    ‘No vaccine’ O_o I must. Stop. Scrolling. Or I might lose hope completely in the human population.

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    #26

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

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

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    Chicken Nugget
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    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!

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    #27

    "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

    "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

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    Deborah Harris
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Sue them for blackmail

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    #28

    Don't Even Bother Giving Me $100

    Don't Even Bother Giving Me $100

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    G M
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I’m confused. She was giving $100 and was offended by the gift or is she attempting to goad someone into giving her more than $100? Both?

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    #29

    Too Good For The Food Bank, Whilst Begging For Groceries

    Too Good For The Food Bank, Whilst Begging For Groceries

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    TheAquarius1978
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited)

    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.

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    #30

    An Absurd Post In A Roommate Finder Group

    An Absurd Post In A Roommate Finder Group

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    Joe Blowe
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Um, yeah, no thanks

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    #31

    What If I Am Hungry At 8:01?

    What If I Am Hungry At 8:01?

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    KamCy Ahaka
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    The fact that they end this with "No negative comments" just shows they know how ridiculous they sound.

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    #32

    Looking For A Girlfriend, Iq Under 130 Need Not Apply. Roommate Too

    Looking For A Girlfriend, Iq Under 130 Need Not Apply. Roommate Too

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    Helen Waight
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    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)

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    #33

    I’d Love To Watch Your Dog For Like $2 An Hour!

    I’d Love To Watch Your Dog For Like $2 An Hour!

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    Torbjorn
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    The dog is so cute

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    #34

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

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

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    Ember
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Pay for your own honeymoon - and if you can’t afford it, don’t have one. Seems very simple to me. Guests shouldn’t be expected to pay for anything at a wedding.

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    #35

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

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

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    Ember
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I really detest ‘Influencers’

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    #36

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

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

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    Ansi
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I bet someone would do it if they gave it away for free.

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    #37

    “I Believe My Idea Will Work”

    “I Believe My Idea Will Work”

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    Chicken Nugget
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    “I’m going to pay you with money I don’t have yet” obviously trustworthy right?

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    #38

    Building Wealth On Charity

    Building Wealth On Charity

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    Miocha
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Admins, please delete that post because it's clearly inappropriate.

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    #39

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

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

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    Jaden Alexander
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Uh-oh. Crazy, dumb and unreasonable Airbnb rules are bleeding into everyday living.

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    #40

    What's The Point Of Paying Someone To Help Us Move When We Could Just Pay Professional Movers?

    What's The Point Of Paying Someone To Help Us Move When We Could Just Pay Professional Movers?

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    Laura Ketteridge
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    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).

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    #41

    Who's Down For $2.50 An Hour?

    Who's Down For $2.50 An Hour?

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    Lori w
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Yes with the comment👏

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    #42

    Famous Rapper Wants Expensive Breeds Of Dogs For Free

    Famous Rapper Wants Expensive Breeds Of Dogs For Free

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    Deborah Harris
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Yes because making your own instant dog fighting ring is the in thing. What the actual f**k..

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    #43

    Ok But Like… I Tipped 20%? Am I Wrong For Thinking That’s A Bit Off Putting To Say That To A Customer?

    Ok But Like… I Tipped 20%? Am I Wrong For Thinking That’s A Bit Off Putting To Say That To A Customer?

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    Lori w
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    I always add a tip when ordering delivery. If that's not enough, don't take the order!!!

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    #44

    We’re Not Going To Pay You Actual Money… But At Least We Can Make A Joke About It!

    We’re Not Going To Pay You Actual Money… But At Least We Can Make A Joke About It!

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    Sanchi
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    “Why aren’t the fliers working? I have no clue”

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    #45

    A Neighbor Keeps Asking For More, With Better Name Blurring!

    A Neighbor Keeps Asking For More, With Better Name Blurring!

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    Well-Dressed Wolf
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    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.

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    #46

    Lady Wants Paid $200 To Remove And Haul Off Ramp

    Lady Wants Paid $200 To Remove And Haul Off Ramp

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    Ember
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    So…..disassemble the ramp, take away the wood and PAY them for the privilege?!

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    #47

    Trying To Sell A Mattress On Facebook Marketplace

    Trying To Sell A Mattress On Facebook Marketplace

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    Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    He sounds like Tonto.

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    #48

    Work For Us For Free!

    Work For Us For Free!

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    Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    A community effort to prune a private vineyard.

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    #49

    Let Your Teen Pay Me To Dog Sit… Cuz Amenities

    Let Your Teen Pay Me To Dog Sit… Cuz Amenities

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    Kim Bush
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Teenager only...? 🛑🚨

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    #50

    Royalty Beggar

    Royalty Beggar

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    Laura Ketteridge
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    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.

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    #51

    Tell Me You've Never Been To A Salon W/Out Telling Me You've Never Been To A Salon

    Tell Me You've Never Been To A Salon W/Out Telling Me You've Never Been To A Salon

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    Joe Blowe
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    $50-$75 may cover the cut but even that is pushing it.

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    #52

    Wife Got Her First Cb.. Came Out Of The Gates Firing

    Wife Got Her First Cb.. Came Out Of The Gates Firing

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    Sanchi
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    …speechless

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    #53

    Commercial Photography For A Hotel In Beverly Hills For $40. Real Estate Experience Preferred

    Commercial Photography For A Hotel In Beverly Hills For $40. Real Estate Experience Preferred

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    Syringa Wessels
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    “very skilled and just starting” LOL

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    #54

    Exploiting Students For Her Financial Gain

    Exploiting Students For Her Financial Gain

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    Lady Goldberry
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    "I'll take them myself! So there!"

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    #55

    Didn't Even Have A Chance To Respond

    Didn't Even Have A Chance To Respond

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    Ember
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    Disabled veteran….. really? Or just an a-hole…

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    #56

    "Most Lumber As Payment"

    "Most Lumber As Payment"

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    TheSilentEnigneer
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    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.

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    #57

    Spotted: Armchair Spender

    Spotted: Armchair Spender

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    Peter Smith
    Community Member
    4 years ago

    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.

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