35 Outstandingly Bad GoFundMe Projects By People Who Don’t Have Any Sense Of Shame (New Pics)
Crowdfunding platforms are perfect for opportunists. Creating a campaign is fast and easy, and you're not really losing anything if it fails. Well, maybe except for your dignity.
But as you might've already seen in our earlier publication on the subreddit 'DontFundMe', when you're desperate, you don't worry about such a minuscule "tax."
Beggars continue pleading for money on the internet, so we decided to see which of their attempts were spotted by the online community, and let's just say that they are just as sad, funny, and infuriating as they've ever been.
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Not Just A Vacation, But One That Costs More Than Most Of You Make A Year Please
Particularly, no one is going to fund a dream you might "forget about".
Who on earth needs that much for a trip to Japan? Btw. four weeks for two with flights accomodations, transfers between cities, food + everything else: Around 5000€
Load More Replies...I always dreamed in having a Bentley Continental GT, and its not gonna be easy for me to buy it right now, só if 275 000 of you people donate just 1€ i may be able to achieve my dream, if you help me achive my dream, i'l make a video of me seated on the exquisit leather seats of my new " Conti "...... PS, i might need future support, tires and maintenance are quite expencive.... Lmao
You have a goal you're desperate to fulfil but you may "forget about" it!
"This is what a job is for. Get one." Great idea! Better yet, get the *right* job! I was paid by work to go to Tokyo (twice), Taipei, Manila, KL (five times), Singapore and the US (often). You can always take leave and extend your stay - at your own expense, but at least the airfares are already paid.
Since I saw the movie Lost In Translation I have wanted to visit Tokyo so that I can go to a karaoke bar and sing, What’s So Funny About Peace Love and Understanding.
Using Gofundme For A Vacation
And you're probably tired of running out of arguments to support your case...
The OP might find the arguments *at work*, like everybody else 🙃
Load More Replies...I’m tired of giving money to people who if the tables were turned, wouldn’t give me anything
Hey, I wanna go there too. But for a different reason. Uh, if you don't know me, it's meeting Imagine Dragons.
Crowdfunding has seen many outrageous successes during its rise in the consumer products industry. Everything from the Pebble Watch to the Coolest Cooler and even potato salad has been funded successfully on Kickstarter, giving people hope that anyone can be a winner.
However, according to Fundera, the average success rate is merely 22.4% of crowdfunding campaigns across all platforms. (If you look individually at Kickstarter, it goes up slightly to just over 37%.) And as we can see in the pictures, there's a whole bunch of people dragging down the figure.
Fundraiser For Chairs For Our Brave Police So They Don't Have To Stand Around During School Shootings
This isn't about chairs. This is about being pissed off that police weren't following active shooter protocols and allowed children to die horrible deaths.
Yeah this is fake…don’t know why people donated to it
Load More Replies...Come on, this is clearly a commentary on how the police were doing nothing during school shootings. Read the paragraph below the image.
I’m so conflicted on this, because it’s hilarious but then it’s also not
Ok, this is actually brilliant. I'm pretty sure the money went to the victims' families too.
They don't need chairs, they need Oz the Great and Terrible to give them some courage.
pretty sure this is a fake fundraiser meme... Why would the NRA and Trump donate to a cause created by Ted Cruz?
Xavier Does Need His Premium Olive Oil
Perhaps the so-called 'friends' could pool their funds to replace it?
You realize this "go fund me" was created by his flatmates to rebuke his complaints and publicly humiliate him, presumably for asking for a replacement (or maybe even just for complaining at all) - right?
Load More Replies...So this is basically making fun of Xavier via "go fund me", as he obviously dared to complain about some flatmates´ guests using up his expensive olive oil. So maybe they didn´t use all that much and Xavier is being dramatic. But as a foodie I tend to side with him here: it sucks to spend good money on food and then have it used for days without asking by some flatmate. Not to speak to then be publicly humiliated for complaining towards flatmates. So maybe it was all in good humour, but my guess is on Xavier just being out looking for another room...
Premium olive oil doesn't come in a clear plastic bottle with a thumbs up sign on it.
And made me laugh. Hilarious! Some fun in life. I could totally see my son or nephews doing this with their buddies.
Load More Replies...Funnier thing is that the "Pouce" ("thumb") brand is the cheap discount brand made and sold by French retailer Auchan. It's actually cheaper and lower quality than the Auchan brand itself (the same way Carrefour has the Carrefour and Carrefour Discount brands sold in its supermarket).
Wouldn't it just be easier to buy the jackass another bottle on the condition he shuts up about it.
Yeah. I won't chip in for the PREMIUM evoo, but I will PAY for the "rode hard and put up wet" evoo...cuz that's the taste that gofundme left in my mouth!!!
Why Would You Do This? (I Used Inspect Element To Remove All Identifying Names, No Other Details Were Changed)
I am looking for the alternate universe in which this concerns me or anyone ever.
Interesting twist on 'just give me enough money to buy a house because I can't be bothered to make the effort". Dearie, you haven't actually given me a REAL reason to do so!
Why is everyone spelling her name wrong?! It's TILDA SWINTON. It's not that hard - c'mon people, get it right. /jk gWbX3a7V2M...772d45.jpg
Still, the global crowdfunding market size was valued at $1.49 billion in 2021 and is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 16.2% until 2030.
Experts believe that rising crowdfunding activities on social media platforms to increase the demand and presence of upcoming projects is a significant factor driving the market growth.
This Dude Has Asked For $5k Three Times Since August. The First One Was Funded, The Second Was Not, Now For Part 3. He Claims He Needs Money For The Doctors Yet Right After The First One Was Funded He Was Talking About Going To Concerts And Bought New Equipment For His Non Existent Tattoo Business
Yeah, a*ssholes like this who lie about need are terrible. And I'm pretty sure this is technically fraud, but I guess it depends on where you live.
High 'blood sugar' IS diabetes. Either his doc's a quack or he's making s**t up for money.
It is genuinely possible that the blood sugar issues are caused by some other problem. However, this guy seems to just be a scammer.
Load More Replies...Have to give this guy *some* credit for his apparently unbridled optimism. But then PT Barnum said a fool was born every minute. I think he underestimated.
at first i thought i was still on a "bad tattoos" post
Let’s Beg For Snack Money When We Are Getting 2k+ In Per Diem Alone
has anyone seen the bridal shower/bachelorette party/ divorce party cars that say: hey! im getting married/divorced! buy me a drink! Venmo blah blah blah. Cause ive seen like five around where i live its so weird.
Why should I buy *anyone* a drink unless I already know them; want to repay the favour, or get to know them better? Has entitlement gone rampant?
Load More Replies...CHE? If the Marines are sending you to North Carolina, they will pay your removal and travel expenses! WTF do you want from us and WHY?
As a Marine, this is embarrassing that we have these type of people. Not surprising, but embarrassing. You do get paid for your travel, however, I think it's once you arrive and turn in your receipts. (Unless that's changed?) If they get people to donate to them, they don't need to get reimbursed from Uncle Sam.
They should at least provide food if they're already sending them on a road trip instead of a flight.
Load More Replies...Do the Marines not pay for the move? I grew up Army and, every time we moved, guys in fatigues came and packed and loaded everything and unpacked and unloaded everything on the other end. It cost us nothing to move. Any expenses associated with the move were covered. This guy is asking to be paid twice to eat. I wonder how much all those decals cost...
They totally do, and the family gets a very generous per diem whenever they have to travel for the military. (I worked for the Armed Forces Emergency Service branch of the Red Cross in the early 2010s. Per diem back then just for food for one person was around $50.)
Load More Replies...Well, He Has A Goal
If you are TRULY broke (and sad) then $543 will definitely help, money wise. At least for now. But it won't make you happy.
Load More Replies...I just read about how severe an Akita dog bite can be. Sooo... yeah, my imagination also went to an infected limb.
Load More Replies...We can do that? Because Im broke and sad as well, i don't have a picture of a crab, but i have my sisters cat sleeping Next to me on the sofá......
I'd give money to the crab, but she's taking him to court for posting her pic without permission.
Load More Replies...Somehow I doubt that Ogilvy & Mather will be beating down his door.
Load More Replies...Soundcloud Rapper Doesn't Want To Pay With His Own Money
Shamiquavius Davis IV. Not to be confused with his friends L'carpetron Dookmarriot, Saggitarriutt Jefferspin, Bisquiteen Triscuit, Cartoons Plural, Equine Ducklings, Firstname Lastname and Harvard Oxford (Yale).
Load More Replies...heyyy, im gonna be a future author, sooo buy my book! it's not out yet, but if you could just donate like $20 that'd be great
$8 is enough for your happy meal. Go buy it and then never do that ever again
that's enough for 2 happy meals where I live lol
Load More Replies...Is Ronald McDonald carrying a knife? (This guy can suck the right off, btw).
English writer and comedian James Harris thinks content creators could learn a few things from these ridiculous campaigns.
"A lot of people don’t feel comfortable asking for help from their audience," Harris said. "Frankly, it’s a little demeaning to have to do so even after you’ve already invested time in making something; obviously people who make stuff think it’s good or they wouldn’t have spent time doing so. Imagine this in a restaurant — “Did you enjoy the meal I cooked you? Would you like to pay for it?” To use crowdsourcing platforms, a degree of extroversion (and at worse narcissism) is required from the outset. An individual needs to act, as the screenwriter John Brownlow told me, as their own carnival barker.'"
I Have A Lot Of Stuff
Wow I can buy a cheap hoodie sweatshirt and have my 5 year old niece draw on it, AND charge $80? Not only that, someone will call it their "dream" merch? I have been doing this whole life thing wrong.
Dream is a Minecraft player who’s popular. The fanbase is insanely toxic. When I was a teachers assistant/club moderator for a school it was a banned topic
Load More Replies...Buy Me Food Cause I’m A Queen
I’m a hardass working woman, if I want seafood, I’ll go buy it my damn self
I am the Goddess of the Hot Wing. Give me money or whatever so I can get me a bag of Great Value wings to eat alone in my kitchen at 11:37pm with my cat, Rex Zimmerman. Or don't, whatever.
Umm how ‘bout no, QuEeN. Get your sleeping beauty butt up and work for those $150
Donated So Much To Truckers Convoy, Can't Afford Legal Fees After Getting Arrested Blocking Major Trade Route
"I didn't see this all the way through" Says it all, really. Typical stupid anti-vaxxer.
Sounds like Danny made some really poor decisions and expects everyone to rally behind him. 🤔
You mean none of the truckers he tried to "help", or any of his Republican buddies would bail him out or pay his legal fees??? How odd! :-D
Charges and fees may affect your life in a very negative way? That must have been a really big surprise for someone...
What is it the kids say about forking around and finding out? Yeah, this guy is forked.
Here is nothing. But you can pride yourself on being on this level of stupid.
Decisions come with consequences. For this guy, not the online community.
I Wonder If This Guy’s Still On The Toilet
One of my measures of being an adult is always having toilet paper. If you run out you failed adult that week
How's your toothpaste holding out? I'm making a shopping list, then I'm going to wipe my a*s with it.
And absolutly planning ahead before you hear the doorbell ring! 😳 Good rule: check the paper admont before sitting on the toilet...
Load More Replies...Toilet paper is more precious than diamonds these days... I hope some brave soul donated to help him out
If only he was smart enough to get in the shower to clean his "brain". Hehe
At Least There's No Sob Story
Nah...admit it - you whipped the controller at the TV because you couldn't get past that darn level 2..
I've seen gamer rage before. That mark/where it cracked is more convincing of a controller getting yeeted at the TV.
Load More Replies...Lmao that would be funny but I think it's "s h i t t y"
Load More Replies...Your TV "dropped". Of its own accord? Then claim on warranty! Of course, if you spent less time playing games, you could get a job and afford to BUY a new TV. BTW, from where did you 'bring' Doom Eternal' to your current site?
How did your s****y tv 'drop'? A gamer obsession will ruin your life, kid.
I would also ask for a new TV if I just broke mine after getting DOOM Eternal
Bouche will occasionally jump on the TV stand. As I'd have to do a GoFundMe to replace the TV, my heart drops every time.
The Way My Jaw Dropped When I Saw This
Eating disorder twitter. She says he's the one with the eating disorder so I can't image a scale is a very healthy gift
Load More Replies...Her bf has an eating disorder. A scale is a very good way to make it worse
Load More Replies...You don't *know* that; but I fully understand your reasoning!
Load More Replies...Get A Job
No I'm a Nigerian Prince. You beautiful you want to marry and have children I need you to send me £1000 through western union please thank you lol
Load More Replies...MY dream is to become a successful model and actor. However, one look in the mirror tells me that will NOT happen. No stupid donations via ANY platform will change that. They would only make me *slightly* less desperate for money. What a shame there are no roles for Charles Laughton types anymore!
Just what the world needs. Another model/actor/influencer/astrologer to the stars/ game show card flipper/attention addict.
Pia Zadora - way way old time - in those days go fund was a billboard by the hwy.
What The Hell
This sounds like a great idea! I'd love to help these guys beat the system :)
After selling the non existing airport, now I will sell this super existing school. I've learned from my mistake..... /jk
Load More Replies...Okay this is pretty funny and kinda cute. They're kids just trying to live the dream lol!
Haha until their school turns into a Lord of the Flies situation 😶
If the school were *worth* buying, they would have been made a offer already. BTW, *why* is it a private school which cannot make ends meet? The govt should simply take it over.
Its a group of kids trying to buy the school they go to so they can just play around all day.
Load More Replies...Texas Police Officer Who Deleted Child Porn From Hospital Patient's PC Was Fired And Is Now Asking For Help
we might recognize him if we see the tip of his nose duh
Load More Replies...Sooooo…you want to be rewarded for *shuffles paper around*. Obstruction of Justice by deleting evidence against a suspect ? Seriously? You’re not even ashamed to be throwing your face around after that ? Yeah, that’s gonna be a no for me. Pandas, how do you vote? Lol
I'm Out Of Words
Step 1 set up go fund me Step 2 get people to send money on the promise of telling them how to make money Step 3 when people send money send them the list you've just read. Step 4 sit and watch the money cone in
Sure. And I’ll let you in on a secret to how I got ocean front property in Arizona too.
Um, your GoFundMe request *is* actually begging for money
Valorant
Why should ANYONE upgrade his school laptop to enable him to play a game?
Tiktok Influencer Asking For Venmos For His Car Repairs And Vacations With Dad. He Does This On A Regular Basis Now And People Actually Send Money
Well then, that means you can't go!! No money, no car rental, you have to stay home! Ask your dad for it! :(
Same as for REAL people; if you can't afford to go, then you DON'T go! Simples!
Load More Replies...I can't believe this skeezy grifter said "I'm ashamed"...doubtful. so gross.
I don't see how this is AS bad as some of the others. The guy had a genuinely unexpected issue (car troubles) and is asking for help to repair his car and/or visit his parents. I don't see where the "vacations" are, unless we're assuming that him going to see his poppa is a "vacation".
I'll admit, he's silly for sure, I follow him on Instagram. But I'd never Venmo him money. Why some of these people can't get jobs like the rest of us, who are already struggling to stay afloat with the money we work really hard for....
People Beach Their Boat, Don’t Remove Valuables, Thieves Take Valuables, Boat Owners Start Go Fund Me
If the photo is accurate the boat itself is hardly worth what they are asking for.
This dude robbed me of my time, and time is money so he better pay up.
Load More Replies...Deez Chavez Needs Amogus 2 X Fortnite Dlc
Bro
What on earth went through this person’s head before posting this?
It's a joke Rusty Shackleford is the alias Dale Gribble uses in the show King of the Hill
Load More Replies...Bruhh I Kinda Wanna Give Him A Burger
The burger or the person who started this gofundme? Either way, they need help.
Load More Replies...Is this what passes for a burger in the UK these days? Man, take my money and find some real food!
That looks like a charcoal sandwich. They way overcooked those burger patties.
I haven't eaten today, and I don't eat meat, but that burger is tempting me.
Who The Hell Actually Donated To This
The asker/demander for money donate just so it "looks" like someone has donated
He Jus Wanna See Franku
And a $200 goal isn't even that unreasonable, in light of the other person asking $450k to fund their home XD
Load More Replies...Understandable, Have A Nice Day
Guy Moved To Florida , Wants Money To Pimp Truck
Is the car parked on the edge of a lake? Is that all salt on the car? I'd pay him just to move out of Florida.
Looks like it has already been modified a bit. Edit: Ah it says fix
This Jayden Dude Wants Some Clam Chowder
Absolutely NOTHING wrong with GOOD New England clam chowder. There are many restaurants where he can go to experience the real thing, or a vague approximation.
I didn't know there were different kinds! (like, brands?) I like them all, I think!
Load More Replies...Robux Needed!
"As a pro gamer..." Trust me, if you are playing Roblox and don't have $160 to spend on it, you are not a pro gamer.
100$ buys 10000 robux and a free hat (apparently). Why does he need this much
Deadbeat Dad Won’t Help Pay For College!
Depending on his GPA, his community involvement and it’s a local school…this might be worthwhile cause.
Mf Got A Free Sponsorship From Gofundme
What does this even mean? I only speak English.
Load More Replies...Was Browsing Gofundme, And Saw This:
I would totally throw a dollar at a campaign for a cheeseburger or can of soup if I came across it.
The thing is, GoFundMe started out as people asking for money for fun, personal projects, and trips. It became America's largest independent medical insurance company, because we live in a dystopian nightmare because it is the job of medical insurance companies to deny your claim.
I seriously don't understand how some of these got donated to. The only time I attempted a GoFundMe was when my ferret needed vet care that I was 600 dollars short on. Didn't get a single donor. Not that I really expected to because I am sure there are far more desperate campaigns then mine. That being said I know my sick ferret was more worthy than the above. My running theory is I am unlikable, especially on the internet.
I do my own fund raising. I organize and participate in food and bake sales, yard sales, craft sales and I have a jewelry sale in Feb I'm prepping for. My dad said, "It's not gonna just be handed to you." I do not and will not donate to anyone who uses gofundme.
WTF is wrong with people? This entitled "I want it, therefore you should give it to me" mentality has got to be stopped. Put people in their place, folks! Call out liars, cheaters and scammers. SAY NO when little Timmy's Mom "expects" you to watch him for just a quick minute or to pick up Susie from school because "it's on your way". F*CK these people!
I ran across my ex boyfriend's page to get money for parts for 66 Ford Mustang he wanted to restore. He's a ER nurse and his wife is a masters level family counselor. Makes a hell of a lot more than we do so straight up, h to the n, b***h!
I have a friend who did a gofundme a few years back to get her kid a car, playing the single mom card. . Her kid was 16 years old and she made the goal $30,000. I had to be the one to privately message her and tell her that it was incredibly tacky to do that. I worked a retail job all through high school to pay for my used Toyota Corolla. My mom was a single mom and in no way could afford to help me with that. She ended up taking it down.
I would totally throw a dollar at a campaign for a cheeseburger or can of soup if I came across it.
The thing is, GoFundMe started out as people asking for money for fun, personal projects, and trips. It became America's largest independent medical insurance company, because we live in a dystopian nightmare because it is the job of medical insurance companies to deny your claim.
I seriously don't understand how some of these got donated to. The only time I attempted a GoFundMe was when my ferret needed vet care that I was 600 dollars short on. Didn't get a single donor. Not that I really expected to because I am sure there are far more desperate campaigns then mine. That being said I know my sick ferret was more worthy than the above. My running theory is I am unlikable, especially on the internet.
I do my own fund raising. I organize and participate in food and bake sales, yard sales, craft sales and I have a jewelry sale in Feb I'm prepping for. My dad said, "It's not gonna just be handed to you." I do not and will not donate to anyone who uses gofundme.
WTF is wrong with people? This entitled "I want it, therefore you should give it to me" mentality has got to be stopped. Put people in their place, folks! Call out liars, cheaters and scammers. SAY NO when little Timmy's Mom "expects" you to watch him for just a quick minute or to pick up Susie from school because "it's on your way". F*CK these people!
I ran across my ex boyfriend's page to get money for parts for 66 Ford Mustang he wanted to restore. He's a ER nurse and his wife is a masters level family counselor. Makes a hell of a lot more than we do so straight up, h to the n, b***h!
I have a friend who did a gofundme a few years back to get her kid a car, playing the single mom card. . Her kid was 16 years old and she made the goal $30,000. I had to be the one to privately message her and tell her that it was incredibly tacky to do that. I worked a retail job all through high school to pay for my used Toyota Corolla. My mom was a single mom and in no way could afford to help me with that. She ended up taking it down.
