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There are always people who think they deserve more than everybody else. They constantly ask for a discount, try to gorge on more freebies than they can carry, never tip, and always try to get things for free. And there’s a specially dedicated place for them called “Choosing Beggars,” a 2.2M-strong subreddit that collects the most hilariously embarrassing cases.

And you may think that Thanksgiving, a national holiday which essentially encapsulates the word and the meaning giving, would stop them. Well, not really. Apparently, the festivity may as well serve as a perfect opportunity to have all its perks without putting in all the effort or losing a dime.

So this time we collected some of the most crazy examples of beggars in action: Thanksgiving edition. After you’re done, be sure to check out our previous posts with people whose ego and entitlement is too big for this tiny world here, here and here.

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Grandma's Thanksgiving Rules

Grandma's Thanksgiving Rules

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KoalaLa
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This sounds like a regular badass grandma after years and years of bullsh*t.

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“Volunteer To Wait On My Family At Thanksgiving”

“Volunteer To Wait On My Family At Thanksgiving”

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Felice Coles
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Great. She can do the same for me when I need my 5 indoor kitties fed, watered and poopy-scooped twice a day for a week while I'm at my family reunion. Oh, wait. Where'd she go?

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Invite Us To Your Thanksgiving! But Only If You Have These Things And We Will Only Bring Dessert. Tia

Invite Us To Your Thanksgiving! But Only If You Have These Things And We Will Only Bring Dessert. Tia

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This Thanksgiving may have been the most expensive one for the host so far. How come? Well, it turns out that agricultural economists, farmers and grocery executives predicted that nearly every component of the traditional American Thanksgiving dinner, from the disposable aluminum turkey roasting pan to the coffee and pie, come at a higher price this year.

Interestingly, last year, the cost of a Thanksgiving dinner for 10 was the lowest it had been since 2010, the American Farm Bureau reported. So what on earth has happened? Turns out that last year, during the height of the pandemic, everyone was laying low with celebrations, and very few people were buying groceries for big gatherings. Grocery sellers were keeping the prices of the Thanksgiving staple—turkey—pretty low to attract the shoppers.

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Trying To Take Advantage Of A Nice Person The Night Before Thanksgiving

Trying To Take Advantage Of A Nice Person The Night Before Thanksgiving

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Giving Your Church A One Star Review For Giving You A Free Turkey

Giving Your Church A One Star Review For Giving You A Free Turkey

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Yara Balabanova
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sounds like they ruined their own Thanksgiving by expecting too much

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MikeWheelerFan
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These people are trying to give you a good holiday out of the kindness in the hearts and you have the audacity to say this?!

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J. Normal
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No, this is the attitude of many people. I knew of a family who went to 5 churches to get free turkeys & fixings ( both had full time jobs). She actually complained about the quality of the food and said they would probably throw in the trash about 1/2 of it. Last time I had anything to do with them and actually dumped a friend who defended that attitude and action. ( found out later several of the men in the family are child sex offenders, others are child abusers and the rest prison guards. Disgusting

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Dani Alexander
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

“If you have low expectations you will never be disappointed”

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Sandra Givens
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My father's favorite saying was "He who expects nothing shall never be disappointed."

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Felice Coles
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"You're welcome! Come back to the Church of Ruination again for more free stuff!"

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Cecily Holland
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All turkeys STINK. I know this because I used to high speed debone the rotten things

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Icky Jinx
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hoping this is a joke, but if the donation turkey is spoiled, that is horrible. Additionally, by car doesn't mean your own. May have needed taxi, Uber, or friend. If you don't have a lot and are hoping for one day of solace, these details can be important. Just because you're poor doesn't mean you should be happy to eat shite.

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Julie Atwood
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is absolutely true, and if that turkey really did smell bad, as opposed to just smelling like a freezer, (because I'm sure it was still frozen, I've never seen anything but frozen turkeys handed out) then that is something to be upset about. Not getting a pie, or not having it look "like the picture" is not. Churches, food banks, charities of all kinds, are stretched very thin right now. Not having in person services and in person fundraisers because of the pandemic has hit them hard too, but they are doing their best to still provide people with Thanksgiving dinners, and presents for Christmas, and all of the things that make the holidays normal for families.

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Amy Stone-Chandler
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm not a fan of Churches but this person is SO ignorant! Also, the fact they were "ruined" before and went back again?

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AvaFlxwer 1
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OMGGGGG you guys did something nice for the community,,,,, you all suck

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Wendi Pedigo
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My question is, if it's ruined "again" (irrespective of the RIDICULOUS nature of their "outrage"), why did they come back after FIRST alleged "holiday ruination"? Fool me once, shame on you, fool me TWICE, shame on me 🤷‍♀️🤣🤣

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Jessica N
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The free dinners to help the poor are a privilege, not supposed to be for the privileged. Anyone who would give a church dinner 1* for not having dessert or being a ten course meal should cook their own and leave the donated food for someone who can't afford to feed their family. Disgusting.

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Terri Owens
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Stay home next year and do your own Thanksgiving. Entitled a$$witch!

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mewmew34
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Guess it's time to improve your personal situation so you can buy everything you want for Thanksgiving on your own. Or stop being a worthless freeloader if you're taking freebies when you don't actually need them.

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Kristina Ferency
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Geesh. Thankful much? Where's the appreciation? Sounds like you ruined your own Thanksgiving with your miserable attitude and self entitlement.

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Kate Johnson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If the turkey was off, I would have either called the place hosting the giveaway, or turned right back around to bring it back to prevent someone from getting sick. But this wasn't about that. On the other hand, I'd like to remind people that when they are donating food it is *NOT* about getting rid of the stuff you wouldn't eat yourself, or cleaning out your cupboards. The goal is about helping others get the foods they need. If you'd like to contribute, please do so, and if what you have is the money, then please consider giving the money itself to the food bank; they know how to stretch that money to help the most people. You don't have to spend a lot to help, and if you're unable to donate then that's that and there's no reason to feel badly about it. Everyone should be able to eat. But if you can maybe buy an extra thing each time you shop (like, a box of oatmeal or a can of vegetables or a box of pasta) do so,and remember to donate it as soon as you can. Thank you.

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Ryan Deschanel
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know Christians are supposed to be charitable, to show the other cheek, etc... But can't we just consider punching those ungrateful bastards as a lesson ?

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EEF🤓
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beggars cant be choosers. I'd have taken it back from them. Ungrateful

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Micah
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you're waiting on a free dinner to make or break your Thanksgiving for at least the second time, then have the gall to leave a negative review, you need to rethink your choices in life.

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Elizabeth
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The old adage comes to mind: Beggars can't be choosers...not that one, this is the one: Go F yourself you disrespectful, greedy and and horrible human.

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BatPig
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe they were just so rude the volunteers purposely gave them the bare minimum. Remember that you catch more flies with honey than vinegar

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Gianna
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This has got to be a joke or someone is trolling online. If these are really humans and are for real, they don't deserve anything. Wth!!

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Kanga9ine
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe they should consider showing up for than more Easter, Christmas or the ultimate "Come to Jesus Moments" stuck in prison for the next 20 years. So basically they were more deserving than others. I guess Jesus disagreed. So did Dad I would plan an wearing an orange vest instead of a halo as you are sent to heaven to clean up or keep it the way your dreams see it. You're in for a surprise. Every excuse ever has been heard......dog ate my homework, I had to kill him, she made me so made I had to show her who's in charge.....I deserve a free Turkey. Got up early and so I might have cut somebody off to be fourth. Better go get a taco or something.

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RedOphelia 13
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beggars can't be choosers but the beggars these days act like we should be handing everything to them on a silver platter with a smile on our faces. People like this should not receive handouts.

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Allena Sharpe
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you have no other means of having a Thanksgiving (I know it's a real challenge for a lot of folks to imagine actually being that poor) and they advertised a full meal and all you got was a smelly turkey, this would be a huge disappointment.. Especially if you had young children.

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Vgp 1982
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not sure who you think you are but how about you bend over so that turkey can be shoved up your ass you ungrateful fool! Go buy your own turkey. It's definitely not their job to supply your dinner. Cheap ass

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Shreeky
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That sounds just like my aunt and uncle and one of my cousins would do(they go to church to church begging when they have food stamps, WIC, disability checks, retirement checks and marital checks from an exhusband... They will also dumpster hop and go to food banks.) They would complain if they don't get things that they wanted and tries to give my parents the out of date stuff when they was temporary living with us until my mom got sick of their lying and kicked em out. My aunt who's in her late 60s had the nerve of stealing my 13yr olds hoodie when my mom kicked em out this past Tuesday.(they were moochers and freeloaders didn't help with the bills just gave my parents expired food from churches and pantries)

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Autumn Artemis
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The Thanksgiving that you would not have had otherwise? Oh yes. Shame on them, ruining the thanksgiving.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

isn't that the whole point of f'n thanksgiving... to be thankful for what you have, no?

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Sue User
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was part of a food co-op. Small fee and a few hours, food was shared. The people who put in the hours knew how hard it was to go all over, glean, get all the food together. A small number would complain ( this yogurt is expiring ) , cheat ( no I didn't get my one pie ) etc. Sad

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Mandy Coxwell
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There's a special spot in H*** for this person. Good luck explaining this post to the Big Guy upstairs!

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Karely Guerrero
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beggars can’t be choosers. I repeat BEGGERS CANT BE CHOOSERS (Check my spelling) TIA

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Paul Macdonell
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But. .... do we really think second (or third) best is okay for poor persons ? For a free dinner on this special occasion I think we should show respect to those less fortunate by giving our best ....not an "anything is better than they have" attitude. I don't like the complaining but I hate what they were offered....

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kit kat
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not the church's fault you're an ungrateful poor bastard

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Amanda Hanson
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have found that giving things away for free brings out the worst and the most entitled of people. It's free. People don't have to give it to you, and you don't deserve jack s**t. Offer something small to people be for free, and they think they are entitled to the moon, your first born child, and all the money in your wallet.

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Anita Pickle
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Thank you all for spending time away from your families to help others." That is what it should have said.

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Lovin' Life
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

WOW! It was free. I'm sure there are many people who would loved to have had this meal

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V Martinez
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And isn't the food from the churches also donated? So they are upset at the church for what others donated, etc. They made the choice to go get free food, then complain. They just need to stay home.

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Id row
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The church should have a ban list. And these people should be at the top.

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C.R. Kubicek
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Perhaps the free offering was intended for people who needed and appreciated the meal, not an entitled jerk who was more concerned with what he Didn't get, than what he received. If businesses can ban people, why not charities?

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Marissa Taylor
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

well bitch if your feel that way then buy your own damn turkey =-= its people like this that ruin it for people who actually need this

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Rick Hoppenbrouwer
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe get a job and buy your own. Then you can stop complaining about the FREE food your getting.

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Black Karen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I served at homeless shelters where this was the same attitude. Ppl feeling entitled and complaining that their free chicken leg wasnt big enough

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I Admin A Local Pay It Forward Page. We Are Currently Trying To Help Members With Thanksgiving Food. This Is What I'm Dealing With

I Admin A Local Pay It Forward Page. We Are Currently Trying To Help Members With Thanksgiving Food. This Is What I'm Dealing With

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Kanuli
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This sounds like my MIL, entitled, weird, not listening or anything. But me me me.

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But after the global vaccination, the world has opened up and big gatherings resumed as if they had never stopped. So did the demand for turkey and other foods, whose prices have been soaring rapidly this past year.

The New York Times suggests that we shouldn’t look for a single culprit to explain the phenomenon. According to them, the nation’s food supply has been battered by a knotted supply chain, high transportation expenses, labor shortages, trade policies and bad weather. Inflation is at play, too.

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A Thanksgiving Choosing Beggar Who Thinks Meals Should Be Free

A Thanksgiving Choosing Beggar Who Thinks Meals Should Be Free

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't see a problem with this? If she's no takers, then no one with $15 is interested. But I bet there are people that can swing for that amount that can't or don't want to cook their own dinner. She's not expecting homeless people to buy it.

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I Present To You The Og Choosing Beggar: Marney And Her Thanksgiving Letter

I Present To You The Og Choosing Beggar: Marney And Her Thanksgiving Letter

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Why do I even bother" --- why indeed? Because you love the sound of your own voice?

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Numbers also speak for themselves. The Consumer Price Index for food was up 4.6 percent from a year ago in September, while the prices for meat, poultry, fish and eggs soared a whopping 10.5 percent. For those wondering what’s up with the sky-high turkey prices, it may have to do with the fact that the price of corn, which most commercial turkeys feed on, more than doubled in some parts of the country from July 2020 to July 2021.

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The Department of Agriculture turkey report released on Friday has also stated that whole frozen birds already cost 25 cents/pound more than they did a year ago. With much bigger holiday celebrations than last year, the demand for festive foods is likely not going anywhere, so there’s a slim chance you’ll get your hands on a turkey bargain.

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Free Thanksgiving Dinner? Not Enough!

Free Thanksgiving Dinner? Not Enough!

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Begs For A Free Thanksgiving Meal Then Smashes A Generous Offer

Begs For A Free Thanksgiving Meal Then Smashes A Generous Offer

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MilaFi
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This person has a serious, serious attitude problem. It's very clear that her mantra is "see how hard things are" as she says in one of her msgs. She also expects other ppl serve her solutions to all her problems without any effort from herself at all.

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From The Person Who Brought Their Own Tupperware To Somebody Else's Dinner Last Year

From The Person Who Brought Their Own Tupperware To Somebody Else's Dinner Last Year

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Kelli Lindsay
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Come on, that’s funny af! I’ve known a few people that might burst into flames upon entering a church, lol

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Caught This One On A Local Sub

Caught This One On A Local Sub

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Lauren Caswell
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't give up, kind ppl of the world. It feels like a good idea to after seeing this staggering level of entitlement, but we must not let leeches ruin it for us run of the mill caterpillars

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I Would Also Like An Entire Thanksgiving Dinner, Table Included. And Of Course It Needs To Be Delivered

I Would Also Like An Entire Thanksgiving Dinner, Table Included. And Of Course It Needs To Be Delivered

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Choosing Beggar Thanksgiving

Choosing Beggar Thanksgiving

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Jo Johannsen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also need: good manners, good sense, good grammsr, good slap up the side of the head.

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Appalled By The Community Food Bank For Asking Her For Donations, And Also Not Giving Her A Free Turkey Dinner For The Holidays

Appalled By The Community Food Bank For Asking Her For Donations, And Also Not Giving Her A Free Turkey Dinner For The Holidays

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Friend Posted Their Excessive Christmas Wishlist On Facebook... On Thanksgiving Day

Friend Posted Their Excessive Christmas Wishlist On Facebook... On Thanksgiving Day

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I Work At A Church, This Is An Old Review On Our Facebook Page

I Work At A Church, This Is An Old Review On Our Facebook Page

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mummy pig
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Honest question, does people really eat dinner at 2pm on thanksgiving????

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Local Choosing Beggar Asks For Entire Thanksgiving Dinner For Free

Local Choosing Beggar Asks For Entire Thanksgiving Dinner For Free

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rumade
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't see anything wrong with this. If you don't ask, you don't get. She listed what she normally has, and there will be people out there who may want to provide or have spare.

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