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40 Times People Saw Infuriating ‘Choosing Beggars’ In Action And Just Had To Share (New Pics)
We all know the saying 'beggars can't be choosers?' but time and time again people like to challenge this idea by doing the exact opposite. Here at Bored Panda, we love to share some absurd stories and nothing is quite as ridiculous as choosing beggars who take no issue with asking for handouts - but only on their own inconsiderate terms.
The following list is a collection of posts from the internet of the best of the worst of these cheapskate types. From haggling over price points to roasting their loved ones for thoughtful gifts scroll down to check out these ridiculously rude people and don't forget to upvote your favs!
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#1
A Brilliant Way To Deal With "Influencers"
Azure Adams 6 years ago
That's how you find the true influencers vs the scammers and s**t heads
It's a good trait to be generous - but it's also good to know when you're being taken advantage of. Not everyone has the skills to say "no" to moochers, users, and choosy beggars, so Bored Panda has collected some various tips. First, it is important to communicate the boundaries or conditions around what you are giving to them.
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#2
63 Sandwiches In 1 1/2 Hours!?! How Dare They!
#3
This Groomer Is Definitely Prepared For All The Choosing Beggars
If you want to help, haggle or handout - go for it- but also know that it is ok to say "no"! Some people take generosity to mean that you can be pushed to give more and more. If someone has assumed that your niceness means that you won't say no, respectfully remind them of your limits. In some cases, people won't want to continue to have transactions after you turn them down, and that's ok.
#4
I Won't Invite You To My Baby Shower, But You Better Get Me A Gift
#5
My Mechanic Telling It How It Is. Support Artists And Labor Folk!
Don't let yourself be consumed by guilt - set your boundaries and stick to them. Just because you can be accommodating doesn't mean you should. Most of us are taught it is a social norm to share what we have with those less fortunate, but giving back doesn't mean sacrificing your worth. Sure you can afford to cut a little off a price, but you are not responsible for other people's financial burdens. Remember if you give an inch to someone who is trying to take advantage they will want more.
#6
Choosing Beggar
Two years ago I saw that guy with the gas can begging for money. Tried to give him four dollars, but he said he doesn’t take anything less than five. After that I saw him there everyday for months. Turns out he’s a fraud with a new Jeep and a nice house. Been following him with this sign since.
#7
This Guy Gets It
C Hypercube 6 years ago
I've had the pleasure of such an experience. A colleague of mine, who was in the marketing department (she was just playing Candy Crush all day long most of the times) came to me with a purely illogical and physically impossible request, for a packaging. I politely tried to explain her using her very limited technological knowledge and abilities, that it cannot be done, why it cannot be done, and that I'm not gonna waste my time doing that. I also offered her alternative solutions. Her reaction: "OK!!! Then I'LL DO IT!! It can't be that hard." I gave her my seat, took a step back and enjoyed the rest of the show. She sits on my chair, adjusts it for a minute, stares at the Illustrator window for 10 seconds and says "OK, now TELL me what to do next!!!" I burst into laugh and invited her out of my office before she deletes something important.
Lastly, don't feel bad when you shame a freeloader. We should always treat others with respect but in some cases, you need to be extra firm. "A freeloader really cares nothing for your needs and thoughts, even if they convince you that they do. They also rarely care for normal social etiquette."
#8
Broke Boy
#9
Lady Wants Barely-Used Computer For $25
The expression 'Beggars can't be choosers'? first recorded into print in 1546, when it appeared in a book of proverbs compiled by John Heywood. The first form was written as 'Folk say alway, beggars should be no choosers.' Another similar proverb from a different angle is, 'If wishes were horses, then beggars would ride,' which is more rarely used.
#10
Seems Like Indonesia Is Not Choosing Any Of Them Begpackers
#11
Mom Thinks Her Son Needs My Service Dog, Not Just Any Service Dog
#12
Thought On Exposure
#13
I Have To Pay For My Food?
#14
Youtube Musician Donates Guitar
#15
Can You Draw Me For Free?
#16
So You Want Me To Unsell My Car And Are Offering Me Less Than It Sold For...
#17
Everyone Named Sheldon Gets A Free Laptop
#18
It's Free Pool
#19
If You Think It's Simple
#20
"But It's My Shift"
#21
Sign At My Local Tattoo Shop
#22
This Store Knows
#23
Ungrateful Man Shames His Wife On A Public Forum Because The Dinner She Cooked Him Wasn't To His Liking
Biljana Malesevic 6 years ago
Why do people ever think that it's ok, ever, to shame anyone in public, on social medias? Not even stranger, let alone spouse, child or friend. If someone would do that to me, we wouldn't be friends or in touch anymore. If you don't like something about me, talk to me, don't try to shame me online in front of everyone. So rude and disrespectful!
#24
Woman Gets Trolled After She Gets Too Choosy
#25
Woman Angry Book Pirating Site Is Being Sued, Complains To Author Whose Books She’d Been Stealing On Their Fan Page
Kaisu 6 years ago
I have a tip for those with little to no income who want to read books: GET A LIBRARY CARD. If your library doesn't have books from a particular author you like, you can message them to suggest they acquire books from that author, they often take suggestions into account when purchasing new books. Don't read pirated books if you can't afford to buy new ones.
#26
But I Only Have 800 Dollars
#27
"Fortunately I'm Not In A Position Where I Need To Pay To Work"
#30
Choosing Beggar Has Questions
#31
He Is Always Asking For People To Help Pay For Rent And Bills. He Complains About Not Being Able To Afford Food... But He Thinks He Can Care For A Kitten...
#32
Just To Persuade Him
#33
A Friend Of Mine Just Sent Me This. Why Is It That "Cash Ready" Means You Should Get An Incredible Deal?
#34
Sister, Can You Spare A Dime?
#35
Sorry I Dont Have Ca-
#36
Hungry, But Not That Hungry
Carol Emory 6 years ago
I'm surprised how many people will beg on street corners in designer clothing. It's like..hey..I can't even afford to shop at Walmart sometimes..and you're out here begging for money?
Monika Soffronow 6 years ago
I know someone who used to sell a magazine in the streets when she had ended up homeless and unemployed. She told me that people would not buy it if she had any lipstick on. It is kind of weird that we require poor people to "play their part" well if we are to offer any sympathy.
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redheadwahine 6 years ago
More than once in San Diego I've had a presumably homeless person approach me while I'm leaving a restaurant, ask for my leftovers (leftovers I usually planned to eat for lunch the next day), and after I've given it to them and walked away I hear them yell back that whatever I'd ordered has x,y,z in it and they don't like that and then watch them throw it in the trash... Then they proceed to ask the next people to come out for their leftovers. I stopped giving my leftovers away after the 4th time this happened since wasting food is something I really try to avoid and going out to eat here is so expensive that I often plan to use my order for two meals.
Imma Letchoofinish 6 years ago
Was in San Francisco...man in Adidas tracksuit and tight looking trainers, eating a take out food...looks up at me...'Give me a dollar..no two...I need a drink for this'. I gave him my '_itch, please' look for free.
Freya the Wanderer 6 years ago
Darn, this is where I should have relayed my story about being on a trip with friends, and the grateful panhandler who gladly accepted cookies and sandwiches.
#37
Still In Shock
#38
Damn, That Sounds Like A Killer Investment
#39
You Better Be Reliable And On Time For This Incredibly Below Minimum Wage Job
Margot Alexandre 6 years ago
I think she means 65-75 a day for 7 hours. It's still low, but it's still 3dollars per chid per hour.
#40
Not Good Enough For Her...
#41
Someone Has Dealt With A Lot Of Choosing Beggars
#43
My Neighborhood Facebook Group
#44
All These Teens Do Is Play Fortnite And Take Drugs! They Should Work For Me For Free!
#45
My Neighbor Wrote A Book About The Interesting Things He Heard As Santa
#46
Friendship Is Priceless
#47
This Guy Got Straight To The Point With A Quick Jab To End Our Conversation
#48
Wants Me To Use My Company Account To Loan Him Money
#49
Artists Hate This One Negotiating Trick
Desmond Farranree 6 years ago
OK, I'm going to give you a third of the amount to do 3 times as much work but you should know this is my final offer.
#50
Lady Saw My Ad For An Xbox One X I Was Selling, Demanded It For Free
#52
Rip Grandpa
#53
"Dont Get Me What I Asked For"
#54
She's Dealt With Choosing Beggars Before...
Foxxy 6 years ago (edited)
I had this happen, I was selling a nail polish wall rack/shelf.. Now the woman knew how much it was because I advertised it with a price and when she messaged me she asked for a $5 discount, which I did. Anyway when she came to pick it up she asked how much it was and when I told her she tried haggling me down even more because she didn’t have enough money. Like wtf.
#55
Wants A Masters Degree For A Minimum Wage Job...
#56
No Water Please
Carol Emory 6 years ago (edited)
I actually had a guy standing on the corner at Granville Island in Vancouver, begging people for a dollar so he could buy a beer. He said "I'va had a bad day. I need a beer. So if you could spare a buck, I'd really appreciate it. And if you want to just buy me the beer..I'd be ok with that. We can sit and talk..but I really need a beer. Can someone just spare a dollar?" I walked up to him and said "I appreciate your honesty..here's $5..get two beers." He responded with "Bless you ma'am! I thank you and my liver thanks you." And off he went to the nearest bar.
#57
Facebook Cb Wants Roommate To Pay More Rent Because She Makes More
Carol Emory 6 years ago
Uhm..just because your roommate got a better job than you doesn't mean she should pay your way. Push the subject with her and she may realize she makes enough not to need a roommate anymore.....
#58
Your Lost For Free Exposure!
#59
Listed My Car For 40k$
#60
I Sold A Really Unique, Old Vase And Forgot To Take The Listing Down. Got This Lovely Email As A Reminder To Do So
Carol Emory 6 years ago
I would get a cheap (less than $3) vase from a second hand store...go to their address. Put a note on their door and drop the vase so it shatters..then leave. And the note would say "Consider it delivered..you can keep your money."
#61
Give Me Your Password, It’s Not Like You Pay For It
#62
My Friend Was Trying To Give Away His Couch And Got This Lovely "Offer"
#63
Beg Packers - Tourists Who Travel With The Intent To Beg For Money From The Locals To Fund Further Travel. Peep The Sign, Too
#64
What An Amazing Offer Indeed!
Lizzy Potter 6 years ago
"yeah you're just going to work for me and I'm not going to pay" srsly?
#65
Korean Restaurant Near Me Has Had Its Fair Share Of Choosing Beggars
#66
Local Mexican Place Knows How To Deal With Choosing Beggars
#67
When Color Really Matters
#68
I Get Stuff Like This Pretty Regularly Now
Azure Adams 6 years ago
That is an automatic report to ebay for violation. I've had people give those kinds of messages and they get a nasty reply with a violation report.
#69
$25 To Detail This Atrocity
#70
Thanks But No Donut?
#71
Looking For A Financial Advisor - Full Time, Unpaid
#72
I Film Weddings As A Side Job, And This Finally Happened To Me
#73
“They Give Me A Discount But I Wanted More, One Star Rating!”
#74
My Local Tattoo Parlour Must Have Seen Their Share Of Choosing Beggars
#75
Um No. No Go Fund Me For Your Rent
#76
I Guess Flying To A Different Continent Wasn’t Enough
#77
Country Level Choosing Beggars
#78
Someone Doesn't Understand What "Client" Means
#79
At Their Own Mother...
Shelley Jennings 6 years ago
Wow. Just wow. Karma will get you one day you'll be praying for a meal like this
#80
Local Restaurant Stays Open Late To Serve Great Food To Customer After Hours, Has Audacity To Be Out Of Fries, Receives One-Star Review
#81
Sister Asks Me If I Can Watch Her Kid, Then Asks If I Can Come Get Her And Comes Up With Lame Excuse As To Why She Can't Drop Her Off
#82
Review Of A Nice And Cheap Neighborhood Bike Shop
#84
Asked A "Friend" For A Coffee When Visiting The City He's Living In A While Back And Was Amazed By His Response
#85
Let Me Know If A Job Like This Exists
#86
Why In The World Should You Be Paid?
#87
Hint: You're Not Getting Paid
#88
Boring Weight Loss Tip
#89
Even Better, Someone Defended Her For The Amount She's Willing To Pay
#90
Some Dude Stole My Fiances iPad Out Of His Car. This Is The Current Situation
#91
Give Me A TV And Deliver It Or Pay For The Gas!
#92
$1.80 An Hour Just Didn't Have The Same Ring Too It...
K Miller 6 years ago
This pisses me off, that and the people that post on Facebook groups looking for babysitters and include pictures of their kids! Oh and they need them last minute. Like wtf?! You're gonna trust a complete a*s stranger found on Facebook to watch your kids! And they don't know who the hell is looking at the pics of their kids! Drives me nuts!
#93
Seriously?! Complaining About A Free Vehicle When You Don’t Have One?
#94
Friend Is Trying To Sell Her iPhone On Gumtree
Jenny Bryl 6 years ago
When did people start to think that they are entitled to something for nothing? Is it a generational thing? I don't get it. If the shoe were on the other foot it would be a whole other story.
#95
You Get To Be A Nail Model For $70 And You Get To Pick The Color!... But You Can't Pick The Design
Wil Vanderheijden 6 years ago
Yeah, no. You need a model so you pay $150 for the use of the model's nails. That's how things work.
#96
First Time Seeing This
#97
When The Swag Your Friends Bought For You Just Isn’t Cutting It Anymore
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Azure Adams 6 years ago
People need to learn the phrase "go f**k yourself, no one else will" as a response to scammers and free-seekers
OnlyMyOpinion 6 years ago
I hope some of these are fake. What is happening to the human race really?! Disgraceful.
CP 6 years ago
This is a small snippet of humanity magnified by the internet. If you don't think these things happened pre-internet and then I got news for you.
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BryanR 6 years ago
Seems like this has been on the upswing since I turned 60, as a young adult I never heard of such as this. I will be 62 a week from Friday and this makes several articles I've read on Bored Panda like this, wish people would grow up and make the right choices.
CP 6 years ago
The internet magnifies these encounters. You never heard of them before because there was no way to post them for everyone to see. Also ease of communication gives people like this more opportunities to be this way.
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Robyn Gardam 6 years ago
That website is the best. I hope it helped 🙃 I think I’ll go read a few stories and indulge in a little schadenfreude..
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Bunzilla 6 years ago
Honestly, I have to think that at least some of this insane behaviour stems from the whole (rather toxic) 'the customer is always right' culture going on. People get it in their heads that they're entitled to anything if they demand it. It's ridiculous, and it needs to stop, because it creates idiots like these.
Stannous Flouride 6 years ago
We can blame these all on the "participation trophy" trend, i.e. everybody deserves something whether they work for it or not.
Ericka s 6 years ago
Alot of the above is just dealing with scammers in retail situations. Most don't actually apply to a homeless person begging on the street, and it's dangerous to allow the implication to remain. If a person has, for whatever reason, reached a point of desperation in their lives where the best way they can see to make money is to ask a stranger for it, then it doesn't matter to me what they have or don't have. I will help them as much as I am able, without being a d**k about it.
We Were On A Break! 6 years ago
I'm speechless! I really am... I find it hard to believe people like that live among us and haven't suffered any consequences to flip them upside down. The god damn nerve of these people...
Alejandro Butrón 6 years ago
Mmm, weren't 95? i reloaded the page and they removed the other 55. But still great post.
Derek Neibarger 6 years ago
I was in the middle of enjoying your 98 choosing beggars post when the page reloaded to just 40 stories. Thanks, Bored Panda.
Lucas 6 years ago
CLICK ON THE LINIK - it's all there. Does this not show on the app or something?
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MrChabster 6 years ago
STOP CUTTING POSTS BOREDPANDA! This was 98 times not even a few hours ago...
Mitchell Martin 5 years ago
Basically what I would say to all the a******s on this story. “You dense mother f****r”
Susie 6 years ago
I will never understand some people's ability to complain about free stuff. The first time I encountered this phenomena I was at a ~free~ concert being headlined by a fairly well known band, with an also well known band (that I actually came to see, not the headliner) opening for them. The crowd booed the first band off the stage chanting the headliner's name after only playing like 2 songs. Sometimes humanity can be incredibly disappointing. I had been wanting to see that band play for years. Sigh.
April Simnel 6 years ago
So many of these make me think of that line from the Kids In The Hall's "Decaf" sketch: "B***H, ARE YOU FOR REAL??!?!?!??!"
DearOptimists 6 years ago
In Denmark homeless people can get a job where they buy a bunch of magazines (named Hus Forbi) to sell. They pay 10 dkr per magazine and resell it for 20 dkr. It gives them pride in life to earn some sort of living. It's brilliant.
Magic567 6 years ago
I come to bored panda because it's very positive but lately its been nothing but bad news and depressing society stories and how someone got burnt for being racist on Tumblr or Reddit or something like that. I much rathered those "dank memes" and the articles on art and puppies! can we please do something about this? love from me
Dilly Millandry 6 years ago
Choose the ones you want to read more wisely then. No-one is forcing you to read any of the 'dank' ones.
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CrunChewy McSandybutt 6 years ago
Some of these are clearly trolls just trying to get an interesting screen shot for their Reddit feeds.
Happiness is Hippo 6 years ago
I'm sorry you're getting down voted, there's nothing wrong with wanting a bit more positivity :)
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Azure Adams 6 years ago
People need to learn the phrase "go f**k yourself, no one else will" as a response to scammers and free-seekers
OnlyMyOpinion 6 years ago
I hope some of these are fake. What is happening to the human race really?! Disgraceful.
CP 6 years ago
This is a small snippet of humanity magnified by the internet. If you don't think these things happened pre-internet and then I got news for you.
Load More Replies... BryanR 6 years ago
Seems like this has been on the upswing since I turned 60, as a young adult I never heard of such as this. I will be 62 a week from Friday and this makes several articles I've read on Bored Panda like this, wish people would grow up and make the right choices.
CP 6 years ago
The internet magnifies these encounters. You never heard of them before because there was no way to post them for everyone to see. Also ease of communication gives people like this more opportunities to be this way.
Load More Replies... Robyn Gardam 6 years ago
That website is the best. I hope it helped 🙃 I think I’ll go read a few stories and indulge in a little schadenfreude..
Load More Replies... Bunzilla 6 years ago
Honestly, I have to think that at least some of this insane behaviour stems from the whole (rather toxic) 'the customer is always right' culture going on. People get it in their heads that they're entitled to anything if they demand it. It's ridiculous, and it needs to stop, because it creates idiots like these.
Stannous Flouride 6 years ago
We can blame these all on the "participation trophy" trend, i.e. everybody deserves something whether they work for it or not.
Ericka s 6 years ago
Alot of the above is just dealing with scammers in retail situations. Most don't actually apply to a homeless person begging on the street, and it's dangerous to allow the implication to remain. If a person has, for whatever reason, reached a point of desperation in their lives where the best way they can see to make money is to ask a stranger for it, then it doesn't matter to me what they have or don't have. I will help them as much as I am able, without being a d**k about it.
We Were On A Break! 6 years ago
I'm speechless! I really am... I find it hard to believe people like that live among us and haven't suffered any consequences to flip them upside down. The god damn nerve of these people...
Alejandro Butrón 6 years ago
Mmm, weren't 95? i reloaded the page and they removed the other 55. But still great post.
Derek Neibarger 6 years ago
I was in the middle of enjoying your 98 choosing beggars post when the page reloaded to just 40 stories. Thanks, Bored Panda.
Lucas 6 years ago
CLICK ON THE LINIK - it's all there. Does this not show on the app or something?
Load More Replies... MrChabster 6 years ago
STOP CUTTING POSTS BOREDPANDA! This was 98 times not even a few hours ago...
Mitchell Martin 5 years ago
Basically what I would say to all the a******s on this story. “You dense mother f****r”
Susie 6 years ago
I will never understand some people's ability to complain about free stuff. The first time I encountered this phenomena I was at a ~free~ concert being headlined by a fairly well known band, with an also well known band (that I actually came to see, not the headliner) opening for them. The crowd booed the first band off the stage chanting the headliner's name after only playing like 2 songs. Sometimes humanity can be incredibly disappointing. I had been wanting to see that band play for years. Sigh.
April Simnel 6 years ago
So many of these make me think of that line from the Kids In The Hall's "Decaf" sketch: "B***H, ARE YOU FOR REAL??!?!?!??!"
DearOptimists 6 years ago
In Denmark homeless people can get a job where they buy a bunch of magazines (named Hus Forbi) to sell. They pay 10 dkr per magazine and resell it for 20 dkr. It gives them pride in life to earn some sort of living. It's brilliant.
Magic567 6 years ago
I come to bored panda because it's very positive but lately its been nothing but bad news and depressing society stories and how someone got burnt for being racist on Tumblr or Reddit or something like that. I much rathered those "dank memes" and the articles on art and puppies! can we please do something about this? love from me
Dilly Millandry 6 years ago
Choose the ones you want to read more wisely then. No-one is forcing you to read any of the 'dank' ones.
Load More Replies... CrunChewy McSandybutt 6 years ago
Some of these are clearly trolls just trying to get an interesting screen shot for their Reddit feeds.
Happiness is Hippo 6 years ago
I'm sorry you're getting down voted, there's nothing wrong with wanting a bit more positivity :)
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