Beggars - Page 6

footfootfoot · 11-12-2008, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DanaC

Oh I love that song!

Where d' ya think I heard about it?

HungLikeJesus · 11-12-2008, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by footfootfoot

Despite what you may have read, I am actually, well, hunge

:p

Like Jesus?

monster · 11-12-2008, 09:24 PM

I never give money for nothing. Now I'm used to it and able to expect it, when we roll up as tourists in cities like Chicago, New Orleans... I have several singles ready in my pockets for the guys who turn up with "advice" for stuff to see and a "free" street map/visitors guide etc. When we first hit Chicago after being here only a few months, I felt mugged by the guy who gave our kid in a stroller a postcard then demanded money for his service. But now I expect it, it's Ok, i can live with it. they're earning their money in their own way. if they're rude or pushy or frighten me or my children, they can piss off, though.

Other than that, I usually have supplies of bottled water in the car and if it's a hot day and I have one to hand, I'll offer one to the guys who stand at the freeway exits. Sometimes pieces of fruit. But they do annoy me with their "will work for food" signs. call me cynical, but they're positioned in a place where no-one can stop to negotiate this deal "work" or is even in a frame of mind to think what they might need doing. They just want money, which is fine, but I hate dishonesty. I guess it works for them.

DanaC · 11-12-2008, 09:29 PM

I haven't encountered much in the way of pushy begging I have to admit. The pushiest it tends to get in Leeds and Bradford is someone coming up and saying "scuse me love, sorry *slurred speech* I wouldnt ask, but I cant get home, I'm tryin to get train fare, you couldnt spare us some some change could you?"

I am not sure how charitable I'd be if people were getting in my face over it.

lumberjim · 11-12-2008, 09:32 PM

a hunge is a hundred dollar bill.

i dont give any to the ones that have the word GOD on their sign. In fact....signs put me off.

jinx · 11-12-2008, 09:38 PM

A beggar lady in NYC tried to spit on my friend because we didn't give her any money. We really didn't have any to spare though, so fuck her.

We all got miracled at the Dead show that night and then left the next day because we couldn't afford to keep the bus parked.

Shawnee123 · 11-13-2008, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by footfootfoot

Despite what you may have read, I am actually, well, hunge

:p

Don't worry. I rarely believe what I read on the ladies room wall anyway.

footfootfoot · 11-13-2008, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by HungLikeJesus

Like Jesus?

Let's not get carried away. No one is that hunge.

Shawnee123 · 11-13-2008, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by lumberjim

a hunge is a hundred dollar bill.

i dont give any to the ones that have the word GOD on their sign. In fact....signs put me off.

I really didn't know that. I could have googled I guess. Thanks for the info.

Oh, I feel the same way about the sign...like they're saying if I don't give then I'm a sinner. Perhaps, but I'm a sinner who works hard for her money, and it's my prerogative if I decide to give some to you.

Cicero · 11-13-2008, 08:55 AM

Naaah. They don't believe their own signs. They are just trying to market to the jesus crowd. Makes them more money to play on the people of faith. It's too bad it works, or they wouldn't do it. Most of the beggars here are professional. They have turned pro. They house-sit for old rich ladies and keep them company during tough times. They are usually slightly crazy, but intelligent enough to carry a good conversation about art or theology. The old rich ladies love the company, and love that someone is fixing things up around the house. They are kept like male pets. Of course they go from one house-sitting situation to the other, but they can usually find this type of work year round.

I'm a beggar at work. Most of my current income comes from the glass that people throw their change or small bills in for service. It's pretty close to the guy in the street, though I have to work hard for it. Please put your extra money in this cup, thank you have a nice day. Don't care for pennies? I'll take them all, don't care...they add up over time.

Sundae · 11-13-2008, 09:35 AM

Damn, just realised I'll probably never get the money from the tuck box! There's about £10 worth of chocolate and cigarettes in there, damn.

I wonder if my Big Issue seller will wonder where I've gone. I bet the man at the Afro-Caribbean shop will - I was in there every day.

Talking about God - last time I went to get my hair cut there was a young lad stood with a sign to another hairdressers. I would have been tempted to go and check their prices, but the bottom of the sign said, "God gave you hair, [hairdresser] gives you style."

Nope, nuh-uh. Not going to crazy Christian hairdressers, sorry.
Anyway, I doubt it could have been cheaper than £13.50, even if I did hate it (she did exactly what I asked and it didn't suit me).

Think I might colour my hair again tomorrow. Go back ro red.

Sorry, rambling.

skysidhe · 11-13-2008, 09:37 AM

I give to charity.

BUT if I were in say Mexico l would give to a child.

I don't give money to men holding signs and putting their family on parade. I have a bitter point of view toward that then I wonder if I would ever be as desparate to do such a thing? I think, Nah, never.
Damn men. Be stronger than the weakest female I know. ( me )

That said,I have given a quarter or two to someone asking for change for a phone call.

Sundae · 11-13-2008, 10:13 AM

Ha - I've just remembered. When I was about 27 I was going to see my bf who lived in Brighton. I'd fallen over the day before and taken the skin off about half of my palm. The damn thing was throbbing like a migraine, even all bandaged up.

Anyway, I needed to go for a wee, and on Victoria Station that means you have to pay. The attendant wasn't answering the bell, so up came back up the stairs and asked people if they had any change. I had a pound coin in my hand - I wasn''t asking for money. I was young, well dressed, really quite attractive

and it was about 11.00 on a Saturday. I think it was the fourth person I approached who listened rather than blanking me and walking past.

It really shocked me - I'd been mistaken for a beggar!

Then again, I did the same to another woman, walking through Leicester. I could see her looking at me as I walked along and thought, "Damn, she's going to ask me for something." I considered pretending to take a phone call or something, but figured I'd have to face it out. Turns out a button on my shirt was undone and she wanted to let me know. She had no idea what I'd been thinking, but as I walked off I burned with shame for mis-judging her.

lumberjim · 11-13-2008, 10:19 AM

i had a guy approach me in a liquor store parking lot with a song and dance about his car being broken down, and being out of cash, and he knew my boss (dealer tag with CHN bracket on the demo i was driving) and he would give it to him when he saw him next.

I knew it was lies, and yet....i was pretty flush at the time, so i gave him a 20. I hope he got good and drunk.

jinx · 11-13-2008, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Shawnee123

Oh, I feel the same way about the sign...like they're saying if I don't give then I'm a sinner.

"Lick my balls if you love jesus!" "You gotta do it..."
Louis CK

View Poll Results: waht do you do when confronted by a beggar?
Ignore them. Never give to them. fuck em. get a job	7	14.58%
I give pocket change if I'm feeling weak, and regret it.	3	6.25%
It depends on the beggar, mainly	17	35.42%
I follow my whims	16	33.33%
I try to give enough to make them smile	3	6.25%
I give non cash items like food, clothing or beer	8	16.67%
I dig deep	0	0%
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11-12-2008, 09:24 PM	#78
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	I never give money for nothing. Now I'm used to it and able to expect it, when we roll up as tourists in cities like Chicago, New Orleans... I have several singles ready in my pockets for the guys who turn up with "advice" for stuff to see and a "free" street map/visitors guide etc. When we first hit Chicago after being here only a few months, I felt mugged by the guy who gave our kid in a stroller a postcard then demanded money for his service. But now I expect it, it's Ok, i can live with it. they're earning their money in their own way. if they're rude or pushy or frighten me or my children, they can piss off, though. Other than that, I usually have supplies of bottled water in the car and if it's a hot day and I have one to hand, I'll offer one to the guys who stand at the freeway exits. Sometimes pieces of fruit. But they do annoy me with their "will work for food" signs. call me cynical, but they're positioned in a place where no-one can stop to negotiate this deal "work" or is even in a frame of mind to think what they might need doing. They just want money, which is fine, but I hate dishonesty. I guess it works for them. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

11-12-2008, 09:32 PM	#80
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	a hunge is a hundred dollar bill. i dont give any to the ones that have the word GOD on their sign. In fact....signs put me off. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

11-12-2008, 09:38 PM	#81
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	A beggar lady in NYC tried to spit on my friend because we didn't give her any money. We really didn't have any to spare though, so fuck her. We all got miracled at the Dead show that night and then left the next day because we couldn't afford to keep the bus parked. __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

11-13-2008, 08:55 AM	#85
Cicero Looking forward to open mic night. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5,148	Naaah. They don't believe their own signs. They are just trying to market to the jesus crowd. Makes them more money to play on the people of faith. It's too bad it works, or they wouldn't do it. Most of the beggars here are professional. They have turned pro. They house-sit for old rich ladies and keep them company during tough times. They are usually slightly crazy, but intelligent enough to carry a good conversation about art or theology. The old rich ladies love the company, and love that someone is fixing things up around the house. They are kept like male pets. Of course they go from one house-sitting situation to the other, but they can usually find this type of work year round. I'm a beggar at work. Most of my current income comes from the glass that people throw their change or small bills in for service. It's pretty close to the guy in the street, though I have to work hard for it. Please put your extra money in this cup, thank you have a nice day. Don't care for pennies? I'll take them all, don't care...they add up over time. __________________ Show me a sane man, and I will cure him for you.- Carl Jung

11-12-2008, 09:29 PM	#79
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	I haven't encountered much in the way of pushy begging I have to admit. The pushiest it tends to get in Leeds and Bradford is someone coming up and saying "scuse me love, sorry slurred speech I wouldnt ask, but I cant get home, I'm tryin to get train fare, you couldnt spare us some some change could you?" I am not sure how charitable I'd be if people were getting in my face over it.

11-13-2008, 09:35 AM	#86
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Damn, just realised I'll probably never get the money from the tuck box! There's about £10 worth of chocolate and cigarettes in there, damn. I wonder if my Big Issue seller will wonder where I've gone. I bet the man at the Afro-Caribbean shop will - I was in there every day. Talking about God - last time I went to get my hair cut there was a young lad stood with a sign to another hairdressers. I would have been tempted to go and check their prices, but the bottom of the sign said, "God gave you hair, [hairdresser] gives you style." Nope, nuh-uh. Not going to crazy Christian hairdressers, sorry. Anyway, I doubt it could have been cheaper than £13.50, even if I did hate it (she did exactly what I asked and it didn't suit me). Think I might colour my hair again tomorrow. Go back ro red. Sorry, rambling.

11-13-2008, 09:37 AM	#87
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	I give to charity. BUT if I were in say Mexico l would give to a child. I don't give money to men holding signs and putting their family on parade. I have a bitter point of view toward that then I wonder if I would ever be as desparate to do such a thing? I think, Nah, never. Damn men. Be stronger than the weakest female I know. ( me ) That said,I have given a quarter or two to someone asking for change for a phone call.

11-13-2008, 10:13 AM	#88
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Ha - I've just remembered. When I was about 27 I was going to see my bf who lived in Brighton. I'd fallen over the day before and taken the skin off about half of my palm. The damn thing was throbbing like a migraine, even all bandaged up. Anyway, I needed to go for a wee, and on Victoria Station that means you have to pay. The attendant wasn't answering the bell, so up came back up the stairs and asked people if they had any change. I had a pound coin in my hand - I wasn''t asking for money. I was young, well dressed, really quite attractive and it was about 11.00 on a Saturday. I think it was the fourth person I approached who listened rather than blanking me and walking past. It really shocked me - I'd been mistaken for a beggar! Then again, I did the same to another woman, walking through Leicester. I could see her looking at me as I walked along and thought, "Damn, she's going to ask me for something." I considered pretending to take a phone call or something, but figured I'd have to face it out. Turns out a button on my shirt was undone and she wanted to let me know. She had no idea what I'd been thinking, but as I walked off I burned with shame for mis-judging her.

11-13-2008, 10:19 AM	#89
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	i had a guy approach me in a liquor store parking lot with a song and dance about his car being broken down, and being out of cash, and he knew my boss (dealer tag with CHN bracket on the demo i was driving) and he would give it to him when he saw him next. I knew it was lies, and yet....i was pretty flush at the time, so i gave him a 20. I hope he got good and drunk. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

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