Today, the cashier asked if I wanted to donate $1 to help hungry children. I said, “Not today, thank you.” The man behind me loudly said, “Wow…” Now everyone thinks I hate children. I'm just that broke. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, as I spent my last $6 on groceries, the woman at the register gave me a dirty look because I declined to donate $1 to a children's charity. My six year-old son immediately chimed in with, "Mommy, why aren't you helping the poor children?" FML
Today, a customer gave me the dirtiest look ever and muttered, "Goody two-shoes prick" after I asked if he'd like to donate a few cents to charity. FML
Today, I was at the mall with my mom, when I saw a little pamphlet about a charity for abused children. I showed her and said I was going to donate a few dollars. She quickly said no, calling it a waste of money and muttering that the kids probably deserved it anyway. FML
Today, I was cashiering, and a customer's change came to $5.51. She looked pretty stinking rich, so I just gave her $5.50. She demanded the extra penny, and I asked if she really needed it. She said, "No, but they do, asshole," and dropped her $5.51 in the charity donation box. FML
Today, I got stopped by people asking for donations for their charity services. Being who I am, I hate saying no to people, so I told them, "I don't have any money, only my card." Did you know they also accept payment by card? FML
Today, I went in the diner I always pass by and ordered a sandwich. When I asked how much it was, the waitress replied, "Don't worry, honey. We give free meals to the homeless on Thursdays." I was too ashamed to deny it, so I just said thank you and left. FML
Today, I saw a homeless man asking for money for food. Not wanting to give him money so he'd spend it on booze, I decided to buy him a full big mac meal from McDonalds. When I went to hand it to him, he quickly waved his hand, denying it saying, "Thanks but I'm a vegetarian". FML
Today, I helped a lady carry her grocery bags to her car. She was so grateful that she offered me a tip. I refused, but she insisted. When I finally took it, I looked at the bill to see she'd given me $1. I smiled and said thank you, but she looked at me like I’d just robbed her. FML
Today, I’m hard of hearing and rely partly on lip-reading. At a grocery store, the cashier asked me something I didn’t quite catch, so I smiled and nodded. Apparently, she had asked if I wanted to donate to a charity, so I ended up donating a couple of bucks to a cause I still don’t know the name of. FML
Today, a homeless man asked me for some money to eat. He ate the five dollars I gave him. FML
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Top comments
bigredmonkeybutt 30
No, the guy behind you was just being a complete dick.
mike3775 39
I never give to those things. I have zero trust that those places really give the total amount they raised to said charities or not and most stores will not allow independent auditing of amounts raised. If I want to donate, I’ll donate myself, not through a store
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bigredmonkeybutt 30
No, the guy behind you was just being a complete dick.
DLBL 23
Once, when I was in a crabby mood, I said, "No, I give to my own charities, and I'll call your manager and see if he'll give to MY favorite charity." F these ash pole systems that put the poor cashier and customer on the spot. And another thing, does it go to "Hungry Children" or is it another goddamn fraud? There already exist food shelves, Churches, and SNAP it the parent would lift a finger.
JasonThorn 23
"Buddy, I'm so broke I can barely pay ATTENTION to you. Piss off."
mike3775 39
I never give to those things. I have zero trust that those places really give the total amount they raised to said charities or not and most stores will not allow independent auditing of amounts raised. If I want to donate, I’ll donate myself, not through a store
Earl_KarmasBitch 36
You're absolutely right not to do it that way. Very often the companies then get a tax break by donating this money as if they are giving up their own cash to charity.
GoogieWithers 25
It is a tax breaks for company. The company collects its customers money and donates it. They usually do it for tax reasons and good publicity without having to give away any of their own profits. If you are asked again but feel awkward, just tell them you already donate elsewhere.