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
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I walked home from work when a woman asked me to come inside for a free meal. It was at a homeless shelter. FML
Today, I was sitting in the park eating a sandwich, when a homeless guy asked me for some spare change. I said I didn't have any. He offered an "erotic striptease" in exchange for my sandwich. I said no. He gave one anyway. I walked back to work on an empty stomach. FML
Today, a homeless man asked me for some money to eat. He ate the five dollars I gave him. 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 cut my nice and tasty home-made sandwich in half to give to a homeless man. He tasted it, pulled an unimpressed face, and then stuck it in his pocket. 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, 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
Today, I decided to buy a meal for a homeless man who was being shunned at an intersection. When I went to hand it to him, I realized it was my dad, wearing a tattered old shirt and pretending to be homeless to make some money. FML
Today, I went to a new deli in town. While waiting in line, I hadn't made up my mind on what to order, so I let the guy behind me go instead. Turns out he was the hundredth customer, and they gave him his lunch for free. FML
Today, I was outside, eating a sandwich, when I noticed a homeless man was standing in front of me. Upon making eye contact, he grabbed the rest of my sandwich and ran off. FML
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Top comments
EyeCeYu 7
At least you got free food. I would gladly be insulted to get food.
150493x 29
I'd be too busy stuffing my face with the free food to be bothered about people thinking I was a homeless person.
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Comments (108)
Rainbow_dumpster 28
Look onthe bright side, at least you didn't have to shell out a few bucks for a sandwich! :D
peacejunior 12
Well now you know where to donate if you ever considered doing so:)
Erery 16
Being called homeless for free food sure why not.
Larry01_fml 19
where is this place again? ..asking for a friend..
Fernando83 19
I don't see how this is a bad thing. It seems to me like you have a free meal every Thursday.
worldclassrager 41
It's a free meal I'll take it!
Taolan 23
To all of you claiming 'free meal!' Have some gorram integrity. Swallow your shame and speak up. Be offended. If anything, the waitress should be submitting an FML for offering a free homeless sandwich to someone that wasn't.
notsofriendly 17
Clearly you've never been in a position where you have to struggle to make ends meet. If you're poor and someone mistakenly gives you a sandwich, you tell your sense of pride to sit the **** down, and you say thank you, eat your sandwich, and be grateful for one less meal you have to worry about.
qwertyu_ioplk 9
don't take it as a negative, take it as a positive, you got free food!
implastikz 7
Give her half of the sandwich às a tip
FizzyFun 8
Really good idea!