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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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)
notsofriendly 17
I do empathize... but on the bright side, free food!! :)
RamiUSMC 9
now you know where to get your food every Thursday lol
EthanOnweller 6
But... You have a SmartPhone?
brewmasterg 34
Did you read the FML? OP is not homeless.
happyfingers 15
Hey, whatever. Free food. If it bugs you that much you should have said something but personally, I'd have gladly taken advantage of the situation. Again. FREE FOOD.
jdeezy01 13
Hipsters and homeless are hard to tell apart.
WhitneyAndGdrago 10
I feels so bad for you if someone said that to me I'd think about it for a long time I'm sure you look fine on the bright side you got free food
judemadebad 6
This reminds me of a time a few years ago when I walked into an Auntie Anne's with my sister to get a snack when they woman behind the counter asked,"Iraq or Afghanistan?" because of the shirt I was wearing. My dad had sent it to me during one of his deployments, and I am always told I look young for my age. (At 21 I can still pass for being 15.) Anyway, I misunderstood/misheard her questions and said, "Iraq." I thought she was asking where my dad was sent, but she was actually talking about ME. She shook my hand at the counter in front of other customers because she thought that I was the one that served overseas. I was only 16 at the time and didn't quite know how to respond to that. I was too embarrassed to correct her, so I got my food and walked out of the store. I still feel awkward even now.
PunkySpunky78 15
I understand about being older then you look I'm 35 and people think I'm a teen lol
tWest13 10
As much of a shot to the pride that is, it is a pretty awesome story.
dasnapeth 2
Reading all these comments makes me lose faith in humanity. No integrity, self respect or honor. "I don't deserve anything but I'll take all the free handouts and complain when I can't get something for free" welfare mentality.
Epikouros 32
For someone who just lost their faith, you're rather preachy.
o0m9 2
The same thing happened to one of the guys from Duck Dynasty. He got turned out of a hotel in New York because of the way he dresses/looks. This probably just means you have a rockin' beard.
o0m9 2
I just realized that the poster is a woman. I feel -really- stupid right now.