Today, I'm so broke, I walked into a nursing home and pretended to be a gentleman's son just so I could get some free food "for him". 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 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 was so broke and hungry that I went to Olive Garden and faked being stood up, just so I could eat their breadsticks. FML
Today, I was so ashamed of being broke that instead of asking my parents for money, I snuck into their house while they were at work to steal some of their food. FML
Today, I'm so broke, I resorted to breaking into my old apartment complex to do my laundry in the basement for free. 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 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 agreed to go on a date with the creepy guy from my Economics class because I'm so broke that I could really use the free meal. FML
Today, the guy whose son I babysat for six hours straight confessed to being broke, then actually asked if he could pay me with sex instead. FML
Today, I slipped money into my mother's purse after she refused to let me pay for lunch. She caught me in the act and thought I was stealing money from her instead. FML
Today, I was hungry and I was trying to buy the cheapest burger at Wendy's, but I'm so broke that I had to call my friends to lend me some money. Ugh. FML
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Top comments
bandaidstations 28
Did you at least give the elderly man some company while you were there? He probably forgets who his grandkids are anyway. ;) OP, in no way do you deserve this. Getting out of a hole when you can barely feed yourself is hard. But if I can do it you can too. Just don't give up working for what you deserve out of life!
dideldoodles 17
don't worry OP, your time will come! Stay focused and positive and things will eventually go your way.
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Comments (71)
laughingboy23 20
That's bold man. Completely understandable, none the less.
aswethinkweiz 20
that is shameful. but people will do anything if they get hungry enough. OP, I would suggest you go to a shelter for some food or change your lifestyle. Food definitely rates above any possible amenities.
musicallabero3 15
this sounds like you took a gentleman's food, which most likely he had none for himself...
sunflower_seal 17
Churches and shelters have a food pantry , stop by and grab some groceries. When you are on your feet don't forget to give back and donate . You'll get through this OP
Xandriajoy10 18
On the plus side, it sounds like you're resourceful
rogerover 19
You crafty devil you. Very creative!
sillygirl247 14
Hey we do what we gotta do. At least you were able to get food. Stay strong man stay positive things will look up for you one day just hang on till then.
EvilLittleMan 23
Turn this into a positive by visiting the residents and bank that Karma. Who knows, you may actually adopt a grand parent.
KxHoneyCombxP 24
East Mesa? How'd you get away with it? Usually those places are fairly tight knit.
nofearx420 3
I wish there was a way to get ahold of you on here. I'd help you out man there's not enough good in this world. even if you have to do something that is trivial to others there not in your shoes. keep your head up