Today, while walking to work, I saw a homeless guy with a funny "NEED MONEY 4 BOOZE" sign, so I gave him a few spare dollars for his humor. On my way back home, he was out cold on the sidewalk with several empty bottles beside him. Whoops. 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 was walking down the street when a homeless man asked me for some spare change. I told him I didn't have any. I then tripped. Not only spilling the soda I was drinking all over myself, but also spilling the spare change I had from buying it. FML
Today, I was riding on my bike when I saw a homeless guy holding a sign saying, "Need money, stranded from Oklahoma." I decided to be nice, and hopped off my bike to give him $2. He took the money, and then jacked my bike. FML
Today, I saw a homeless man on the corner, I thought I would be generous and give him some cash. I rolled down my window and waved my hand for him to come over. As he was walking over, he was struck by another car. FML
Today, I saw an old homeless man who had just fallen down due to his drinking. Everyone laughed at him, but I felt bad, so I went to help him up. My reward? A quick punch in the face, landing me in the hospital. FML
Today, at 6am I was waiting for the tram to go home from my late night job. A homeless man came up to me and offered to buy me a beer because "guys like us have to stick together." FML
Today, a homeless man asked me for some money to eat. He ate the five dollars I gave him. FML
Today, a homeless guy asked me for a cigarette. Knowing that I only had a couple left in my pack, I gave it to him. He opened it, took one out and thanked me profusely. A bit surprised, I went on my way. Oh yeah, that's right, the pack contained the money I'd withdrawn from an ATM. FML
Today, while I was walking home, a homeless man saw me and didn't ask for change, but how much I charged. FML
Today, while getting out of Starbucks there was a homeless guy. I bought him a coffee and he was so happy he gave me a hug. Guess whose wallet is missing? FML
Today, trying to do a good deed, I gave a homeless guy a $10 bill. As I walked away, he yelled after me, "You fucking bitch!" FML
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grogers311 20
Eh at least he was honest
fallensky916 6
It's not like he lied to you lol
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grogers311 20
Eh at least he was honest
enu_vastanii__ 9
Yeah whoops.
Hopein2025 14
Why would you even laugh at that joke
soulreaper12296 28
Because it's funny
incoherentrmblr 22
Congratulations! You've just donated to an honest alcoholic...
ladyLALAA 29
Yeah, OP, can you spare me a few bucks for booze?
tashb 17
Now I know that the people in NYC with signs that say "Need money for weed" aren't joking...
NLM22 14
I live in nyc and I've ever seen that...What neighborhood are you talking about?
shainj78 8
everybody knows hobos mean business!
shudson186 17
If they meant business they would be out of the streets. Living in homes with jobs. It's not most of their faults, but some just honestly chose to be there because they don't give a shit. Sad really, but true. At least this man was honest.
VengeanceChicken 12
*whoosh*
riddle143 15
#20, I agree that SOME of them choose it. Not cause they don't give a shit but because it's easier. A vast majority are out there because they don't know any better. They don't know about, or they can't follow the rules of, or whatever their own reasons are or they feel ashamed that they let themselves into that position so a lot of them hide in the bottom of a bottle and avoid institutions put out there to help them, just doing the bare minimum to get by: sleeping under overpasses and begging for change. These people need compassion, not judgment. Fear of being judged is what keeps most of them at the bottom of a bottle, or worse.
ositoakaluis 16
It could be because we don't take care of veterans. And we do have programs that are meant to help the Vets, but it is usually the money is sent to fat cats pockets.
fallensky916 6
It's not like he lied to you lol
cjwayy 22
Well, that's what he wanted, so I guess you did the right thing.
1PersonIsMyWorld 22
Comment moderated for rule-breaking.
uh no. enablers arent a good thing.
GuiLD15 7
are you kidding me
purplebabytacos1 14
At least he was being honest with what he wanted. Also, how does spare change pay for several bottles of booze? I'm just curious.
purplebabytacos1 14
Oh, thanks. I didn't know.
joeyl2008 29
plus you could get a 40 of the beast for like a buck
who_else00 12
Honestly though wasnt it kinda obvious
rambleramble3 11
Wait how is this an FML for you? Lol
rambleramble3 11
I wanna know why my comment got moderated :( is there any way to know?
toxic_walrus 15
Better than lying about it
nlm92 15
At least he slept warmly that night.
mattlord 7
You really didn't know that he would buy alcohol?
Turbo_Turtle 14
Sometimes they hold those signs to get cash, even though those signs are just joking.
sexual_girl 15
It's better to buy food for them instead of giving them money, if they reject it you know they were just going to use the money for booze or drugs.
Echoa21 18
Some people are too proud to just take food. You should give them a gift card to target or some other grocery store.
Beansforbill 14
Some people are generous, even without wealth, unlike you it seems
LalaDee561 8
#31 I once spent about $30 on food at a grocery store for a homeless person who said he was because I wanted to, and I didn't have much money in the bank either.
flee2321 10
I once tried to get mcdonalds I just bought for myself to a homeless person holding a sign that said would work for food. He threw it back at me and said give me effing money.
HammyBear13 8
I dont give homeless people cash at all, most likely they will spend it on drugs. And no, i wont spend $20-25 on a gift card for them. Chances are they wont use it anyways.
Insertnamesz 3
What's to stop them from trading the gift card for cash? Maybe they meet another homeless person with cash who wants food and the first guy wants drugs, trade and win win. Also I do agree 25 dollars is a lot but it's different for everybody who works different jobs and has different lifestyles.
timakinz 21
I agree with #57 either try giving them food or nothing at all. You can always donate to shelters whenever you feel like helping out.
octinate 17
Some people have bills to pay actually. I'm guessing your a teen who lives for free off their parents and has truck loads of cash to donate when necessary?