Author Topic: Well that was weird... homeless carry cell phones? (Read 7438 times)

BIG ACH · « **on:** October 22, 2011, 08:07:37 PM »

So, the other day I'm walking from my car to this Thai restaurant to pick up some food I had ordered by phone. As I'm walking in, I notice this dirty looking guy sitting on a bench right outside the restaurant chatting on his cell phone.... I mean, he was really having a good time with that conversation, he was talking really loud, he was cracking up over and over again. Judging by his appearance I figured maybe he was a carpenter or a painter or something in that realm, thats why his clothes were so dirty, but the entire area could hear this guys awesome phone conversation.

Anyways, I go in, grab my food, pay the bill, and when I walk out, this guy is still there but now he's off the phone. Just as I step off the sidewalk, I hear the guy say, "Hey buddy, you got a dollar you can spare for a poor man?" I was startled, I looked back and go "No sorry" then kept going but as I got into my car, I thought "Really? If this guy is so poor that he needs to beg for money, how the hell can he afford a cell phone?"

I mean, are the homeless now prioritizing paying their cell phone bill/pre-paid cards over whatever it is they need that dollar for?

Or am I the one who's just weird for thinking this is weird?

SF1900 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 22, 2011, 08:14:33 PM »

Can I get the 2-3 minutes of my life back that it took me to read this story? $:-\$ $:-\$

bradistani · « **Reply #2 on:** October 22, 2011, 08:16:43 PM »

he only asked for a buck you tight girl

Chick · « **Reply #3 on:** October 22, 2011, 08:16:57 PM »

Quote from: BIG ACH on October 22, 2011, 08:07:37 PM

So, the other day I'm walking from my car to this Thai restaurant to pick up some food I had ordered by phone. As I'm walking in, I notice this dirty looking guy sitting on a bench right outside the restaurant chatting on his cell phone.... I mean, he was really having a good time with that conversation, he was talking really loud, he was cracking up over and over again. Judging by his appearance I figured maybe he was a carpenter or a painter or something in that realm, thats why his clothes were so dirty, but the entire area could hear this guys awesome phone conversation.

Anyways, I go in, grab my food, pay the bill, and when I walk out, this guy is still there but now he's off the phone. Just as I step off the sidewalk, I hear the guy say, "Hey buddy, you got a dollar you can spare for a poor man?" I was startled, I looked back and go "No sorry" then kept going but as I got into my car, I thought "Really? If this guy is so poor that he needs to beg for money, how the hell can he afford a cell phone?"

I mean, are the homeless now prioritizing paying their cell phone bill/pre-paid cards over whatever it is they need that dollar for?

Or am I the one who's just weird for thinking this is weird?

No...your weird for believing he was ACTUALLY talking to someone on a working cellphone...

DK II · « **Reply #4 on:** October 22, 2011, 08:18:26 PM »

welcome to 2011, every fucking bum has an I-Phone 4S now, got to set your priorities straight.

Another thing i noticed in Europe, don't know if it's the same in the US: People have less shame to beg nowadays, you would see young people begging for money so they don't have to buy the ticket to the cinema from their own money.

BIG ACH · « **Reply #5 on:** October 22, 2011, 08:26:15 PM »

Quote from: Chick on October 22, 2011, 08:16:57 PM

No...your weird for believing he was ACTUALLY talking to someone on a working cellphone...

Doesn't that go against what he's trying to accomplish? IE have people feel sorry for him and give him money? lol

DK II · « **Reply #6 on:** October 22, 2011, 08:28:21 PM »

Quote from: BIG ACH on October 22, 2011, 08:26:15 PM

Doesn't that go against what he's trying to accomplish? IE have people feel sorry for him and give him money? lol

Maybe he is an idiot.

People who live on the street aren't usually known for being very intelligent.

Chick · « **Reply #7 on:** October 22, 2011, 08:29:22 PM »

Quote from: BIG ACH on October 22, 2011, 08:26:15 PM

Doesn't that go against what he's trying to accomplish? IE have people feel sorry for him and give him money? lol

It would...if he was of sound mind.

SF1900 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 22, 2011, 08:32:03 PM »

Big Ach, your smile might have made the man insane! I mean, those gums could drive the sanest man mad!!

bebop396 · « **Reply #9 on:** October 22, 2011, 08:56:24 PM »

How could he get a job without there being a way for an employer to reach him? A cellphone is a must for even a homeless person....

Doug_Steele · « **Reply #10 on:** October 22, 2011, 09:07:31 PM »

Quote from: DK II on October 22, 2011, 08:28:21 PM

Maybe he is an idiot.

People who live on the street aren't usually known for being very intelligent.

Quote from: SF1900 on October 22, 2011, 08:32:03 PM

Big Ach, your smile might have made the man insane! I mean, those gums could drive the sanest man mad!!

dyslexic · « **Reply #11 on:** October 22, 2011, 09:08:14 PM »

Have you not heard of "Facebook?"

Sherief Shalaby · « **Reply #12 on:** October 22, 2011, 09:09:28 PM »

hey BA i am wondering what you do with professional beggars when you are in egypt.. especially those insistent kids who dig their heads through cars windows!!..

.. sometimes you must push them to go away or you find one on your lap while driving!!..

BIG ACH · « **Reply #13 on:** October 22, 2011, 09:13:58 PM »

Quote from: Sherief Shalaby on October 22, 2011, 09:09:28 PM

hey BA i am wondering what you do with professional beggars when you are in egypt.. especially those insistent kids who dig their heads through cars windows!!.. .. sometimes you must push them to go away or you find one on your lap while driving!!..

Thats why in Egypt I don't drive with my window down! lol All depends if I'm feeling generous or not - normally I'm not! Although one time I gave a girl 25 LE She was stunned! I figured I'd be good to not give anyone anything for the next year!

Schmoff · « **Reply #14 on:** October 22, 2011, 09:18:37 PM »

Quote from: SF1900 on October 22, 2011, 08:32:03 PM

Big Ach, your smile might have made the man insane! I mean, those gums could drive the sanest man mad!!

Sherief Shalaby · « **Reply #15 on:** October 22, 2011, 09:24:07 PM »

Quote from: BIG ACH on October 22, 2011, 09:13:58 PM

Thats why in Egypt I don't drive with my window down! lol All depends if I'm feeling generous or not - normally I'm not! Although one time I gave a girl 25 LE She was stunned! I figured I'd be good to not give anyone anything for the next year!

actually bro. a lot of them really deserve!!.. to some extent one can differentiate between professional beggars and those who are really poor and helpless!!.. but as a general rule i never give young healthy beggars!!.. only very old or handicapped!!.. the only young ppl i give (without they ask) are streets cleaners,.. these guys take very small salaries and have a lot of work to do!!..

el numero uno · « **Reply #16 on:** October 22, 2011, 09:27:13 PM »

It's only awkward if you want it to be

Radical Plato · « **Reply #17 on:** October 23, 2011, 12:04:38 AM »

Quote from: BIG ACH on October 22, 2011, 08:07:37 PM

So, the other day I'm walking from my car to this Thai restaurant to pick up some food I had ordered by phone. As I'm walking in, I notice this dirty looking guy sitting on a bench right outside the restaurant chatting on his cell phone.... I mean, he was really having a good time with that conversation, he was talking really loud, he was cracking up over and over again. Judging by his appearance I figured maybe he was a carpenter or a painter or something in that realm, thats why his clothes were so dirty, but the entire area could hear this guys awesome phone conversation.

Anyways, I go in, grab my food, pay the bill, and when I walk out, this guy is still there but now he's off the phone. Just as I step off the sidewalk, I hear the guy say, "Hey buddy, you got a dollar you can spare for a poor man?" I was startled, I looked back and go "No sorry" then kept going but as I got into my car, I thought "Really? If this guy is so poor that he needs to beg for money, how the hell can he afford a cell phone?"

I mean, are the homeless now prioritizing paying their cell phone bill/pre-paid cards over whatever it is they need that dollar for?

Or am I the one who's just weird for thinking this is weird?

It may have been a sykpe to skype free call.

Dr Dutch · « **Reply #18 on:** October 23, 2011, 12:11:14 AM »

It was a set up. If you had given him the dollar you would have won a million....

Parker · « **Reply #19 on:** October 23, 2011, 01:13:54 AM »

Quote from: BIG ACH on October 22, 2011, 08:07:37 PM

So, the other day I'm walking from my car to this Thai restaurant to pick up some food I had ordered by phone. As I'm walking in, I notice this dirty looking guy sitting on a bench right outside the restaurant chatting on his cell phone.... I mean, he was really having a good time with that conversation, he was talking really loud, he was cracking up over and over again. Judging by his appearance I figured maybe he was a carpenter or a painter or something in that realm, thats why his clothes were so dirty, but the entire area could hear this guys awesome phone conversation.

Anyways, I go in, grab my food, pay the bill, and when I walk out, this guy is still there but now he's off the phone. Just as I step off the sidewalk, I hear the guy say, "Hey buddy, you got a dollar you can spare for a poor man?" I was startled, I looked back and go "No sorry" then kept going but as I got into my car, I thought "Really? If this guy is so poor that he needs to beg for money, how the hell can he afford a cell phone?"

I mean, are the homeless now prioritizing paying their cell phone bill/pre-paid cards over whatever it is they need that dollar for?

Or am I the one who's just weird for thinking this is weird?

He's not homeless it's an act...In Annapolis, they have banned that...there was a fight at the mall, in which a dude was on the corner, and another "homeless" dude jumped out of a brand new pick up, and starting yelling at the guy...That was his corner...

DK II · « **Reply #20 on:** October 23, 2011, 01:24:53 AM »

Quote from: E-Kul on October 23, 2011, 12:04:38 AM

It may have been a sykpe to skype free call.

booty · « **Reply #21 on:** October 23, 2011, 01:35:49 AM »

Just think if he asks 20 people for a dollar, there's money for his dinner. I once had a guy ask me for money when I walked out of McDonalds with a happy meal for my son. I was like wtf, you're asking a single mother for money? I don't think he was homeless, he was just asking everybody for a dollar. $:-\$
If I was approached by a homeless child or teenager, rather than give them money I would just buy them something to eat. This way you know the money is going towards food.

Donny · « **Reply #22 on:** October 23, 2011, 01:39:45 AM »

Quote from: DK II on October 22, 2011, 08:28:21 PM

Maybe he is an idiot.

People who live on the street aren't usually known for being very intelligent.

bit of a stupid comment to make

DK II · « **Reply #23 on:** October 23, 2011, 01:42:20 AM »

Quote from: Donny on October 23, 2011, 01:39:45 AM

bit of a stupid comment to make

Sorry that i hurt your feelings, don't be mad at Ach because he didn't gave you money, better luck next time, "Donny".

Tapeworm · « **Reply #24 on:** October 23, 2011, 02:53:16 AM »

Yes, tradesmen are easily confused with filthy loudmouthed homeless beggers.