If you were a hobo begging for something, what would you write on your sign?

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Lifer
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Originally posted by: lavagirl669
Originally posted by: pyonir
Hello kind sir or madame. I've found myself in the unfortunate situation of being without home or job. Perhaps you could spare some loose change or, possibly, a dollar? I'd really appreciate it and your donation would go to one of a few things. Food, a place to sleep for the night, drink, clothes, a haircut, a shower, etc. I do hope you will find it in your heart to donate. Fifty cents may only mean a can of soda in the early afternoon to you, but it could be the difference of a meal or no meal for me.

Thank you and have a very pleasant day.

If I saw YOU with that sign, I would most definitely give you a dollar :)

i wouldnt, hes wasting his money on banners when he should have bought a sandwhich!
 

leftyman

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Sep 15, 2000
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your talking about a bum, a hobo is slightly more distinguished. a hobo travels the country often on trains...ala boxcar willie. he carries his belongs wrapped in a kerchief tied to the end of a long stick, slung over his shoulder. he can often be found near railroad tracks cooking a can of beans over an open fire, he might offer you some if you are nice. a bum is often drunk and urine soaked.
 

DivideBYZero

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"I smell of piss, walk the streets all day and sleep on them at night.
I sh!t in alleys and scrounge in dirt for food.
Please give me some cash to get high so I can forget my living hell for just a little while."
 
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It'd look a little something like this:

AJBIW:HIWEHJ APIBJ"A{Q)HMB 136 88ijBY i

And I'd be screaming at the top of my lungs I CAN'T READ MOTHER FVCKERS
 

SagaLore

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Dec 18, 2001
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Originally posted by: pyonir
Hello gullible person. I've found myself in the unfortunate situation of being evicted from my apartment because I got fired from my job. Perhaps you could spare some of your hard earned money? I don't really appreciate it but your cash would go to one of a few things. Alcohol, a prostitute to hook up with for the night, mcdonalds, some Nikes, hair dye, etc. I do hope you are sucker enough to donate. Fifty cents may only mean a can of soda in the early afternoon to you, but it could be the difference of a buzz or staying sober for me.

Thanks to you I can mooch off people.

Fixed.
 

Mickey Eye

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Had a problem with beggars hanging around cash machines where I used to live in England, change is one thing but they were just being greedy....and slightly threatening.
 

hypn0tik

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As a young adult, I decided it would be better if I was percieved as 'cool'. This led me to drop out of school and pick up a drug addiction. I now have no home, no money and no education. I'm too lazy to find a job and support myself so I've decided to ask you for a donation instead. Please help.
 

pancho619

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Originally posted by: pyonir
Hello kind sir or madame. I've found myself in the unfortunate situation of being without home or job. Perhaps you could spare some loose change or, possibly, a dollar? I'd really appreciate it and your donation would go to one of a few things. Food, a place to sleep for the night, drink, clothes, a haircut, a shower, etc. I do hope you will find it in your heart to donate. Fifty cents may only mean a can of soda in the early afternoon to you, but it could be the difference of a meal or no meal for me.

Thank you and have a very pleasant day.

Do you take paypal? :(
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dabuddha

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Apr 10, 2000
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Originally posted by: chuckywang
Originally posted by: krazzypanda
Ninjas killed my family, need money for kung fu lesson.

I saw hit big dude with that sign about a week ago near my work place. I told him "awesome sign" and we both laughed. Then I walked on.