“eny, I thought everyone knew they were just some homeless guys hustling… ”
Me, too! But I’ve seen many folks give them $$, and not just tourist types. I’ve watched as a particularly good pitch from one of these guys earned 7-8 contributions on one subway car. Incredible.
“It’s nice to see these dudes exposed. I’ve seen the same guys pulling this scam for YEARS. ”
Not surprised to see this. I always refused to give them “even a penny!” because of the rude and in-your-face approach of 99% of the people collecting.
I tried to read Harry Potter, couldn’t get more than halfway on the first page.
“Wow, this seriously jeopardizes your pathetic loser status.”
Biff, I have no doubt that any number of my other traits compensate (but please be kind and don’t name them).
BELL HOUSE EVENT: Thursday, December 3rd
Posted in the Forum [with the correct image, I might add, thank you Snappy!]
http://bstoner.wpengine.com/forum/archives/2009/11/its_time_to_par_2.php
I’d like to know the story with the ones who say it’s for a basketball team “so I can stay out of trouble.”
“This may be blasphemous, but I’m actually not into Tolkien.”
Wow, this seriously jeopardizes your pathetic loser status.
“eny, I thought everyone knew they were just some homeless guys hustling… ”
Me, too! But I’ve seen many folks give them $$, and not just tourist types. I’ve watched as a particularly good pitch from one of these guys earned 7-8 contributions on one subway car. Incredible.
“It’s nice to see these dudes exposed. I’ve seen the same guys pulling this scam for YEARS. ”
Not surprised to see this. I always refused to give them “even a penny!” because of the rude and in-your-face approach of 99% of the people collecting.
Dave, you’ll enjoy the discussion developing in Last Week’s Biggest Sales. Gold prices, Goldman Sachs bonuses. Needless to say, it’s off topic. >>>>>
CGar, my condolences too. I’ll be curious to hear how it all shakes out.