re: A way to annoy panhandlers and possibly be entertained

Do people in this thread think hobos are swole baws that don't skip leg day?

OP is clearly a dick, but I don't think he's in any danger of getting beatdown by a guy who has eaten 4 meals in the last 2 weeks.

I’ll give them a razor blade

Start handing these out.

I just ask them for money before they can ask me

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I just ask them for money before they can ask me

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I swear I did this once. I was at a car wash one day, after getting gas.. Cleaning out trash in my van.. And a dude came up to me and for some reason it just popped in my head, before he said anything I asked "hey you got a few dollars I can use to go get something at the gas station?".. Dude just walked away..

OP won't be able to afford lunch for himself because he is too busy being a dick to a stranger for no reason.

Damn, way to kick somebody while they’re down.

I see the same people at the same intersections for years. Handouts are only sustaining their lifestyle and actually give them reason to stay homeless. It’s sad but it’s reality. I’ve seen the same woman with the same “single grandmaw “ sign (wtf is that anyway??) for 5 years at the same intersection. No, I’m not going to give her any money.

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I have started carrying a single shiny quarter in my pocket. When a panhandler asks for money, I show them the quarter and say it's all I have. If they still show interest, I tell them they have to work for the quarter, roll the quarter on the pavement away from me, and tell the panhandler it's all theirs. If they say any shite, I yell they don't appreciate someone trying to help them. Most just look incredulous. I'm thinking about switching to a doubloon during Mardi Gras next year

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Ok have fun but in the midst of your entertainment you better go when the light turns green.

Just give them an application form for a SNAP card. Everyone in America can eat. All they have to do is fill out a form. If they have difficulty filling out a form, then they need to go to a gov't agency that can help them. If you are not driving, then you could help them. If they have no address, then they will need to go to an agency.
This will help you filter out those who just want cash, and those who want cash to eat.
Also, give them the address to the local soup kitchen if your town has one.
This is worth far more than most people can donate to the person. They can get many meals instead of just one.