wyansas Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 There's a homeless man I see on the same corner most days who holds up a sign that just says FOOD in big bold letters. I stopped at the red light at the intersection, called him over, and asked him "You want a salad?" He laughed and gave a gesture that wasn't the middle finger but which said "toss off" or "go f*** yourself" and walked away. I was pretty perplexed at the time, but I guess it was the fact that I was offering my leftovers that offended him. It was a big salad and there was plenty left. Or maybe he just doesn't like salad? Was I in the wrong? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffthedragoon Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 LOL Yeah you had the right idea just the wrong dish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azaan60 Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Maybe he hates Vegans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zorry777 Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 rabbit food o.O 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyansas Posted June 23, 2013 Author Share Posted June 23, 2013 (edited) rabbit food o.O i was wondering about that too. Salads are thought of as unsubstantial side dishes, and when he heard "salad" it was like I was offering him rabbit food. But this salad was the bomb. It was a full meal with chicken and avocado in it. maybe if i had mentioned that he would have taken it? Edited June 23, 2013 by wyansas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daniezutton Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 (edited) The fuck? I would've devoured that salad if i was in his situation. Edited June 23, 2013 by Tamer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSAA_Advisor Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 You 1 Homeless Guy 0 In serious context though, good thoughtful gesture...wrong choice of food I guess 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MxWhiteKnight Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 (edited) Rule of thumb, Salad in general is something you don't really give another person if you don't know them.I mean salad in general is... meh. Edit: But still, good try in being generous Edited June 23, 2013 by MxWhiteKnight 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffthedragoon Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 The fuck? I would've devoured that salad if i was in his situation. If I ever see you I will offer you a salad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronMeh Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 That's nothing lol. I once got an extra burger at a Burger King drive thru and on the way out a homeless man asked if I had any money. I handed him the burger to see if he would want that and he threw it on the ground and yelled "I don't want a fucking burger!". Makes me scared to hand homeless people food now lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtlshdwoverlord7 Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Wow, even the homeless are acting like spoiled, entitled assholes. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrunoBomb Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 That's nothing lol. I once got an extra burger at a Burger King drive thru and on the way out a homeless man asked if I had any money. I handed him the burger to see if he would want that and he threw it on the ground and yelled "I don't want a fucking burger!". Makes me scared to hand homeless people food now lol We wanted money to buy drugs. Anyways, it's a good gesture, but since everyone here where I live that is a homeless, or his/her son wanted drugs and steal his fathers money, or they want money to buy drugs. It would be a nice gesture, but seriously, I never give anything to a homeless. I just pass them and ignore them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xVolloxx Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Has No one thought maybe he just wasn't hungry ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CompSci88 Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Wow, even the homeless are acting like spoiled, entitled assholes. No, it's just it's a wrong choice of food to give (at least in America) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenden Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Take what you can get.... What a dick, you didn't have to give him anything and he basically threw it back at you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyansas Posted June 23, 2013 Author Share Posted June 23, 2013 Has No one thought maybe he just wasn't hungry ? did you not read the part about the sign that said FOOD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Death Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 I would have at least taken it if I was him. Salads aren't very filling so it could be why he didn't want it.... then again he already tried eating crabgrass and dandelions and it probably wasn't his cup o' tea. Pfft salad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widow_Warrior Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 He obviously never heard the saying, Beggars can't be choosers. He probably wanted cash for alcohol, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fyiByas Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 (edited) Giving someone something half eaten is really nothing to give to a random person. Plus he probably only wanted money for his daily fix of drugs, Edited June 23, 2013 by fyiByas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siuilarun Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Anything half-eaten is going to be the subject of scrutiny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Widow_Warrior Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 (edited) Anything half-eaten is going to be the subject of scrutiny. these people eat from bins/trash Edited June 23, 2013 by Widow_Warrior 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antithesis Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aM6xVQwIOYQ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasaDeBen Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 That's nothing lol. I once got an extra burger at a Burger King drive thru and on the way out a homeless man asked if I had any money. I handed him the burger to see if he would want that and he threw it on the ground and yelled "I don't want a fucking burger!". Makes me scared to hand homeless people food now lol Its because they usually have ways to get food. They want booze. Theres a big problem where i live. Lot of people pretend to be homeless tet money 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latikos Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 I think, what you did was a very nice gesture, despite it being leftovers. I think any homeless person would be smart to take it with a smile, being very polite. If they toss it in the bin later (not ideal, but anyways) that would be one thing, but this way it should be more likely, that someone gives them something else the next time around. (Well, and then there are those who really just want booze...) We have a homeless man in town who has a dog. He's always thankful, if you give him dogfood So we went a bought him some food for the dog and two buns. He was gone when we wanted to give it to him though, so we put it by his bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beauty Blade Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 It's a hit or miss. I wouldn't give up on other homeless people though, just because this one wasn't happy. I gave my food I barely ate from Red Robin to a homeless person. He was extremely thankful. And yes, there was a time after I gave him two dollars, which I rarely give away. You really just never know, but its the chance you take making a nice gesture. I also once, a long time ago, gave a guy on the corner with a sign my extra taco's. He was also thankful. These people without homes have been through more than most of us will ever imagine, so maybe he was just taking out his frustration out on the fact you offered a salad when he could possibly be offered something more satisfying. I have serious doubts he meant any harm, and if he did it was because his own situation. Also, not all are out to want booze, and if they are..that's on them and not you. Let them choose to better their life or harm it but don't deny your hand to help because of assumptions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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