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Belly35

Elderly Intellectual

9,716 posts
Apr 11, 2012 10:21 AM
You know those guys on the on /off Expressway ramps that are asking for HELP hold a cardboard signs wearing nice warm boots. </SPAN>
Early this morning I had to go to Akron and I got off on Perkins saw this guy holding a sign NEED HELP, I drove by him to go make some sales and money. I figure I’m doing the same thing as he is doing. 30 Minutes later I’m heading back to the office in N Canton. I get off on Portage and who do I see the same guy, same sign and same clothing … WTF Good scam </SPAN>J</SPAN></SPAN>

I’m thinking take my SS, quite working so hard, stop investing hundreds, collect my VA and buy cardboard, mis spell a sign Hepl and stand outside for two hours … good deal.. not tax on that profit.. :D</SPAN>
Apr 11, 2012 10:21am
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Raw Dawgin' it

Just Ain't Care

11,466 posts
Apr 11, 2012 10:27 AM
Yeahhh...except you're still holding a sign hoping for charity all day.
Apr 11, 2012 10:27am
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4cards

Ohio Chatter Legend

2,551 posts
Apr 11, 2012 10:44 AM
Belly35;1141522 wrote:You know those guys on the on /off Expressway ramps that are asking for HELP hold a cardboard signs wearing nice warm boots. </SPAN>
Early this morning I had to go to Akron and I got off on Perkins saw this guy holding a sign NEED HELP, I drove by him to go make some sales and money. I figure I&#8217;m doing the same thing as he is doing. 30 Minutes later I&#8217;m heading back to the office in N Canton. I get off on Portage and who do I see the same guy, same sign and same clothing &#8230; WTF Good scam </SPAN>J</SPAN></SPAN>

I&#8217;m thinking take my SS, quite working so hard, stop investing hundreds, collect my VA and buy cardboard, mis spell a sign Hepl and stand outside for two hours &#8230; good deal.. not tax on that profit.. :D</SPAN>
...belly, my wife and I were on our way to dinner over the wknd and there was some dude standing with the traditional "I'm homeless, out of work, hungry" signs in front of a Burger King and their sign says NEED HELP-APPLY INSIDE!!! I had to lock to the windowsand doors to keep my wife from kicking this lazy F'rs ass.:p
Apr 11, 2012 10:44am
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xKoToVxSyNdRoMe

Senior Member

1,054 posts
Apr 11, 2012 10:54 AM
At least he knows how to English.
Apr 11, 2012 10:54am
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MontyBrunswick

Apr 11, 2012 11:20 AM
xKoToVxSyNdRoMe;1141546 wrote:At least he knows how to English.

Reps
Apr 11, 2012 11:20am
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justincredible

Nick Mangold

32,056 posts
Apr 11, 2012 12:19 PM
xKoToVxSyNdRoMe;1141546 wrote:At least he knows how to English.
Apr 11, 2012 12:19pm
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Apple

Prost!

2,620 posts
Apr 11, 2012 12:34 PM
Saw a rag-tag-looking guy when I was leaving the Red's game this weekend holding a sign that said, "High Maintenance Girlfriend - Please HELP!".

No doubt some people gave him money just for the laugh!
Apr 11, 2012 12:34pm
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Pick6

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14,946 posts
Apr 11, 2012 1:10 PM
I swear the bums in Akron all work for some drug lord or something. I've actually seen one come to the corner of buchtel and goodkirk and take the one already standing theres spot. Like they were working shifts or something.

check this out lol
[video=youtube;tJ9UeNYGD_U][/video]
Apr 11, 2012 1:10pm
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Al Bundy

Senior Member

4,180 posts
Apr 11, 2012 3:21 PM
Pick6;1141659 wrote:I swear the bums in Akron all work for some drug lord or something. I've actually seen one come to the corner of buchtel and goodkirk and take the one already standing theres spot. Like they were working shifts or something.

check this out lol
[video=youtube;tJ9UeNYGD_U][/video]
At least the guy is working and only taking money from those that choose to give him money.
Apr 11, 2012 3:21pm
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THE4RINGZ

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16,816 posts
Apr 11, 2012 3:23 PM
I hate it when your job causes you to relocate.
Apr 11, 2012 3:23pm
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Belly35

Elderly Intellectual

9,716 posts
Apr 11, 2012 4:21 PM
THE4RINGZ;1141783 wrote:I hate it when your job causes you to relocate.
You got it :D How in the hell does a guy who needs HELP / homeless.. within 30 minute travel from northern Akron to Canton and set up a new begging operations?
Apr 11, 2012 4:21pm
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jmog

Senior Member

6,567 posts
Apr 11, 2012 4:37 PM
Quick way to find out if they are serious. Offer to take them to any fast food place and buy them whatever meal they want.

I've only had them take me up on it twice, and NEITHER was the typical guy on a corner. Both were guys walking around, one across from City Hospital in downtown Akron. Stereotypically he wanted KFC chicken ;).

The other was in downtown Mobile AL, guy just wanted a hot dog and a coke.
Apr 11, 2012 4:37pm
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sportchampps

Senior Member

7,361 posts
Apr 11, 2012 5:10 PM
There used to be a family that worked the corner of my parents car dealership. We counted 150 cars give the guy something in about a 2 hour period. Let's say it averages 1$ per car he's making 75 bucks an hour tax free. The family worked shifts and even sometimes brought their dog that looked starved with them.
Apr 11, 2012 5:10pm