Happened to me in college at the dollar store. Had like 10 things and only quarters. Went back the next day to get 10 more things with those quarters I saved
I find it interesting that we answer to the green texts like if we were on 4chan. When there are very few chances tha OP reads the actual messages
When I post on Lemmy/Reddit/etc, it’s usually not to the OP, but for everyone else reading the same post later.
So if I’m saying something like, “if you’re struggling to pay for a $10 pizza, you could use the charity,” it’s not really for the OP, but for anyone in a similar situation who happens across the post, whether now or a year from now. Having a pocketful of change isn’t a “normal” thing for someone who is financially stable, and if that’s you (i.e. the point where a quarter matters), then you should accept the charity.
Even a greentext has a sliver of truth to it, and I’m interested in discussing that truth that may apply to others.
What else is the point of posting something if not to get comments from the place you post it?
It’s like telling a joke to your friends. “Why would you do that? You already know the punchline?”
The question posted by Anon is the topic of this comment thread, and while it’s perfectly reasonable to comment on it being posted on 4chan, it’s also reasonable to comment on whatever it’s about to have a conversation about it.
I was not being cynical or pedantic. I really find interesting the fact that especially with green texts, we are addressing our comments directly to the OP, myself included. I don’t recall seeing this behaviour elsewhere.
Sorry if I was being rude or something by noting it
I think it happens everywhere. Remember the gold/white dress? I don’t even know where the original post was from, but the entire internet were having that conversation.
It’s like when you shout at the TV. You obviously know the person on the other side isn’t going to hear you, but you do it anyway.
god, you’re like one of those people who tell me not to clap at movies
Oh God you probably also going to clap the airline pilot.
👏👏👏👏👏
This got a genuine lol out of me. I’m imagining the patient explanation, “See, the actors can’t hear you…”
There was someone who mentioned that they like anon’s profile picture on another post.
It was the attached pic
OP found a friend but decided to have a panic attack over it. Same bro. Happens to me on the regular. Maybe stuff a $20 in the tip jar next time. Or bring them a bottle of random Prosecco and then awkwardly leave.
Counter offer:
Cry.
Man I paid for a lady’s purchase at a little corner store in SF and she started crying… owner and I trying to console her while another customer is there… oof just reminded of that awkward memory
I know it’s not the most reasonable response…but it is my response
Fake: anon goes outside
Gay: anon has a GuyFriend
At this point just keep going back every week, eventually they’ll get used to you and you’ll be the “Tuesday homeless free pizza” guy. Free pie is free pie, 4 of em a month is like a 5% income increase on minimum wage where I’m from
Pizza is incredibly cheap to make, it’s just water, flour, tomato sauce and mozzarella… Well, plus some olive oil and basil to help the flavour. And oregano. Well, that’s if you’re only ordering a Margherita, of course.
Anyway! Once the oven’s at temp, it doesn’t cost much for them to gift you a pizza.
Well, and yeast, sugar, toppings, etc.
But still quite cheap.
Yeah that doesn’t sound incredibly cheap, and also you have to factor in all the employees time used in your pizza
Similar thing happened to me waiting for a Grayhound. The pick up spot was at a gas station that had a field next to it. I decided to lie down. Some guy walked up to me and handed me $10.
Last time I went in a vegetables shop I only took a peach. I think the owner thought something similar of me, because he told me I didn’t need to pay.
A PEACH IS NOT S VEGETABLE!
Vegetables are a portmanteau of vegetation and table, as they are vegetarian for the table.
All fruits are vegetation for the table, or vegetables. It’s just that not all vegetables are fruits.
Yeah, owner was probably thinking “wtf is that doing here, I could lose my license!”
… the fuck else would it be?
Non-vegan peaches
A fruit? Never heard of anyone referring to it as a veggie. Cultural difference?
this guy thinks peaches are fruits
There ain’t no culture that says peaches are vegetables and if there somehow was then that culture needs to be exterminated.
Chill my yin, no need to go full Israel over a culture classifying peaches differently
