A question for homeless people - GoFuckYourself.com

Aneros Josh · 10-20-2006, 01:29 PM

I was just driving down the expressway and saw a homeless lady with a sign asking for money. My question is this: Why do homeless people ALWAYS put the words "God Bless" on their signs? They will squeeze it anywhere they can on the sign. It doesn't seem like good advertising for God's blessings though when you are standing in the heat asking for money. Trust me, I have sympathy for homeless people but I just think that saying "God Bless" is strictly for tugging on heartstrings.

polish_aristocrat · 10-20-2006, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by FleshJosh

A question for homeless people

do you think they read GFY ?

Dirty Dane · 10-20-2006, 01:31 PM

I dont think there are homeless people here to answer it. Well.. maybe a few

Horny Dude · 10-20-2006, 01:34 PM

They also put "War Vet" or "Vietnam Vet" on there as well. Anything to get you to donate a few bucks for beer.

Aneros Josh · 10-20-2006, 01:37 PM

Ok...so here I am thinking, maybe I shouldn't post that title but then I thought, well, I guess people here will be smart enough to know that I'm not REALLY asking the question to homeless people, just making a mini-rant.

***DISCLAIMER*** Do not take title literally

Dirty Dane · 10-20-2006, 01:40 PM

God is not trademarked yet. Maybe thats why.

squishypimp · 10-20-2006, 01:48 PM

Aneros Josh · 10-20-2006, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by squishypimp

madawgz · 10-20-2006, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by polish_aristocrat

do you think they read GFY ?

some people post from wi-fi outside starbucks

Aneros Josh · 10-20-2006, 01:50 PM

BlackCrayon · 10-20-2006, 01:57 PM

when i was in montreal there were these homeless women with entire stories written on their pieces of cardboard, how they have 4 kids to support, blah blah.

Aneros Josh · 10-20-2006, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackCrayon

when i was in montreal there were these homeless women with entire stories written on their pieces of cardboard, how they have 4 kids to support, blah blah.

JuiceMonkey · 10-20-2006, 02:05 PM

well it's all about marketing, does it offend people? yes probably, should it? no, what's wrong with them being a bit religious? Does it get them more money? more thank likely..

and we've found the answer.

born2blog · 10-20-2006, 02:05 PM

I was homeless at one point after a really horrible and disturbing break-up, lost even the shirt off my back practically, and that is one place I NEVER want to go back to again. things are much better now that I've picked up the pieces and have rebuilt, but that point in my life will always haunt me.

TheB · 10-20-2006, 02:12 PM

It's just something you say like "have a nice day" or "I'm not going to hurt you."

marketsmart · 10-20-2006, 02:14 PM

its more effective when homeless people run up on you and scare you for change

L-Pink · 10-20-2006, 02:19 PM

"Fuck you homo" reduces donations

Bro Media - BANNED FOR LIFE · 10-20-2006, 02:41 PM

if you see god bless on the board say "jesus thinks you're a sinner"

TheB · 10-20-2006, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by LOL :D

if you see god bless on the board say "jesus thinks you're a sinner"

Or ask them how much they tithe.

After Shock Media · 10-20-2006, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by LOL :D

if you see god bless on the board say "jesus thinks you're a sinner"

Try again, love the sinner hate the sin.

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Originally Posted by TheB

Or ask them how much they tithe.

Tithe? hahaha ok sure and why would they need to?

No reason for hate or issues, just point them to the local food bank or shelter. If you really feel bad and want to do something and make sure your not getting scammed, literally offer them some work like they desire. If they balk at it, then just move on.

I have no problem with the "parking lot guy" who wonders around assorted parking lots asking if he can wash your windows for a buck.

10-20-2006, 01:29 PM	#1
Aneros Josh Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,038	A question for homeless people I was just driving down the expressway and saw a homeless lady with a sign asking for money. My question is this: Why do homeless people ALWAYS put the words "God Bless" on their signs? They will squeeze it anywhere they can on the sign. It doesn't seem like good advertising for God's blessings though when you are standing in the heat asking for money. Trust me, I have sympathy for homeless people but I just think that saying "God Bless" is strictly for tugging on heartstrings.

10-20-2006, 01:34 PM	#4
Horny Dude Earn enough to buy coffee Industry Role: Join Date: May 2002 Location: San Diego, Ca. Posts: 4,913	They also put "War Vet" or "Vietnam Vet" on there as well. Anything to get you to donate a few bucks for beer. __________________

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10-20-2006, 01:57 PM	#11
BlackCrayon Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ottawa Posts: 19,631	when i was in montreal there were these homeless women with entire stories written on their pieces of cardboard, how they have 4 kids to support, blah blah. __________________ you don't know you're wearing a leash if you sit by the peg all day..

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JuiceMonkey Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Brisbane/Vancouver/SanFran Posts: 3,581	well it's all about marketing, does it offend people? yes probably, should it? no, what's wrong with them being a bit religious? Does it get them more money? more thank likely.. and we've found the answer. __________________ ICQ: 72251955 GTalk: JuiceMonkey

10-20-2006, 01:31 PM	#3
Dirty Dane Sick Fuck Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: www Posts: 9,491	I dont think there are homeless people here to answer it. Well.. maybe a few

10-20-2006, 01:37 PM	#5
Aneros Josh Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,038	Ok...so here I am thinking, maybe I shouldn't post that title but then I thought, well, I guess people here will be smart enough to know that I'm not REALLY asking the question to homeless people, just making a mini-rant. *DISCLAIMER* Do not take title literally

10-20-2006, 01:40 PM	#6
Dirty Dane Sick Fuck Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: www Posts: 9,491	God is not trademarked yet. Maybe thats why.

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Aneros Josh Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,038

10-20-2006, 02:05 PM	#14
born2blog Confirmed User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1,801	I was homeless at one point after a really horrible and disturbing break-up, lost even the shirt off my back practically, and that is one place I NEVER want to go back to again. things are much better now that I've picked up the pieces and have rebuilt, but that point in my life will always haunt me. __________________ Juicy Ads - Buy & Sell Quality Traffic!!

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TheB Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 70	It's just something you say like "have a nice day" or "I'm not going to hurt you." __________________ zOMG There's something in my sig now! ZOMFG Something Else in My Sig

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marketsmart HOMICIDAL TROLL KILLER Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sunnybrook Institution for the Criminally Insane Posts: 20,419	its more effective when homeless people run up on you and scare you for change

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L-Pink working on my tan Industry Role: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Florida/Kentucky Posts: 39,151	"Fuck you homo" reduces donations

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Bro Media - BANNED FOR LIFE MOBILE PORN: IMOBILEPORN Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Tinseltown NL Posts: 16,502	if you see god bless on the board say "jesus thinks you're a sinner"