We went for a trip over to the Upper West Side to pick up some things at Zabars.

There's a guy sitting on the sidewalk asking passerby for money to get food. Most folks just ignore him. He looks to be well fed and clothed, so, I'm betting it's the typical scam.

On the way back, the GF decided to stop in a shoe store directly across from the beggar. So, rather than listen to him incessantly badger me for money, I figure that $1.00 ought to satisfy him and I can wait in peace.

Walk up............pull out $1.00.............and he comments that he doesn't want the dollar...........he wants me to go across the street and buy him a sandwich.


You can't make this stuff up.