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Spare a cigarette? — Brooklynian

Spare a cigarette?

arock75
arock75
edited November -1 in Park Slope
What is up with that guy that hangs around the lower end of Union Street between 6th and 7th (closer to 6th / Union Market) asking smoker and non-smoker alike for a cigarette. Middle-aged guy with really thick glasses. What is up with him?

Comments

  • nkotsonis
    nkotsonis
    His brain is fried.
    he used to drop acid, and now he's a medical basket case.
  • arock75
    arock75
    Ah that would definitely fit the profile
    He is annoying
  • meredithb
    meredithb
    How could he determine who is a smoker or non-smoker?
  • arock75
    arock75
    I suppose he can't really determine the smokers from the non-smokers other than to target the people that are actually smoking. He's just really desperate for cigarettes whenever I see him. I don't really feel like engaging him in a conversation about it but it seems as though he is not homeless and broke and it would spare everyone alot of annoyance if he just went and bought them himself. Back when cigarettes were not as expensive as a down payment on a car it was ok to ask strangers for a cigarette, now it's just another form of begging but it's not done by the homeless or needy, it's done by people who are perfectly capable of getting their own but choose not to. I smoke but I don't ask strangers for cigarettes. Should I ask strangers for some of their coffee or a bite of their hot dog? It's absurd. If you aren't broke and homeless get your own damn cigarettes. Don't offer me a quarter either, I'm not a bodega or a Duane Reade.
  • drabrabbit
    drabrabbit
    He lives up the block and from unsubstantiated rumors owns the building he lives in. I would estimate the number if times he has asked me for a cigarette at about 800.
  • rtraindweller
    rtraindweller
    I very rarely hand out smokes to people who ask on the street. Sometimes I'm feelin' in a good mood and will do so, just to remember moments later how much that damn pack was. If they REALLY need smokes get a bag of rollies. It's like $5 and will last you two weeks.
  • the chipster
    the chipster
    He is fried, obviously. And he used to spend all his s.s. checks on hookers.
  • arock75
    arock75
    Then why doesn't he ask random people on the street to bum a hooker?
  • rtraindweller
    rtraindweller
    arock75 wrote: Then why doesn't he ask random people on the street to bum a hooker?
    that reminds me of a guy i used to see in front of Roseland who had a sign that said "Need money for beer, drugs and hookers. Hey, atleast I'm not bullshitting you". I respected this honesty then and I respect it now.
  • arock75
    arock75
    Doesn't sound like you made a contribution though
  • rtraindweller
    rtraindweller
    did i say i didn't?
  • arock75
    arock75
    no you didn't say. did you?
  • raw
    raw
    rtraindweller wrote: [quote=arock75]Then why doesn't he ask random people on the street to bum a hooker?
    that reminds me of a guy i used to see in front of Roseland who had a sign that said "Need money for beer, drugs and hookers. Hey, atleast I'm not bullshitting you". I respected this honesty then and I respect it now.
    I'd give Mr. Honesty money before I'd give to one of those bums saying "God Bless you" repeatedly.
  • whatchuwant
    whatchuwant
    arock75 wrote: I suppose he can't really determine the smokers from the non-smokers other than to target the people that are actually smoking. He's just really desperate for cigarettes whenever I see him. I don't really feel like engaging him in a conversation about it but it seems as though he is not homeless and broke and it would spare everyone alot of annoyance if he just went and bought them himself. Back when cigarettes were not as expensive as a down payment on a car it was ok to ask strangers for a cigarette, now it's just another form of begging but it's not done by the homeless or needy, it's done by people who are perfectly capable of getting their own but choose not to. I smoke but I don't ask strangers for cigarettes. Should I ask strangers for some of their coffee or a bite of their hot dog? It's absurd. If you aren't broke and homeless get your own damn cigarettes. Don't offer me a quarter either, I'm not a bodega or a Duane Reade.
    Word. I never give. Unless I'm drunk and they're cute.
  • rtraindweller
    rtraindweller
    arock75 wrote: no you didn't say. did you?
    Nope, sure didn't say I didn't! Cause I did indeed. My 14 year old ass decided "now this guy is cool" and gave him $3. Coulda bought myself some 311 stickers with that, damn...
  • rtraindweller
    rtraindweller
    raw wrote: [quote=rtraindweller][quote=arock75]Then why doesn't he ask random people on the street to bum a hooker?
    that reminds me of a guy i used to see in front of Roseland who had a sign that said "Need money for beer, drugs and hookers. Hey, atleast I'm not bullshitting you". I respected this honesty then and I respect it now.
    I'd give Mr. Honesty money before I'd give to one of those bums saying "God Bless you" repeatedly.
    word x10 :)
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