Some people want the moon, but aren't willing to work for it. It's like they think they deserve cheap labor, free food, or random stuff, all because they want it.
But that's not how the world works. As the people in this list will prove, though, that doesn't usually stop people from making their ridiculously delusional requests on the internet.
Game devs sending copies of their latest games to YouTubers and streamers for exposure is actually a pretty common practice. Usually, though, they don't wait for beggars to come along to give their games out for free.
I bet you anything they either paid the last sitters better, or that's part of the reason why they "moved away." That's the kind of wage you give to your own child for chores.
There are a lot of really weird, borderline illegal things in this (minimum age 16, "natural breeding?"). But how do you ask someone to forfeit all parental rights, and then expect them to pay child support?
It's amazing how people will literally go to any length to not do a little work. You either do something yourself, or you pay someone else to do it. Those are pretty much the only options.
This person is looking for a butler, except instead of paying for one, is trying to get them to pay. It's pretty amazing how delusional some people can be.
That's a rate of one tenth of a cent per word, by the way. I'm sure they didn't get a single bite from that, because the rate is just insulting.
Are there actually people out there who are willing to give away Gucci bags and Jimmy Choo shoes for free? Because if so, how do I get in on that?
You can't say something isn't a skill, and then not be willing to do it yourself. Unless, you can't do it yourself because you lack the skill. Which means...
I hate to point out the obvious, but if beer is too expensive, just buy less of it. Or, don't buy any at all and drink some water or something.
That's something you ask your family to do, and then feed them pizza and let them keep some of the stuff they find.
For starters, you probably shouldn't accept any freelance job that doesn't pay you upfront (unless you have a well-written contract). But you definitely shouldn't accept a job where you'll only "probably be" paid. That's just silly.
There's this whole concept that I feel like these beggars tend to forget about. It's called investing in yourself/your business. Which usually means paying people to do things for you.
"The world doesn't owe you a living." No, the world doesn't owe you free stuff because you don't feel like you have to pay for it. Some people really expect diamonds for the price of dirt.
OP further explained in the comments, "I'm a 3d animator, they wanted me to make an entire short film with them and their wife for 20 dollars haha!" That's just ridiculous.
It's almost like this person forgot that horses are sentient creatures, and not objects. No one is just going to... give you their horse for free, no strings attached.
See, this is why I don't lend money to people. At best, you end up with a strain in your friendship. At worst, you'll never see that money again.
It's kind of weird to ask for someone to send you soup in a swap group. Like, just ask your parents.
Here's a good tip: if multiple people quote you around the same price for a job, that's probably how much it's actually worth. Don't like it? Pull up a YouTube video and learn how to do it yourself.
There's no shame in needing to use a food bank during times of scarcity. That's literally why they exist. But to beg people for food and then call food banks "desperate" is just sad.
This person's literally asking for everything they could ever want. And all... for free? Yeah, that just makes no sense.
