SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Pastimes : Don't Ask Rambi -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Rambi who wrote (58058)1/8/2001 10:28:40 AM
From: nasdaqian  Respond to of 71178
 
A few months ago we were leaving a Japanese Restaurant and this guy came up to us and rather apologetically asked for a few minutes of our time. I thought he was doing a survey or something. In the most sincere, articulate, though incredible, presentation I've ever heard from such a scammer this guy said he just, and finally, got a job at Applied Materials but he needed some cash to pay for his wife's and kid's stay at a local motel.
Weird story but I had to admire his artfulness. But I knew he was getting some of our cash because my wife is always completely crestfallen by this kind of crap.
Same with those thirty year oldish "Nam vets" in fatigues. Cheez-its!



To: Rambi who wrote (58058)1/8/2001 1:01:49 PM
From: Justin C  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 71178
 
different story from the WIll Work for Food guys

I've seen in recent times a few honesty-in-panhandling signs like this ...

                  Why Lie?
                   I Need 
                   A Beer

Speaking of signs, in my allergy doctor's office is posted this conspicuous sign that may be one small step for civility ...

             In This Hospital,
             Use Of Cellphones
               Is Forbidden


HomeMailHotSubjectMarksPeopleMarksKeepersSettings
Terms Of UseContact UsCopyright/IP PolicyPrivacy PolicyAbout UsFAQAdvertise on SI
© 2026 Knight Sac Media.  Data provided by Twelve Data, Alpha Vantage, and CityFALCON News