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19 Times Garbage Humans Went Viral For Their Pitiful Attempts Trying To Screw People Over

Krista Torres
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19 Times Garbage Humans Went Viral For Their Pitiful Attempts Trying To Screw People Over
19 Times Garbage Humans Went Viral For Their Pitiful Attempts Trying To Screw People Over

Let's be honest, everything is expensive right now. The price of gas and groceries alone is painful. So, it makes sense that people are trying to save wherever they can. But for some, being budget-conscious has crossed the line into straight-up entitlement. In this roundup, we've scoured Reddit for the wildest texts from these "penny pinchers" who expect everyone else to foot the bill, cut them deals, or bend over backwards for their budget:

1. Let's start with whoever thought this was good advice:

Summary of a tip advising to hire a budding photographer for free or reduced rates by offering to use the photos to advertise their business

u/renegade3394 / reddit.com

2. This person who essentially wants a car gifted to them:

Text conversation about selling a 2006 Honda Civic with 100k miles for $3,000; mentions minor exterior damage and new tires and brake pads

u/SplendaFather / reddit.com

Text exchange about car preferences and humor, with one person disinterested in buying a white BMW and ending in a blunt remark

u/SplendaFather / reddit.com

3. This person who had the audacity to ask a business to pay them a convenience fee:

Text conversation where a request to cancel a tattoo due to the artist's past conviction is denied with a firm refusal and rebuke

u/to_the_tenth_power / reddit.com

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4. This influencer who expects everything free:

A social media influencer requests free items for promotion. The brand responds with a discount code offer. Influencer declines, citing cost

u/dakotaraptors / reddit.com

5. This person who uses dating apps to get free dinners:

Text exchange where one person requests Korean BBQ to meet up, and the other questions if this strategy is effective for getting free meals

u/plaid-knight / reddit.com

6. This person who thinks they should get a refund on items with "bad energy":

Conversation about a customer's dissatisfaction with a knife's energy, despite its quality, due to spiritual concerns. Customer seeks guidance

u/mtsiri / reddit.com

Text exchange about a defective item with bad energy; discusses refund policy inquiry with PayPal and Etsy

u/mtsiri / reddit.com

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7. This bride who wanted guests to donate $1,500 EACH to help fund her dream wedding:

Social media post: User expresses feeling exhausted and frustrated with lack of support from friends for wedding expenses, leading to cutting ties. Comments react with surprise

u/Re-l-Mayer / reddit.com

8. This entitled person who got a little uno reverso:

Isla is requesting Jamie to write a song about horse riding lessons to promote her company. Jamie agrees, suggesting a video might help too

u/megabollockchops / reddit.com

9. This person who tried to return sushi after it was already served to their family:

u/chassepatate / reddit.com

u/chassepatate / reddit.com

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10. This old acquaintance who is the definition of an entitled enemy:

Text conversation with friends catching up. One mentions making earrings. Another is busy with dinner plans and shopping. Casual, friendly exchange

u/saatchi-s / reddit.com

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Text conversation about making custom jewelry. One person requests pom pom earrings, but the other explains it takes time to make them and suggests buying from a store instead

u/saatchi-s / reddit.com

Text conversation about scheduling difficulties over shipping pom poms glued to a wire, discussing costs and timing for overnight delivery

u/saatchi-s / reddit.com

Text exchange: One person discusses payment for earrings. Another accuses them of forgetting past instances of spreading rumors about them

u/saatchi-s / reddit.com

Text conversation about unresolved issues and lack of apologies over past hurtful comments

u/saatchi-s / reddit.com

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A text exchange where one person apologizes, and the other expresses anger, refusing friendship and criticizing fake behavior

u/saatchi-s / reddit.com

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Text message exchange with insults, and a retort defending against cheating accusations

u/saatchi-s / reddit.com

11. This company that expects people to work for pennies:

Job listing: Bachelor's degree required. Salary: $11.00 to $12.00/hour. Benefits include health, dental, vision insurance, and PTO

u/Trafalgaladen / reddit.com

12. And this person who barely knows the hiring manager but expects to get the job without basic qualifications:

Text exchange discussing job qualifications where one person seeks a role despite lacking specific credentials. Other responses assert hiring standards

u/paradoxicalmind_420 / reddit.com

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Text conversation about not wanting to work certain jobs and being asked to lie about being a CNA. Mention of not getting kids Christmas presents

u/paradoxicalmind_420 / reddit.com

13. This person who doesn't even deserve a response to their haggle:

Text conversation about negotiating a lower price for a smart TV from $400 to $350

u/XXXodiac / reddit.com

14. This moocher who has no boundaries:

Notification from WhatsApp:

u/drashtant23 / reddit.com

15. This selfish person who can't see a generous act for what it is unless it benefits them personally:

Announcement: Free lunch for students next week. Includes pizza, sub, chicken tenders, and fries. Comments criticize exclusion of some students

u/Chocobochica / reddit.com

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16. This demanding person who deserves no help:

Chat conversation about video editing, discussing the edit type, length (10 minutes), and deadline before 2, with clarification on the time

u/nitiddesigns / reddit.com

Text conversation about a service where €20 is quoted. The recipient is surprised by the cost

u/nitiddesigns / reddit.com

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Text conversation about negotiating pay for a task, discussing urgency and potential job consequences

u/nitiddesigns / reddit.com

Chat exchange about payment involving a video and PayPal with a decision on payment at the end

u/nitiddesigns / reddit.com

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Text exchange about unlocking a file, involving refund, insults, and refusal

u/nitiddesigns / reddit.com

17. This person who expects someone to drive 250 miles just to figure out why the plants they were sold won't grow:

Text conversation about planting seeds, difficulties with growing them, and discussing the need to check the soil in person

u/Grommulox / reddit.com

A conversation about planting and paying for seeds, with a link to a Reddit post for reference

u/Grommulox / reddit.com

18. This person who wants to steal pennies from a tip jar:

A social media post about someone unable to take pennies from a tip jar at Dunkin Donuts to pay the 2-cent difference on their bill

u/entomofile / reddit.com

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19. And, lastly, these people who paid for a regular pizza but expected a large:

Pizza order receipt for a 14

u/harpuasam / reddit.com

Do you have a ridiculous story like this to add to the list? Let us know in the comments!

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