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homeless man is happy to be given a jacket
Nov 6, 2016 12:06 PM
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loghra
Hate when people do good deeds for show ????
DomhnallofZena
Is this Kingston?
BababaMoooya1
As someone who was homeless, this hurts. Not lot of nice people
TrumpsBigHealthyPenis
glad you made that "was". good job https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UymN_kjYeFk
Urb4nLegend
As someone who spent a year on the streets I know how appreciated these acts of kindness are. It's great to see it from this perspective. +1
fuckstick101
these always feel exploitative
Monkeyfighter
You're on the internet. It's almost all exploitation to some degree.
thatsjustawful
I had an uncle in the NYPD that started a charity "boots for the homeless" and he would collect old boots from the precinct and hand 1/?
thatsjustawful
Them out to the homeless and people at shelters, one night he was driving and saw a man out in the cold, told his partner to stop 2/?
thatsjustawful
And literally gave the man the boots off his feet. All it takes is a little kindness and charity to keep the world moving in a positive way
EverythingIsOffensiveToMe
I really hope this wasn't some dickhead doing it for youtube views.
bepadapbadabop
It was on YouTube but wasn't very pandering or whorey. Seemed like they just wanted to spread good deeds.
AnIncorrectPieceOfImgur
I appreciate these sorts of acts of kindness. However i believe they shouldnt be recorded. As people then exploit the homeless for money....
CaptainTrips1980
Men's socks are the most needed item. Please upvote this for awareness.
TheBrett
My wife was bringing me dinner home from a restaurant by her job, and a man in the subway was asking for food instead of money so she (1/2)
TheBrett
gave him my dinner and texted me to apologize. Obviously I divorced her on the spot. But in hindsight, she was probably doing a nice thing.
TheSwedishStag
No you made the right choice
Theoldredeyes
One time I gave blankets and sleeping bag to a homeless man. He yelled at me and tossed the things in the street. That's whyI like this post
AGirlGuy
wow. he's so unbelievably happy.
jazzie366
I was by Walmart about a week ago and there was this dude out there asking to work for food so I went into Walmart was got him some... 1/2
jazzie366
2/2 cooked chicken, mac n cheese and gave him a 50$ bill. Later on when I left Walmart I saw him eating by the bus stop and he waived to me
merr916
That's awesome! Good on you:)
g3istbot
If anyone wants to do some good - One of the #1 asked for item by the homeless are socks. Also woman often request tampons/sanitary pads.
tonycliftonlives
Sorry< looks staged
BewareTheCrocigator
Sorry is less than looks staged?
drowningfishy
Wish homeless people here were honestly homeless. Hard to help a homeless person here most it's their job to beg they have a warm home.
Channingtatyum
so much shit like this on youtube, would put money it was staged. if not good guy +1
georgiakate28
Tube and train stations in London (where this is filmed) are collecting warm clothes for the homeless soon. If you can please donate!
georgiakate28
It's getting cold in London so quickly! Anything will be appreciated
georgiakate28
Here is more info https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/media/news-articles/donate-your-coat-to-help-keep-london-warm
YouMealyMouthedCrotchPheasant
Ok, so is nobody going to mention 5 seconds in, or are we all just going to ignore it?
Monkeyfighter
That's the happy dance of the person who made the guy also do a happy dance. Happy dances are contagious. But there is a cure...
bepadapbadabop
Kill a baby! That'll stop that mean old happiness!
thatmangodude
You mean the guy foot clapping in front the camera and almost falling over?
WillJeSuis
Whom also is the same person that gave the jacket. Pretty much everyone noticed.
Concii
Saucy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Q9CbtZAfoI&feature=youtu.be
Adramelecho
Thanks for sauce
Cameronkip
Thank you! Happy Holidays!
bepadapbadabop
This makes me happy. It seems like it was genuinely about doing good and not pandering or trying to get attention.
IalwaysladyfaptoTomHardy
I needed a little bit of cheer in my day.
hejaddle33000
Wait.. thats kingston in London! I've given that man meal deals from tesco! ????
IDrinkTeaInBritish
I realised that too! feels weird seeing local places on imgur frontpage.
hejaddle33000
Haha indeed, first time I've seen any place i frequently visit :)
IamMao
@webbus I come back after 3 months and almost instantly I'm weeping wtf is this
FrozenFoodGuy
Just saw this on the front page. Stll gonna +1 in hopes people wil get inspired and see what an act of kindness can do to someone
Idonthavealottosay
I live in San Francisco and the homeless here are a different breed. They don't need jackets, only drugs
Techtronic
There's a quote along the lines of "random acts of kindness are how you save the world" can't exactly remember the quote or origin.
bearwizard
One time a homeless man wanted $ for a sweater so I gave him a sweater and found it in the trash 10mins later ._.
stielo13
"master gave hobey a jacket, hobey is freeeeeee!"
ASquirrelNamedLloyd
I'm gonna hope it's not staged :)
Vanbytheriver
The guy on the front page is "abode challenged". Different thing entirely.
AbortedFetusNecrophiliac
Yeah, I downvoted that pompous slut with his quirky title. Upvoted this one.
gaseousmemes
New insult thanks
IvanYackinOff
My up vote put you at 500. That's my accomplishment for today
FrozenFoodGuy
Thank you very much sir! This has been my highest rated comment. I just saw the notification, following your comment
molestmymonkey
I always see a guy with one arm downtown who doesn't wear his jacket/shirt in the middle of winter 10ft from him, probably for more money...
Waidonut
We have the same guy in my city, he's been around for years too.
theinconspicuouspilgrim
So you don't upvote posts from the front page? Just a question.
FrozenFoodGuy
The original post was on front page when i found this in usersub with just 2 ups. Don't mind seeing this one on the front page aswell tho :)
theinconspicuouspilgrim
Oh alright I get it. Thanks for answering in a positive way :)
spittle
My experience is that they pawn/trade that shit for cigs/drugs/booze. Source: work in a hospital and we give them stuff all the time.
hushaboomtechnology
Once you've given someone something, it's no longer your concern what they do with it.
FrozenFoodGuy
Sadly there are alot of rotten apples, I've experienced rock bottem myself. But i'm still hesitant of who i share with. Not all are genuine
9GAGTechnicalSupport
Sometimes, im afraid to give away things to "some" homeless people. Ive met some genually nice people but, there are a few that tries to....
ThePotatoThatRolls
yup. i gave couple pound to a homeless man once, but then everday he would start actually getting in my way asking for more. so i just stop.
9GAGTechnicalSupport
Follow me around, so I end up becoming very hesitant because of that.
daftthoughts
There's nothing wrong with being safe about being generous. Not every homeless person is a nice person. Just like how not every old person >
daftthoughts
> is a nice person. Be good, but be smart too.
chumpser
grab them by the pussy.
boobphysicist
yeah that and the ones that arent actually homeless pulled into ingles and saw some lady with a sign asking for money then i look 1/2
boobphysicist
back and they pulled out their iphone 2/2
venra93
Now many days I have to panhandle for food, vet care, hygiene supplies, things break that I need to survive the cold...
venra93
Have money. It means I'm not willing to sell it for a meal. Even though it doesn't work as a phone it works for other things.
boobphysicist
thats not what i meant what i meant was half the people that are panhandling arent homeless that lady got into some expensive car and left
venra93
People have spat on me because I still have a few nice things that I cherish. I average $6 a day panhandling. Having a phone doesn't mean I
venra93
I'm currently homeless. Lost my job then my house. Hitchhiked across Canada looking for work. Still have my phone from before. 1
PerniciousDiCaprio
Because homeless people aren't allowed phones? Same shit people spouted about refugees having phones - they're HOMEless. Clue's in the name.
AJMansfield
It's not about not having a home, it's about not having money. And iPhones are rather expensive as phones go.
boobphysicist
and they got in their nice expensive car and pulled out
imnotmattdamon
I'm gonna comment on this in the hopes that inspires someone to do something good some day...
FrozenFoodGuy
Haha, when i commented that this post had only 1 upvote and was allready sitting on the front page. Still these kinda reposts i never mind!
BananaForScaIe
Having been homeless this is 7/10 (filming less so). But it's quality jacket, good food and no expectation. Most people "use" homeless 1/2
BananaForScaIe
2/2 to feel good/promote their kindness. If it smells of that AT ALL you'll have a bad time. Using people=bad. Using the helpless:ugh.
FrozenFoodGuy
I haven't been homeless but i've been rock bottem. People don't realize how much it can do to a person to show a small act of kindnes 1/2
FrozenFoodGuy
I allways try to share what i have to those struggling more than i am. I don't have much, but enough to share, that's more than they have
BananaForScaIe
Absolutely agree. I always give my change away. The $2-3 makes little difference to me but can be huge to someone else.
Ripflesh
I used to give my old winter work jackets to homeless people around Toronto. They weren't the best looking clothes but they were warm
Ripflesh
I was homeless for a brief period in my mid twenties...it's hell.
ItsAGameOfSchlongs
And here i am, complaining about the signal on my wifi router, like a twat.....
ILikeCharmanderOk
1st world probs
RiverRoyal
Don't worry, Commander Vimes. If your internet goes down you can always rely on sending messages via the clacks machine.
zertmaster
Get a netgear orbi and never lose a bar again
HotdogNotHotdog
Bro, I just got an ASUS 1750 and it's legit.
Akiresh
I'd rather have no wifi than a weak signal honestly lol
myusernameisalreadyinuse
I'm so glad to be from Chattanooga TN.
Knifemoose
Also, if you're wifi didn't work, you'd never know how ungrateful a twat you really are!
Knifemoose
Silver linings.
Darkspire
Slow internet is infuriating, in fairness.
Faradesti
All problems are relative, it's okay to complain sometimes.
Mxtd30
At least his jacket works!
clutchthepearls
Just because other people have it worse doesn't mean you aren't allowed to want better for yourself.
ifmymanhoodwereaslongasmyusernameiwouldntneedimgur
...like a twat.
CheshiresShadow
Exactly. It's like saying you're not allowed to be happy because someone in the world has it better.
DinoHunter56
Can you tell this to my parents? Apparently I'm not allowed to be happy for not making a six figure salary
Rivet95
But it's still nice to have some perspective, and understand your problems aren't as serious as problems others might have. Both are true.
AtlasUnbound
Still gonna complain about not having google fiber
DownvoteAllYouWantImstillRight
TheRealJesusShuttlesworth
But, you're OUR twat
skylin05
Problems are relative. Just because someone doens't have it worse doesn't mean you can't have your own problems. As an extreme example think
skylin05
of it this way. Just because there are starving people in Africa doesn't mean you can't be annoyed you missed a meal. Or in the opposite way
skylin05
it's like saying because someone else is happier than you you can't be happy either.
johnson21
To be fair your wifi signal is terrible.
ItsAGameOfSchlongs
Is this comment coming from INSIDE THE HOUSE!
sbyrnes
I'm sure it is. I recommend you start running now to avoid locked doors stopping you from getting out of the house somehow.
Distractoid
The happy dance is the best part. :-D
pcCake
Mandarinduck
I initially thought some one slipped in front of the camera.
sokarisaid
I may be crying
FutureImpact
I may also be crying
FrozenFoodGuy
It's like a toddler being overjoyed! This guy will walk around with a smile the rest of the day!
AtmaWepn
He looks good. The second he puts it on his image improves. He knows it, so he feels good. Looks good, feels good, IS good.
FrozenFoodGuy
Feeling good about yourself can win half the battle towards recovery, hope this gave him a little boost towards a better life for himself
ArsePirate
Am I the only one that finds it odd that there's a second camera pointed at the enterance of that building? Seems staged. :(
FrozenFoodGuy
They edited the shit out of it. They probably moved the camera for the second shot
CatsReallyDoTasteGoodInStew
Tutor
I don't like people being filmed afterwards but I do like the happy dance so
howwouldyoudescribeyourself
cheesedefrance
whenthebioisjustright
from both people
DrTrivago
Made me think of the duck gif "breadcrumbs".. love that little dance he does
BRAD666
Ya he's probably mentally disabled...
IsThisGoingToBeAFutureTrend
His probably right. But I wish I could achieve happiness as easily as that man in the video.
thisusernameisnotrelevantanywhere
Yeah, no, it seems you're mentally disabled.
BRAD666
cdrhiggins
Iguanabrad's a twat
cdrhiggins
Iguanabrad's a twat
BRAD666
You're a cunt fuck off
silentvengance
I gave a homeless guy my hat, gloves, and scarf. Only to see him an hour later without them.
whitewater0034
There are proffesional beggars out there maybe he was one and threw them away so it looked liek he had less?
Rayvn7
Yeah dumbass,because it wasn't fucking cold,or he gave them to another homeless human being. Or they were you know in his backpack. Idiot.
AuBoss
Yea that sucks. Was on vacation in Denver snowboarding and a guy was asking me for money. I gave him food and gloves instead.
thefire259
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Tater4049
Do you think that's saying something about your taste in fashion?
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Rayvn7
Really? You saw him asleep with no blanket and also have 100% proof that it wasn't stolen?
gstrang
Holy crap, isn't this Kingston Station in London?
orbitalllama
Find the guy, show him this, show him all the people who care, i'm sure that will make his day.
Zmokahontas
You. You're my favorite person right now. God Bless you for existing.
OHPiper
Right next to Odeon??
MuslimWithAMasters
Yup, right in front of it. Also, I love Frangos!
m4rsbar
I still have no idea how Frangos gets away with it lol, straight up nandos clone, at least the bowling is good downstairs!
LondonHalfJapanese
Most definitely!
MuslimWithAMasters
THATS why it looks so familiar! Good catch!
PyroManics
Its weird to have a place i know in real life appear on the internet. Worlds are colliding
Idonthavealottosay
Looks like a set from Friends
Lamosupramo
Big up the Kingston massive
Sleepyjake
I thought it was!
BabyFacedAssassin
Wow, so weird seeing somewhere so close to home on here!
Javerting
I live by the red fallen post boxes! So odd seeing Kingston on imgur!
gstrang
I was on Hardman road in behind the movie theatre :)
Javerting
Who would of thought it gstrang we might have walked past each other in hippodrome. Also my housemate works at banquet red it's
EverlastingToeJam
As an American, what the shit are you saying?
enchantedecho
Oh my god same! So cool to see this happening right on our doorstep :)
MuslimWithAMasters
They're red fallen phone boxes, right?
CallingYouOnYourShit
Opposite Books, Bits and Bobs. Where I used to get my Freak Brothers comics
ThatSongStuckInYourHead
I go to Kingston University, weird seeing it here :L
gstrang
I lived there last year on a work visa. Sadly back in Canada now.
MentalGilly
Holy shit!!!! There's kingstonians on here?!?!?!
doodleinthemargins
it turns out there are dozens of us... Meetup?
AwkwardSmiler
Yay!!! I went there too.
DataZByteS
Lol graduated from there in 2011
TheGoatyGoat
wahey!! graduated this year!! penrhyn road campus?
ThatSongStuckInYourHead
Yeah Penryhn
TheGoatyGoat
Yeah!
AGren42
I went there too, yaaaay!
MAHBROWN
I go there too, i just called my flatmates to see this.
pleasewashyourbutthole
Whoop! Hello fello student
ThatSongStuckInYourHead
Which campus are you at?
pleasewashyourbutthole
I'm at penrhyn Rd, and yourself?
ThatSongStuckInYourHead
Penrhyn, Computer Graphics Tech
firstgivemethelamp
Wooo Kingston student here too
ThatSongStuckInYourHead
Which campus are you at?
firstgivemethelamp
Penrhyn
ThatSongStuckInYourHead
Sweet, same
FLGMwt
Hey everyone. If you are able, please consider donating to your local shelter or work rehab/training center. It makes a big difference :)
Rayvn7
Be sure to donate TO HOMELESS PEOPLE, this is obviously the only way to help homeless people, especially the many who cant get to "shelters"
djinn5454
Also Drug Treatment Facilities. Many people are coming straight off the streets and don't the basics. They also need interview clothes
xhtmlmillwright
Last winter mom and I wanted to donate jackets we didn't need. Centers for the homeless refused b/c we're not from charity organizations.1/2
xhtmlmillwright
2/2 What pissed me off is that we asked them where we could find the homeless. They said they didn't know, they only provide shelters.
Getthecottonoutofyomouth
We give every year. It's so easy to do. Most people have too much stuff they don't dare getting rid of. But giving is not throwing away.
Hypercube9
They need your money far more than the Clinton family does!
Rayvn7
and who need to actually work or don't want to sleep at 8 fucking pm and spend $10 per day just to do so etc.
MinotaurRising
Just emptied out my closet before the real chill sets in for Toronto. My places feels less cluttered and someone gets warm clothes. Win/win!
Himgurian
Damn that's a brilliant idea. I'm going to try and get that done soon too (northern MN here)
PajamaStripes
If you can, please donate feminine products! Homeless women get periods, too.
uhhhnowwhat
Been donating my time soup kitchens in the San Francisco Tenderloin since I was a kid. Hope I've made a difference in at least one life
FH2actual
It always makes a difference. You may never see who you help, but you've helped someone.
Darkaren
Yeah, but be sure of donate things that you won't use but it's not trash, i have seen people donating some really sad stuff.
afmckay44360
the shelter i stay at didnt get their grant so its closing :( im the last person who will live here
GergsJohnson
Or if you can, volunteer there. It's surprising how many cool people you meet who are homeless who just need a helping hand.
CrazyCatLad
I volunteer at an animal shelter and its awesome. Some bitch tried to get our shelter to euthanize her healthy dog. 1/2
CrazyCatLad
2/2 Family witnessing it and arguing with her adopted the dog right then and there. Bitch was cray (the woman). Yay!
Pullout69
Socks especially. Everyone things to give coats and hats, which are great. But socks are typically the most needed garment.
tokenhooker
We need pants. So bad pants. Stretch/sweat pants. All sizes especially L-2X.
bodyorphanage
the regular socks don't really last them long enough to be worth it, according to him, so his group used them to clean with instead.
MoreCowBellBaby
Socks make good gun rags. And T-shirts, and pants, and really any fabric you can get hands on :P
bodyorphanage
on a semi related note, I asked an army vet what item they needed most. He said those really good thick socks bc everyone donates regulars.
spoodermon
just remember dont donate those jeans that have "fashion" cuts in them cuz they land straight in the rubbish bin
ForTheLoveOfTalosShutUpAndLetsGetThisOverWith
Really? Why? (Even the ones with fabric behind instead of bare skin?)
TheThoroughbredOfSinBadHorse
Yes, they're still not practical clothing, especially for someone who is trying to find a job.
ForTheLoveOfTalosShutUpAndLetsGetThisOverWith
Fair point
Rayvn7
Of course it doesn't!!! In general, shelters make it worse for homeless people, and they NEVER NEVER have what is usable/needed.
MyCatEatsMyCakes
I lived in a homeless shelter circa 00-02 and the people running it would go through the donations and take stuff they liked leaving the (1
MyCatEatsMyCakes
Garbage clothes that were stained and such for the homeless people who lived there its pretty messed up the shelter was The Star Of Hope(2
MyCatEatsMyCakes
In Houston TX, shelters are both good and terrible to homeless people. Good for literal shelter, bad because of how they treat the people
hollaatmebro
Especially feminine products!
neeks64
Specifically pads! From what I've heard, tampons can be a lot more difficult and less hygienic to deal with when homeless.
tokenhooker
No. We get too many feminine products bc people say this. WE NEED STRETCH PANTS AND SWEAT PANTS AND SWEATERS SO BAD. And towels.
hollaatmebro
In my area we need feminine products, definitely just check the needs of local organizations and shelters!
JupiterJedi
Shit, I never thought about that! You're so right.
SweetChiliHeat
When I'm on my period I'm always like what did they go through before pads and tampons existed or how do women who can't afford last
OcelotMatrix
Well..... They used rags. Like the kind you clean dishes with, to soak up the blood. Also a lot of ritual bathing.
lildeidei
Question: is it weird to give bras I no longer wear? Idk what protocol is sorry
hollaatmebro
As long as they're functional and clean, the organizations in my area takes them.
lildeidei
Thanks!
vixvox
Defo. One here takes "gently used". When I have people over instead Tupperware party, we ask them to dig for those bras you just never wear.
stopitcharlesgetoutofmyhead
I always think that if they're also recording it, they're not being genuinly good people.
Fleggy
This almost looks like it was part of a Friends episode or something.
ratboy1896
It is rewarding to give the gift, but exponentially better if that person can relive that moment from the recording and see that happy dance
Mailvirgo
I tend to agree. Seeing as someone else also 'jumped' in front of the camera. But l got the message. And l think that's what its all about.
Draumr2kopa
I think it's more sharing the joy. Don't you like seeing people's faces when they open you gift? It makes you feel happy
mustbegilly
But it does inspire people that see this kind of thing to at least think of doing something good for someone else. Showing the happiness
Cecilrt
Thing is though of 1000s who now see this, if only 1% go out and do something good because of this.. that's a lot of good
whatdoyouknowaboutthesechips
This!
cross5464
Well it does inspire people to help
braingain
Only if vertical video
flamingflamingo
It can depend. Videos like this, apart from garnering attention, also inspire others.
loslugares
I don't know. I feel people seeing the genuine joy he received may encourage others to buy the homeless some coats.
kenscar
I always think if they're recording it then they're all actors. Pretty sure that's the case here
17AndDeadInside
But isn't it better than if they didn't get anything at all?
gegh
Have they even stated that they are genuinly good people? With a remark like that, you seem to just want to clear your own shitty conscience
RogueMachinae
Like that episode of Scrubs when Cox and Turk go at it about not telling & good deeds. If you don't know Google it. Gonna finish my sandwich
FrisianDude
it's a fucking detail. Do you think the coat is any less warm?
bepadapbadabop
I think if they record to show the reaction it's good because it probably inspires others to do the same. If it's recorded and the main 1/2
bepadapbadabop
2/2 focus is on the person giving the gift, then I think it's selfish. I like these videos because it shows how much a gift can mean.
HEXADECIMAL
Maybe they're trying to get us to do the same.
MerToo
hang on, if you did something nice like plant a tree, no-one criticises you for taking pictures at the time as a memento of a happiness!
lekimdraw
Its more like "see what a simple gesture can do for someone" kinda thing. Now if he was posting it saying "LOOK AT THE THING I DID"..well...
ThePerfectGif
Where as I agree, if this gif/video makes just one other person go and do another good deed, then isn't it worthwhile?
Shimobe
Yeah, like those med students who learn about the human body so they can pass tests. Who cares that they know how to save lives now?
temujin9
I'm better with insincere good acts than sincerely shitty ones.
ErinFromTheOffice
*sincere. Sincerely id an adverb which modifies 'shitty' as opposed to sincere, an adjective, which would modify "ones'
temujin9
I meant it the way I wrote it, but thanks for the sentence tree.
temujin9
I also dislike sincere shitty acts ("road to hell paved with good intentions") but not so much as "I'm just being honest" assholes.
mcsofserv
Well said.
ImAliveEvenThoughIDontKnowWhatItMeans
skelitor120
Yeah, who cares if a homeless man got help if there was the slightest chance of a vain asshole being behind it??
ProfessorMorifarty
You're right, genuinely good people complain on the internet.
SmileTodayandForever
At least someone helping
TheGreatAnhey
They don't care
SmileTodayandForever
Who's they?
TheGreatAnhey
The people complaining about this. They assume everybody recording a good deed is doing it for money and attention.
SmileTodayandForever
Okay. I agree. It's just like news...if it gets recorded and goes viral people started asking questions and sometimes doing something.
theleafssuck
I'm glad they shared it with me.
NeverGetsTheNuke
When they just record the giver and their experience, I'm inclined to agree. In this case, the focus was completely on the receiver. 1/2
NeverGetsTheNuke
Seems like they were actually aiming to capture the impact a gift like clothing/safety can have on someone in this position. 2/2.
Shartifartfast
But without demonstrating that they obtained the consent of the person being recorded it takes away their agency and implies it's OK
VanDammesForeheadCyst
There's always some asshole shitting on a good deed simply because it was filmed/posted on the internet. Why should it fucking matter?
infiniteflux
They could wear a mask... a la Guy Fawkes and start a movement.
JacksRagingGallbladder
How many jackets have you given to the homeless? What is your comment achieving, like whores will be like whores, why not let them...(1/2)
JacksRagingGallbladder
...give to charity at the same time. (2/2)
iwishjtmoneywasstillavailableitsmyoldvideogamemoniker
Meh I like it because it shows how it doesn't take much to impact someone else's life greatly.
TheSherriffofRottingham
Keep the faith bro. You may be right but that person may have inspired 10 people to go out and do the same without a camera
L4dead2
Maybe it's someone else recording
AnEvenDirtierSmellierHippy
Agreed. It's what you do when no one is watching that defines you.
dassemultor
I always think that if they say this ^ they're probably assholes.
tanadarko
The guy's initial reaction was pretty subdued. Here a person sees that their gift may be REALLY important later on, and they share it.
TommyBradly
Once I saw a dude give a homeless man some food. What a good dude, I thought. Then he took a photo. I realised bad people can do good things
GavinScreaming
How in the world does that make him a bad person?
TommyBradly
I felt he had an ulterior motive behind giving this homeless man some food. Maybe he had good intentions and just wanted to encourage others
experiment91
Maybe the "bad person" was documenting all the good they've done in the world because it helps them get demotivated when it gets hard. 1/2
experiment91
I meant re-motivated
experiment91
I know someone that was suicidal and decided they could study medicine and help others with their life instead of just offing themselves 2/2
MerToo
that's gonna be ironic when they specialise in "dignified exit" medicine =)
TommyBradly
It's possible, he might have wanted to convince others to do the same, but it felt like poverty porn.
experiment91
I can see that. First time I did charity though it was to get laid (impress a girl) but now I've been donating when I can for years. 1/2
TommyBradly
Yeah, I mean I'm sure the homeless man doesn't care if he's doing it to get laid, but it still felt weird to see him take the photo.
experiment91
I guess my point it maybe they are doing it for a dumb reason but they are doing it. And maybe it will lead to them being a better person
FrozenFoodGuy
Or trying to inspire others to do the same by showing what an act of kindness can do to someone
IFuckingLoveGoldenRetrievers
This
ThisOneTimeInZelda
When filmed where the homeless person is the focus not the one doing the deed it's inspiring because I mean look at how happy he is.
Lupine1982
Two types of people.
Britich
Maybe but if its on youtube probably not.. just got to keep those subs/views.
FrozenFoodGuy
They still do nice things. And in a world where we learn to mind our own busines, these video's realy help to get people to notice
crashdummy35
Subs/Views = revenue = more nice things. Don't be so cynical. Just be nice to those down on their luck. It can be life changing--I know.
WillJeSuis
Hell, if people want to give me money to start making videos of me giving stuff to homeless people, I'll do it.
Cruddypizza
My classroom health teacher in college always said "Try and do 5 nice things a day. Try to not tell anyone about one of them"
skyyearningfrodobaggins
I remember my P.E/health teacher saying that
dahlitheweiner
Good one, the rule is if you tell no one you will be able to talk about with what ever higher power you believe in in the next place
icantbelieveitsnottrue
And if you don't believe there is a next place? You could just do good deeds because you want to help others. Not for a reward.
OcelotMatrix
Not exactly Pascals wager but pretty close
NotAnIroningBoard
I didn't tell anyone about any. Now prove I did any at all
BavarianGuy
Here, get one back in exchange for the 2 that ned a guy with a sarcasm sign sitting next to them while surfing imgur.
Cruddypizza
Haha I don't care do your shit. It just a sense of helping someone. You don't have to participate if you don't want to.
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NotAnIroningBoard
Its meant to be sarcastic honestly. The best feeling in the world is knowing you did good and nobody will ever know. Also an orgasm is good
modelimgurian
"The true test of a man's character is what he does when no one is watching." - John Wooden
Sfumato
filmimg for their reaction, i think
HurrDurrImABurr
At the end of the video they say "It was a prank, bro" and take away the jacket.
uponstrangeshores
Weird that he never glances toward the camera, even though its following him about.
sharon838
Yeah, that IS weird, now that you mention it.
didntshootthedeputy
1) But that is EXACTLY how every charity on this planet operates. If you don't show people what needs to be done you don't get the money to
didntshootthedeputy
2) to do it. IIRC the makers of this video spent two week homeless to raise funds and get the attention of the people for donations. That's
didntshootthedeputy
5) would be willing to donate but not go out and do something themselves, wouldn't get the chance to do anything.
didntshootthedeputy
4) can on average only help a genuinely small amount of people and that's pretty inefficient. Especially since the so-so good people who
Fleggy
2) build a big farm where we can harvest these people's organs for the benefit of the rich.
didntshootthedeputy
That book and movie has been done, dude. You are far too late.
didntshootthedeputy
OK, I got to know. What is you Elton John/ Rocket Man joke?
Fleggy
Ha ha, I can't even remember now man, sorry. All I can tell you is that it was VERY funny. X
didntshootthedeputy
I will take your word for it :D.
didntshootthedeputy
3) how they were able to buy a lot of stuff and help a lot of people. That's the way it works. In your world the only genuinely good people
Junglesvend
Doing good for the wrong reason can still be good. The guy who got the jacket doesn't seem to mind he got it from a like-whore.
CrazyCatLad
Michael Vick making up for his animal cruelty is a good thing. I still hate him though. I don't hate the people filming this.
TACOARMYWILLRISEANDGETYOURASSKICKED
At least someone's day was made better
Aquilarden
It's a good act done by a not-as-good person.
TheOutrager
He also might to save that moment of happiness for others to feel
apearthenbananas
I agree with both and I was also thinking about how it opens people's eyes to the problem and plants that seed of kindness.
dancealittlestranger
That's very true.
FeersumEndjinn
Exactly - if a few like-whores encourage more people to be kind, is that such a bad thing?
MissDashLisa
I guess!.gif
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LazyTheAssCat
I'm sitting here trying to make some clever answer or joke. I can not. Duck it, I like whores.
Fleggy
Same here. I can't help but think this was done more for the giver than the receiver... Maybe I'm just cynical?
BewareTheCrocigator
Even if so - there's nothing wrong with seeing more acts of kindness. If all good things were done in secret the internetwould be depressing
th3p0x
I don't agree with this statement. When times get tough and there's no reward, these types won't there to help
tranderas
Who cares? He's here now. Potential future misdeeds don't detract from current deeds.
WillyGirlBlouse
I like like-whore
Semx11
Well yeah that's the whole point
truthHurtsSometimes2200
"It can be good"... you're just trying to muddy the waters. Just like with homicide, with charity intent plays a major role.
ObiWanShalomi
I don't think he/she meant it that way, more like: homeless guy got new jacket & is happier, whatever the intent was.
Armourhotdog
Not true, the reason a person does something is even more important than the result.
th3p0x
I agree; it definitely matters why. We need sustained caring and compassion - not social media whores.
fortheloveoftoasties
Really? I would disagree. Homeless man still got a jacket. Is it better if he didn't, just because the other guy wasn't totally selfless?
Armourhotdog
In this situation there is an argument to made, but in philosophy as a whole, the reason for an action is as or more important than result.
Mangomancer
the order of the factors does not affect a product
Fait
why cant it a be a bit of both. want to give shit to homeless people because i feel for them, i also like fame. (example)
fortheloveoftoasties
Okay that's fair, I was only basing your comment on this one situation.
51CorgisInABar
A good deed for a humblebrag is doing more than complaining about the humblebrag
hazelismycatdog
*explainabrag
51CorgisInABar
Why shouldn't they get to feel good about something good they did?
qwermmm
It's a matter of only doing something good to get credit but I agree that it's still doing something good for someone in need
CrazyCatLad
Yeah posting something to FB 'omg i'm such a nice person' is annoying. Posting a video that could inspire others to help others is great.
cheeseriot
They are feeling good about themselves not about helping somone
51CorgisInABar
So? They still did something good. That's more than complaining about the reason why people did something does
cheeseriot
Well I never said complaining is better. I do believe donating and volunteering without bragging is.
GrizzlyWicks
wat? how are they feeling good about themselves if not for helping someone
BavarianGuy
Your on imgur and still don't seem to grasp the principle of fake internet points? ;) Plus, if you get enough youtube hits you get more $