Los Angeles has its share of bums. Most of the LA bums can be sorted into two categories, Laid Back Bums and Don't-make-no-sense Crzzzzy Bums. Most of the Laid Back Bums ended up in California because they saw the beach in the movies, fell in love with the culture and had dreams of being called Moondoggie.
The Crazy Bums all hang out in Westwood and threaten to shank you if you don't tip them after they sing to you.
The bums I've encountered in the Bay are very angry, confrontational even. Generally, the statement, "Sorry I don't have any money" is understood as the end of the conversation. Angry Bay area bums, however, see this statement ONLY as a challenge. "Oh, yeah, if you got no money how are you going to pay this Taco Truck you're standing in line for?"
Touche Bum.
If you pretend you don't speak English and just shake your head, they are prepared for that too! "Hola amigo, por favor una peseta para un taco?" You can't say no to that. So I just gave him the damn money.
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just do what marco does and act like an asshole to them. usually does the trick.
-kt
I almost pulled a "not today".
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