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Unfortunately, we’ve all crossed paths with freeloaders at some point. Maybe it’s the friend who conveniently “forgets” their wallet or the cousin who promised to stay for a few weeks but hasn’t budged in months. Freeloaders are all around us! Let’s dive into a lighthearted exploration of those who’ve turned freeloading into their life’s work. Get ready—this might strike a familiar chord!
A Nightmare to Work With
Can you believe the nerve of this so called influencer? “There’s no pay and no leaves for three months. You last by the end of and I’ll give you a full time job.”
They continue “I’m going to be incredibly hard on you and so only apply if you’re passionate about growing and want to do something great with your life.”
Sorry, but who does this person think they are? Just pay your employees what they deserve and be done with it! You can’t just ask people to work for free for three months!
Tell Your Friends
“Hi! I love this keyboard I would love to tell my friend about them on Facebook and Instagram. If I tell my friend can you send them to me for free?”
Yes, you are not confused, what you just read actually happened. This guy thought that he could just ask for a free keyboard.
How? Well in exchange for telling his friend about it on Facebook… Some people have no shame at all.
Conversion Rate
Here’s the thing, being an influencer is a real job but sometimes you need to know when to stop. Enough is enough, you know?
You can’t just go asking around for free stuff in exchange for “exposure” especially if you are not a real influencer!
Just buy your own stuff for once man! It’s really not that hard most people do it and so can you.
Free Lunch
“Tomorrow onward both my staff are on leave. No help whatsoever. If you are a local restaurant and want to collab… DM me.”
Sorry, what? Look lady, we are sorry you are not getting any help from now on but that doesn’t give you the right to ask restaurants for free food!
We understand that you might be busy raising your children but so is any other parent in this planet and they don’t go asking around for free food!
Handymen
“We were just wondering if any handymen/plumbers/electricians would be able to offer their services free of charge in exchange for some good publicity?”
“I have over 2000 Instagram followers and my husband has 178k on TikTok” Okay… good for you, I guess?
What is it with people and asking for free things? If you are so successful just pay for services lady!
Heading to Maine
Okay, those are too many requirements, don’t you think? Look lady if someone is giving you a free ride you are in no position to ask for that much.
No music, no taking, no smoking. Taking three dogs AND two bicycles with you? Is there anything else you would wish for?
Look, if you have so many requirements just rent a car yourself and call it a day.
What I Want in a Man
“What I want in a man: genuine, kind, caring, willing to share money because I was forced into a tight spot financially…”
You have to be kidding! This woman is just looking for somebody to give her money so she can keep gambling.
We can’t help but wonder what happened with her previous boyfriends…
I’m Calling the Police
When we think some “influencer” can’t go any lower we run into things like this. Calling the police over some delayed free products? Come on!
Do these people live in the real world with everybody else? How can anybody even consider going to the police over something like this?
We sincerely hope they never get their products to be honest.
Huge Social Media Influencer
We hate to break it to this person but “huge social media influencers” don’t feel the need to clarify what they are.
And if you are as big as you say you are you probably don’t need to go asking around for discounts like this.
Some people just have no shame at all.
Willing to Collaborate
“Looking for makeup artists and hair stylists willing to collaborate (…) trade: content of us that you can use.”
People need to understand that at the end of the day “content” doesn’t pay the bills for most of us, you know?
You can’t just expect people to work for you for free in exchange for “exposure” People’s time and work are valuable and they should get paid properly!
Money Well Misplaced
Ever lent cash for baby essentials and it magically morphed into beer money? That’s when you know your buddy’s priorities are diapers or draughts—but never both.
Confronting a friend over this? Expect dramatic accusations of immaturity, all while they dodge any meaningful apologies. You’ll soon realize your generosity got swapped for cheap excuses.
Next time they need a loan, remember: your generosity doesn’t come with a free pass to their guilt trips. Once bitten, twice broke.
WiFi for the Win
Who needs shame when you’ve got free WiFi? Our hero here asked for a smoking spot with internet and, when ghosted, threatened to log off forever. The audacity!
Did anyone care? Probably not. Imagining his dramatic log-off for a lack of responses? Priceless. Like anyone was really hanging on his next status update.
Lesson learned: threats of a digital disappearance don’t work when nobody notices you were there to begin with. Bye-bye, bandwidth bandit!
Lipstick Logic
Getting a freebie and demanding a swap? Classic. Our lipstick-loving diva didn’t just want a gift—she wanted it in her color of choice. Gratis, of course.
Messaging a company with complaints about a free gift? Bold. Expecting them to cater to your whims? Even bolder. But alas, gifts don’t come with a color wheel.
Next time, dear customer, remember: free gifts are just that—free. Beggars can’t be choosers, especially when it comes to cosmetics.
Wedding Wonders
Asking for gifts when you didn’t make the guest list? Tacky. Especially when it’s family. Just because you’re tying the knot doesn’t mean everyone’s wallets need a workout.
Forcing distant relatives into gift-giving without an invite? Yikes. That’s a one-way ticket to the family gossip mill. Weddings are about love, not freeloading.
Remember: it’s one thing to share your registry link, another to beg for presents from those you excluded. No ring, no bling from them.
The Mooch Matchmaker
Some have dating standards, and then there’s this gem. No trucks, no dad bods, and no kids—but yes to a luxury lifestyle bankrolled by her next boyfriend.
Her dating profile screamed “sugar daddy seeker,” not soulmate. The demands? Absurd. She didn’t want a partner; she wanted a personal ATM on legs.
A piece of advice for potential suitors: unless you’ve got deep pockets and zero baggage, swipe left on this financial black hole.
Hitch a Ride
Too busy for a Lyft form but not for a desperate plea on Facebook? Meet our freeloading ride-seeker, who’s mastered the art of mooching a lift.
Conveniently “too busy” to fill out forms but all the time to scroll, post, and chat? Classic moocher logic. Efficiency is for people with manners.
Next time, buddy, try public transit—or fill out that form. It’s faster than waiting for a freebie ride from strangers.
Date Night Disaster
Imagine showing up for a date and discovering 23 relatives at the table, all expecting you to foot the bill. Yep, that’s freeloading at its finest.
A $3,100 dinner bill later, her date rightly bailed, leaving her with a taste of fiscal responsibility. Welcome to adulthood, moochers.
Lesson of the night? If you want to impress, leave the entourage at home. Freeloading doesn’t fly when you’re footing the bill.
Ice Cream Insanity
Wasting half a machine’s worth of ice cream for the perfect Instagram pic? While others waited hungrily? Just another day in the life of a self-obsessed moocher.
The swirl was Instagram-worthy, but the behavior? Trash-worthy. Customers and staff watched in horror as perfectly good ice cream hit the trash for a picture.
Memo to the mooch: your social media clout isn’t worth the waste. Leave some for the paying customers next time.
Tipping Trouble
Landlord requesting a 10% tip? Sounds like the beginning of a bad joke, but for some renters, it’s all too real. Tipping on rent? That’s a new one.
Paying rent is hard enough without the added pressure of tipping your landlord for “services.” What’s next? Tips for light switches and doorknobs?
Landlords, take note: tenants aren’t restaurant patrons. No one’s dishing out tips for existing. Be grateful you’re getting the rent on time.
Paternity Plot Twist
Imagine funding a child’s upbringing only to find out, thanks to a DNA test, it’s not even yours. Yet, somehow, the mother still expects the cash to keep flowing.
Being billed for a child that isn’t yours is the emotional equivalent of paying for a meal you didn’t eat. Outrageous, right?
Here’s a tip: DNA doesn’t lie, and neither should financial obligations. That’s a mess best left to the courts, not to emotional blackmail.
Ring Rejection
A proposal should be about love, not the size of the diamond. But some folks just can’t see past the bling, as this dissatisfied fiancée proved.
Complaining about your engagement ring online? That’s like griping about a surprise party because the cake isn’t your favorite. Ungrateful much?
Ladies, remember: it’s the thought that counts. If the ring’s not to your liking, maybe rethink the relationship—before he rethinks you.
Car Crash Conundrum
Your roommate borrows your car, crashes it, and then refuses to pay unless they can drive it again? Sounds like someone needs a lesson in responsibility.
Crashed cars and broken trust—what a combo. But the audacity to demand future use of the vehicle? That’s next-level freeloading.
Pro tip: If you can’t afford the damages, don’t borrow the car. And certainly don’t expect a second chance at wrecking it.
Christmas Demands
Holidays can be hard, but demanding a free family feast? That’s where the line gets drawn. Especially when “no frozen meals” are part of the request.
Asking for charity is one thing; expecting a gourmet meal is another. Beggars can’t be choosers, yet here they are, setting dinner stipulations.
A word of advice: if you’re asking for help, maybe tone down the demands. Gratitude goes a long way, even when hunger strikes.
Ungrateful Gift Grinch
Imagine receiving a thoughtfully arranged Christmas gift only to whine about it online. It’s the ultimate ingratitude, wrapped up with a bow.
Some people just can’t appreciate a good thing. Instead of gratitude, this freeloader’s instinct was to criticize the gifter’s efforts.
Here’s a thought: next time, be thankful someone took the time. The world owes you nothing, and neither does Santa.
Free Photography Fiasco
Asking a photographer for free cat pics in exchange for “exposure”? That’s a surefire way to get laughed out of the DMs. Exposure doesn’t pay the bills, folks.
Cats in Santa hats are cute, but your clout is not currency. Try offering actual payment next time if you want quality work.
Note to self: pay professionals what they’re worth. Even Mr. Fluffy’s cuteness has limits when freeloaders come calling.
Friend Zone Fiasco
Imagine friend-zoning someone for four years, dating their best friend, then their brother, and topping it off with a baby from their cousin. Sounds like the makings of a daytime soap opera.
This rollercoaster of romantic entanglement ended in marriage, but only after a hefty ride on the freeload express. Love? Maybe. Convenience? Definitely.
Rings and rocks aside, this tale of tangled hearts and mooched emotions reminds us that love triangles can sometimes look more like tangled webs.
Free Stuff Frenzy
Asking for a free fridge while tacking on requests for crock pots and a Christmas tree? Some people really know how to push their luck.
Need is one thing, but adding a holiday wish list on top of it? That’s a bit much. Prioritize, friend—fridges first, festive frills later.
Memo to freeloaders: Just because someone offers a hand doesn’t mean you should grab the whole arm. Start small, then see where generosity takes you.
Housing Hustle
Why pay for a roof when you can invoke the spirit of “pilgrimage” and hope for free digs? This moocher tried to couch-surf on a wave of goodwill.
Calling it “acts of abundance” is a fancy way of saying “I’m broke, let me crash.” Yet, expecting to be housed for free? That’s a leap of faith no one’s making.
Remember, freeloading is rarely a one-way ticket to free rent. Most landlords won’t buy into your spiritual quest for shelter.
YouTube Moocher
Only 40 subscribers but fishing for free products? This wannabe YouTuber aimed high but fell flat. Free stuff is for influencers, not amateurs with barely double-digit views.
No harm in dreaming, but reality check: a handful of subscribers doesn’t equal a massive following. Build your brand first, beg later.
To the budding influencer: grow your audience before requesting freebies. Until then, those subscriber counts need padding—not your product shelf.
Chair Charity Gone Wrong
Asking for a free chair while claiming financial woes, then throwing death threats when denied? Talk about taking things too far—over furniture, no less.
Suggesting a cheaper chair might’ve been sound advice, but for this moocher, it was fight or flight… straight to aggression.
Next time, try polite persistence, not threatening behavior. Otherwise, you’ll end up with neither chair nor charity.
Sushi Shenanigans
Leaving a bad review because you didn’t get a refund for uneaten sushi? That’s freeloading with a side of audacity. Takeout containers exist for a reason.
Instead of whining online, why not pack your leftovers and go? Complaining about not finishing what you ordered? That’s a you problem, not the restaurant’s.
Remember, freeloaders: restaurants aren’t in the business of refunding your inability to finish a meal. Next time, order wisely.
Debt Denial
Borrow money, then ghost when repayment time rolls around? Classic moocher move. Calling someone “broke” for asking for their cash back? That’s next-level nerve.
Apparently, reminders about owed money count as harassment now. Who knew? The real harassment is in being stiffed on a loan.
Freeloaders, take note: borrowing without returning is bad form. Don’t like reminders? Then, pay up!
Faster Free WiFi, Please
Using your neighbor’s WiFi without permission is bad enough. Asking them to upgrade their plan for your benefit? That’s a whole new level of freeloading.
Imagine mooching off their internet, then complaining it’s too slow. The audacity! Some people have no concept of boundaries—or gratitude.
Next time, consider springing for your own WiFi. That way, you can enjoy high-speed browsing without burning bridges with your neighbors.
Birthday Mooch Madness
It’s their birthday, and they’ll mooch if they want to. Expecting big bucks and basking in endless attention? Typical freeloader behavior on their “special day.”
These freeloaders love soaking up birthday spoils while conveniently forgetting that generosity isn’t an obligation. But hey, anything for more cake and cash, right?
Pro tip: Birthdays are celebrations, not cash grabs. Enjoy your day without turning it into a mooch-fest. Gratitude goes a long way.
Cookie Catastrophe
Drop a cookie, demand a free replacement? That’s not how the cookie crumbles. But for some, rules just don’t apply—especially when cookies are involved.
Claiming regular customer status doesn’t grant you a free pass to freebies, especially when the staff doesn’t even recognize you. Busted!
Freeloaders, remember: if you drop it, you buy it. It’s not rocket science—it’s basic courtesy.
Fake Cancer Scandal
Faking cancer to scam donations? That’s freeloading at its most despicable. Scammers like these prey on generosity, pulling at heartstrings to fill their pockets.
Eventually, karma caught up with this con artist. A jail cell now houses their deceitful schemes, showing that justice sometimes serves sweet revenge.
Lesson learned: exploiting sympathy for personal gain is a surefire way to earn society’s scorn—and a criminal record.
Moving Moocher
Using a dating app to find free moving help? That’s a new low. Offering a bottle of water as payment? Even worse. Not exactly a romantic gesture.
Her cropped-out face may save her some embarrassment, but the audacity of the ask won’t be easily forgotten. Swipes left all around.
Freeloading tip: if you need moving help, hire a mover or call a friend—not strangers on a dating app.
Magical Memory Misers
Wanting top-tier photography on a shoestring budget? Classic moocher mentality. Demanding experience while offering next to nothing in return? That’s entitlement, not negotiation.
A single drink as payment—what is this, a 1950s barter system? Skilled photographers deserve more than a pat on the back and a bottle of water.
Memo to moochers: Quality comes at a cost. Respect the craft, and pay the price if you want to capture those magical memories.
Luxury Gym Demands
Homeless but requesting a luxury gym membership? The contradiction is as glaring as the polished nails this moocher flaunts while pleading for fancy facilities.
Basic hygiene is one thing, but expecting the deluxe treatment for free? That’s just pushing it. Even moochers need to manage their expectations.
Next time, focus on essentials, not extravagance. A clean gym can be found without a spa-level budget—or demands.
Blogger Begging for Meals
Food bloggers wanting a free meal AND payment for a post? Talk about a double dip. Their “discount” offer reeks more of audacity than generosity.
Promising exposure in return for a gourmet dining experience is the oldest freeloading trick in the book. Unfortunately, exposure doesn’t cover the chef’s salary.
For bloggers, it’s simple: if you love modern cuisine, pay for your plate. The world doesn’t owe you a free lunch—or dinner.
Ink Influencer Fail
Asking for free tattoos in exchange for exposure? This influencer thought their fame could ink a freebie, but the tattoo artist wasn’t buying it.
Not only did they get denied, but the artist reminded them that their influence wasn’t even influential. Sweet revenge in a few pointed words.
Influencers, a heads-up: if you want quality ink, bring cash, not clout. Tattoos are forever, but freeloading? That leaves a mark of its own.
Charity with a Catch
Demanding free tickets to a charity event? This influencer took shamelessness to new heights, asking for perks at an event designed to help the homeless.
Turning a good cause into a personal gain? Classic freeloader move. Thankfully, the event organizers didn’t fall for the self-serving pitch.
Freeloaders, take note: charity events are about giving, not taking. Leave your entitled demands at the door.
Babysitting Battle
Claiming a man should pay for babysitting to date a single mom? That’s freeloading under the guise of romance. Sorry, lady, but the child isn’t his responsibility.
Suggesting he owes you child care costs before even securing a date? That’s a red flag waving on a pole of entitlement.
Dating tip: Start with dinner, not demands. Genuine connections aren’t built on financial obligations—or freeloading.
Tornado Tantrum
Complaining about a delayed food delivery due to a tornado? This customer’s priorities were clearly misplaced, valuing their meal over human safety.
Expecting compensation for a natural disaster? That’s audacity at its finest. Safety comes first—your sushi can wait.
Restaurant owners, take note: sometimes, it’s okay to let entitled customers weather the storm on their own.
Pay-or-Go Patrons
Dining without the intention to pay? That’s a one-way ticket to public shaming and police involvement. Freeloaders who dine and dash ruin it for everyone.
Restaurants posting signs to deter dine-and-dashers? Necessary in this age of entitlement. Freeloaders, leave your excuses—and Karens—at home.
Pay for your meal or stay away. It’s that simple. No one owes you a free feast, not even on your “special day.”
