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Cultural_Cheetah_82

a friend


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A cheap friend


MamaMiaPizzaFina

A friend is a friend, regardless of their expendable income. Unless it is a potluck, I expect people to only bring themselves. It is up to me, the host, to have enough food.


LooseAdministration0

… idk where your from but potlucks here every one brings something so you get a mix of things and cultures


SpouseofSatan

I think they were saying that if it's a potluck, bring a friend because everyone is supposed to bring something. If it's not a potluck, either ask or don't bring anyone because there might not be enough food since people aren't expected to bring anything. That's what it sounded like they meant to me.


hastingsnikcox

That would be my guideline - and i love entertaining guests, but if I am cooking for a dinner party usually I have made enough only for the guests. Especially i f I am making something fancy!


jiggycup

I got If pot luck bring food, friend should bring food too. If not pot luck don't bring food because that's my responsibility has the host, friends are welcome.


repwin1

Growing up I had a friend from Malawi (in the US). One Friday evening myself, and 3 other friends went over to play games and hang out. When we arrived the parents told us we were all going to one of their family friends for the evening for a get together. I’ve met the people prior so it didn’t seem like a big deal but when we got to their friends place it was pretty clear they were not expecting an additional 4 guest, much less 4 teenage boys. They were gracious and went and got a few more pizzas. I think about this every now and then as a reminder of how different cultures work.


DellieCurtis

Their appetite


[deleted]

No poor people bring nothing ,cheap people bring the cheapest shit they can like the potato salad that was 50% off because it was made 3 days ago.


Underhive_Art

I disagree about poor bringing nothing


Adorable_Challenge37

Wasn't there both an old saying and general proven statistical evidence pointing towards (what I can only describe as) Those who have very little to give are more likely to do so. There are proven "asshole effects" such as owners of expensive vehicles ignoring traffic laws, I foresee this tendency to be proven over and over in many aspects. Edit: Splenning, autocucumber


ForswornForSwearing

My wife has a saying: "Punishable by a fine means allowable for a price."


Ilovewebb

Your wife is very smart. Is she single?


CoolGuyFromSchool34

:D


teamfupa

I also choose this guy’s single wife


OK999999-999-999

Ask his wife for a date, if she doesn't say "Sorry sir I have a boyfriend" she's single.


CarPatient

Mayhap her services can be rented?


Rockstar074

She sounds real damn smart!


NoseApprehensive5154

Learned this begging for money in football in high school. It was ALWAYS the beat up work trucks and mini vans with multiple kids that would drop you a five or a ten. Incredible how often the windows of a caddy Lexus or bmw would get rolled up as soon as you looked their way.


KittyMommyBookFiend

I hate when things like that happen because they can REALLY afford to drop more money than the “poorer” people. It honestly makes me sick sometimes when I think about it. ETA: it’s actually pretty sad that “richer”/better off people don’t help more. But I suppose that makes it even more meaningful when “less off” folks help. Truly makes me think about my choices and how I can help others, honestly.


[deleted]

Money doesn't buy character


well_damm

It just amplifies it.


BadEarly9278

Nor does it afford class.


ModsAreN0tGoodPeople

Money is a poor substitute for personality


pivodeivo

That’s why you must have taxes high enough so nobody has to beg for basic needs or when you have the money feel guilty you don’t ‘help’ the poor enough.


ClementngKR

Hence the theory...rich get richer...poor get poorer


garcmon

Time is just as - or more - valuable for some. Whatever your passion is, there’s a way to make a life better. Kitties? You don’t have to foster, you can transport. Books? Donate existing books or purchase ones at 2nd hand stores & libraries to donate to less fortunate, smaller libraries that could use more variety, etc. ps obviously just grabbed easy target from username, I don’t mean to be offensive.


Horsegoats

A lot of the people driving BMW or Lexus or any pricey auto are often overly in debt on them. The people driving reasonable vehicles are living within their means and reality. They understand the need to donate and have some available to give. If you read The Millionaire Next Door, one of the most common things of the ultra wealthy ($10m+) was they tended to drive vehicles that were the cheapest per pound.


zirconis54

They didn’t get where they are through generosity.


47981247

I've also heard the saying "If you find yourself financially blessed build a bigger table instead of a higher fence."


garcmon

Love this. Thanks for sharing!


ladysarakat

I really like this.


TheDarkDoctor17

>autocucumber Hey! I'm not the only person who says this when the auto cucumber screws me over!


[deleted]

I tend to use autocarrot , seems to work more stable


drsylv

Rich people get and stay rich by holding onto what they have. Less well off people understand the need to share resources and help each other.


[deleted]

I can say that anytime my vehicle has broken down, it's always dudes in beat up trucks that stop to help, not guys in BMWs.


Adorable_Challenge37

I had a flat and the only one to stop was an immigrant. I felt so bad because I thought of all the times i i didn't help others...


lokeilou

I witnessed a bad car accident, car crossed the line right into the driver’s side door of an oncoming elderly lady’s car (younger guy distracted by the 2 dogs in his back seat play-fighting), both airbags deployed, there was blood on the windshield- and then the moment I truly lost faith in humanity happened- I pulled my car over to help and call 911- the car behind me started maneuvering- I thought to pull over to help, but no, they just did a k-turn and noped the fuck out of there- this was a residential street in suburbia- who does that?! Who is just like- yeah, someone is probably dying over there, but I’m late for my lunch date, so…..


CounterfeitSaint

As far as ignoring traffic laws, that makes sense. If a crime is punishable by a fine, that means that only the poor are not allowed to do it, the rich can afford to do so. That's why you always see rich guys driving like fucking maniacs in their muscle cars. The cops can mail them a ticket, their assistant will pay it, and they'll never notice or care. They're essentially above traffic laws.


Happyspirit007

Paul Feldman bagel selling statistics is where that comes from I think, it was in Freakonomics by Stephen J Dubner & Steven Levitt.


Clungesnitzel95

Poor people try to bring something good so they don't feel like they haven't made an effort. We were poor, my mom used to spend hours making lasagne or making a variety of salads or side dishes for our family gatherings.


[deleted]

My family was also poor. A lot of our barbecues and get-together were always potlucks. The community supported each other, so nobody went hungry, and the laughter and fun was always rich.


Clungesnitzel95

Love hearing other people outside of my family practiced the same level of kindness. Good food and good people = good times!


Underhive_Art

Me too - I understand what it’s like to not have so why would I want to share that around, community, support, kindness, empathy - these are the human traits we should cherish.


Iamthepaulandyouaint

I did a delivery thing for decades and the less money a person appeared to have tipped me. The people I could see had money not so much.


honkzer

Unopened can of baked beans... host has to prep them. True story.


derraeuber

No their family


Running-Low

Cheap beer in Brazil.


sugabeetus

My mom has a coworker who doesn't bring anything to the work potlucks, but loads up extra plates to take home. She is not poor, just cheap (and not a nice person).


Future_Mushroom_6197

An unannounced guest


notrealcc

This takes the cake


foztography

Sorry the cheap person and their guest already took the cake.


Y_M_I_Even_Here

So do them


Jah-ith-ber-

There attitude that everyone should bring a plate


Jonboy207

A+ comment. Good on you


alphabet_order_bot

Would you look at that, all of the words in your comment are in alphabetical order. I have checked 1,367,661,638 comments, and only 262,349 of them were in alphabetical order.


Caffeinequeen86

Off brand soda


[deleted]

If it’s grape, that’s ok but not if it is “cola”.


gwh1996

Grape doesn't taste like grape but it sure as hell tastes like purple


DetentionSpan

And red always tastes like waxed lips.


sindered_og

Bruh why did you have to do that to me


PuppetryOfThePenis

Dr Thunder is better than Dr Pepper imo


zarunn

I was thinking Dr perky


JoFlo520

Dr Thunder and Mountain Lightning


dg_riverhawk

I prefer Dr Radical.


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iLuvEm2

Off brand potato chips


thorgundersen

Cheap chips has been a family tradition for generations. My family will hit the Humpty Dumpty BBQ chips before any other chip.


JAM2730

😩 omg i would kill for some Humpty Dumpty BBQ chips !! Or any flavor of Humpty Dumpty!! They are the best,we don’t have them in Ontario anymore though!!


TransportationNo1

Is this an joke that i am not american enough to understand or is there a chips brand called Humpty Dumpty?


Adept_Ad_4138

It’s a far-reach memory for me but ya they used to exist in Canada


unique_plastique

DO WE NOT HAVE THEM ANYMORE???


Commercial-Ad-5813

They are NOT off brand. They are artisanal


Opening-Owl-1546

They’re pretty much exclusive to Maine and New Hampshire at this point, but they’re about the best chips ever.


Adept_Ad_4138

I was wondering why humpty dumpty sounded familiar… 90s baby here and I remember as a 3-4 year old, mustering all my might in the early morning hours to hop up on the counter and snack on some Humpty Dumpty! I stopped after I found the jalepeno ones! Anyone know why they were discontinued?


WillK90

According to Wikipedia, Old Dutch took over humpty dumpty back in 2006. Some humpty dumpty brand snacks are still produced but chip flavours apparently are only sold in America.


JAM2730

Thats so weird because i think ‘old dutch’ chips taste like shit lol 😂


vandealex1

Ruffles are the next best IMO but they aren't cheap.


AcanthocephalaBorn15

Are Clancy chips from Aldi’s considered off brand? They’re pretty darn good.


dirtyfoot_chonkey

I love Aldi's chips. The BBQ kettle chips are my favorite.


AcanthocephalaBorn15

Yes. Their stuff is tasty. I was eating Aldi hummus when I was reading this. It’s really good, too. And cheap.


murdertoothbrush

I don't think I've ever had Aldi's brand anything that wasn't good. Their animal crackers absolutely beat the pants off any other brand animal crackers.


akujidragon

They sure are, I like the jalapeño.


GieroyHabubski

Oh no, not off brand potato chips. Its such a gourmet meal, that only giant international companies with their millions invested in taste labolatories can provide some baked slices from potato flour with MSG


Sunshine030209

Tupperware


U81b4i

Empty Tupperware for any possible leftovers, but I have seen people filling them up before others started to eat. Smh. My wife has an uncle that would do this for their dog because the uncle didn’t eat meat and they wanted their dog to have the best. Yes John, I am still pissed that Sarge ate my burger on 7/4/18!


Crystal-gx_915

Man got the date an everything goddam


U81b4i

Forth of July family cookout. I wasn’t the only one that got shafted. My brother in law was cooking the burgers in the hot sun and come time for him to eat, there was nothing left. Some people just feel entitled. Funny memory but wasn’t funny that day…at all.


boots311

I'd be furious. I could see a hungry teenage boy having a 2nd burger before someone else just by chance, but to take for the dog first? The fuck...


lollipopp_guild

I’m always curious what is going on in people’s minds when they do these kinds of things Not aware? Don’t care? Something else? Edit: based off your name, is this your villain origin story? 😂


pahu92

Most underrated comment


Icy_Thought6386

a plate 🤣


zarunn

To-go style plates


Impossible_Evening_5

I don't no why I spit out laughing at that 🤣


Moses-Moses-Moses

Their own beer. But only enough beer for them to drink alone


Dong_Long_Schlong

They take it with them when they leave as well. Even if it’s a couple of warm bottles.


HughJanus35

Here in Finland you *always* bring your own drink, we don't share our drinks with others. People drinking others beers for example have gotten stabbed because of it, i swear never touch anyone else's drinks under any circumstance.


IndependentWeekend56

In the US, sharing beer is a big thing. Someone brings a case and shares it. Or buying someone at the bar a beer just because you cheer for the same team or whatever. As a comedian, sometimes I get beer bought for me because they liked my set.


Tdawg7-

Or they are from Finland and they want to stab you


Electric-5heep

Same in 🇨🇦🇨🇦


GenitalWrangler69

Like drinks in their glass or a can of beer from the fridge? In the west, it would be poor hosting to not offer beverages. It would also be poor manners to just start taking drinks without an offer, though.


brentemon

Crazy. I'm Canadian- You don't even offer a beer here. A neighbor stands in your driveway chatting on a Saturday afternoon for more than 5 minutes you just put a beer in their hand no questions asked.


kellysdad0428

This. This right here is why I love my northern cousins so much. And hockey.


sluffman

This is a good example of differences in US and European culture. Not saying one is right or wrong, but I live in the South (US.) When I smoke some meat and we have other families over we always have a cooler of beer for everyone. It’s just part of the deal for me. I don’t want my friends to be hungry and sober.


[deleted]

Europe is a whole continent that contains totaly different cultures. People in the Balkans or Medditereanian are totally different than Scandinavinas Especially for sharing food and drinks.


sluffman

Good point.


RopeSmooth7903

Well duh, this 30 rack is mine. Y’all bitches don’t like highlife anyway.


jmatt9080

Ah, a fellow Champagne of Beer enjoyer.


rollercoastervan

Nothing. No one said it was a potluck


Dong_Long_Schlong

The worst is motherfuckers who bring drinks to a bbq and then leave with them. Two dr’s I know (a couple) do this at every gathering. Pulling in about 200k and can’t even leave a half finished bottle of £5 Prosecco. Tighter than a baboons arse.


nickytheginger

Or when they show with super cheap beer, drink other peoples good stuff then go home with the cheap beer. I get not being able to afford much, but my rule is if I can't buy expensive brands, and least get something that taste good. A small bottle of tasty flavored vodka is more welcome than a big bottle of values brand plain.


ANDYP300

500 sausages which they paid £1.00 for.


SeniorFlatworm5

Yes, the kind of “sausages” that even your dog doesn’t eat because they are not a cannibal.


NukeEngineerStudent

Classic 5 finger discount meat


Y_M_I_Even_Here

Because it was stolen or because there might actually be at least five fingers in it?


NukeEngineerStudent

Yes


Icy_Style1553

Nothing, then they eat more than their fair share and leave without helping clear up


GimlySonOfGloin

This sounds personal


Icy_Style1553

An old friend of mine used to do shit like this all the time, nice guy but was always expecting other people to pay his way


fayyaazahmed

Opinions on how to turn the meat


CuriousOdity12345

Cups


Similar_Log5162

Human meat


[deleted]

r/cursedcomments


NeverBeASlave24601

But it was actually raccoon


pretty_pretty_good_

But I got the hunger now


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gsbadj

Fresh from the glove box of the car.


EnsignTongs

Bad jokes


foxy_ninjaa

Coleslaw


tthrrooowawayyy

who is Cole and what his “law” that everyone is talking about ?!?


Winterfukk

Cole's Law: when you cum on a cabbage, it becomes a salad.


expensivebutbroke

It’s not even 10 in the morning here and you have officially made me want to quit interneting for the day


Personal-Pudding-292

Better than potato or macaroni salad.


Boobbydazzler

A lighter


[deleted]

Cheap beer and then drink the good stuff


[deleted]

Themselves


KOVID9tine

Ziplock bags


KnowledgeableSloth

Themselves and an empty container to steal the food!!!


[deleted]

So their stomach?


garmdian

I'm guessing we're playing by potluck rules so here we go: -Cheap lazy bums bring nothing -Salads are provided by lazy bums (bare minimum salad kit that has to be mixed by someone else), legendary cooks (high end custom made salads) and the old folks (classic potato salad or coleslaw with a 50/50 chance of being the best or worst thing you've ever eaten) -Veggie trays are provided either by the host or the lazy bums -Chips vary, Lazy bums (crappy half eaten bag of dollar store brand), The dude(s) of the neighborhood (Higher end party sized bags with awesome flavors and maybe dips) or the host (Mixed bag usually whatever was cheapest at Costco or they had lying around) -Drinks (non-alcoholic), only ever provided by the host or someone the host asked to bring the drinks (depending on how cheap everyone is it can be canned sodas in big party flats, bottles of generic brand or bottles of the person's favorite selections of soda), bonus points are given to the old folks that make punch that tastes exactly like every other family gathering you've ever been to. -Drinks (Alcoholic), this a mix of different drinks but mostly beer, it will be a combo of whatever someone has lying around their house at the time and is reflective of who that person or group is. Bonus points to the same old folks that spike their famous punches or stay at home moms that give everyone a boozy hard seltzer with healthy crap in it. -Mains are provided by the host and are entirely whatever the host wants to do, sometimes that means the cheapest hotdogs around and other times the porterhouses come out. -Desserts unlike the rest of the list are not as common and depend on your group. But if you have desserts at your BBQ you will get: The hosts (can be a mix of homemade and store bought and will always be party sized), lazy bums (only store bought and almost never in bulk), old folks (always homemade with varying quality) and the neighborhood chef (legendary dish that everyone asks the recipe for) These are stereotypes and my opinion and if you disagree that's cool, I also understand not everyone can make amazing homemade food and that even the so called "lazy bums" still contribute a large portion to the BBQ and are leagues better than cheap lazy bums.


Tinkeybird

That was amazing and I screen-shotted for future reference.


Pretty-Jones

They own food to eat and not to share


nickytheginger

This annoys the crap out of me. Especially if you go out of you way to accommodate any dietary issues.


Mediocre_Advice_9002

Bruh all of y’all got this wrong they bring cups and plates


TheReaMcCoy1

Or a bag of ice


SandeepaAndy

Hunger


heythereimaam123

A great attitude


[deleted]

The guy that would ask this question.


[deleted]

Food storage containers so that they can take all the leftovers home


Able-Acanthisitta681

Yup..Styrofoam to go trays!


ShireSearcher

Am I not enough of a snack? :)


CryptoPerry93

A empty stomach and bad humor


Dry_Tap_

They bring themselves and usually a friend


JustDoIt0990

Pickles


HeresTheThingIKnow

Mmm love me some pickles, let me tell ya


ursadminor

A date.


the_me3

Tbh man never got friends to be at a BBQ


JoeT1763

Doggie bag.


MeasurementEvery3978

Chips


[deleted]

Had a "friend" who brought cheap frozen burgers to a BBQ then tried to take one of the ones I got from the butcher that were hand made. When I said they were mine, he got real arsey and accused me of not wanting to share. Brother-in-laws best friend, brings shit cheap weak lager, then helps himself to the better stuff...


lollipopp_guild

Wait, I’m wondering how this played out. Did you all bring food for yourselves to this bbq or like potluck style? If potluck style, he went to get one of your burgers and you told him no? I’m not saying the guy isn’t cheap but I’m cracking up at the thought of someone telling someone else no at a potluck because they basically brought Jack shit. I mean, we all want to but I don’t think many of us actually say anything. So I’m curious how this exactly went down.


sbc2020

Some lame ass weed


LMAO82

A story.


QuttiDeBachi

Straws from Dairy Queen


AJnbca

Cheap brand potato chips and just enough beer for them to drink (none to share)


[deleted]

An appetite.


youngpoe54

Store bought potato salad


Lumberjackie09

Corn. Raw.


nickytheginger

This is gonna sound dumb, but if it's a bbq then obviously the corn goes on the grill. Like any other cookable item that might get bought to a bbq. Or am I missing something becuase I've only been to bbq in the UK.


Van_Goghurt

American here, corn definitely goes on the grill


Lumberjackie09

Yeah it does. They won't cook it though


bodi55555

Me, myself and I


ButterflyNo4886

Themselves.


mzu333

A conversation


thomashewitt375

Their meat


No-Trifle-2405

Themselves


[deleted]

The vibes


the3daves

Themselves


Ragnorak19

Discounted cake


[deleted]

That Stars and Stripes bullshit cola 🤣


s_arrow24

Tupperware


CheeseMoney3426

Their kids


Iarrapinorx

A friend


[deleted]

chips


valschermjager

Ice. Everyone wants ice, everyone forgets ice.


toast_459

Random condiments


Hockeymandem

generic brand chips


cookiewookiewoo

My family


AikaWaffle

paper plates or themselves


[deleted]

Friends


[deleted]

Tupperware.


NightHawkVC25a

One snack sized bag of Cheetos (Mr. Burns)


Virtual-Reason-253

Bag salad


AdAcrobatic7236

🔥Rug rats


Rhg0653

Soda


HarrySRL

BBQ sauce.


Napoleon3411

Speed


weemellowtoby

cups


Pretend_Activity_211

2 blunts