Have you ever been next-level broke, so much that you ended up doing something too petty to be even talked about?
A netizen recently asked, “What’s the most broke thing you’ve ever done?”. Here are the best responses!
Paid The Bus Fare In Pennies
“I was subletting a place and needed bus fare to get to work that day, so I searched every couch cushion and coat pocket in the hopes that I could find enough to get there. I ended up finding a ton of pennies, so I paid the bus fare in pennies. I was 30 cents short but the bus driver just gave me a transfer and waved me in.
The first customer of the day tipped me like $5 on their coffee and I’ve never been so happy in my life.”
Tricked My Mind With A ‘Foodgasm’
“Looked up Google images of steak and milkshakes and other good meals while I was actually eating crackers and water trying to envision good food to make the experience more enjoyable.”
Wrote Myself A Check To Cover Me Until Payday
“Back in the 90’s I wrote myself a check to cover me until payday.”, said one.
“My mom used to do this and I seriously didn’t realize how poor we were until I was an adult!”, another added.
Walked Into A Costco With An Expired Membership Card
“Walked into a Costco with an expired membership card and had samples for dinner. I made the rounds a few times.”, said one.
“My mom used to take us to have ‘lunch’ like this as kids.”, another added.
Bought Scratch Tickets In Hopes To Win Money
“Brokest and stupidest thing I did. I bought scratch tickets in hopes to win money to buy Christmas presents when I was 18.
I didn’t want anyone to think I had money problems at the time so I spent $10 on a scratcher and won $500. I don’t know how but it was enough for car insurance and presents.”
Bought A Case Of Ramen Noodles With Four Different Debit Cards
“Bought a case of ramen noodles at the self-checkout at Walmart with 4 different debit cards that – each had less than a dollar on them. You can make partial payments at Walmart self-checkout and nobody has to know how broke you are. I and my 3 kids ate for the next 2 days.”
Drove Around With A Flashlight In My Mouth
“My motorcycle headlight broke, so I started riding around with a flashlight in my mouth.True story. I was young and very, very dumb.”
Bought A Christmas Gift For My Brother With My Gift Cards
“Told my brother his Christmas gift was going to be delivered a couple of days after Christmas. Waited until I got a couple of gift cards, that I asked for a Christmas gift, and bought his gift using those.”
Ate ‘Edge Sandwiches’ On Friday
“Cut the edges off of round bologna to make it square. Friday was my ‘edge sandwich’ day.
Bought groceries at the Dollar Store.”
Washed Dirty Clothes In The Bathtub
“Washed dirty clothes in the bathtub with dishwashing liquid. Couldn’t afford quarters for the machine.”
Refused Medical Care Because I Didn’t Want To Leave My Bike On The Roadside
“Refused transport to the hospital, or any medical care at all, after I was hit by a car. I had been riding my bike home from work and going to the hospital would have meant leaving my only transportation on the side of the road.
I didn’t carry a lock because I only rode my bike to work and had secure indoor storage for it at home and work.”
Stole Toilet Paper From A Public Restroom
“Stole a roll of toilet paper from a public restroom because I was out and couldn’t afford any. It was an extra roll. I didn’t take the one in use and leave none behind, lol. That’s just mean.”
Unintentionally Ate Vegan, Detox Diet For Two Weeks
“I had $10 for food for 2 weeks so I got things to make a large pot of veggie soup (lentils, broth, canned veggies) and a large tub of plain oatmeal and ate vegan (not on purpose) for three weeks till it was gone.
I’ve been told that rich people call this a ‘cleanse’ diet now.”
Got A Gym Membership Just For The Shower
“Got a gym membership just for the shower when I was living in my car for 3-ish months at 22.”
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