Thedelldays Posted 12 December, 2008 Share Posted 12 December, 2008 just back from town...and was bothered by a homeless person to buy this...obviously i said no.. does anyone actually buy this..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bungle Posted 12 December, 2008 Share Posted 12 December, 2008 Yeh, I buy it every so often. It's a good initiative and at least gives homeless people a chance to earn some money in the hope of getting their lives back together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesaint sfc Posted 12 December, 2008 Share Posted 12 December, 2008 I had a similar incident when going to Halfords to buy this 13 piece tool set for 88p http://www.hotukdeals.com/item/295430/draper-13-piece-value-toolkit-1-hal The f*cking cheap skate bastard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_saints Posted 12 December, 2008 Share Posted 12 December, 2008 I used to buy it off a bloke in Winchester. Used to speak to him outside Mcdonalds in Winchester whilst waiting for someone after work everyday. Nice bloke, being an alcoholic aside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesaint sfc Posted 12 December, 2008 Share Posted 12 December, 2008 I used to buy it off a bloke in Winchester. Used to speak to him outside Mcdonalds in Winchester whilst waiting for someone after work everyday. Nice bloke, being an alcoholic aside. You just wanted to look like you had a friend. Good idea IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillyanne Posted 12 December, 2008 Share Posted 12 December, 2008 There is a homeless person who stands outside A-Plan in Eastleigh, lately he has taken to wearing a santa hat, he is a miserable looking bastard at the best of times and the hat has not helped him look any merrier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_saints Posted 12 December, 2008 Share Posted 12 December, 2008 I have an uncle who is homeless and lives in one of those shelters with other homeless people due to teh bottle. I aspire to be like him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints1980 Posted 12 December, 2008 Share Posted 12 December, 2008 Used to buy it when I worked in Cheltenham for a few months. The main Big Issue guy there is a legend in those parts, and a Saints fan to boot - John Doe. **** magazine though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pip87 Posted 12 December, 2008 Share Posted 12 December, 2008 I don't buy it but apparantly I should. It's apprarantly a very good idea that has got a lot of homeless people working. I can't see it myself because selling the big issue is never going to get you enough money to find somewhere to live. Also, surely it must be very degrading to stand around saying 'big issue?' all day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyFartPants Posted 12 December, 2008 Share Posted 12 December, 2008 I don't get the homeless people at all. We live in a country that gives you everything if you ask and it annoys most of us, so how do some slip through the net and actually have nothing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMikey Posted 12 December, 2008 Share Posted 12 December, 2008 A guy tried to convert me to Buddhism outside WestQuay yesterday evening. I didn't appreciate it tbh. F*cking buddhists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints1980 Posted 12 December, 2008 Share Posted 12 December, 2008 (edited) I don't buy it but apparantly I should. It's apprarantly a very good idea that has got a lot of homeless people working. I can't see it myself because selling the big issue is never going to get you enough money to find somewhere to live. Also, surely it must be very degrading to stand around saying 'big issue?' all day? Go and talk to a couple of them and ask them the circumstances behind how they find themselves selling the Big Issue. Most of the sellers I have spoken to have been nice chaps, who have either made a few mistakes in life or been dealt a **** hand. The better ones enjoy their work and talking to the public, and certainly don't find it degrading. Edited 12 December, 2008 by Saints1980 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pip87 Posted 12 December, 2008 Share Posted 12 December, 2008 Well, it's when you go to the council and tell them you're homeless. They then tell you that you'll go on the list but there's no hope of getting anything soon because you don't count as a priority. I assume one then ends up waiting for ages and eventually gives up hope and stops trying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pip87 Posted 12 December, 2008 Share Posted 12 December, 2008 Go and talk to a couple of them and ask them the circumstances behind how they find themselves selling the Big Issue. Most of the sellers I have spoken to have been nice chaps, who have either made a few mistakes in life or been dealt a **** hand. I never said they weren't nice! I just don't see how selling the big issue is going to enable them to start their lives again and find somewhere to live. I also imagine that it would damage someones self esteem terribly to stand around saying 'big issue' all day when the know barely anybody is going to buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Bates Posted 12 December, 2008 Share Posted 12 December, 2008 I don't buy it, but often ask if they have the Echo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scudamore Posted 12 December, 2008 Share Posted 12 December, 2008 Big Issue seller used to drink in my local of the time... He was offered a job as a salesman at a furniture shop after impressing one of the bosses with his sales technique...he went back to the Big Issue after about a week though as the money wasn't that great... He sold drugs on the side... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyFartPants Posted 12 December, 2008 Share Posted 12 December, 2008 Just a thought, but if you see a homeless person and you can't offer them a home, why not give them some marmalade covered sponge cake? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scudamore Posted 12 December, 2008 Share Posted 12 December, 2008 I don't buy it but apparantly I should. It's apprarantly a very good idea that has got a lot of homeless people working. I can't see it myself because selling the big issue is never going to get you enough money to find somewhere to live. Also, surely it must be very degrading to stand around saying 'big issue?' all day? You can earn serious bucks if you get the right pitch... As per the expose on the front of the Sun a couple of years back of the guy living in a luxury flat earning thousands of pounds a week selling the Issue. His pitch was outside Marks & Spencers in Kingston...get the rich folk who feel guilty spunking money on overpriced food... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints1980 Posted 12 December, 2008 Share Posted 12 December, 2008 I never said they weren't nice! I just don't see how selling the big issue is going to enable them to start their lives again and find somewhere to live. I also imagine that it would damage someones self esteem terribly to stand around saying 'big issue' all day when the know barely anybody is going to buy it. The good ones are the ones that build up relationships with their customers, they don't have to do the "Big Issssuuue" thing most of the time as their regulars will come to them. The one I knew would be busy talking to these lonely old ladies in the street all day. They were happy, as they had someone to talk to. He was happy as he liked chatting and they would always give him a tip, buy him lunch and some food for the dog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithd Posted 12 December, 2008 Share Posted 12 December, 2008 There is a homeless person who stands outside A-Plan in Eastleigh, lately he has taken to wearing a santa hat, he is a miserable looking bastard at the best of times and the hat has not helped him look any merrier. miserable b'stard! what's his freakin' problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 12 December, 2008 Share Posted 12 December, 2008 i buy 1 at christmas, then kick the crap out the homeless swine. i do my bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabbageFace Posted 12 December, 2008 Share Posted 12 December, 2008 If they had any sense they would make a house out of the books instead of selling them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesaint sfc Posted 12 December, 2008 Share Posted 12 December, 2008 Knock Knock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabbageFace Posted 12 December, 2008 Share Posted 12 December, 2008 There is a funny video on the net of a tramp having sexy time with teh women. He is loving it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint_stevo Posted 12 December, 2008 Share Posted 12 December, 2008 There is a funny video on the net of a tramp having sexy time with teh women. He is loving it. baa da da da darrr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillyanne Posted 12 December, 2008 Share Posted 12 December, 2008 If they had any sense they would make a house out of the books instead of selling them. You should tell them this litle gem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesaint sfc Posted 12 December, 2008 Share Posted 12 December, 2008 Can someone say 'Who's there?' please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dog Posted 12 December, 2008 Share Posted 12 December, 2008 biggish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabbageFace Posted 12 December, 2008 Share Posted 12 December, 2008 Can someone say 'Who's there?' please? F{-}ckle off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thesaint sfc Posted 12 December, 2008 Share Posted 12 December, 2008 F{-}ckle off Biggish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabbageFace Posted 12 December, 2008 Share Posted 12 December, 2008 Biggish. Dr Who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithd Posted 12 December, 2008 Share Posted 12 December, 2008 henry sings for supper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack rill Posted 12 December, 2008 Share Posted 12 December, 2008 I don't get the homeless people at all. We live in a country that gives you everything if you ask and it annoys most of us, so how do some slip through the net and actually have nothing? No we dont!.....Unless you are a asylum seeker (IE you have raped murdered robed or some other crime in your native country. (so they is after your ass) Or you are one of our new Eastern block brothers. Unfortunately if you are native to this country when you sit down Cap in hand in front of your DHS officer He or She gives you the hound dog look, opens out the palms of there hands, Sucks air sharply through there teeth, and says (Cant help yer!):mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabbageFace Posted 12 December, 2008 Share Posted 12 December, 2008 No we dont!.....Unless you are a asylum seeker (IE you have raped murdered robed or some other crime in your native country. (so they is after your ass) Or you are one of our new Eastern block brothers. Unfortunately if you are native to this country when you sit down Cap in hand in front of your DHS officer He or She gives you the hound dog look, opens out the palms of there hands, Sucks air sharply through there teeth, and says (Cant help yer!):mad: So why are 75% of people on the dole English born? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack rill Posted 12 December, 2008 Share Posted 12 December, 2008 So why are 75% of people on the dole English born? 4 or five years ago it was 100% English, Do the maths swede head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltshire Saint Posted 13 December, 2008 Share Posted 13 December, 2008 No we dont!.....Unless you are a asylum seeker (IE you have raped murdered robed or some other crime in your native country. (so they is after your ass) Or you are one of our new Eastern block brothers. Unfortunately if you are native to this country when you sit down Cap in hand in front of your DHS officer He or She gives you the hound dog look, opens out the palms of there hands, Sucks air sharply through there teeth, and says (Cant help yer!):mad: I hate it when people try to robe me. If I want to wear a gown of any sort I shall put it on myself. By the way, you are an idiot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamster Posted 14 December, 2008 Share Posted 14 December, 2008 A guy tried to convert me to Buddhism outside WestQuay yesterday evening. I didn't appreciate it tbh. If you had tasted it, then I believe that you would appreciate real Budha. I don't buy it, but often ask if they have the Echo. Actualy, why do they not employ the homeless to sell both The Echo Echo and Biggishwho? This would make sense IMO as it would increase both of they're sales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 14 December, 2008 Author Share Posted 14 December, 2008 are big issue seller 'cash-in-hand' employees..? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seaford Saint Posted 14 December, 2008 Share Posted 14 December, 2008 I have given the lady Big Issue seller a tenner occasionally. I'm doing alright and she isn't. Seems fair really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ponty Posted 15 December, 2008 Share Posted 15 December, 2008 Our 'local' seller pronounces it "Bishoo". Until she learns to say "Big Issue" I shall not be parting with my hard-earned, and even then I probably won't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint francis Posted 15 December, 2008 Share Posted 15 December, 2008 Mine says "Gishoo". I say "Bless you". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deppo Posted 15 December, 2008 Share Posted 15 December, 2008 Mine says 'Big Shoe'. I say 'I already have some big shoes,thank you very much'. He thinks I'm a right ****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tango Man Posted 15 December, 2008 Share Posted 15 December, 2008 I don't get the homeless people at all. We live in a country that gives you everything if you ask and it annoys most of us, so how do some slip through the net and actually have nothing? Having worked for many years in this area people often forget that many homeless people choose to be homeless , and changing this can lead to more serious issues for them. The Big Issue is a very good read ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jawillwill Posted 15 December, 2008 Share Posted 15 December, 2008 I hate it when people try to robe me. If I want to wear a gown of any sort I shall put it on myself. . This is Wiltshire "Fatty McFatFat" Saint! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadeem Hardison Posted 15 December, 2008 Share Posted 15 December, 2008 My local seller says "Bee-zshoo". I say "Yes, it is rather small and well-formed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deppo Posted 15 December, 2008 Share Posted 15 December, 2008 So that's how you pay for your magazine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint In Exile Posted 15 December, 2008 Share Posted 15 December, 2008 are big issue seller 'cash-in-hand' employees..? I believe they are technically self-employed and have to buy their stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopGun Posted 15 December, 2008 Share Posted 15 December, 2008 just back from town...and was bothered by a homeless person to buy this...obviously i said no.. does anyone actually buy this..? Dull Days. Same old crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted 15 December, 2008 Share Posted 15 December, 2008 I don't buy it but apparantly I should. It's apprarantly a very good idea that has got a lot of homeless people working. I can't see it myself because selling the big issue is never going to get you enough money to find somewhere to live. Also, surely it must be very degrading to stand around saying 'big issue?' all day?I never said they weren't nice! I just don't see how selling the big issue is going to enable them to start their lives again and find somewhere to live. I also imagine that it would damage someones self esteem terribly to stand around saying 'big issue' all day when the know barely anybody is going to buy it. Are you for realsies? No we dont!.....Unless you are a asylum seeker (IE you have raped murdered robed or some other crime in your native country. (so they is after your ass) Or you are one of our new Eastern block brothers. Unfortunately if you are native to this country when you sit down Cap in hand in front of your DHS officer He or She gives you the hound dog look, opens out the palms of there hands, Sucks air sharply through there teeth, and says (Cant help yer!):mad: Que? 4 or five years ago it was 100% English, Do the maths swede head. You do it first, you thick ****. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 19 December, 2008 Author Share Posted 19 December, 2008 Dull Days. Same old crap. do you buy it..? seriously? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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