With New Yorkers, That's a Safe Bet

Subway entrepreneur: Excuse me, ladies and gentlemen, sorry for the interruption. I am homeless and in need of your assistance. If you cannot give, I will not make you feel bad. I will accept anything you can give. [Continues for five minutes, ignored.] Ain't nobody gonna give? Y'all just a bunch of cheap-ass motherfuckers! [Disembarks.]
Sincere child: I thought he said he wouldn't make us feel bad.

--Myrtle Ave stop

Overheard by: Confused Commuter