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I watched about 10 minutes of the show last night, and then took to the internet to see if I could find comments (which, of course, I did).
First, I agree that TLC must now stand for "The Lousy Channel", because their programming sucks these days. I remember back when they had something other that reality/exploitation programs. Ah, the days of things like Pyramids, Mummies, and Tombs (though honestly I don't know what channel that was on).
Secondly, the show seemed so very fake. I caught the part about the guy gloating that he had all these bank accounts with money he hid from his family... because they certainly won't watch the program and see that?! Um... okay... And paying for a meal (that's not a Happy Meal at McDonald's) with change? Just weird and rude to the restaurant, because it's free to go to your bank and deposit/exchange change for bills. WHY wouldn't you do that?
Third, from what I read in the comments, half of what these "cheapskates" do isn't saving money, it's theft. Yes, stealing toilet paper so you don't have to buy it? Theft. Using someone's discarded cup to get free soda refills? Yeah, theft. Dumpster diving is NOT stealing, though, so that part I was mostly okay with... until it came to the food.
Yes, if I were homeless and had no other choice, I'd dig into a dumpster to eat, I'm sure. And I know a lot of perfectly good food gets thrown away. But I also know there are a lot of rats and bugs and other disease-carrying vectors in dumpsters, and feeding dumpster cake to your friend's child... when you are a millionaire... I just don't know. I suppose if the parents were okay with it... but I know at least one of the people fed dumpster food supposedly didn't know (but then, this is from ONTD LJ comments, so...).
I'm sorry, there are a lot of ways I know I could cut my spending. But the $5/month I'd save by only flushing my toilet once a week is NOT worth it. D:
First, I agree that TLC must now stand for "The Lousy Channel", because their programming sucks these days. I remember back when they had something other that reality/exploitation programs. Ah, the days of things like Pyramids, Mummies, and Tombs (though honestly I don't know what channel that was on).
Secondly, the show seemed so very fake. I caught the part about the guy gloating that he had all these bank accounts with money he hid from his family... because they certainly won't watch the program and see that?! Um... okay... And paying for a meal (that's not a Happy Meal at McDonald's) with change? Just weird and rude to the restaurant, because it's free to go to your bank and deposit/exchange change for bills. WHY wouldn't you do that?
Third, from what I read in the comments, half of what these "cheapskates" do isn't saving money, it's theft. Yes, stealing toilet paper so you don't have to buy it? Theft. Using someone's discarded cup to get free soda refills? Yeah, theft. Dumpster diving is NOT stealing, though, so that part I was mostly okay with... until it came to the food.
Yes, if I were homeless and had no other choice, I'd dig into a dumpster to eat, I'm sure. And I know a lot of perfectly good food gets thrown away. But I also know there are a lot of rats and bugs and other disease-carrying vectors in dumpsters, and feeding dumpster cake to your friend's child... when you are a millionaire... I just don't know. I suppose if the parents were okay with it... but I know at least one of the people fed dumpster food supposedly didn't know (but then, this is from ONTD LJ comments, so...).
I'm sorry, there are a lot of ways I know I could cut my spending. But the $5/month I'd save by only flushing my toilet once a week is NOT worth it. D: