I did a good thing. But also probably a stupid thing.

[JJJ's Ulcer]

Last night I got really drunk and met a nice homeless person that I bought dinner for. He had a huge dog. I talked to him and he didn't seem crazy, just a down on his luck person in his 20's. So I invited the guy and his huge dog to sleep on my apartment floor. This morning as I started to sober up (about an hour ago) I started to get really paranoid he would rob me or something worse while I was alseep. And I also worried about his dog being detected which would be grounds for immediate eviction. So I gave the poor guy the bum rush (whoa, poor phrasing there) and got him and his giant, against apartment code dog to leave before 7am. But he was cool with it and then I felt bad. And now I'm kinda mixed. If I could go back, I wouldn't do it again. Because it was an incredibly stupid, drunk decision. But I'm kinda proud of myself for giving someone shelter, even if I kinda kicked him out really early the next day. On the other hand, so much could have gone wrong. I hate to admit it, but I'm…. kind of relieved he's gone. I don't know…. has anyone else here ever done something well-intentioned, but in hind sight incredibly dumb? What do others think about this kind of situation?

 

[Erzengel]

I at least give cab fare to the girls I kick out...

 

[JJJ's Ulcer]

Eh, I gave him a bag of oranges before he left today. Not sure many cabs would stop for him.

 

[Schlosser85]

No way would I ever let a stranger sleep in my house in the first place. It can be a dangerous thing to do, and you can't always tell what someone is like just by what they "seem" like. Most serial killers don't walk around wild-eyed and foaming at the mouth, they seem nice and charming, and their victims let them get close.

 

[JJJ's Ulcer]

Yeah, I probably won't do it again. When I get drunk I get too... altruistic? I want to buy everyone drinks, pick up the tab, and now let a homeless guy crash at my place. I don't know why I do that when I drink. I guess it's better than being an angry drunk, but it's still a weird quirk and it might get me into trouble one day.

 

[Monsieur Xavier]

Good intentions while drunk don't always end well. Glad your experience was good.
I don't think ill of people but I agree with Schlosser85, you took a risk.
Personal note: a homeless guy in 20' : no way I would invite him in my house.

 

[JJJ's Ulcer]

Yeah, I know you guys are right.... He wasn't trying to hustle me though and he had a sad backstory, so I wanted to do something good. But it was stupid, no doubt. I only slept three hours last night, because I was a bit on edge, so I'm going to try and get some shut eye now.

 

[Monsieur Xavier]

Yeah, I probably won't do it again. When I get drunk I get too... altruistic? I want to buy everyone drinks, pick up the tab, and now let a homeless guy crash at my place. I don't know why I do that when I drink. I guess it's better than being an angry drunk, but it's still a weird quirk and it might get me into trouble one day.

It has the power to remove common sense, some people become overly generous while drunk, others go dumb, some angry and violent, just don't get drunk too often Manage your liquor, stay in the shade, don't go dark side.

 

[Erzengel]

In all seriousness, I gave a mother and I'm assuming a much older son a ride home once. They approached us outside a pharmacy in suburbia. It was only a few miles but to say that I wasn't a little nervous during the ride would be a lie.

I really wish we did live in a world where acts of charity gone wrong wouldn't end up being the lead story in the local news.

 

[Fallen Angel]

Ultimately you did a good thing. Be proud of that. Now had he slashed your neck then we'd be talking about at your funeral.

 

[KevanG]

Dumb move but for good reasons. Personally I wouldn't have done it in my town since it's small enough that we know all the homeless pretty much by name if not on sight. Most of them are fairly crazy and/or aggressive when anything sets them off. We all know better than to invite them in since the few times it's been done people have regretted it.

 

[Duke]

On my way home from work a few years back, these to men needed a ride to the local bus station & so I drove them to where needed to go, I was a bit nervous too, thankfully everything turned out well without incident.




And JJJ, you're good intentions are extremely commendable, however one can never be too careful nowadays. It's good everything turned out fine with you though & not tragically.

 

[Pink Ranger]

I was going to pile on the "don't do it again" bandwagon, but come to think of it, I've done things equally stupid when totally sober.

Let me put it this way: how many guys here would go out, meet a hot girl (or guy or whatever) you don't know and have no qualms about bringing her back to your place for sex? Be honest, most of us here would not think twice about it. And yet this scenario is as risky as what JJJ did, in fact moreso. So what's the difference? The stranger you've invited into your home is cleaner?

 

[Alien Anal]

Last night I got really drunk and met a nice homeless person that I bought dinner for. He had a huge dog. I talked to him and he didn't seem crazy, just a down on his luck person in his 20's. So I invited the guy and his huge dog to sleep on my apartment floor. This morning as I started to sober up (about an hour ago) I started to get really paranoid he would rob me or something worse while I was alseep. And I also worried about his dog being detected which would be grounds for immediate eviction. So I gave the poor guy the bum rush (whoa, poor phrasing there) and got him and his giant, against apartment code dog to leave before 7am. But he was cool with it and then I felt bad. And now I'm kinda mixed. If I could go back, I wouldn't do it again. Because it was an incredibly stupid, drunk decision. But I'm kinda proud of myself for giving someone shelter, even if I kinda kicked him out really early the next day. On the other hand, so much could have gone wrong. I hate to admit it, but I'm…. kind of relieved he's gone. I don't know…. has anyone else here ever done something well-intentioned, but in hind sight incredibly dumb? What do others think about this kind of situation?

Pretty much done the exact same thing dude. Its awesome, its risky but just like anything in life it can go in any direction.

I was out drunk one night and felt ill so I went and got some food and met this homeless man that offered me some antacids to help my stomach and after 30 mins of chatting I offered him a shower and a night on the couch. I locked my bedroom door for safety but in the morning it was all good and I took him to the bus.

Its a pretty great thing to do and you should be proud of yourself and I mean this sincerely.

People jump from the roof into the pool and get bigger high fives than you will probably get.

 

[Galactus123]

I was going to pile on the "don't do it again" bandwagon, but come to think of it, I've done things equally stupid when totally sober.

Let me put it this way: how many guys here would go out, meet a hot girl (or guy or whatever) you don't know and have no qualms about bringing her back to your place for sex? Be honest, most of us here would not think twice about it. And yet this scenario is as risky as what JJJ did, in fact moreso. So what's the difference? The stranger you've invited into your home is cleaner?

The hot girl isn't homeless most likely. There is less change that she might rob you.

 

[Pink Ranger]

The hot girl isn't homeless most likely. There is less change that she might rob you.

You're assuming that a homeless person is inherently more likely to rob you or worse. That assumption is foolish.

 

[Greens]

You're assuming that a homeless person is inherently more likely to rob you or worse. That assumption is foolish.

The homeless person's got nothing to lose.

 

[DJ_KiDDvIcIOUs]

The cool thing about serial killers is they can seem completely normal for a good hour or two

 

[Pink Ranger]

The cool thing about serial killers is they can seem completely normal for a good hour or two

Exactly. How many serial killers lead normal lives, and live in homes? What percentage of home invasions are committed by homeless people? What percentage of carjackings? What percentage of B&Es?

This thread started with JJJ thinking himself the fool, but by now I'm thinking he's probably in the middle somewhere.

 

[BLACKVULCAN]

Last night I got really drunk and met a nice homeless person that I bought dinner for. He had a huge dog. I talked to him and he didn't seem crazy, just a down on his luck person in his 20's. So I invited the guy and his huge dog to sleep on my apartment floor. This morning as I started to sober up (about an hour ago) I started to get really paranoid he would rob me or something worse while I was alseep. And I also worried about his dog being detected which would be grounds for immediate eviction. So I gave the poor guy the bum rush (whoa, poor phrasing there) and got him and his giant, against apartment code dog to leave before 7am. But he was cool with it and then I felt bad. And now I'm kinda mixed. If I could go back, I wouldn't do it again. Because it was an incredibly stupid, drunk decision. But I'm kinda proud of myself for giving someone shelter, even if I kinda kicked him out really early the next day. On the other hand, so much could have gone wrong. I hate to admit it, but I'm…. kind of relieved he's gone. I don't know…. has anyone else here ever done something well-intentioned, but in hind sight incredibly dumb? What do others think about this kind of situation?

HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAH! that made me spit out my water!
i think thats cool bro!i dont understand how people can see the Homeless as sub-humans or some crazy &*( like that! Since they ARE!! and alot of them just had hard times! i think that was really cool.!.. and unfortunately though in this stupid world since the good guys dont wear capes!( well bad guys do too!hehe) you dont know what you are going to get, but all we can do is try and hope for the best! i have giving dudes on the street walking with gas containers to gas stations and was like &*()this mother^&*could be "Ted Bundy!!!"( but i am a big dude and was like wellll if i had to i could handle myself!) i cant let fear stop me from trying to be cool! and they have always been thanks man! nobody would pick my ass up and its F^&*(ing hot!!
i think that is hella cool JJJ even if you do think Spidey is a menace to society!

 

[Spider-Aziz]

If you felt no hard itch, that should be a good sign.
At least the dude and his dog did not give you a hard time.

 

[JJJ's Ulcer]

If you felt no hard itch, that should be a good sign.

"Hard itch"? You'll have to explain this one again, Aziz...

 

[PacificBoy]

Nah, you did a good thing, JJJ. It's stupid only because the rest of the world hasn't caught up yet.

 

[Spider-Aziz]

"Hard itch"? You'll have to explain this one again, Aziz...

Waking up after the dog takes a leak on you.

 

[JJJ's Ulcer]

Ah gotcha. I thought you were implying the dog may have had fleas (which was also a concern).

And thank you, PacificBoy. I appreciate those kind words.