Angus Beef

During this time of the year, we can all give thanks and be more generous for what we have. Everyone that gets the holiday spirit should feel like giving those less fortunate a ray of hope with Seasons Greetings. Sometimes, no matter how hard you try, some folks just don’t get it.

I have been fortunate to work for a local sports team that happens to play hockey at Staples Center in Downtown Los Angeles. While at work one of our promotions gives fans a free Egg McMuffin coupon, if the team scores a goal within the last minute of a period. Last season we had Angus 1/3 LB burger coupons. So, when I would have extra coupons I would do my best to distribute them among my friends and co-workers.

Now back to the season of giving moments… I decided to start handing them out to homeless guys on my way back to the Metro Station. At first most of the homeless people I would run into would be gracious when they’d ask for change and I would hand them an Angus Burger coupon.

“No change, but here’s a free burger coupon,” I would say.

Somehow the spirit of the holidays made me start to lose my faith in humanity.

I gave this one guy a burger coupon and he said, “What the fuck is this?”

I replied with “it’s for a free burger”

He replies reluctantly. “What? Do I have to buy something?”

I tried to remain calm, but this guy is holding me up from my destination. So, I quickly blurt out.

“Just take it to McDonalds and they’ll give you a free burger.”

His response was classic. “What do I do about the fries and the drink?”

“Alright give it back to me, you don’t deserve it”

The Only In L.A. moment happened with a homeless “woman.”

I saw her just outside my Universal City Subway Station across the freeway from my apartment. She said she needed money for food.

So, I kindly say “I don’t have any change, but here is an Angus Burger Coupon for a free burger at McDonalds”

She looks at me with her dirty homeless stare and says “What am I supposed to do with that? I’m a vegetarian.”

Really? “Those are the choices you’re making as a homeless person?

Since she was a vegetarian, I told her to eat the card!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!!