Comments on Dirty Little Money-Grubbing Secrets to Free SodasTypePad2009-09-01T18:29:06ZNAhttps://www.freemoneyfinance.com/tag:typepad.com,2003:https://www.freemoneyfinance.com/2009/09/dirty-little-moneygrubbing-secrets-to-free-sodas/comments/atom.xml/Rick commented on 'Dirty Little Money-Grubbing Secrets to Free Sodas'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e20120a5dc7405970c2009-09-21T03:23:31Z2009-09-21T03:23:31ZRickI agree that people have lost their sense of humor. This is kind of like The Onion. There's an art...<p>I agree that people have lost their sense of humor. This is kind of like The Onion. There's an art to making an article have just enough of a tinge of truth to it that makes this kind of satire funny. </p>
<p>That said, a lot of restaurants are putting up signs now saying you're only entitled to a free refill if you made a purchase at THIS restaurant on THIS visit. Kind of makes sense I guess.</p>RichGuy commented on 'Dirty Little Money-Grubbing Secrets to Free Sodas'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e20120a5dc17ca970c2009-09-21T00:17:28Z2009-09-21T00:17:28ZRichGuyI witnessed this one day at Burger King. A guy filled a GIANT thermos with iced tea, probably 84 ounces...<p>I witnessed this one day at Burger King. A guy filled a GIANT thermos with iced tea, probably 84 ounces or so, and then walked out to his car. 3 minutes later, back again. I thought he must have spilled the first one on his way to the car cause there's no way he drank it that fast. Second refill...same thing...third refill...fourth refill... again..and again. I finally asked him what he was doing and he said he was trying to fill an 8 gallon container of iced tea for a softball team game. Goodness gracious!!</p>Anonymous commented on 'Dirty Little Money-Grubbing Secrets to Free Sodas'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e20120a5d9811a970c2009-09-19T16:23:56Z2009-09-19T16:23:56ZAnonymousFirst of all, I can't believe you even posted this. Don't you know soda is the worst thing to drink...<p>First of all, I can't believe you even posted this. Don't you know soda is the worst thing to drink for your health. </p>
<p>Secondly, I would propose a more healthy approach that my wife and I have adopted...<br />
She carries two clean dinner plates in her oversized handbag. We visit the local "all you can eat" buffetts and load up with a good meal now and then. Collecting plates from around town can be a fun hobby as well. The only drawback....you must go when they are busy. An empty restaurant raises too much suspicion. BTW, the handbag also doubles as a great doggie-bag when we leave. </p>
<p>Thanks for the great money saving tips! <br />
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NOT!</p>MC commented on 'Dirty Little Money-Grubbing Secrets to Free Sodas'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e20120a582b9e9970b2009-09-19T13:11:38Z2009-09-19T13:11:38ZMCI'm relieved to find out this supposed to be satire! But now I'm thinking it's pretty odd to post it---because...<p>I'm relieved to find out this supposed to be satire! But now I'm thinking it's pretty odd to post it---because it's not even funny. So... ? </p>
<p>Actually, I do know people who have probably done this! </p>
<p>One included a guy I dated for a (very) brief time who was the absolute king of cheapness. The only food in his house was ketchup packets from fast-food places--and yup, he had napkins from there, too! He bragged about how he was "thrifty" and "green". He also "forgot" his wallet every time we went somewhere. Amazingly, he was actually an inherited money millionaire (I know 'cause he bragged about it, and I know it was true because his family owned a huge local business.) Go figure.</p>olatunji ayodele commented on 'Dirty Little Money-Grubbing Secrets to Free Sodas'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e20120a5828d24970b2009-09-19T09:40:47Z2009-09-19T09:40:47Zolatunji ayodeleyou can get refills on a different day at the 7-11 where i live. also at the zoo. in fact,...<p>you can get refills on a different day at the 7-11 where i live. also at the zoo. in fact, the Pat and Oscars refills are encouraged, and the cups are the large plastic ones - they are not paper. I am sure if a restaurant didn't want people to get their own drinks, they would put the drink fountain behind the counter!!!</p>John commented on 'Dirty Little Money-Grubbing Secrets to Free Sodas'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e20120a5d87f3e970c2009-09-19T00:51:28Z2009-09-19T00:51:28ZJohnActually I did this once...brought in a cup and got a refill after buying a burger. Got busted and had...<p>Actually I did this once...brought in a cup and got a refill after buying a burger. Got busted and had to pay.</p>betty commented on 'Dirty Little Money-Grubbing Secrets to Free Sodas'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e20120a5d7baf3970c2009-09-18T21:53:06Z2009-09-18T21:53:06Zbettyyou can get refills on a different day at the 7-11 where i live. also at the zoo. in fact,...<p>you can get refills on a different day at the 7-11 where i live. also at the zoo. in fact, the Pat and Oscars refills are encouraged, and the cups are the large plastic ones - they are not paper. I am sure if a restaurant didn't want people to get their own drinks, they would put the drink fountain behind the counter!!! </p>betty commented on 'Dirty Little Money-Grubbing Secrets to Free Sodas'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e20120a5d7bac0970c2009-09-18T21:52:25Z2009-09-18T21:52:25Zbettyyou can get refills on a different day at the 7-11 where i live. also at the zoo. in fact,...<p>you can get refills on a different day at the 7-11 where i live. also at the zoo. in fact, the Pat and Oscars refills are encouraged, and the cups are the large plastic ones - they are not paper. I am sure if a restaurant didn't want people to get their own drinks, they would put the drink fountain behind the counter!!! </p>Cory commented on 'Dirty Little Money-Grubbing Secrets to Free Sodas'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e20120a5d7b5b9970c2009-09-18T21:38:55Z2009-09-18T21:38:55ZCoryThese posts are hilarious but a little strange.<p>These posts are hilarious but a little strange.</p>Paul Williams @ Provident Planning commented on 'Dirty Little Money-Grubbing Secrets to Free Sodas'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e20120a5d7a632970c2009-09-18T21:07:31Z2009-09-18T21:07:31ZPaul Williams @ Provident Planninghttp://www.providentplan.comActually, at Subway you can purchase a refill if you keep their large size cups. It's a lot cheaper than...<p>Actually, at Subway you can purchase a refill if you keep their large size cups. It's a lot cheaper than buying another soda. I think it was about $0.69 where I used to do it. Water would be a better (and cheaper) choice, but if you need your soda fix that's one way to do it.</p>Travis commented on 'Dirty Little Money-Grubbing Secrets to Free Sodas'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e20120a5d7953c970c2009-09-18T20:43:04Z2009-09-18T20:43:04ZTravis@ Annie. Growing up my family owned a fast food restaurant and we were constantly kicking out people from a...<p>@ Annie. Growing up my family owned a fast food restaurant and we were constantly kicking out people from a neighboring apt complex. They would come in and try and take handfuls of napkins, straws, ketchup packets, salt, even try to get the restroom key to take the TP. They saw absolutely nothing wrong with it either</p>annie commented on 'Dirty Little Money-Grubbing Secrets to Free Sodas'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e20120a5d78eba970c2009-09-18T20:30:47Z2009-09-18T20:30:47ZannieThat was a fun one! I am sure some people actually do it, too! Pat n Oscars cups are paper,...<p>That was a fun one! I am sure some people actually do it, too! Pat n Oscars cups are paper, not plastic. My teenager has a saved cup and refills regularly. </p>Travis commented on 'Dirty Little Money-Grubbing Secrets to Free Sodas'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e20120a5d78c1f970c2009-09-18T20:26:24Z2009-09-18T20:26:24ZTravis@ Philip. Thanks. been working too hard the last few weeks. Now if only I could retract my comments so...<p>@ Philip. Thanks. been working too hard the last few weeks. Now if only I could retract my comments so I don't look like an idiot for time and all eternity.</p>David C commented on 'Dirty Little Money-Grubbing Secrets to Free Sodas'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e20120a5d78b37970c2009-09-18T20:25:09Z2009-09-18T20:25:09ZDavid CPriceless. Thanks for the laugh. Sadly, I do know a few people who would do this without a second thought!<p>Priceless. Thanks for the laugh. Sadly, I do know a few people who would do this without a second thought! </p>Ruth commented on 'Dirty Little Money-Grubbing Secrets to Free Sodas'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e20120a5d7780e970c2009-09-18T19:59:09Z2009-09-18T19:59:09ZRuthAfter reading the comments on these excerpts, I have come to the conclusion that America has lost its sense of...<p>After reading the comments on these excerpts, I have come to the conclusion that America has lost its sense of humor. Or maybe just misplaced it somewhere in the crash....</p>
<p>Being someone with a slightly warped sense of humor myself, I have enjoyed every one of them. And unless you work tech support you have NO idea how badly I need a good laugh every once in a while. Thanks, FMF!</p>Philip commented on 'Dirty Little Money-Grubbing Secrets to Free Sodas'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e20120a580f794970b2009-09-18T19:41:09Z2009-09-18T19:41:09ZPhilipTravis, I suggest you read the first paragraph (in italics) again. This is satire.<p>Travis, I suggest you read the first paragraph (in italics) again. This is satire.</p>Travis commented on 'Dirty Little Money-Grubbing Secrets to Free Sodas'tag:typepad.com,2003:6a00d83451bcbd69e20120a5d76bb8970c2009-09-18T19:38:02Z2009-09-18T19:38:02ZTravisCome on really? Normally I like most of the stuff posted here but I think this one is a bit...<p>Come on really? Normally I like most of the stuff posted here but I think this one is a bit out there. Honestly it sounds s bit like stealing in my opinion...I know some will argue the technical side of how it doesn't say anywhere you can't come back on another day but seriously. You can't buy a dinner of all-you-can eat pasta at Olive Garden and come back the next day w/out paying again nor can you do that at a buffet if you feel hungry a week later. Besides you're saving yourself what $1, you'd be better off just carrying around a water bottle. You will always have a drink and it is much better for your health than a cup full of liquid sugar.</p>