r/MadeMeSmile • u/stnmltn • Aug 13 '21
Just a reminder to tip your delivery driver Wholesome Moments
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u/GSEagle2012_22 Aug 13 '21
Can you really call it a "random act of kindness" when you set up a camera to record you giving someone money? Seems pretty planned and not at all random to me
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u/Fishtoots Aug 13 '21
I can’t watch these without having the physical compulsion to side eye and squint. Staged videos with an unsuspecting person aren’t it
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u/Gooncookies Aug 13 '21
I think giving someone cash like this on camera is pretty degrading to the person receiving it. I also can’t stand people that record themselves doing good deeds. It immediately shows that you’re doing it for you, not out of altruism.
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u/kegweII Aug 13 '21
Could not agree more! This is for internet points. Guy must be bruised from patting himself on the back so much.
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u/JulikoPoliko Aug 13 '21
I mean, if you give me some free money I could not care less if you are recording a video
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u/i_survived_2020_ 27d ago
Okay but he’s showing kindness, he’s influencing others to help, he still gave the dude $500 whether it was on camera or not. I would much rather people go around recording themselves helping people out than not doing anything at all.
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u/weed_blazepot Aug 13 '21
"Is that the biggest tip you ever got?"
Gross. I appreciate this guy tipping, good on him, but what the fuck kind of need for validation is this?
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u/RandomDoctor Aug 13 '21
Does he even ask permission for to share to footage?
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u/khan_shakirrr Aug 13 '21
Yes he does if u watch the full video
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u/RandomDoctor Aug 13 '21
Feels obligated at that point right? Doesn’t sit right. I’m glad he did it, but it seems that it’s some show rather than genuine care.
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u/Fadedknight11 Aug 13 '21
Check out all his videos. He does clearly get paid by YouTube to do these. But the people are random and he does it a decent amount in different ways https://youtube.com/c/BigDawsTv
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u/ExtraBar7969 Aug 13 '21
Please elaborate. Why does it matter if the people giving the money away are not genuine when the people receiving the money are obviously surprised and show appreciation. What else could he do? Just give it away without showing people what they are doing with the extra cash they have to give away? Then how would you know, and how would you have anything to complain about? On the grand scale why does it matter to you what they do and how they do it? Who does it negatively affect?
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u/GSEagle2012_22 Aug 13 '21
I'm not saying it's not a kind thing to do. It's just not a random act of kindness. It's entirely planned. To your other points, yes he could do kind things while not posting it in YouTube and monetizing it. Just to be clear, my issue is with calling it a *random * act of kindness when it was clearly planned and recorded for posting online.
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u/ExtraBar7969 Aug 13 '21
The delivery guy is random, no?
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u/N_o_r_m_a_l Aug 13 '21
There is currently common use of "random" that is not actually random. Only a select few are pizza delivery drivers and calling a chosen establishment would narrow the selection and work shifts would further determine the individual and so on. Under common usage, I think you're right. Scientifically, you would have to assign every person on the planet a 1 or 0 by using a photon splitter. Then use the splitter to eliminate 1 or 0's, reassign and do again until one individual remains.
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u/Fadedknight11 Aug 13 '21
I agree with you, it's also how he gets paid so if he didn't make these videos, he couldn't keep giving random people awesome things that clearly make their day
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u/DepartureActual308 Aug 13 '21
This is going too far! This is an act of kindness only motivated by the idea of generating views or likes. In other words, you monetize true emotions. Even if the guy is happy, doesn't it feel weird to you that people can even think about creating such videos only for the sake of views? To me it's just insane and truly sad.
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u/beefcheesejalepenos Aug 13 '21
100% what is wrong with people. Random act of completely planned and filmed "kindness" which BTW involves you being humiliated on the internet. You're welcome.
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u/Mmmslash Aug 13 '21
If you believe this man is humiliated, then I think it says more about how you view him than it does about the situation.
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u/ThirstyOne Aug 13 '21
Repackaging the dystopian exploitation of workers relying on what is essentially charity as a feel good story is so American it hurts.
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u/Frikx2 Aug 13 '21
Ah, the ol’ American dreamTM *brought to you by Carl Jr.’s
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u/BonesChimes Aug 13 '21
Look at him! Look how badly he needs the money!! Is this the most money you've ever seen?? I bet it is huh peasant? The whole charade fucking sickens me.
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u/definentlyhavestd Aug 13 '21
Real kick in the teeth. I imagine it was followed by hey can I post this on my YouTube chanel.
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u/lurkergroove2 Aug 13 '21
These videos make me tear up but also wish that employees like this were paid more
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u/Syphon88 Aug 13 '21
Is that the biggest tip you've got? What would he had said if the delivery guy said "No, I got a $600 tip yesterday from a hot lady who answered her door naked"
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u/shunkw Aug 13 '21
Yeah, fuck these people. "I'm gonna do something nice on camera so I can monetize it and make my money back and more"
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u/_Jaeko_ Aug 13 '21
It's better for people to get clout for genuinely helping a stranger than for pranking strangers, dancing, or whatever else is the norm. So what klay thompson got a bunch of views, he helped a random person out with a deed not many people would consider. Additionally, more views means more money to do more videos like this. No one shits on Mr Beast for giving away 10k+ every video, I don't see the difference if it's $500 or $1M to a stranger.
Also ik it's not klay
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u/KentuckyBourbon94 Aug 13 '21
I wouldn’t give an absolute fuck if I was in a bad spot financially and someone decided to record themselves being kind and giving me a lot of money.
You sound jealous.
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u/i_survived_2020_ 27d ago
And the money they earn from making the video makes it possible for them to make more videos giving away money/food. So the more videos they make, the more they can help people out so I am failing to see the problem here.
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u/i_survived_2020_ 27d ago
And the money they earn from making the video makes it possible for them to make more videos giving away money/food. So the more videos they make, the more they can help people out so I am failing to see the problem here.
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u/mickym234 Aug 13 '21
This would never happen in the UK or Ireland where I live. People here would see it as patronising. You'd never accept the money.
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u/blank_isainmdom Aug 13 '21
I'd probably say 'what? nah. no. you're joking? fuck off? no way. really?' i'd be pretty fucking tempted by 500. Wouldn't consider it patronizing at all, Wouldn't have the time, i'd be too bust being fucking delighted but suspicious.
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u/VisceralVirus Aug 13 '21
True, but at least there you can make rent from this shit (depending). Here, you see it as some fantastic act of charity, because you can't get by on just a job like this.
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u/Matt32490 Aug 13 '21
This is BigDawsTV, he started out as a prank channel and has gotten into these types of videos after he got big. Honestly I don't get the hate. I'd rather see big YouTubers giving some of their wealth to those that may be/are in need than spend it on some worthless harmful prank video or "I bought 10000000 beanie babies and filled my friends house with it" garbage. This dude does far more for people than I could ever afford to do so I'm not gonna complain about stuff like this.
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u/Lewca43 Aug 13 '21
Remember the days when people did nice things just to be nice instead of using others for internet points? Glad the dude can make rent but this shit leaves me so disgusted with dude who set up a camera to film himself. And him asking if that was the biggest tip the dude had ever gotten…extra sleazy.
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u/meinfresse Aug 13 '21
True but at the same time at least he does something to help someone instead of complaining on the internet. I gladly give him some random internet points for doing something nice even if its to promote himself. I mean if more people would so it this way there would be more people helping people, wouldn't there?
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u/RebelPizza Aug 13 '21
As a pizza delivery driver I occasionally dream of having this happen to me…
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u/Fadedknight11 Aug 13 '21
I went to school with this dude 4th grade - 12th. He was always a jokester and a funny guy but he also made sure to include everyone in on the fun. His videos went from pranks to things like this once he really blew up on YouTube. Check him out if you haven't, https://youtube.com/c/BigDawsTv Edit: typo
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u/mznh Aug 13 '21
If one day i am able to afford to spend this freely, i want to do this random act of kindness. Must feel so rewarding
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u/itsadiseaster Aug 13 '21
No to tipping! Yes to liveable wages and solid benefits to workers of all trades!
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u/Working-Wasabi7611 Aug 13 '21
Would be even cooler if you didn't secretly film someone and didn't tell post it ...
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u/Quantum-Enigma Aug 13 '21
It’s not random when he films it for internet points. What a a douche what a douche.. can he do the fandango?
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u/Feelinitinmeplums Aug 13 '21
Everyone deserves a vacation life is not meant to work your ass off just to scrape by. If he was taking a vacation, and was almost not sure if he could pay rent so fucking what. Maybe he wanted to treat his gf, maybe there was a band he really wanted to go see. Some of you are so judgmental. As for the random act. It is still random to give a delivery guy 500 bucks whether it is recorded or not. Dude just had the best day in his month, and y'all are trying to shit on him, and the act of kindness. I hope some of you are no one's boss.
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u/mdve Aug 13 '21
Now do it without the camera rolling and without trying to get likes or clout for it.
Man I hate this shit. Just be good people. even when the camera isn't rolling.
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u/heyimaflower Aug 13 '21
At first I was like, that's so sweet. And then he said he was going on a trip and didn't know if he could make his rent, and I thought, what? If you can't make your rent why are you going on a trip? Give me the $500, I guarantee I need it more than that guy because I would need it and still not be going on a trip 😂.
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u/roamer50 Aug 13 '21
Everyone needs a break, even if its a trip that goes over your budget. It is so good for your well being.
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u/Muddbiker Aug 13 '21
He didn't say he was over budget. He said he din't think he could have made rent. Those two statements are worlds apart.
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u/meinfresse Aug 13 '21
OMG so many compmaints here that he taped it.... at least he did something nice instead of complaining öike a fucking loser who probably never done something like that for somebody. Who tf cares if he wants internet points and maybe make money with that... if he use some of that money to help people why cry about it. Stop complaining about something nice
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u/Betoken Aug 13 '21
When I see something like this that could inspire people to act kindly towards other people or even just feel good about the world for a few seconds, but instead evokes such cynicism I wonder how much of these responses are colored by the commenter's own negative attitude. Besides that though, you can get a lot more attention by being a douchbag than doing something nice like this. If these people were just looking for internet fame they could do so for much less than $500.
Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good. Or do, but take that shit over to /r/MadeMeSmirk instead.
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u/HailPoppyGloria Aug 13 '21
this ain't wholesome chumlee got fired...
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u/Skittles_the_Dawn Aug 13 '21
He didn't get fired is my understanding. I saw him on the season premier a few monthg ago and thought the same thing or maybe he was back, but everything I found said he was never fired to begin with
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u/HailPoppyGloria Aug 13 '21
you missed the joke...
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u/Skittles_the_Dawn Aug 13 '21
No I got it. He works at pizza hut now. I just usually go for one friendly troll comment a day lol. Also I actually did think he was fired when he got popped in a couple years back.
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u/greenknight884 Aug 13 '21
If I were the pizza guy I would really struggle to give the right reaction. I'd be like, "oh ok, thanks" and mentally panicking because I know I should be crying tears of joy or something.
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u/Tough_Market3912 Aug 13 '21
Dude should’ve double down & been like actual last week somebody tipped me 800….a cool grand though that sir would put you as the largest tipper mr. generous altruism.
& if the order was wrong or the guy forgets sides or sauces that dude was charged for would really be authentic.
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u/Jewfro801 Aug 13 '21
If you tip less than 5 on anything delivery regardless of the final bill you are the scum of the earth and no one can convince me otherwise.
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u/iijjjijjjijjiiijjii Aug 13 '21
This actually made me cringe because by all appearances he recorded and posted this man without consent for social media clout.
Not to knock the tip but the pizza isn't the only thing here that looks kinda greasy.
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u/KMark0000 Aug 13 '21
Just a reminder to make a change in your whole economy and thought process and not to terrorise ordinary people with feelings and guilt because no one want to pay a living wage to the guys who do all the handy work in/for restaurants. Stop tipping, force the change! No one should work for charity
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u/Parsimonious_Pete Aug 13 '21
"I'm about to leave on a trip...and wasn't sure if I was going to be able to make rent."
Where to start with the priorities lol.
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u/Xem1337 Aug 13 '21
Tipping culture should stop, you shouldn't have a workforce relying on random acts of generosity to make up their wage. Restaurants need to pay them more.
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u/Tuesgay1 Aug 13 '21
Poor people tip on average 3$ or less Middle class 5$ give or take Rich people 2$ almost always. Sometimes 0
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u/_Gunbuster_ Aug 13 '21
I'm not really a fan of these type of videos. It feels so cheap.
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u/Betoken Aug 13 '21
Cheap is throwing milk jugs to the floor in a grocery store or some other stupid prank that people do for clicks. This video cost $500.
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u/_Gunbuster_ Aug 13 '21
Then let me rephrase that. This video is strikes me as completely insincere and douchey.
You know he's making his money back on the clicks, and he's going to write off that $500 as an expense. Sure, it's savvy to work the system, and the driver gets $500, but gtfo if you think the guy videoing is doing it for purely altruistic reasons.
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u/Iarwain_Benj-adar Aug 13 '21
Yeah all these videos of people purposely filming themselves doing nice things seemingly for internet points really make me cringe, and makes me wonder how sincere these intentions are? Especially with helping out homeless folks - do you really have to stick a camera in their face when you do the nice things for them? Perhaps it’s more important that the nice things are getting done, but still!
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u/watanabelover69 Aug 13 '21
He looks like Chumlee.