dall-e prompt: A weary, clearly homeless individual sits on a city sidewalk with a small donation jar labeled “Help Needed.” As a hand reaches forward to drop a coin, the homeless person gently holds out a clipboard with a dense legal contract titled “Contribution Agreement” — filled with fine print. The beggar’s face is somber, not mocking, and the moment feels heavy with irony and commentary. Subtle cues like government buildings or cold bureaucratic signage in the background help underline the critique of systemic failure.
While we still want them legible for the viewer, the cardboard sign, contract paper, and clipboard are in way too good condition.
I have had people ask me for money with the credit card reader on their phone. What kills me is that probably works sometimes.