Apparently this was a real trick? Anyway, why wouldn't the vendor, espeically with kids (who look familiar) just make th
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Archived from the IMDb Discussion Forums — Sleepers
irishfl80 — 14 years ago(January 28, 2012 11:36 PM)
Apparently this was a real trick? Anyway, why wouldn't the vendor, espeically with kids (who look familiar) just make them pay upfront? If he made shakes pay first, nothing would've happened.
I know if this was a frequent occurrences with the local kids, I would stop handing them hot dogs before paying. -
Nomolost — 13 years ago(June 24, 2012 05:33 AM)
It's a scam that is still being used to this day; I literally saw someone dart out of subway without paying last night. I guess it's just people on the spot don't really think about it and therefore don't plan a counter-move.
The thing that get's me is that in the book, Shakes points out that the vendor was wary of him and seemed suspicious that something might happen. Why he handed him the hot dog without receiving payment is beyond me if that is the case. -
mikeyg24 — 9 years ago(July 14, 2016 08:48 PM)
The thing about smaller communities is that you don't want to be known as the douche bag vendor. Ask for the money first, people think you don't trust them and they in return don't trust you. Sure it means you get ripped off every once in a while but better than the community looking on you as a suspicious disrespectful a-hole.
Hey! You're not old enough to drink! Now go and die for your country!!!