At a group dinner in a restaurant, the Schnorrer knows how to handle himself He makes sure to be the last one to contribute to the bill once it comes. This is the equivalent of being the big blind in poker; being in the seat of power. He has gleaned from life experience that the last one who pays the bill is the one to count the money pile. More often than not, people over contribute. The $18 owed, turns into $20, the …

Any nicotine fiend surely knows that cigarette prices are through the roof, but knowledge alone is never enough to crush your craving.  Fortunately, this situation can usually be saved by simply asking your fellow smokers for a kick-down.  Bumming is by far the most widely accepted way to Schnorr a smoke.  In fact, most smokers have probably turned to it at least once in their life.  The true Schnorrer, however, manages to turn it into an art form. 
1.  Choose your hunting grounds.  To maximize your potential earnings you are going …

Sorry, boys… but this one’s for the ladies, and no, girls, it doesn’t have anything to do with showing a bit of cleavage (though I’ve got nothing against worming your way into a free drink with a well-placed neckline). I’m talking about brushing up on your acting skills, more specifically, crying.
Crying can get you out of a lot of little problems—I’ve been known to get a due date or two extended by shedding a few tears—but crying can also be quite useful in avoiding monetary missteps and keeping a few …

Recently, The Schnorrer was sitting in a subway car, minding his own business, looking at his fellow riders and marvelling at the great variety of humanity created by the Almighty.  A burly man got on the train and sat next to The Schnorrer.  He didn’t just sit, however.  He spread his legs and squirmed, forcing The Schnorrer to sit with his legs tightly touching one another, the rest of his body positioned like a West Point Plebe at attention. Clearly The Schnorrer was being out -manuevered by a space schnorrer, …

Everyone loves going to a concert.  Who wants to miss the Gaga?  But when it’s time to go home, the fun is over.  Or, is it?
I’m amazed at the things that concert goers leave behind.  Outdoor concerts provide a cornucopia of concert supplies such as blankets, chairs, and clothing,.  Yes, clothing!  You have to ask yourself, “how were these people clothed (or not clothed) when they left?”  Why do people leave things these behind, anyway?  Well, concert goers may come to the concert sober, but leave with their friends carrying …

The holiday party season is nearly upon us and if you’re wise, you can maintain your present credit card balance through the first of the year by replacing restaurants and bars with a healthy serving of parties. But how? Even the most popular among us would be hard pressed to fill their dance card every night of the week. With some new and old methodology, your calendar will bustle with promising party action for the next two months.
Read your Facebook newsfeed, and check out the feature “friends’ events.” Any party …

If there is one costume one should always have in their closet, it would be that of the priest.  The benefits are endless!  Nobody ever turns down a request from a priest.  Free Stuffin present the “Top 5 Reasons to Buy a Priest Costume”
1. Free Food at Restaurants – Next time you are going to a nice restaurant, put on your costume.  This will mean not ordering alcohol.  Perhaps a beer, but that is the extent of it.  Build a relationship with the waiter/waitress.  Keep addressing yourself  “as a man of …

At any affair that features a smorgasboard,  look upon other guests as opponents..never forget that.  Box them out at the chafing dishes with all the succulent meats…even if you are not really hungry, it’s important to keep your skills up. If there is a dish you particularly covet, start an ugly disparaging rumor, stressing the unsanitary handling you observed during preparation and presentation  This should significantly cut down on foot traffic, allowing you free access to the “offending” delicacy.
Be a good listener. Not only is this polite manners, but the …