Despite the old adage stating that beggars can't be choosers, several folks will still give it a good 'ol college try. Case in point? Just open Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook marketplace and take a look. 

From asking for donations in the form of "luxury" gym memberships to paying pennies to a tattoo-free pet sitter who seldom leaves the house, here are 23 times beggars really did their darndest to be choosers.