How cheap are you?

That's not cheap wrote:

thejeff wrote:

I am so cheap, that to tape my nipples in the winter (rarely wear a shirt in the summer), I cut both ends off of a band-aid and place one end on each nipple. This allows me to use one band aid instead of two. Also, I do not remove the band aids; I just wait for them to fall off in the shower. One band aid can last me for over a week sometimes, especially if I splurged for the "Tough Strips".

So...how cheap are YOU?

I got a stack of overnight mail envelopes from the post office so I can tape my nipples with the adhesive-backed cardboard.

I use the glue on the envelopes for the carbohydrates

Mid 80s fraternity brother without fail, at least once weekly- used to go around the day after a party with a funnel and screen. He would pour all the backwash/half full cups and bottles through the screen to get rid of those pesky cigarette butts and chewing gum, make a gallon of second hand flat brew, chill and consume.

I thought I was cheap until I met a guy who re-uses zip-lock bags for his lunch...

Hate that Burger King charges extra for cheese when I go out for a big night on the town. I've been known to use a coupon and take my own cheese slices (which I tear in two to split with my date). Stick it to the man and impress the chicken at the same time.

Chick not chicken (spell check)

thejeff wrote:

I am so cheap, that to tape my nipples in the winter (rarely wear a shirt in the summer), I cut both ends off of a band-aid and place one end on each nipple.

So...how cheap are YOU?

Tape is much cheaper than band aids.

I raid port-o johns for used toilet paper and hang it up in the basement to dry.

-Hingle McCringleberry, killer of threads

You're not getting any chicks... and probably only choking one chicken...

Don't forget to slap a half slice of cheese on it.

Triathlete Tommy wrote:

I put grapes, apples, oranges, etc. From other bags into mine at the grocery store. Use the same coffee filter 2-4 days in a row. Coast and drive under speed limit as much as possible. Re-use semi clean dishes so I pay less for soap. Wash my hair once a week ( use bar soap everyday ). Take the toilet paper from the bathrooms at school. I'm sure there's other things I do that I've accepted as normal that others view as cheap.

this isn't cheap, its just disgusting. Soap is one of the cheapest things on earth. You can literally get no name brands at the dollar store.

Edward Teach wrote:

Triathlete Tommy wrote:

I put grapes, apples, oranges, etc. From other bags into mine at the grocery store. Use the same coffee filter 2-4 days in a row. Coast and drive under speed limit as much as possible. Re-use semi clean dishes so I pay less for soap. Wash my hair once a week ( use bar soap everyday ). Take the toilet paper from the bathrooms at school. I'm sure there's other things I do that I've accepted as normal that others view as cheap.

this isn't cheap, its just disgusting. Soap is one of the cheapest things on earth. You can literally get no name brands at the dollar store.

dish soap that is

Edward Teach wrote:

You can literally get no name brands at the dollar store.

Dude, I haggle at the Dollar Store!

You are over paying if you don't

I don't know if this counts, but I refuse to buy new vehicles or spend money on unnecessary vehicular maintenance. I have a 1997 Ford Ranger. The heat doesn't work, so one morning this winter when it was below zero I actually had to clear ice from the INSIDE of the windshield. Good times.

thejeff wrote:

I start a thread about being cheap and using band aids, and you read "bad sex". Buddy, I hate to break it to you, but you have some real issues. I wish you all the best :-)

Actually - the thread you started was wearing band aids all the time for a week, because you are cheap. My first thought was the same as that dude - no way my gf (who is also a runner) is having sex with me while I'm wearing band aids on my nipples, just weird in that context. Not sexy. Not sexy at all. I too assumed you'd have to be single to do that, and not dating. But, whatever. People do weird sh*t.

Also, there is a difference between cheap and frugal. It does sound like you are cheap for sure.