This is JJ. JJ is a homeless man who just never had to put in an effort to life. JJ has come to campus, not because he likes collegiate sports or is seeking an education, but because he likes money. And this money is free. It's the biggest game of the year at F.U. and JJ lives just outside of campus, waiting for the time of year that brings new college kids and the old ones, the time of year that pity washes over families as they give their children away to the University. JJ feeds on this sorrow and anxiety.
See, this is JJ's world, this is where he thrives. It's homecoming weekend here at F.U. and JJ's anticipating a great return today. The sun is out; there are plenty of families lingering around, shopping, eating, and procrastinating the utter demise of their only holy bond. So JJ knows to make the most out of today. Getting a late start, he pulls the half-eaten bagel out of his pocket, gives it a quick once-over, dusts the lint off and enjoys his breakfast. Still chewing, he finds a cigarette butt on the ground and gives it a light and inhales all in one motion.
"Great start" he thinks as he gives a chuckle out loud. And so he begins.
Begging works wonders when you are persistent, are humorous, and also have a bit of humility. JJ is not that kind of homeless.
"Give me a dollar." he yells as he passes couples, pulling loved ones in the opposite directions...shaking his cup as he walks up to the edge of the outside dining portions of restaurants, and so on he goes begging, spitting, smoking and shitting on everyone’s day.
And just for a second he stops, and takes a drink of water.
