Battle of the sexes
Here is another example of beggars really using people’s insecurities and competitive nature to their advantage. We hope that this game he is playing paid off for him in the end and that he got enough money to find a home. Or at least some food and a fresh start for himself.
As we can see from the box below it would appear that men have been more generous in comparison to women. Or maybe he put the coins there to spark some interest and competitiveness within the people who walked by. Either way, it’s a well-made sign that got our attention.