I'm having flashbacks to the early days of BBS systems when these stupid chainletters would do the rounds, and people would be begging for donations for the three-legged orphan child from Puraboopistan who needed an operation for his sister's donkey...

Seems this "it's easier to beg than to work" crap has been around as long as there have been humans on the planet. There was probably a caveman who tried to persuade his cavemate to hand over his club, rather than go out and find one for himself.

Here, have an upvote. You're clearly in need of assistance!