https://twitter.com/FlowerBOMB_Rob/status/288330436155944960
https://twitter.com/patrioticDAR/status/286461442083930112
Wow, I'm about to go in Ross and I notice that in the window it says 'We now accept EBT' damn. #thestruggle !
— tiffany anaïs (@visual___vixen) January 2, 2013
Conservatives have been excoriated as racist for spotlighting the rise in food-stamp use under President Obama. But on social media, Americans of all races and backgrounds have no problem pointing out the literal signs of dependency — especially when EBT (electronic benefit transfer) food stamp cards are used to purchase junk food, non-food, and other absurd items far beyond the basic dietary sustenance of the social safety net.
Like Autozone auto repair services:
https://twitter.com/WhyYouLyingHoe/status/286976504099917824
Why does autozone accept ebt? #Qtna!
— Sunshine (@oheysunshine) January 6, 2013
#whaledayum….@Autozone accepts EBT cards. I guess you can eat a muffler…
— Comedian RENEGADE (@renegadegotjoke) January 6, 2013
Auto Zone accepts EBT…. #DropsMic man, wtf? Lol
— rebeka. ✨ (@__BodiedByBeks) January 5, 2013
Gas stations and thrift stores:
https://twitter.com/i_FoundNemo/status/287351011549536256
http://instagram.com/p/UFN9HpOsFH/
Pay how you like! We gladly accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and the EBT Cash Card here at #SunshineThriftStore!
— SunshineThriftStore (@SunshineThrift1) January 4, 2013
Bars and liquor stores:
Here's a picture. "Try your EBT card here!" on an ATM at a bar near my school. cc: @yasnic @MelissaTweets pic.twitter.com/efPcxVZ0
— Christine "Go Donate Blood" Rousselle (@crousselle) January 6, 2013
https://twitter.com/safetyhammock/status/287783212934131712
https://twitter.com/VINTAGE_XCII/status/287206771909607424
https://twitter.com/topklassoverall/status/287279725146152962
https://twitter.com/pretttyrose1903/status/287988800649568256
The Liquor Store across the street accepts EBT. Honestly, is this the Promised Land? #VanNuysDMV
— Mary (@mrszagesh4) January 4, 2013
Fast food restaurants:
I have seen it all. Sonic accepts Food Stamp (EBT) cards. http://t.co/rQfREiVn
— Slimtreats (@Slimtreats) January 6, 2013
Burger King takes EBT? I just seen a sign that said so.
— Pablo (@GodThugger1) January 3, 2013
https://twitter.com/SenorPrepotente/status/287818110558412800
https://twitter.com/SabaTooDOPEE/status/287636805900177408
https://twitter.com/TweetItNdaMornN/status/287605072098103296
Pizza Hut.Accepts EBT . >>>>
— 〽️ U U C H I (@MightyMuuchi) January 5, 2013
https://twitter.com/jillleejay/status/287372911755546624
https://twitter.com/_AVO_5/status/287680676935905282
Cigarettes:
https://twitter.com/Ricanflava845/status/287330523129450496
Just seen a chick buying beer and cigarettes with ebt card. Happy new year.
— Chuck James (@ChuckJames43) December 31, 2012
Steak, shrimp, lobster, and cake:
Whoa. –> “@DeKoning: Just had a visit from a door-to-door salesman selling steak out of his pickup truck. "We accept EBT cards," he said.”
— Teresa Robinson (@TeresaKRobinson) January 6, 2013
https://twitter.com/ggfortheluv/status/288108249281081344
https://twitter.com/IAMINTOSAVINGS/status/288074046468411393
Lady in front of me just bought $140 in lobster and shrimp and used a ebt card #wastedtaxpayermoney
— Unmasked Luchador (@FistImpression) January 6, 2013
People always ask if we accept EBT cards at work. Why do you need an EBT card to buy a $40 cake?!? Not a priority.
— ✨ cals ✨ (@captainncallie) January 6, 2013
College tuition:
https://twitter.com/_Physicism/status/286312108327591936
Lmaooo this nigga has doubies on his ears talkin bout Everest accepts ebt lmfaooo pic.twitter.com/Umtjch97
— . (@Somaymay) January 6, 2013
More clothing stores:
5-7-9 do too"@oYuMAD_: They must not have heard that citi trends now accepts EBT"
— tayyyleerrr (@tay_renee_) January 6, 2013
Sooo rainbow clothing store now accepts ebt cards…
— #noname (@kuku4cocoa) January 5, 2013
Can’t forget to mention the cash-back scheme:
https://twitter.com/toBAsuccess/status/286854199239667714
https://twitter.com/Northern_Charm/status/286960024247496704
Swipe an EBT card for a fake $100 food purchase, give customer $70 back. Just made a 30% cash profit off the taxpayers for NOTHING #Reality
— Perry (@BAMAPERRY) January 3, 2013
And, of course, via the New York Post’s exclusive this weekend, strip joints and porn shops:
EXCLUSIVE: Welfare recipients using EBT cards to get cash at strip clubs, X-rated video stores and bars http://t.co/U1LAs5RJ
— New York Post (@nypost) January 6, 2013
https://twitter.com/BillFrezza/status/288105761500979200
Lmao RT @MeyhemLauren: I NEED A STRIP CLUB EBT CARD. WHERE CAN I APPLY? http://t.co/p9Sio8Nq
— Tony Tweed (@AnthonysAntique) January 6, 2013
Sign in a Strip Club Joint: WE ACCEPT VISA, MASTERCARD, #EBT
— Rose Carol (@RoseCarol3) January 6, 2013
Smmfh come one bronx!!! Ebt machines in the club damnn http://t.co/MWFDXwZY
— Billie Samm ? (@MsKiddluv) January 6, 2013
http://instagram.com/p/UJ8UGRCWR_/
Where's my EBT card!!!!!?
— Sweet Lou (@reynaldomacias2) January 6, 2013
Question of the year:
https://twitter.com/Amyloukingery/status/288307259971354625
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