I had a roommate in college that suggested we all get on food stamps just because we could and buy lots of steak. Seeing as my parents were paying for everything already, I declined.
http://tv.msnbc.com/2013/08/15/all-in-agenda-the-right-wing-war-on-food-stamps/ I saw Chris Hayes ranting and raving on his program last night about how not enough people were taking advantage of their eligibility to be on the program. Quite the contrast.