You don't have to be an awful person to want revenge. Sometimes, a person might do you so dirty that you even derive some joy from getting back at them. Interestingly, people would much prefer to retaliate for wrongdoings sooner rather than later. "People prefer a 'hot-and-ready' form of revenge, instead of a cold, calculated and delayed approach to vengeance," Researcher David Chester, Ph.D., said.
One netizen wanted to know other people's stories of satisfying revenge. They asked: "What's a petty revenge you're gladly proud of?" And people shared all kinds of tales, from stealing Tupperware container lids from an ex to more serious pranks in the workplace. Read people's answers below!
Bored Panda got in touch with the Redditor who posed this question, u/Jimbobsausage. They kindly agreed to have a short chat with us about what prompted them to go to r/AskReddit and ask for some petty revenge stories. Read our conversation below!
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There's a personal story behind why the user u/Jimbobsausage decided to ask other Redditors for their petty revenge stories. "I felt that I've been done wrong by someone in the past and [devised] a plan to gain some revenge but chickened out." The Redditor wanted to read some stories from people who had something similar happen to them but did go through with their plan.
However, the netizen says they didn't expect this level of pettiness from other Redditors. "Most of the responses were way more petty than I expected," they added. Regarding their unfulfilled revenge story, the Redditor tells how they chose to leave it up to karma. "For me, to exact any type of revenge would mean that this person must've screwed me over to the point I [had] no choice. Thankfully, that urge is on the low of the spectrum. But I'm satisfied with life taking care of the revenge however that may [happen]."
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The Redditor tells Bored Panda that, generally, they try to avoid any kind of drama and situations where either they or someone else would want some petty revenge. "I try to be friendly to everyone and distance myself from those who are sketchy," they add. And to those who are contemplating whether or not to pursue revenge, the netizen says: "Choose peace and throw your anger to the universe. Whether or not that person gets their karma should not affect your peace anyway in the slightest."
As a fellow non-confrontational person, I have to say I agree with u/Jimbobsausage. However, that doesn't mean I can't admire the revenge plans these Redditors carried out and the never-ending creativity of the Internet. And how about you, Pandas? Have you ever gotten back at someone in style? Share your stories with us in the comments!
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When I was 19 my then girlfriend sent a tape of her cheating on me with an acquaintance. I was devestated so I sent that video to her parents. She wasn't allowed to leave the house after that lol.
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Had a bully roommate at summer camp some 30 years ago that made my life a living hell. The day before I left I took his toothbrush and scrubbed one of the toilets spotless with it.
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Sent my exes meddling best friend screenshots that proved he lied to her to spend a weekend with me instead of her. I hope it ruined their friendship.
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