Battle at the Pumps: A Petty Showdown in Subzero Canada
Picture this: It’s -30 degrees Celsius in Canada—where even the moose are grumpy and your car seat feels like the surface of Pluto. You’re ready to brave the arctic winds for a tank of gas at the full service station, dreaming of that sweet, sweet moment when your frostbitten toes can thaw back at home. But then, out of nowhere, the universal villain of the road appears: the Entitled Driver. What follows is a tale of pettiness, perseverance, and one woman’s quest to out-petty them all—earning her honorary membership in the “Petty Cemetery.”
This is the saga of u/therichauntie11, who wielded her petty powers for good against a would-be gas station usurper. It’s a showdown that captured the hearts (and upvotes) of Reddit’s r/PettyRevenge community, and it might just warm your soul, even if nothing else in Canada can.
The Frosty Face-Off: When Gasoline Becomes a Battlefield
It’s early, it’s icy, and our hero, the self-proclaimed “Petty Cemetery” applicant, heads to the full service pump—where, as many nostalgic commenters noted, yes, full service is still a thing in parts of Canada (“Wait. You still have full service gas stations?! I miss those,” sighed u/deebay2150). The space between the pumps is wide enough for two cars, or, as fate would have it, a high-octane, passive-aggressive standoff.
Enter the antagonist: a woman who uses the gas station as a shortcut to the adjacent plaza. But instead of passing through, she parks dead center, blocking everyone—including our protagonist—from the life-sustaining fuel. The confusion is palpable. The gas station attendant, sensing drama (or perhaps just self-preservation in subzero temps), heads back inside, leaving the two drivers to their frosty duel.
Petty Tactics in Action: Who Will Flinch First?
Here’s where the story takes a turn worthy of cinematic scoring. As u/CoderJoe1 quipped, “I can hear the music from, ‘The Good, The Bad, And the Ugly,’ playing in the background.” In reality, OP was jamming to “Money for Nothing” by Dire Straits—a fitting soundtrack for a high-stakes petty revenge.
Neither budges. OP pretends to scroll on their phone, matching the woman’s stone-cold stare with an equally icy indifference. She tries intimidation, backing up and feigning a collision, but OP just laughs. The Reddit crowd loved this move—“Big ups to you, Petty Labelle!” cheered u/TheSnarkyObserver, and the upvotes roared in approval.
Eventually, the entitled driver concedes, reversing just far enough for OP to pull up to the pump. Inside, the drama escalates: the woman demands to prepay for the pump OP is using, insisting she should get dibs. The station manager, channeling the patience of a Canadian saint, simply hands her a cash refund and asks her to leave. OP, victorious, rolls down the window and delivers the ultimate declaration: “I WON THAT ROUND!!!”
Community Reactions: Cheering for Petty Justice
The Reddit comments section became a virtual stadium of applause. “👏👏👏 to the gas station attendant and the manager for backing up OP on this one!” wrote u/NewNameNeededAgain, who also pointed out that in brutal Canadian winters, these petty squabbles are probably more common than Tim Hortons runs. Fellow Canadian u/Flux_My_Capacitor added, “With temps that low, they probably see this nonsense multiple times a day.”
Some readers were a bit confused by the spatial logistics (“Where is your car at the beginning of this story? It’s not clear,” queried u/bluephotoshop), prompting OP to clarify: she was halfway to the pump when the entitled driver blocked the lane, her car angled awkwardly as she tried to cut ahead. That explanation only fueled the community’s consensus: this wasn’t just petty, it was justified.
And, as several pointed out, entitled drivers aren’t just a Canadian problem. “For some reason, being American, it made me happy to know that the US does not have the monopoly on privileged assholes,” admitted u/Great_Height2826, with OP confirming, “Oh trust me we got them up here too.”
The Petty Cemetery: Where Legends Rest
Perhaps the true highlight of the thread was OP’s aspiration to be buried alongside 50 Cent at the Petty Cemetery—a sentiment that spawned its own mini-meme in the comments. “Where do I apply to buy a Petty Plot at the Petty Cemetery?” laughed u/Resident-Ad-7771, with OP graciously extending an invitation to all pettiness practitioners.
In the end, the story’s real victory is in its relatability. Who among us hasn’t fantasized about a perfectly executed, karmic smackdown on an entitled stranger? As u/Truebeliever-14 summed up: “Entitled a**holes like that usually get what they deserve. I’m sure you enjoyed it!” To which OP replied, “Oh it was glorious!!!”
Conclusion: The Real Warmth Comes from Petty Wins
In a world that’s often as cold as a Canadian winter, sometimes all you need is a little petty justice to warm your soul. Whether you’re team OP or just here for the popcorn, one thing’s clear: a well-played act of pettiness can unite us all (and give us a great story for the next gas station visit).
What’s your “petty showdown” story? Have you ever faced down an entitled driver—or been one? Share your tales of triumph or defeat in the comments below. And if you’re ever in need of inspiration, just remember: the Petty Cemetery is always accepting new legends.
Stay warm out there—and may your pettiness always be righteous!
Original Reddit Post: Petty Gas Pump Showdown