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Weaponized Menstruation: How One Girl Defeated a Middle School Creep With Bloody Brilliance

Anime illustration of a girl confronting a boy, symbolizing resilience against harassment in middle school.
In this striking anime scene, a girl stands her ground against a persistent harasser, capturing the essence of courage and resilience in the face of bullying. This story reflects the challenges many faced in middle school, reminding us that standing up to harassment is vital.

Middle school: a time of awkward growth spurts, questionable fashion choices, and, if you’re unlucky, the occasional persistent creep. But what happens when a determined harasser meets his match in a girl armed with quick wit and a willingness to weaponize her period? Let’s dive into a viral story from Reddit’s r/MaliciousCompliance that has the internet howling, cringing, and—most importantly—cheering.

This is the saga of Gabe, a relentless middle school pest, and the girl who turned the tables on him, using his own discomfort against him in a way that’s equal parts gross, satisfying, and, frankly, genius.

Making Cents: How a Maine Man Paid $20,000 in Fines With Buckets of Coins (and Sparked an Epic Reddit Debate)

Anime-style illustration of a man humorously paying fines with a pool of coins in Palermo, Maine.
This whimsical anime illustration captures the quirky moment a contractor in Palermo paid his $20k fines using thousands of pennies, showcasing the sweet and petty nature of his compliance.

When it comes to getting even with the system, some folks go above and beyond. Like, say, using a kiddie pool’s worth of coins to settle a $20,000 government fine. That’s what happened in Palermo, Maine, where one contractor’s petty (and heavy) act of “malicious compliance” turned a zoning dispute into a viral spectacle—and a Reddit thread for the ages.

What happens when a man’s frustration with local government collides with the irresistible urge for revenge, all measured out in nickels and pennies? The answer: a classic showdown between bureaucracy, individual protest, and the poor souls stuck counting the change.

When 'All Music Must Be Approved' Turns Into a Workplace Remix: A Malicious Compliance Story

Anime-style door greeter happily choosing music for a shopping center, surrounded by vibrant sound waves.
In this lively anime illustration, our door greeter joyfully curates a playlist for the shopping center, breaking free from the monotony of repetitive tunes. Discover the journey of finding the perfect soundtrack amidst a sea of musical choices in "All Music Must Be Approved"!

Picture this: You’re a door greeter at your local shopping centre, and for hours on end you endure the same 15-song playlist looping relentlessly. If you hear “Too Sweet” by Hozier just one more time, you might just lose it. But finally, a glimmer of hope—management grants you permission to play your own music. Freedom! Except, there’s a catch: every single song must first be approved by your bosses.

And thus begins a workplace tale that’s equal parts righteous rebellion and accidental lesson in office politics—a story so relatable, Reddit’s r/MaliciousCompliance couldn’t help but weigh in.