When Housemates Become House Mess-Mates: A Petty (But Genius) Lesson in Respecting Shared Spaces
Have you ever found yourself staring down a kitchen disaster zone, left behind by housemates who apparently believe in magical cleaning fairies? If so, you’ll relate to Redditor u/amy_cath’s story—a tale of camaraderie, chaos, and a gloriously petty act of revenge that just might restore order (or at least elicit a few sheepish apologies).
Let’s set the stage: six young women, one household, and a dream of harmonious cohabitation. The first two weeks were blissful—a clean kitchen, a tidy living room, and the kind of shared respect that would make Marie Kondo beam. But somewhere along the way, three of the housemates channeled their inner party animals, leaving behind more chaos than a university frat house after finals. Empty bottles, wasted food, and trash piles became the new decor. After weeks of polite reminders and diplomatic group chats, our heroine had enough. What happened next? A bin bag, some strategic cleaning, and a lesson that hit right where it hurts: the leftover booze.