Five Cents of Petty Revenge: How One Bus Fare Collector Got Schooled in Karma
Picture this: it’s late at night, the city is winding down, and you’re just trying to get home after a long day’s work. Your pockets are nearly empty, but you’ve counted your change and—phew!—you have just enough for the bus fare. Or so you thought. You’re five cents short. What would you do? And more importantly, what would the fare collector do?
For one man’s father, this encounter turned a small coin into a golden opportunity for poetic justice. The Reddit tale “Couldn’t Let Five Cents Slide, So I Guess I Can’t Pay Either” isn’t just about bus fare—it’s a masterclass in karma, timing, and the power of a well-timed comeback.