Foxy Revenge: How One Student’s Wild Prank Left a Stinky Lesson for an Unfair Teacher
There's a certain satisfaction in stories of petty revenge, especially those served cold—and, in this case, pungent. We’ve all had moments in school when we’ve been blamed for things we didn’t do. Maybe it was a missing homework assignment, a mysterious mess in the cafeteria, or, as Reddit user u/Turbulentcrayon recounts, a fire extinguisher mishap that set the stage for a hilariously stinky act of payback. If you’ve ever daydreamed about the perfect, victimless comeback, this tale is for you.
Picture it: senior year, a new teacher eager to prove their authority, a wrongly accused student, and a bottle (or two) of red fox urine. Yes, you read that right. This isn’t your typical classroom drama—it’s a masterclass in creative (and aromatic) justice.
The Setup: Wrongly Accused in the Halls of High School
Our story begins in the early 1990s—a time before cell phone cameras, omnipresent security, or viral TikTok confessions. It’s senior year, and the arrival of a fresh-faced teacher seemed to promise a smooth sail to graduation. But then, in true “high school hijinks” fashion, the fire extinguisher mysteriously vented its contents. The real culprit? The “gentleman” sitting behind our hero. But the blame? Squarely (and unfairly) placed on u/Turbulentcrayon.
Cue the classic routine: denials, a trip to the principal’s office, and the dreaded phone call home. Even when exonerated by a classmate’s testimony, the teacher offered no apology. For four days, our protagonist simmered in righteous indignation.
The Revenge: When Life Hands You Urine, Make It Unforgettable
Now, most would let bygones be bygones. But not this senior. No, justice demanded a little… seasoning.
Enter: red fox urine. For the uninitiated, this isn’t some horrifying byproduct of a chemistry experiment gone wrong; it’s a scent-masking tool used by hunters and trappers. If you’re imagining a mild, earthy aroma, think again—fox urine is infamous for its eye-watering stench. It’s the kind of smell that lingers, seeps, and absolutely refuses to be ignored.
With the stealth of a weekend ninja (and the benefit of an era devoid of CCTV), the student poured not one, but two 3-ounce bottles of this potent potion down the classroom’s AC/heat unit—locally known as the register. Why? Because anyone who’s ever stayed in a ratty motel knows: whatever you put in those vents, the entire wing will soon share.
The Fallout: When the Smell of Justice Fills the Air
Can you imagine walking into class Monday morning, expecting chalk dust and the faint aroma of dry-erase markers, only to be greeted by the overwhelming essence of fox pee? According to u/Turbulentcrayon, the prank was perfectly timed—no one was around to witness the deed, and the evidence had plenty of time to “marinate.” The result? A wing of the school rendered nearly uninhabitable, and a teacher likely haunted by the mystery for weeks to come.
Was it poetic justice or a bit too far? That’s for you to decide. But one thing’s clear: the teacher learned a lesson about jumping to conclusions, and our protagonist walked away with a story that’s still making the internet laugh decades later.
Lessons Learned: The Art of Petty Revenge
There’s something timeless about this kind of story. It’s not about causing harm or seeking vengeance for vengeance’s sake—it's about restoring balance, making a point, and, let’s be honest, landing a killer anecdote. Plus, it’s a reminder to teachers everywhere: sometimes the real troublemaker is sitting just out of sight, and the quiet kid plotting in the corner might just be a little too creative for their own good.
If you’re reading this and plotting your own (harmless!) revenge, let this tale be your guide: creativity counts, timing is everything, and sometimes, the best way to make a point is to make it unforgettable—preferably with a scent that lingers.
Have you ever been wrongly accused and dreamed of the perfect comeback? Or maybe you’ve witnessed a legendary act of petty revenge? Share your stories in the comments—just, please, keep the fox urine out of it!
And to u/Turbulentcrayon: Thanks for the laughs, the nostalgia, and the reminder that sometimes, the best stories come from the stinkiest situations.
Original Reddit Post: HS Teacher Pissed Me off