How a Furry Convention Message Ended My Wrong Number Nightmare
If you’ve ever inherited a phone number, you know the pain: cryptic texts, wrong-number voicemails, and calls from people convinced you’re someone else. For Reddit user u/VLCInsanityPlayer, it wasn’t just the usual confusion—it was a full-on battle with a guy named Tom, who weaponized their phone number out of pure spite. But when Tom pushed too far, our hero fought back…with a message no one would ever forget.
Wrong Numbers: The Everyday Annoyance
Let’s set the scene. You get a new phone number, ready for a fresh start, but instead of freedom, you’re bombarded with calls for “Tom.” At first, it’s mildly annoying. Maybe you politely explain the mistake, thinking the problem will fade away. But for u/VLCInsanityPlayer, the calls didn’t stop. Instead, they multiplied—like telemarketers after you whisper “yes” during a phone scam. Tom’s friends, family, and even local businesses all wanted a bit of Tom, and our Redditor was stuck in the middle.
After two years of this, you’d think Tom would get the hint. But no. In a twist worthy of a reality show villain, Tom started giving out the number to real estate agents and businesses—deliberately. Imagine minding your own business, only to be looped into someone else’s petty games. Most of us would cave or change numbers. Not this Redditor.
When Petty Meets Genius
This is where things get beautiful. Our hero, tired of being the unwitting gatekeeper to Tom’s social life, decided to fight fire with…furries.
The next time someone called looking for Tom, they didn’t get the usual “wrong number” spiel. Instead, they received a text: “Hey it’s Tom sorry I can’t answer your call I’m getting my ass fucked at a furry convention right now.”
Let’s pause and appreciate the genius here. This isn’t just petty—it’s surgical. It’s weird enough to make anyone on the receiving end do a double take, and embarrassing enough to haunt Tom in ways only the internet can understand. The message is bold, memorable, and definitely not something you’d want your real estate agent—or your grandma—receiving.
The Fallout: Tom’s Reign of Terror Ends
It didn’t take long for the plan to work. After sending the message twice, u/VLCInsanityPlayer received a flurry of angry missed calls—presumably from Tom himself. But then, silence. No more calls, no more wrong-number texts, no more unwelcome business inquiries.
In the grand tradition of petty revenge, this is the equivalent of flipping the board and walking away victorious. Tom, it seems, realized his best weapon had become his worst liability. The number was now toxic—radioactive with furry convention glory. And just like that, the wrong number saga ended.
Why This Works: The Art of the Unexpected Response
There’s something deliciously satisfying about fighting petty with petty. Call it poetic justice or just good old-fashioned trolling, but sometimes the only way to end a cycle of annoyance is to up the ante in a way your adversary can’t match.
The key here? The response was so unexpected, so outlandish, it forced everyone—Tom included—to reconsider. No one wants to be associated with a furry convention gone wild (unless, of course, you do, in which case, you do you). The shock value did what politeness couldn’t.
Takeaways for the Rest of Us
What can we learn from this saga of Tom and the Furry Convention? A few things:
- Sometimes, conventional solutions (like polite explanations) just don’t work.
- Creativity and a sense of humor can solve problems that seem unsolvable.
- There’s a fine line between petty and perfect. When done right, revenge doesn’t have to be mean—it can be dazzlingly clever.
So, next time you’re stuck in a wrong-number purgatory or dealing with someone who just won’t take the hint, remember: a little imagination goes a long way. And if you ever get a text from “Tom” explaining his unavailability at a furry convention—well, now you know the backstory.
What Would You Do?
Have you ever had a wrong number that wouldn’t quit? How would you handle it if someone used your number out of spite? Drop your stories (or your best petty revenge ideas) in the comments below!
Because sometimes, the best way to win is to go full furry.
Read the original Reddit post here.
Original Reddit Post: How I stopped someone from giving my number out.