How a Rogue Minion Soundbox Haunted an Entitled Landlord: The Petty Revenge You Wish You'd Thought Of
Picture this: It’s your last day in a dingy first apartment, you’ve scrubbed every corner, fixed it up better than you found it, and yet, your landlord snatches your $900 deposit with a bogus “it’s dirty” excuse—without even checking the place. Now imagine you’re moving countries the next morning, powerless to fight back, your only consolation being a pile of old movie theater promo junk you’re about to toss. What’s a wronged tenant to do?
Enter the Minion. Not just any Minion—but a voicebox from a giant Despicable Me display, notorious for spewing fart noises and unintelligible gibberish at random intervals. One tenant, armed with righteous indignation and a wicked sense of humor, decided to turn the tables—and the ceiling—into the site of a haunting so petty, Reddit can’t stop laughing.
When Life Gives You Bananas: The Art of Petty Revenge
Redditor u/ForwardCorp’s story, which racked up over 1,400 upvotes on r/PettyRevenge, is equal parts catharsis and comedy. After learning the real reason for the withheld deposit—apparently, the landlord’s daughter wanted the freshly-upgraded flat for herself—ForwardCorp was left with little recourse. As one commenter, u/andypanty69, pointed out, “Landlords do this all the time... They know it’s so much hassle to fight it virtually no one will.”
But instead of resorting to damage or destruction, our hero turned to the arsenal of…children’s movie memorabilia. The Minion soundbox (originally part of a hefty, life-size theater display) was still functional, but with a twist: “This voice box went off randomly...like only once every few days--spouting fart noises and Minions gibberish,” OP explained. The plan? Cram it into a hole in the drop ceiling, lock up, and let chaos reign.
The result? A neighbor texted OP to report that the landlord’s daughter was now convinced her new flat was “haunted”—tormented by mysterious nighttime noises. As u/Ophiochos gleefully commented, “This is even better than tuna in the curtain pole...Proper Psy-ops revenge if you get her second-guessing about stuff too.”
The Community Reacts: Bananas, Battle Scars, and Bad Landlords
Reddit’s comments section quickly transformed into a support group for the wronged and the petty. “Banana? Banana!” cried u/titasnackysnack, capturing the Minion spirit. OP [u/ForwardCorp] replied that the box would screech “BA-NA- NAAAA!” at unpredictable intervals, “so distorted in the minion voice that I am sure it sounded like it was summoning a demon.” The mental image alone had u/neon_crone “cracking up.”
Others praised the creativity and restraint, with u/KopfJaeger2022 declaring, “I am very proud of your pettiness, the world needs more of it, to placate the entitled dipshidiots!” While many admitted they would have been tempted to cause actual damage, OP clarified that a more destructive response could have resulted in legal trouble—especially with an impending international move.
The thread quickly filled with tales of legendary tenant revenge (think: smoke detectors with dying batteries in attics, Furby infestations, and diabolical uses for Jolly Ranchers and raw chicken), but the Minion prank stood out for its harmless brilliance. As u/Roguefem-76 put it, “You didn’t cause any damage but still took sweet revenge… I applaud your clever pettiness!”
Lessons Learned: Documentation, Deposits, and the Power of Petty
Beyond the laughs, the post also sparked a serious discussion about tenant rights. “You shouldn’t have to [resort to] petty revenge having a lot of money stolen from you, you should just get your money back,” argued u/salbrown, who urged renters to take photos and videos when moving in and out. “If your landlord tries to steal your deposit you can very easily fight that in claims court,” especially with time-stamped evidence.
And if you’re thinking of following in OP’s mischievous footsteps, take note: the Minion voicebox was built for durability (after all, it was designed for movie theater crowds), so it may have giggled away in that ceiling for months, if not years. “A part of me chooses to believe it is still giggling and farting in the ceiling to this very day,” OP mused.
The Joy (and Caution) of Petty Vengeance
While the original poster admits that, as a grown adult, they’d likely “let it slide and move on,” there’s something undeniably satisfying about a harmless, well-executed prank—especially when you’ve been wronged. As u/iFlytothemoon confessed, “I would 100% do this as an adult!” and others chimed in to agree, proving that the urge for petty justice transcends age.
But perhaps the best revenge, as Reddit’s hive mind suggests, is living your best life—armed with a sense of humor, a camera for documentation, and, if all else fails, a strategically placed Minion.
Have you ever pulled a legendary move against a landlord or boss? Would you have gone full Minion, or do you have your own petty revenge story to share? Drop your tales (and tips!) in the comments below—just remember, bananas optional.
Original Reddit Post: I haunted my old apartment using Minions over a lost deposit