How Elvish Saved My Teenage Love Notes: A High School Tale of Petty Revenge
Some people fight bullies with fists. Others wield sarcasm, or—if Hollywood is to be believed—a well-timed dodgeball. But sometimes, the best defense is a good alphabet. And if you’re a Tolkien-loving, theatre kid with a penchant for petty revenge? Well, then you’re downright unstoppable.
Let me take you back to high school: a battleground of hormones, homework, and hallway hierarchies. Our protagonist—Redditor u/CorwinTheBlack—was not your typical underdog. Sure, glasses, massive hardbacks, and after-school rehearsals made him a target, but what the jocks didn’t know was that they were up against a mastermind. And this time, his tool of choice wasn’t a prank or a trap, but the secret language of elves.
When High School Schemes Meet Elvish Ingenuity
We’ve all been there—passing notes in class, hearts pounding as we try to evade the teacher’s eagle eyes. For Corwin and his equally studious girlfriend, these notes were more than doodles and gossip; they were the lifeline of their budding romance. But their psychology teacher, a legend in his own right, was notorious for intercepting contraband correspondence and reading it aloud, much to the delight of giggling classmates.
But Corwin and his girlfriend weren’t just any note-passers. They were geeks of the highest order—armed not only with literary prowess, but also with a secret code: the Elvish alphabets from Tolkien’s Middle-earth. That’s right, while their peers passed notes in plain English, our duo scribbled their thoughts in Tengwar and Cirth, two intricate scripts that would make even a cryptographer sweat.
So, when the inevitable happened—teacher snatching their notebook mid-movie, the class waiting with bated breath for juicy secrets—what did he find? Page after page of beautiful, utterly indecipherable script. The teacher’s face, as described by Corwin, cycled from smug anticipation to utter bewilderment to a final, almost respectful acceptance. He handed back the notebook, defeated by Elvish.
Why This Petty Revenge is Nerd Gold
Let’s face it: high school is rarely fair. The bullies, the show-offs, and sometimes even the teachers seem to have the upper hand. But every now and then, the universe throws in a plot twist worthy of a fantasy novel. In this case, the twist was two teenagers who had spent more time memorizing fictional alphabets than learning to parallel park.
What makes this tale so satisfying isn’t just that the teacher was outsmarted—it’s the elegance of the solution. No confrontation, no drama, just the quiet power of geeky knowledge used at precisely the right moment. It’s a subtle, intellectual mic drop, and it says: “You can take our notebook, but you’ll never take… our Elvish!”
And let’s not overlook the petty delight in the classmates’ disappointment. Expecting scandal, they got a linguistics lesson. That’s a win for nerds everywhere.
Lessons from the Land of Middle-Earth…and High School
There’s a reason stories like this resonate. They remind us of the value of being different, of investing time in oddball hobbies that, one day, might save us from embarrassment—or at least give us a killer anecdote for Reddit.
But there’s more: this story is a testament to the importance of finding your tribe. Corwin and his girlfriend didn’t care about fitting in; they cared about each other, about their passions, and about staying one step ahead of the system. Their shared love of Tolkien became not just a bonding point, but a shield.
And, in a twist worthy of a coming-of-age movie, Corwin even ended up taking the infamous teacher’s class the following year. With mutual respect in place, what could have been a rivalry turned into a partnership—straight man and comic, teacher and student, both in on the joke.
Conclusion: Speak Friend and Enter (the Comments)
So, next time someone mocks your “useless” skills or obscure interests, channel your inner Corwin. You never know when that knowledge will become your greatest weapon—or your best story.
Now it’s your turn: Did you ever use a secret code or hidden talent to outwit authority or avoid embarrassment? Share your legendary moments of petty revenge in the comments below. And may your nerd flag fly high—preferably in Elvish script.
Namárië, fellow geeks!
Original Reddit Post: Petty, eclectic, adolescent revenge (long)