How One Man’s Potato Wedge Power Move Served Up the Ultimate Petty Revenge
There are few places in the world where patience is tested more fiercely than the grocery store deli line. It’s a crucible of silent suffering, where the call of crispy, golden potato wedges can turn even the calmest among us into low-key vigilantes. But what happens when someone tries to skip the sacred queue, fueled by entitlement and hanger? Enter Reddit user u/docfallout22, who delivered a masterclass in petty revenge that left both a line-cutter and the internet reeling with laughter.
What started as a routine errand—picking up potato wedges for his wife—quickly escalated into a battle of manners versus mayhem. Let’s just say, when Some Lady (as she’s forever immortalized) tried to wedge herself to the front, she had no idea she was about to meet her match.
“This Is Bullshit! It’s First Come, First Serve!”
If you’ve ever stood in line and watched someone try to elbow their way in, you know the silent rage that bubbles up. It’s a universal experience, and our hero found himself at the end of a short line, only to witness Some Lady repeatedly attempt to cut ahead, dragging along her daughter or granddaughter as a sidekick in this deli drama. Each time, the deli worker politely redirected her to the back, but Some Lady’s patience wore thinner than a deli-sliced ham.
By the time our protagonist reached the counter, the air was thick with tension—and the smell of fried potatoes. Some Lady, undeterred and increasingly vocal, made another bid for glory. But this time, our narrator wasn’t having it. With the calm authority of a seasoned line-enforcer, he let her know the end of the line was, in fact, still behind him.
The best part? Fate—and the fryer—were on his side. There were barely enough wedges left for a snack, let alone a double order. Seizing the opportunity for some savory retribution, he asked the deli worker to drop a new batch, knowing full well it would mean an agonizing wait for the impatient interloper. Some Lady, forced to stew in her own irritation, huffed off to her “Irritation Area.”
“I Want All of the Wedges.”
When the fresh, steaming batch finally emerged, you could almost hear the Western showdown music. As Some Lady lurched forward, ready to pounce, our protagonist reminded her (once again) that he was next. Then came the pièce de résistance: when asked how many wedges he wanted, he simply replied, “All of them.”
The deli worker, catching the vibe, cracked a smile and scooped every last potato wedge into a bag. The rest, as they say, is crispy, golden history. As he walked away, Some Lady’s shrill cry—“HE DID WHAT!?!”—rang through the aisles, a fitting soundtrack to her well-earned comeuppance.
Why This Petty Revenge Is So Satisfying
Let’s break down why this story resonated with over 22,000 Redditors (and counting):
- The Line Principle: We all crave fairness, especially in the delicate ecosystem of the grocery store line. When someone violates the unspoken social contract, it touches a nerve.
- Petty but Harmless: No real harm was done—just a minor inconvenience for someone who had it coming. The best petty revenge stories work because they’re clever, not cruel.
- The Shared Fantasy: Who among us hasn’t dreamed of a perfectly executed, victimless payback on a line-cutter, mouthy customer, or general irritant?
- The Potato Wedge Factor: Let’s be honest—any story that involves a mountain of potato wedges is an instant crowd-pleaser.
The Internet Reacts: “Best $14 I Ever Spent”
Perhaps the greatest punchline is that our hero spent $14 on this delicious act of justice and considered it money well spent. While he didn’t cap it off by eating a wedge in front of his nemesis (a missed opportunity he admits), the tale still serves as a delicious reminder: sometimes the universe rewards patience… and a little bit of pettiness.
Have you ever witnessed or served up your own “potato wedge” moment of petty revenge? Share your story below—because the next time someone tries to cut the line, you might just end up with all the wedges and a story worth telling.
What’s the most satisfying petty revenge you’ve ever seen? Let’s swap tales in the comments!
Original Reddit Post: “He did WHAT!?!?”