How Petty Laundry Revenge Left a Man Sockless—and the Internet Cheering
Some stories of workplace revenge involve sabotage, sabotage, or an evil mastermind plot. But sometimes, all it takes is a pile of dirty laundry and a perfectly timed shopping spree to bring a self-important coworker to their knees. Or, at least, to their last pair of socks.
This is the tale of Mary, Megan, and the infamous “Todd”—a trifecta of road warriors, business partners, and, apparently, unwilling laundry attendants. When Todd decided he was above laundry duty, his coworkers served up the kind of petty revenge that Reddit’s r/PettyRevenge community can’t get enough of. The result? One man’s month-long descent into underwear desperation, and a comment section overflowing with applause, advice, and cries for more.
The Entitled Laundry King
It all began in 2014, somewhere on the open road. Mary (54f) had just gone full-time in her business partnership with Megan (40f), working and living mostly out of RVs as they hustled and built their company. Enter Todd (54m), who, in a tone dripping with condescension, declared, “I won’t be leaving site to do laundry; I have too much work to do.” Translation: “You two obviously have plenty of time to waste, so fetch my clean undies, stat.”
As Mary recounts, Todd’s attitude wasn’t just mildly irritating—it was a full-on display of old-school entitlement. The implication, as several Redditors noted, was that the women weren’t pulling their weight (“the implication was that Megan and I didn’t work as hard as him...we’re basically sitting around goofing off all day and had plenty of free time”).
u/Minflick summed up the collective eye-roll, calling Todd’s expectations “ballsy (and antiquated).” Others, like u/StrictShelter971, didn’t mince words: “What an entitled jerk. Him expecting someone other than himself to do HIS laundry.”
The Petty Plan: Outshopping the Problem
Rather than explode or start a laundry war, Mary and Megan did what any creative, slightly mischievous duo would do: they shopped their way to revenge. With a wink and a plan, they hit Victoria’s Secret and Old Navy, arming themselves with enough undergarments and clothes to last at least two months without visiting a laundromat.
This wasn’t just a practical solution—it was strategic genius. As u/Lazy-Two8387 put it, “SO glad you stood your ground. And excellent panties revenge!” The symbolism wasn’t lost on anyone: sometimes the best way to deal with someone’s nonsense is to simply opt out—and make it clear you’re not available for exploitation.
The Slow Unraveling (and the Community’s Delight)
The next few weeks played out like a sitcom. Todd, increasingly desperate, asked again and again if Mary was heading out to do laundry. “No, I’m good,” she’d say, “I don’t need to go yet.” Megan, equally unfazed, reminded him that she needed Mary in the workshop. The kicker? This went on for a full month.
By the end, Todd’s wardrobe had reached critical levels of funk. As u/Dougally joked, “Sounds like he wore his undies, front ways, backways, and inside out to get that month out of them before a wash.” Other commenters, like u/delulu4drama, expressed concern for everyone’s noses: “Ewww. His undies must have been stinky by then 🤮🤢.”
When Todd finally caved and schlepped his own laundry, Mary and Megan delivered the ultimate zinger: “Gosh, how strange. Sounds like a you problem, we’re still good.” The crowd went wild in the comments, with u/National_Pension_110 and u/eatingganesha begging for more tales of Todd’s self-inflicted misery.
Lessons from the Road (and the Reddit Peanut Gallery)
While much of the comment section was devoted to laughter and virtual high-fives, there were thoughtful takeaways too. “That there are any number of men this could be...means it’s an unfortunate, unacceptable pattern of behaviour that needs attention called to it,” Megan (posting as u/jestingvixen) noted. Sharing stories like this, she hoped, might help others spot red flags before they end up stuck with a Todd of their own.
And the r/PettyRevenge community? They did more than just cheer. They offered their own tales of laundry justice. u/BodaciousVermin described a camp counselor whose friends sewed childish “Bunnykins” patches onto all his clothes after he tried to outsource his laundry—a reminder that pettily creative payback is universal.
Some, like u/Efficient_Feline and u/FeistyIrishWench, took a practical approach: “I don’t wash other people’s underwear unless it’s for myself, my kids or my spouse.” Others agreed that laundry is a basic adult skill—one that Todd should have mastered long ago.
As for Todd? According to OP and Megan, this was just the beginning. “No, no, gentle reader,” Megan replied to one eager commenter. “We have ten years of these stories. He got progressively worse as the years went by.” And yes, the Reddit audience is here for every single one.
The Last (Clean) Word
Sometimes, the sweetest justice is also the simplest: refusing to be someone’s unpaid maid and letting them marinate in their own mistakes. Mary and Megan’s quiet rebellion resonated because it was relatable, hilarious, and—let’s be honest—a little gross in all the right ways.
So next time someone tries to make their dirty laundry your problem, just remember: A well-timed shopping spree and a united front can be more powerful than any confrontation. And if you ever need inspiration, r/PettyRevenge will supply the tea (and the comments) to keep your cup full.
What’s your best petty work revenge story? Have you ever had a “Todd” in your life? Drop your tales in the comments—let’s keep the cycle of gloriously petty justice spinning!
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