Metro Showdown: When a Petty Revenge Turns a Train Car into a Life Lesson
There’s nothing like public transportation to turn a regular commute into a test of patience, etiquette, and—sometimes—creative problem-solving. If you’ve ever squeezed onto a packed train only to spot a lone passenger sprawling out across multiple seats, you know the pure, incandescent rage that can bubble up inside. Most of us grumble and move on. But not Reddit user u/Greenest_Chicken, who decided one recent metro ride was the perfect time for a bit of righteous, if slightly unorthodox, justice.
What unfolded next is the stuff of petty revenge legend, earning over 28,000 upvotes and sparking a firestorm of comments. Grab your popcorn; this isn’t your average ride to work.
The Scene: One Train, Five Seats, and a Smug Teen
Our protagonist, a 22-year-old guy, boards a crowded metro and is instantly greeted by the universal symbol of commuter selfishness: a teenager stretched out across five seats, headphones blaring, phone in hand, and bag strategically placed to repel any would-be sitters. With the patience of a saint (at first), u/Greenest_Chicken politely asks the kid to move his bag. The response? An eye roll, a smirk, and a perfectly infuriating, “nahhhhh I don’t think so man.”
Now, there are two kinds of people in this world: those who let it slide and those who see an opportunity for some delicious, if slightly risky, comeuppance. Our hero chose the latter.
Bag, Meet Airborne: The Petty Revenge
Sizing up the situation—and the bag for any fragile electronics—the OP grabs the offending item and launches it down the train car. The seat-hogging teen is suddenly a lot less cool, demanding his bag back. Standing his ground, OP offers two options: fight or fetch.
The 16-year-old, faced with a 90-kilogram (that’s nearly 200 pounds for the metrically challenged) adult who looks ready for a showdown, wisely opts to retrieve his bag. By the time he returns, OP has not only claimed a seat but has also invited other standing passengers to rest their weary legs. The would-be train king returns to find his domain overtaken by grateful commuters. Outraged, he yells, but OP calmly reminds him that any further argument will have to be settled the old-fashioned way—fisticuffs or nothing.
The teen, perhaps realizing that the world outside his playlist doesn’t always play by his rules, storms away, dignity in tatters.
Lessons from a Metro Meltdown
Let’s be real—was this a textbook case of mature conflict resolution? Not exactly. But if you’ve ever been packed like sardines on public transit, you can understand the urge to take a stand against seat-hogging shenanigans. This story taps into something primal: the deep, universal satisfaction of seeing an entitled person get their just deserts.
It’s also a fascinating glimpse into the unwritten rules of public transport. For most of us, the “one butt, one seat” policy is sacred. But as OP’s story shows, there are those who flout these norms with reckless abandon—until someone decides to enforce them, vigilante-style.
The comments section is a goldmine of similar tales, with fellow commuters sharing their own micro-rebellions: from strategic coughing fits to passive-aggressive bag moving. It’s clear that, while not everyone would have the guts to toss a stranger’s bag, there’s a shared fantasy of standing up to the inconsiderate—if only for a moment.
The Morality of Petty Revenge
Was OP a bully? Maybe a little. But as he admits, sometimes people need a reminder that the world doesn’t revolve around them—or their sprawling, seat-hogging limbs. In a perfect world, courtesy would prevail and no one’s belongings would ever take flight down a train car. In the real world, sometimes you’ve got to fight fire with petty, seat-liberating fire.
So next time you’re on a crowded train, just remember: a little respect goes a long way. And if you see someone taking up five seats, you might just witness a hero in action.
What Would You Do?
Ever had to deal with a seat hogger, loud music blaster, or other public transit pest? Did you take a stand or swallow your frustration? Share your stories (and your own petty revenges) in the comments below!
And remember: on the metro, it’s one seat per person—unless you want your bag to take its own solo adventure.
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Original Reddit Post: Dickish kid doesn't give up train seat so I make him