Slut Steak, Spilled Secrets, and a Side of Petty Revenge: The Restaurant Story Reddit Can't Stop Chewing On
Ever wondered what happens when you cross a petty revenge mastermind with a shady restaurateur? Take one part stolen tips, a dash of illegal hiring, a heaping helping of website admin privileges, and you’ve got a recipe for a story that’s as spicy as a plate of fajitas—and roughly a thousand times more satisfying.
Reddit’s r/PettyRevenge recently served up a sizzling tale of two restaurant managers who decided enough was enough. When their boss crossed the line (and then some), they cooked up a scheme so clever it still has Redditors salivating years later. Grab your napkins—this is one story you’ll want to savor.
The Setup: When Your Boss is the Real Health Code Violation
It all began in a “small chain Mexican restaurant,” where the original poster, u/imtheworst1999, worked as a catering manager alongside a friend who managed the bar. At first, it was just another gig—until they noticed their employer was pocketing a hefty chunk of their tips and engaging in questionable (read: illegal) hiring practices and tax shenanigans. If you’ve ever worked in food service, you’ll know that discovering management is siphoning off your hard-earned cash is a special kind of rage fuel.
Confrontation, as it so often does, went nowhere. The owner shrugged off their concerns, presumably figuring that underpaid, overworked staff wouldn’t have the energy (or the nerve) to fight back. They were, as it turns out, spectacularly wrong.
Revenge, With a Side of "Slut Steak" Fajitas
Here’s where things get delicious. The owner, in a moment of glorious oversight, had given the bar manager the password to their website—the one controlling all the locations. Instead of just walking out, the two friends took the high road. Or, more accurately, the hilariously petty road.
For months, they quietly tinkered with the website: misspelled menu items, changed portion sizes, altered prices—just enough to make the chain look spectacularly unprofessional. The pièce de résistance? The “slut steak” fajitas, a legendary menu typo that Redditors are still drooling (and giggling) over. As u/NL7_Deci succinctly put it: “Mmmm slut steak.” The innuendo-laden hilarity didn’t stop there, with u/UniqueGuy362 chiming in with “meat flaps,” and u/jonzilla5000 reminiscing, “I always got the slut steak with the fried sleazeballs, never a dirty plate!” If you’re not hungry and slightly uncomfortable by now, you might want to check your pulse.
The sabotage kept escalating, but the real showstopper came after the bar manager was fired. She logged in one last time, posted a tell-all exposé as the restaurant’s “origin story,” and changed the password for good measure. The cherry on top? The exposé was forwarded to the health inspector and “some other people that could cause trouble.” The result: the chain went under, taking its stolen tips and questionable skirt steaks with it.
The Community Bites Back: Comments Served Hot
Reddit’s r/PettyRevenge community is legendary for its sharp wit and inside jokes, and this story was no exception. The thread quickly turned into a masterclass in food-themed innuendo, with “slut steak” becoming an instant classic. As u/Rat-Head_7 wondered, “Slut steak...was that the cut that was kept in the walk-in?” u/Newbosterone couldn’t resist: “Slut steak, everyone gets a piece?”
Yet for all the laughs, there was a genuine appetite for justice. More than one commenter expressed admiration for the cleverness (and restraint) of the OP’s approach. Instead of going nuclear, they opted for a slow simmer—months of subtle, morale-boosting sabotage. “Wish you still had that review,” wrote u/Tasty-Adhesiveness66, echoing the collective craving to read the now-legendary “slut steak” description in all its glory.
Of course, no Reddit food tale is complete without a detour. As commenters swapped stories about fast food loyalty, Arby’s and Wendy’s entered the chat. u/CoderJoe1 quipped, “Wait, Arby’s went out of business? /s,” while u/UniqueGuy362 confessed, “I’m the kinda guy that likes good food, but will happily eat anything.” Side discussions on E. coli testing (thanks, Wendy’s!) and the questionable merits of fast food beef peppered the thread, proving that Reddit’s appetite for tangents is as insatiable as its thirst for revenge.
A Petty Masterclass (But Maybe Don’t Try This at Home)
There’s a reason this story resonated: it’s the ultimate underdog tale. Two workers, shafted by a crooked boss, find a way to get even—and do it with style, humor, and just enough chaos to be unforgettable. “Paragraphs can be your friend,” advised u/need2sleep-later (and, honestly, a little formatting would have helped). But even without perfect prose, the tale of “slut steak” and digital sabotage remains a five-star serving of workplace justice.
So, what’s the lesson here? For one, never underestimate the quiet ones with admin access. As u/imtheworst1999 and their friend proved, a little creativity (and a lot of pent-up frustration) can bring even the greasiest empire to its knees. And if you’re ever tempted to steal your staff’s tips, remember: you might just end up with a “slut steak” special—and a health inspector at your door.
Conclusion: What’s Your Petty Revenge Story?
Have you ever gotten back at a bad boss, or witnessed a delicious act of workplace revenge? Did it involve password changes, creative menu items, or just a well-timed exposé? Share your story in the comments. And if you ever see “slut steak fajitas” on a menu, you’ll know exactly what went down in that kitchen.
Stay petty, friends—and always tip your servers.
Original Reddit Post: Don't do it.