Spoiler Justice: How One Geek Finally Got Sweet Revenge on Serial Media Spoilers
If you’ve ever gasped in disbelief as a friend casually dropped a major spoiler about the show you JUST started—this story is for you. Picture this: years of subtle (and not-so-subtle) “accidental” spoilers, playful winks, and the infuriating “I didn’t actually spoil anything!” defense. Now imagine the tables turning in the most deliciously petty way possible.
Let’s dive into the saga of u/SharpenedGourd, a Redditor from r/PettyRevenge, who finally got payback after years of being the group’s unwitting spoiler target.
The Spoiler Olympics: Years in the Making
First, let’s set the scene. Imagine a friend group—a mixed bag of personalities, all united by their shared love for games, movies, and series. Our storyteller, more of the outdoorsy-geek type, finds themselves surrounded by two superfan friends. You know the type: first in line on premier night, collectors of merch, and active members of every possible fandom forum.
But here’s the problem. Every time our outdoorsy-geek dared to express excitement about a new show, game, or movie, these superfans would pounce. It wasn’t always a direct “Darth Vader is Luke’s father!” bombshell. No, these were the sneakier, wink-wink spoilers: sly comments, mysterious references, and “just a theory” hints that always, ALWAYS turned out to be true.
And the worst part? The gaslighting! Every time the protagonist called them out, the response was, “That’s not even a spoiler!” or “You don’t know what I meant!” Anyone who’s ever had a show ruined by a “just saying, watch out for season two…” knows the pain.
The Hypocrisy Awakens
Fast forward to the day of reckoning. The serial spoiler—let’s call him Spoiler Steve—was finally excited about something new. He’d binged season one of a show and was pumped to start season two. Of course, he pleaded with the group: “NO SPOILERS!”
Oh, the irony.
Our hero, remembering years of spoiled scenes and ruined twists, kept it innocent, mentioning only how great the setting looked in season two. No deaths, no betrayals, no plot twists. Just a nice, generic comment.
But that’s when Spoiler Steve snapped. “HEY! No spoilers!” he barked, face twisted in faux outrage. And just like that, a sleeper agent was activated. Years of pent-up spoiler rage boiled over. In a moment of pure, poetic justice, our hero said, “What, that’s not spoiling? I didn’t even mention which of these two characters died… Oh, oops!”
Chaos. Steve was livid. The rest of the group—well, they were mostly amused. And for the first time, the shoe was firmly on the other foot.
Why Does Petty Revenge Feel So Good?
Let’s be real—revenge is rarely the answer. But sometimes, a little pettiness feels oh-so-right. Why? Because it brings balance to the force (or at least the friend group).
Serial spoilers often don’t realize the impact of their actions. For them, it’s just a sly joke, a harmless tease. For the victim, it’s the theft of suspense, the robbery of genuine surprise. And when the spoiler finally gets a taste of their own medicine, it’s… well, cathartic.
Plus, there’s something universally satisfying about poetic justice. The moment when the rule-breaker gets caught in their own web is practically Shakespearean—if Shakespeare had ever written about Netflix.
Spoiler Etiquette: A PSA
Friends don’t let friends spoil. If you’re part of a group that loves media, take this as your official reminder:
- Ask before discussing: “Has everyone seen episode 5?”
- Keep it vague: “It gets wild in season two!” is fair. “Can you believe Bob died?” is not.
- Respect the plea: If someone asks for no spoilers, take it seriously. Your moment in the spotlight isn’t worth their disappointment.
Because one day, you might find yourself on the receiving end of the spoiler stick—and it might not be so fun.
Over to You
Have you ever been the victim (or perpetrator) of a major spoiler? Did you ever get revenge, or did you let karma do its work? Share your best (or worst!) spoiler stories in the comments—no plot twists required.
And remember: with great power (and fandom knowledge) comes great responsibility. Don’t be a Spoiler Steve.
Original Reddit Post: Constantly spoil my media to me through the years? Better not watch something I'VE seen then.