Spoiler Wars: How a Comic Shop Clerk Turned Petty Revenge Into Nerd Justice
If you’re a fan of comics, sci-fi, or just sweet, sweet payback, buckle up: this is the story of a petty revenge so perfect, it could only happen in the hallowed aisles of a comic book shop. Picture this—one regular customer, a beloved sci-fi show, and a series of increasingly outrageous spoilers. But when the tables finally turn, oh boy, does it get satisfying.
Let’s set the scene: Our hero is a comic shop clerk, a true connoisseur of all things Marvel, DC, and beyond. The villain? A regular customer with a penchant for dropping Stargate spoilers like confetti at a geek parade. But as every fan knows, in the world of fandoms, what goes around comes around—sometimes with a vengeance as cold as a Kryptonian’s stare.
Spoilers: The Ultimate Fandom Foul
For the uninitiated, spoilers are to fandoms what Sauron is to Middle-earth: an ever-present threat, lurking in the shadows, ready to ruin your journey. As the original poster, u/AzuSteve, recounted on Reddit’s r/PettyRevenge, the pain is real: “Every week he’d come back in and spoil it for me even more… Between the regularity of it and the smirk he’d get on his face every time, I knew he was doing it on purpose.”
It’s a feeling many in the Reddit community know all too well. As u/verymuchbad declared, “This is the epitome of what I come to this sub for.” Others chimed in with their own spoiler horror stories, from ruined Star Wars premieres to surprise betrayals in bookstores. The consensus? Spoiling is the cardinal sin of nerdom.
And for those who think spoilers are harmless, just ask u/pianomasian, who lamented: “Oh look! Here’s a random person who is interested in the same thing I am into. I know! I’ll try to ruin it for them. I’ll never understand people like that.” It’s a mystery why anyone would take joy in stealing the magic of a first-time watch or read, but as the comments reveal, it’s a sadly common phenomenon.
Nerd-on-Nerd Justice: Revenge Served Cold
After weeks of Stargate sabotage, our comic shop clerk had enough. The perfect opportunity for payback arrived when the spoiler-happy regular picked up a hefty stack of comics—comics the clerk had already read. Instead of bagging them up, the clerk fanned them out and, with a flourish worthy of Loki himself, spoiled every single one.
The reaction? Priceless. As u/account_not_valid put it, “Best. Spoiler. Ever.” And the community reveled in the poetic justice: “Perfect revenge. Gave him exactly what he was dishing out. Bet he learned real quick why spoilers suck when it was his stuff getting ruined,” observed u/rbrazell11.
One of the most satisfying details is that the clerk waited until after the customer paid before unleashing the spoiler barrage—a subtle flex that u/KeggyFulabier highlighted: “OP waited until after he paid before spoiling the comics.” Talk about maximizing impact (and store policy compliance)!
But why did the clerk endure two months of spoiler torment before striking back? Some, like u/DysfnctionalbyChoice, wondered how they lasted so long. Others guessed the timing was perfect: “Maybe he hadn’t bought any (or many) comic books before then,” mused u/jbuckets44. Either way, the revenge was worth the wait, a masterstroke in the art of nerdy payback.
Spoilers, Power, and the Social Contract
Why do some people insist on ruining the fun for others? The discussion on Reddit offers a few theories. Some see it as a play for power in a space where “the customer is always right,” as u/Pristine_Egg3831 suggests. Others chalk it up to attention-seeking or sheer lack of empathy. As u/Cabanarama_ bluntly put it, “The world is full of maladjusted, antisocial fuckheads unfortunately.”
But there’s hope. Many commenters shared creative ways to fight back—like u/NullGWard, who posted fake Survivor spoilers to confuse the spoiler trolls, or u/mktglisa, a teacher who runs a “spoiler wall of shame” in her classroom to discourage would-be plot ruiners. The message? In the battle against spoilers, sometimes you have to get creative.
And then there’s the satisfaction of seeing justice served. As u/TheGypsyThread summed up, “The pendulum swings both ways—bravo.” Sometimes, the only way to stop a spoiler is to become the spoiler.
The Unspoken Rules of Fandom (and Why This Story Resonates)
What makes this story so delightful is how universal the frustration is. Whether you’re a diehard SG-1 fan, a comic book lifer, or just someone who hates having the big twist ruined, we’ve all met “that guy.” The story’s appeal lies in the reversal: the bullied becomes the avenger, using encyclopedic nerd knowledge as their weapon of choice.
And the community loved it. As u/brendajeymiu35 put it, “This sub is like the petty justice Olympics and this story took gold with a perfect 10. Nothing hits quite like a spoiler served cold.” Even die-hard Stargate fans got in on the fun, with u/The_Moustache joking, “As a card carrying sg1 fan, we do not claim him.”
In short, it’s a reminder that fandom isn’t just about what you watch or read—it’s about respecting others’ journeys through those worlds. And if you can’t do that? Well, don’t be surprised if your own story gets spoiled.
Conclusion: Revenge Is a Dish Best Served Geeky
So, next time you’re tempted to drop a spoiler, remember: what goes around, comes around—sometimes with a vengeance as pointed as a well-placed retcon. In the world of comics and sci-fi, knowledge is power, and sometimes, the best way to stop a spoiler is to beat them at their own game.
Have you ever been spoiled, or served up some petty revenge of your own? Share your story in the comments below—just remember to tag your spoilers!
And to our comic shop hero: You have done the fandom proud.
Original Reddit Post: A regular kept spoiling a show I was watching.