The Great Wallet Caper: How Three Roommates Avenged a Slobby Flatmate (and Reddit Cheered)
College life: a time of discovery, cheap pizza, and, for many, a crash course in human coexistence. We’ve all heard tales of the roommate from hell—the one with mysterious stains, week-old dishes, and an allergy to cleaning supplies. But what happens when polite requests and passive-aggressive notes fail? Sometimes, a little petty revenge is the only thing that keeps you sane.
Such is the saga of Bella, the slobby roommate, and her three long-suffering flatmates, as shared by u/mountaingoat05 on Reddit’s r/PettyRevenge. It’s a tale of frustration, friendship, and one wallet’s epic journey through the apartment. The result? Hilarity, catharsis, and a Reddit community both delighted and divided.
The Mess That Launched a Thousand Grudges
Every college apartment has its quirks: leaking faucets, haunted microwaves, and, occasionally, a resident slob. For the trio in this story—let’s call them Amy, Cat, and our narrator—their patience wore thin as Bella’s mess spread like a science experiment gone wrong. Dishes? Everywhere. Clothes? Carpet camouflage. Bathroom counter? Claimed territory.
Repeated “roommate meetings” and gentle nudges did nothing. Then, one fateful day, Bella upped the ante, turning the living room floor into an obstacle course of textbooks. When asked to pick them up, she breezed out the door, claiming tardiness.
That’s when the gloves came off. Our narrator, seething, spotted Bella’s wallet and stashed it in the flour canister—a move that would make any sitcom writer proud. But this wasn’t a solo act. Soon, Amy and Cat joined the operation, orchestrating a three-week-long game of wallet hide-and-seek. Every time Bella searched a new area, one of them would move the wallet there, making it seem like she was always one step behind.
Petty or Genius? Reddit Weighs In
The story struck a chord with Redditors—over 650 upvotes, dozens of comments, and a lively debate on the ethics (and effectiveness) of petty revenge. The top comment, by u/malsomnus, zeroed in on the most baffling detail: “She waited three weeks to replace her cards?!” Many, like u/CoderJoe1, chalked it up to Bella’s legendary laziness: “Too lazy to pick up after herself. Yeah, three weeks makes sense.” Others, like u/Ohaibaipolar, joked that they were surprised it didn’t take three months!
There was no shortage of alternative revenge suggestions. Some advocated for a more direct approach: “Pick up all her garbage and pile it on her bed. Not neatly either, just dump it there,” advised u/GetOffMyLawn_, prompting u/died_laughing_ to share, “I did that one time, put all his dirty dishes on his bed… Happy to say it was very effective, and only had to do it once.” Apparently, nothing motivates a slob like a bed full of their own filth.
Of course, not everyone was impressed. A few commenters, like u/GoldenEagle828677, pointed out the legal gray area: “You realize you stole her wallet, right? That’s not legal. In fact, that’s pretty illegal.” Others, like u/duraveritatem, took a more entrepreneurial tack: “Should have used her card to schedule a weekly cleaning service.” Now that’s thinking outside the (flour) box.
The Great Reddit Debate: Petty, Problematic, or Perfect?
Not all reactions were high-fives and applause. Some, like u/crazythatcounts, questioned the plausibility of the tale, poking holes in the timeline and logistics. “Why didn’t ‘Bella’ turn around and come back to get her wallet the moment she realized it was missing?” they wondered, doubting the likelihood of such an elaborate scheme going undetected.
But as u/OkTadpole2920 pointed out, anyone with siblings knows these kinds of shenanigans all too well. A little mischief, a little teamwork, and a lot of pent-up frustration can spark some truly creative (if slightly unhinged) solutions. Whether or not every detail holds up to forensic scrutiny, the spirit of the story clearly struck a chord.
And what about Bella? Did three weeks of wallet limbo spark a cleaning epiphany? Alas, no. As the narrator dryly notes, “I’d like to say it made her tidier, but that wasn’t the case.” Sometimes, revenge is just about restoring a little balance to the universe—even if only for your own peace of mind.
The Art of Petty Revenge: Harmless Fun or Slippery Slope?
So, where’s the line between justified comeuppance and going too far? Reddit’s consensus: as long as no lasting harm is done, a little petty revenge can be incredibly satisfying. u/ElephantNamedColumbo summed up the mood: “This is very satisfying!!!” Still, as some pointed out, the line between prank and problem can be thin, especially when wallets are involved.
In the end, it’s a story as old as college housing itself: one slob, three long-suffering roommates, and a perfect storm of pettiness. Whether you’re Team Revenge or Team Morality Police, there’s no denying—the saga of Bella’s wandering wallet is a petty masterpiece for the ages.
What do you think? Was the wallet caper a harmless bit of catharsis, or did the roommates cross a line? Have you ever pulled (or suffered) the ultimate petty revenge? Share your stories and join the debate below—there’s always room for more delicious drama in the comments!
Original Reddit Post: Petty Revenge on a slobby roommate