When a Free Concert Ticket Turns Into Petty Revenge: The Snowstorm, the Moocher, and $400 Sweet Justice
We all have that one friend who can sniff out a free ride—or in this case, a free concert ticket—from a mile away. But what happens when their opportunistic schemes get too obvious? One Redditor, u/Wonderful_Highway629, faced this very dilemma and delivered a masterclass in petty revenge, earning themselves a windfall while exposing a so-called friend’s true colors.
Let’s set the stage: highly coveted concert tickets, a generous cousin, an incoming blizzard, and a friend whose loyalty melts faster than a snowflake on a warm car hood. Grab your popcorn, because this is a story of pettiness, perseverance, and poetic justice.
The Ticket Tango: Generosity Meets Opportunism
Our tale begins innocently enough. The original poster (OP) and their cousin shelled out $200 each for coveted concert tickets—a splurge planned months in advance. When the cousin’s plans changed, she made an incredibly generous offer: “Invite whoever you want, they can have my ticket for free.”
Enter the friend—let’s call her “Concert Moocher.” She’s thrilled, grateful, and seemingly on board for the experience of a lifetime. But as the big day approaches, so does a snowstorm of both literal and figurative proportions.
The Weather Woes and the Wait-for-the-Weather Watch
Forecasts warned of snow, howling winds, and wind chills threatening to freeze your optimism right alongside your toes. OP, not keen on risking life and limb (or frostbite) for a concert, lets Moocher know: “If the weather’s too bad, I’ll transfer you the tickets so you can still go.”
Seems fair, right? Not to Moocher, who suddenly becomes an amateur meteorologist and logistics manager, pestering OP for a decision days in advance. She wants certainty! She wants control! She wants those tickets—now.
But OP, wise to her antics, smells a rat. Why the rush, Moocher? Why the urgency to reassign the tickets before a single snowflake has even fallen? Suspicion confirmed: Moocher is plotting a concert night with her usual concert buddy, and she wants the transfer locked down before the weather can even make its case.
Petty Revenge Served Ice-Cold
Here’s where the story goes from awkward to awesome. Rather than cave to the pressure, OP flips the script: “You know what? I’ll just sell the tickets instead.”
Moocher’s response? A single “Wow.” (You could almost hear the sound of a freebie slipping through her fingers.) When she later offers $200 for both tickets—a “bargain” since one was free—OP delivers a chef’s-kiss comeback: “A real friend would invite me to stay over so I wouldn’t miss the concert. That’s what my cousin would have done.”
Even when Moocher dangles a cash offer, OP stands firm. If she’s willing to pay, why not cover an Uber or a hotel so both friends could go? The “friendship” was as thin as black ice, and OP saw right through it.
The Sweetest Score: $400 and a Clear Conscience
The ultimate twist? The tickets sold—at full price. OP walked away with $400, able to refund their cousin and free themselves from the guilt trip and manipulation. Moocher? Left out in the cold, both literally and figuratively.
Not only did OP dodge a bullet (and a blizzard), but they also delivered a lesson in boundaries and the value of genuine friendship. Sometimes, the best revenge is simply refusing to play the game—and getting paid for your trouble.
Takeaways: Boundaries, Blizzard Buddies, and the Beauty of Saying “Nope!”
If you’ve ever felt pressured to give more than you’re comfortable with—or seen someone try to guilt-trip their way into a freebie—let this story be your anthem. It’s a reminder that true friends don’t manipulate or mooch; they find ways to make things work for everyone, even if it means offering a couch to crash on or splitting the cost of an Uber.
So next time someone tries to skate by on your generosity, channel your inner OP. Sometimes the pettiest revenge is also the most satisfying—and occasionally, it pays off big time.
What would you do in this situation? Have you ever had to serve up a little petty revenge of your own? Share your stories below—let’s keep the drama (and the laughs) going!
Meta: When a friend tried to score free concert tickets through guilt and manipulation, one Redditor turned the tables—earning both petty revenge and a profit.
Original Reddit Post: Harass me for tickets, I will sell them instead