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When Cheaters Get Chickens: The Petty Craigslist Revenge That Kept On Clucking

Anime illustration of a frustrated man with chickens, representing a Craigslist ad for free layer hens.
In this vibrant anime scene, a man grapples with the chaos of his unexpected chicken dilemma after a frantic Craigslist call. Will he find a way to reclaim his peace? Dive into the story of unexpected revenge and fowl play!

It started with an innocent scroll through Craigslist: a golden opportunity for free, high-quality chickens. For any backyard farmer, this is the stuff of dreams—no questions, no fees, just 45 ready-to-lay hens up for grabs. But when Redditor u/WendyRoe made the call, expecting poultry, they found themselves tangled in a web of heartbreak, betrayal, and one of the pettiest revenge stories the internet has ever hatched.

What began as a quest for chickens turned into a front-row seat for a masterclass in post-breakup ingenuity. And as the calls kept coming, so did the chaos.

The Craigslist Caper: When Revenge Goes Viral

Let’s break it down: Boyfriend cheats, girlfriend snoops, relationship explodes. Classic drama, right? But our wronged heroine wasn’t content to just block his number and move on. No, she unleashed a digital storm that proves hell hath no fury like a girlfriend scorned with an internet connection.

Instead of the usual angry texts or a scorched-earth social media rant, she went old-school—Craigslist, the Wild West of the web. She started posting irresistible freebie ads, each one a siren song to the bargain-hunting masses, all with his phone number as the contact.

  • 45 free layer hens? Sure, except he’s never seen a chicken outside of a bucket.
  • A motorcycle he never owned? Vroom vroom, let the calls roll in.
  • Brand new fencing and a “found” puppy? Why not add some variety?
  • “Share a big house cheap—I’m out of town for work!”? Perfect for a guy who lives in a cramped apartment.

No matter how fast he took down one ad, another would pop up—in a new category, with a fresh twist. It was digital whack-a-mole, and he was losing badly.

The Relentless Power of Petty

There’s something undeniably satisfying about petty revenge, especially when it walks the line between harmless and hilariously inconvenient. Unlike malicious revenge, which can backfire or escalate into real trouble, the best petty acts are annoying enough to make the target squirm, but not enough to land anyone in jail.

In this case, the ex-girlfriend’s campaign was genius for a couple of reasons:

  1. She Weaponized Inconvenience: The phone calls didn’t cause him direct harm, but they turned his daily life into a never-ending parade of confused, hopeful strangers. Imagine fielding 30 calls a day from people desperate for chickens, motorcycles, or a dream rental. That’s a special kind of torment.

  2. She Outsmarted the System: By constantly changing categories and ad types, she kept him on his toes. As he scrambled to flag and remove posts, she was already two steps ahead, making him a full-time Craigslist call center against his will.

  3. He Couldn’t Escape: The cherry on top? He couldn’t change his number. It was his work phone. Every ring was a reminder of his misdeeds—and her creative payback.

Community Applause and Cautionary Tales

Reddit, predictably, ate the story up. The post soared to nearly 400 upvotes and drew dozens of comments, most of which were variations on “she’s a genius” and “he got off easy.” Many marveled at the sheer audacity and precision of her plan.

But there’s a lesson here for both sides. For the cheaters of the world: your phone isn’t just a vault of secrets—it can become the very instrument of your undoing. And for the rest of us, consider this a masterclass in creative justice. The internet is forever, and so are the consequences of crossing a clever ex.

The Final Cluck

So, next time you spot a deal that seems too good to be true on Craigslist—a free motorcycle, a found puppy, or, yes, 45 egg-laying hens—remember there may be more drama than poultry at the end of the line.

Know a story of petty revenge that made you laugh or cringe? Share your tales (and cautionary advice) in the comments below! And if you’re thinking of wronging your significant other—maybe keep your phone close… and your passwords closer.

What’s the best (or worst) revenge you’ve ever witnessed? Drop your story below and join the conversation!

Original Reddit Post: Wronged SO gets revenge on Craig's List