When College Bullies Meet Model Glue: A Sticky Case of Petty Revenge
Ah, college: a time for self-discovery, lifelong friendships, and, if you're unlucky, a run-in with a classic dorm-room villain. We've all heard tales of nightmarish roommates, but few have such a satisfyingly sticky ending as this gem from Reddit's r/PettyRevenge. Imagine a scenario straight out of an '80s movie—minus the feathered hair, but with all the drama. Only this time, the final act isn't a slow clap in the cafeteria, but a glue-fueled act of poetic justice.
Let’s set the scene. Our narrator, u/Mouse-Howl737, was a freshman helping out a friend whose college experience had been thoroughly soured by a textbook bully. This roommate came with a posse of henchmen, a seemingly endless supply of childish taunts, and a penchant for tormenting their victim at every turn. Think Biff Tannen, but with less charisma and more pettiness.
It got so bad that Mouse-Howl's friend packed up and transferred out the moment finals were over—an all-too-common fate for those who draw the short straw in campus housing. But while the friend left quietly, his loyal ally wasn’t about to let the bully’s reign end without a little karmic closure.
Enter the hero of this tale: a humble bottle of model glue.
A Sticky Situation
With the room empty and the bully out, our avenger seized the opportunity. He filled every nook and cranny of the bully’s doorknob with glue, locked the door, and walked away into the annals of petty revenge legend. It’s the kind of scheme that would make Kevin McCallister proud—simple, effective, and just a little bit wicked.
The aftermath was as satisfying as you’d hope. Not long after, while our narrator was at campus security, a distress call crackled over the radio: someone on that very floor was locked out of his room and couldn’t get in. Turns out, a solidified mass of model glue is no match for a college-issued key, and the only solution was to drill out the lock—a process that left the bully with a hefty bill to match his shattered ego.
The Sweetness of Petty Revenge
There’s something universally appealing about this story. Maybe it’s because we’ve all wished, at one point or another, for the universe to serve up a little instant karma to someone who’s wronged us (though most of us stop short of gluing their doorknobs). It’s not grandiose. It’s not dangerous. It’s just… perfect. The punishment fits the crime: a small, inconvenient hassle, a little financial sting, and—most importantly—no lasting harm.
Petty revenge stories like this are the bread and butter of Reddit, and for good reason. They’re satisfying because they let us live vicariously through someone who actually acts on those tiny, nagging urges for justice. They remind us that, even if we can’t always get even with our own bullies, someone out there is making sure the scales tip—at least a little.
Lessons in Dorm Diplomacy
But let’s zoom out a bit: What can we learn from this sticky saga? For freshmen everywhere, it’s a cautionary tale about the importance of roommate compatibility. Picking who you live with is (sadly) often a matter of luck. If you find yourself saddled with a jerk, remember: you’re not alone, and there’s always a friend or two ready to help pack—and maybe, just maybe, to tip the karmic scales in your favor.
For the would-be bullies of the world, let this be a gentle reminder: campus walls may be thin, but the bonds of friendship (and creative thinking) are thicker. And for everyone else: never underestimate the power of model glue.
A Final Word (and an Invitation)
So, what’s your take? Have you witnessed or enacted a harmless-but-hilarious act of petty revenge? Or do you think karma is best left to the universe? Share your stories in the comments below—because if there’s one thing the internet loves, it’s a tale of poetic justice with a twist of glue.
May your dorm doors always open smoothly, and may your college memories be bully-free!
Original Reddit Post: Good Luck Packing!