When Convenience Bites Back: A Dorm Desk Clerk’s Delightfully Petty Revenge
Have you ever had to deal with someone who seems to think the world revolves around their convenience? The kind of person who bends every unspoken rule, not for necessity, but just because they can? Well, grab some popcorn, because one front desk proctor at Northeastern Boston just served up a masterclass in silent, satisfying payback.
Enter u/dark_stallion_99, who shared on Reddit’s r/PettyRevenge how a resident’s self-centered shortcut was met with a taste of her own medicine. This is petty revenge at its finest—no words, no drama, just a perfectly placed ID card and a look that said it all.
The Setup: Desk Duty, Dorm Drama
Let’s set the scene. Our hero, a part-time proctor at a university dorm, has a simple routine: sit at the desk, check IDs, tap cards on the reader, let people in. Most residents get this—walk up to the front, hand over your card, done in 30 seconds.
But there’s always that one person. In this case, it’s a student who decides the whole standing-at-the-desk protocol is beneath her. Instead, she waltzes past the desk and stands at the entryway, expecting the proctor to pivot, twist, and contort just to accommodate her. Once, twice—okay, annoying but tolerable. But then, she ups the ante. She returns, this time with a friend in tow and a cringe-inducing fake accent, declaring, “yeahhh it’s more convenient for me to stand here,” as if the universe should rearrange itself for her preferred geography.
The Petty Plan: Revenge, Served Cold (and to the Right)
You can almost hear the internal snap. Instead of indulging this convenience queen, our proctor goes full silent assassin. After signing both girls in, instead of handing back the ID cards to Miss Convenience, he plants them on the opposite end of the desk—the side furthest from her.
Boom. No words, no confrontation. Just a dead stare, a return to laptop duties, and the sweet satisfaction of a small, perfect power move. Miss Convenience is left frozen, her poor friend doing the awkward card walk of shame. Message received: If you expect everyone to bend for your convenience, don’t be surprised if the world forces you to take a few extra steps.
Why Does This Hit So Satisfyingly Hard?
There’s a reason this story has racked up thousands of upvotes on Reddit: everyone, at some point, has faced a “Miss Convenience.” Maybe it’s the coworker who always asks you to fetch the printer paper, or the guy who stands in front of the only exit at a crowded party. These are minor annoyances, but they add up, and in spaces with unspoken rules—like dorms—there’s an expectation that we’re all in this together.
What makes this revenge so delicious? It’s the perfect blend of harmless, poetic, and proportional. No yelling, no escalation, just a gentle reminder that convenience is a two-way street. The best part? The proctor didn’t even have to say a word. Sometimes, a well-placed ID card and a steely glare speak louder than any lecture.
The Art of Silent, Petty Justice
Petty revenge stories like this are the unsung heroes of campus life. They’re the tiny victories that keep order and sanity amid the chaos of shared living. They remind everyone that respect is a two-way transaction—if you make things harder for someone just because you can, don’t be surprised when karma comes in the form of a long walk to retrieve your card.
Plus, let’s face it: there’s something almost noble about harnessing the power of pettiness for good. It’s not about being a jerk—it’s about restoring balance, one ID card at a time.
Conclusion: Share Your Petty Triumphs!
So, next time you’re tempted to make someone’s job harder for your own convenience, remember: someone might be ready with their own (harmless) dose of reality. And for all the front desk warriors out there—your silent acts of justice do not go unnoticed!
Got your own petty revenge story? Or maybe you’re Team Convenience (no judgment, but…)? Drop your best tales in the comments below—let’s celebrate the little victories that make communal living just a bit more bearable!
Check out the original story on Reddit here, and don’t forget to upvote the heroes who keep pettiness alive (for the greater good, of course)!
Original Reddit Post: Stand wherever is convenient for you? I'll put your card wherever is convenient for me.