When Elvish Script Outsmarts the Teacher: A Hilarious High School Petty Revenge Tale
High school can feel like a battleground, especially if you’re a self-proclaimed geek weighed down by Tolkien tomes, Jules Verne hardbacks, and a penchant for the theatrical. For some, surviving meant playing it cool or blending in with the crowd. But for one clever student (u/CorwinTheBlack), survival meant outwitting bullies and, in this case, even the teachers—armed not with brawn, but with brains, wit, and a secret weapon straight out of Middle-earth.
Let’s set the stage: Imagine being a bookish theatre kid, targeted by jocks until they learned that crossing you meant finding their locker erupting with spoiled tapioca or the wheels mysteriously vanishing from their cars. But today, we’re not here for tales of grand vengeance—this is the story of a deliciously petty, absolutely nerdy, and perfectly adolescent little act of revenge.
The Geeky Power Couple and Their Elvish Gambit
In a high school world before smartphones and instant messaging, passing notes was the clandestine communication of choice. Our protagonist, a sophomore with a crush on a senior who matched his eclectic interests, found himself in a Psychology class taught by a legendary (and mischievous) teacher. The class was a haven for thinkers and dreamers, filled with film screenings, lively discussions, and, for those in the know, the covert exchange of handwritten notes.
But the teacher had a reputation—he was a master at intercepting these paper missives, gleefully reading them aloud to the class under the harsh glare of fluorescent lights. For most, this meant social annihilation, a shared joke at your expense. For Corwin and his girlfriend, it was time for a little counter-espionage.
The Setup: A Notebook Full of Secrets
Armed with nothing but a shared notebook and the brains to see a trap from a mile away, the two lovebirds knew the risks. And, as fate would have it, the law of high school averages finally caught up with them. During one such film session, their precious notebook was snatched by the teacher, who promised a dramatic reading upon the film’s conclusion. Their classmates, hungry for drama, could barely contain their snickers.
But there was a twist—one only true Tolkien fans could appreciate.
The Reveal: Elvish for the Win
As the lights flickered on, the teacher, grinning from ear to ear, began to flip through the pages. Expecting salacious secrets or embarrassing confessions, he was instead met with… utter gibberish. Or so it seemed.
What he didn’t know was that every page was written in not one, but both of Tolkien’s invented elvish alphabets—painstakingly memorized by our hero and his partner-in-crime. The teacher’s face went from smug satisfaction to confusion to a reluctant, almost admiring acceptance. The class, robbed of their spectacle, could only watch as the notebook was silently returned, unread, unbroken, and completely unintelligible to all except its authors.
Why This Petty Revenge Is So Satisfying
There’s a special kind of joy in seeing the underdog win, especially when it’s done with style, wit, and just a dash of nerdiness. This isn’t about causing harm or lasting humiliation—it’s about cleverness triumphing over authority, about using your quirks and “uncool” interests as shields and swords.
Let’s be honest: most of us have daydreamed about outsmarting a teacher or tormentor. But how many can say they did it with the power of the Tengwar and Cirth scripts? This story is a love letter to the creative, the clever, and the slightly oddball kids who use their passions—be it Tolkien, theatre, or science fiction—not just to escape, but to thrive.
The Legacy of Petty, Geeky Revenge
What’s even better is that this act didn’t sour the relationship between student and teacher. In fact, when Corwin took the class for credit the following year, the mutual respect was palpable. The teacher had met his match, and the two shared a year of inside jokes and academic camaraderie.
This is the magic of high school: sometimes, the best lessons aren’t from textbooks, but from the little battles of wit and whimsy that shape who we become.
So, the next time someone scoffs at your obscure hobby or niche passion, remember: you never know when it might just save you from public humiliation—or at least give you an epic story to tell. Have you ever used your geeky skills for good (or petty) revenge? Share your own tales below!
What’s your favorite nerdy comeback or clever act of high school rebellion? Drop it in the comments—let’s celebrate the art of harmless, hilarious revenge!
Original Reddit Post: Petty, eclectic, adolescent revenge (long)