When Petty Revenge Scores Higher Than Math: The Day I Beat the Queen Bee by Two Marks
We all have that one school story—the kind you remember in the shower years later, replaying every line with a smirk. You know, the story where you, against all odds, finally get the last laugh over the class diva. Today’s tale, plucked from the wilds of r/PettyRevenge, is a delicious slice of that particular pie—served cold, with just a hint of algebra.
Meet our unlikely hero: a self-confessed math struggler, forced into dreaded tuition classes, who just wanted to survive the semester. Enter Av, the new girl—so dazzling that even teachers had to double-check their equations. But our protagonist? He kept his head down… until math, fate, and petty revenge intertwined in a way that would make any Bollywood director proud.
The New Girl, the Math Class, and the Humiliation Heard ‘Round the Room
Our story begins in the crucible of teenage trauma: high school math class. While everyone else was busy swooning over Av, our narrator was just trying to keep his fractions straight. Life, of course, had other plans. Av landed in his tuition group, and soon, they became friends—until, as these stories go, things took a mathematically tragic turn.
One day, after finally solving a math problem right (a rare victory!), the teacher praised him. But before he could bask in the glow, Av piped up: “Well done, you solved it exactly as taught in the tuition!” The class howled. The teacher, unimpressed with this supposed ‘over-smartness,’ reached for the duster. Cue public humiliation, bruised cheeks, and a bruised ego—served with a side of laughter from the girl he thought was a friend.
The pain wasn’t just physical. When he later confronted Av, her words cut deeper than any duster: “You don’t deserve to study in the same class as me. You’ll end up a failure.” Ouch. The kind of line that sticks with you, echoing in your mind every time you glance at your math book—or your reflection.
Challenge Accepted: When Petty Revenge Becomes Motivation
But here’s where things get juicy. Instead of shriveling up like a poorly watered houseplant, our hero let his wounded pride do the talking. He challenged Av to a final exam showdown: Whoever scored higher would earn the right to a little gloating—and, perhaps, a little healing.
Cue the Rocky-style montage (minus the training music, plus a lot of late-night cramming). Our protagonist, armed with “mediocre skills” but a burning desire for redemption, gave it his all in the finals.
The Results Are In: Sweet, Two-Mark Victory
On results day, the class teacher announced the scores. Our hero: 418 out of 500. Not top of the class, but a personal best. He braced for disappointment, only to hear Av’s score: 416.
416.
By just two marks—less than the price of a samosa at the school canteen—he had done it. Victory, as they say, has never tasted sweeter.
Av, devastated, approached him with a handshake and a meek “congrats.” But instead of gloating or accepting the handshake, our hero channeled his inner sage. He folded his hands, smiled, and uttered two words that drip with polite, pointed pettiness: “Thank you, Namaste.” The kind of move that makes you want to slow-clap from your desk.
Why We Love a Good Petty Revenge
What is it about stories like this that make us cheer? Maybe it’s because we’ve all been there—humiliated, underestimated, or written off. Sometimes, the world gives you lemons. Sometimes, it gives you Av. And sometimes, you squeeze out a victory so petty and perfect, it stays with you for life.
It’s not about the marks. It’s not even about Av. It’s about the moment—small, private, but oh-so-satisfying—when you prove to yourself (and maybe to your nemesis) that you’re more than what they see.
Your Turn: What’s Your “Namaste” Moment?
Have you ever delivered a petty, poetic comeback that still makes you grin? Did you ever score a win, big or small, against the odds? Share your stories in the comments—because if there’s one thing we know, it’s that everyone has a “Namaste” moment tucked away somewhere.
And if you’re still waiting for yours, just remember: Sometimes, revenge is a dish best served with a smile—and a solid math score.
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