When Petty Revenge Scores: How a Drafting Assignment Benched a High School Bully
High school is a jungle. Between the cliques, the chaos, and a few questionable cafeteria mysteries, it often feels like survival of the fittest—or, at least, the craftiest. But every so often, the universe (or a quick-thinking friend) delivers a dose of poetic justice that makes you want to stand up and slow clap. Today’s story, courtesy of Reddit’s r/PettyRevenge, is a classic: a bully, a stack of technical drawings, and a revenge so deliciously petty that the internet can’t stop talking about it.
Meet Kip. Or rather, meet the guy who would absolutely hate that you’re calling him Kip.
The Setup: Drafting Class Drama and the Rise of Kip
Our saga unfolds in a high school drafting class—home to rulers, technical drawings, and apparently, vendettas. Kip, the resident troublemaker, treated the class as his personal playground. While the rest of the students sweated over their line quality and lettering, Kip was busy failing. The twist? Drafting was the only thing standing between him and his coveted spot on the soccer team.
Enter our narrator’s friend, a frequent target of Kip’s bullying. But this isn’t one of those stories where the underdog stays down. With the support of a football-playing ally (and a healthy dose of patience), the tables were about to turn.
As the Reddit post recounts, “The teacher agreed to let [Kip] spend his lunch periods and after school to come to class to catch up on his work. He had a stack of drawings.” A last-minute lifeline for Kip—if only those drawings made it to the finish line.
Petty Revenge Served Cold (and Rolled into a Tube)
On the fateful day, Kip finally finished his technical drawings and placed them triumphantly in the hand-in tray. But just as the classroom cleared, our bullied hero seized the perfect opportunity. With the teacher out in the hallway (a necessity, due to frequent fights—because, of course), the friend scooped up Kip’s entire stack.
What happened next? The drawings were rolled into a tube and dropped, without a word, into one of those concrete-set pipes (as u/BlainethePayne helpfully points out, “Those ‘open pipes’ are called bollards”) meant to keep reckless student drivers at bay. The act was silent, swift, and—dare we say—brilliantly petty.
The fallout was immediate: Kip found himself empty-handed the next day, pleading with the teacher while fighting back tears. The verdict? No soccer for the rest of the season. He eventually passed the class, but the lesson (and the humiliation) stuck.
Reddit Reacts: Sweet Justice, Old Wounds, and a Dash of Humor
Reddit, as always, delivered a chorus of hot takes, empathetic nods, and some much-needed comic relief. The top comment by u/ALauCat set the tone: “Don’t feel bad about this bully having consequences.” In fact, ALauCat shared their own story of a bully stealing a project, only to offer sheepish glances years later at a high school reunion. Their takeaway? Bullies might win a battle, but they rarely win the war.
Other commenters explored the long shadow of high school drama. u/evilbrent reflected on the fleeting importance of report cards and teachers’ opinions: “I don't actually want to ever make sense of that part of my life… Now I just care that my kids are thriving, my wife is happy, and my dog loves me.” It’s a sentiment many echoed—proof that high school scars eventually fade, and family (and pets) matter more than any grade or bully ever could.
But the thread wasn’t all nostalgia and life lessons. The post’s typo—referring to Kip losing his “pot” on the team instead of his “spot”—sparked a string of giggles. “I'd be sad if I lost my pot!” quipped u/DifficultStruggle420, to which the original poster [OP] sheepishly replied, “Hazard of posting with my phone.” The accidental drug reference became an instant in-joke, with others chiming in, “My phone loves pot too.”
And for those wondering about the technical side of the story, u/BlainethePayne’s insistence on the proper term for the parking lot pipes (“bollards”) added an oddly satisfying layer of detail—because, after all, Reddit always delivers a fact-check or two.
Bullies, Karma, and the Lasting Power of Petty Revenge
So, what’s the bigger takeaway from Kip’s downfall? For many in the Reddit community, it’s simple: bullies deserve every bit of karma coming their way. As u/Capable_Barracuda818 passionately put it, “I will always stand by this: Bullies deserve every bit of wrath and Karma coming their way. Every. Single. Bit.”
But there’s also a note of empathy for those who’ve been there. “I'm of the opinion that victims of bullying have truly superhuman strengths,” Capable_Barracuda818 added, sparking an amusing Marvel reference from another commenter.
In the end, high school might feel like the center of the universe when you’re in it, but most grades, grudges, and even glorious acts of petty revenge fade with time. What lasts are the stories—the moments where justice (however minor) feels just a little bit sweeter.
Conclusion: What Would You Have Done?
Was this the ultimate act of justified pettiness, or a step too far? Is revenge ever really worth it, or does it just perpetuate the cycle? Either way, Kip’s story is a reminder that sometimes, the scales do tip in favor of the underdog—even if just for a moment.
Have you ever witnessed or delivered a perfect act of (petty) justice? What’s your take on handling bullies—fight fire with fire, or rise above? Drop your own stories and thoughts in the comments. After all, the best tales are the ones we share together—preferably after class, outside the line of fire (or flying technical drawings).
Original Reddit Post: Threw Away His School Work - He Failed and Lost His Pot on the Team