When Petty Revenge Turns Heroic: The Night I Left a Toxic Coworker Stranded in the Parking Lot
Let’s be real: everyone’s had that one coworker who makes you question the very fabric of humanity. Maybe they microwave fish in the breakroom. Maybe they “forget” to wash their coffee mugs for months. But sometimes, you encounter someone so spectacularly awful, so cartoonishly toxic, that you find yourself daydreaming about the day karma finally catches up.
Well, thanks to a viral Reddit post from u/VampArcher, we can all bask in the glow of a little workplace justice—delivered through the simple act of leaving someone to marinate in their own awfulness in an empty parking lot. Buckle up, because this tale of petty revenge is about to restore your faith in standing up to bullies—one screeching tire at a time.
Meet the Coworker from Hell
Picture this: a grown man (27, no less) who acts like he’s auditioning for the world’s cringiest villain. He struts around the workplace, barking orders at women—calling them “girl,” demanding chores like he’s royalty, and throwing tantrums worthy of a toddler when he doesn’t get his way. Misogynist? Check. Lazy? Double check. Incapable of doing his actual job? You betcha.
Management, as they so often do, decided to “wait and see,” dragging their feet while morale plummeted and this guy’s bad behavior festered. Our Reddit storyteller, though not a direct target, was incensed on behalf of his female friends and made it clear: if this guy started harassing, he wanted to know.
But the cherry on the sundae? This walking red flag didn’t even have a ride home and started pressuring coworkers for lifts—because of course he did.
The Midnight Showdown
Fast forward to one late night: just the Redditor, the manager, and Mr. Misogyny left in the building. The coworker corners our hero, demanding a ride home. When told “no,” he doesn’t just sulk—he follows him to his car, banging on windows and yelling profanities in a deserted, pitch-black parking lot. It’s the kind of scene that would make even a horror movie villain say, “Dude, chill.”
Faced with the prospect of being trapped in a car with this guy (or worse), our Redditor does what any self-respecting person would do: locks the doors, throws the car in reverse, and makes a glorious getaway, leaving the coworker alone and stewing in his own entitlement.
Zero Regrets, Maximum Satisfaction
Now, here’s the kicker—this wasn’t just a moment of petty revenge. It was a much-needed boundary in a place where management had failed. The Redditor didn’t just prevent a potential crime of awkwardness (or worse); he set a precedent. After that night, the coworker never asked for a ride again. Sometimes, the best way to deal with toxic people is to show them the consequences of their own actions—swiftly and unapologetically.
But wait, there’s more! Months later, the legend of this coworker’s bad behavior grew even more outrageous. He went viral (ah, poetic justice!) for getting out of a car in the middle of a highway to brawl with a stranger, endangering hundreds of drivers. His real name trended online, yet somehow, he still wasn’t fired.
It wasn’t until he finally mouthed off to the female general manager—who, in a move worthy of a standing ovation, told him to “get the fuck out of my business”—that he was shown the exit for good. That night, our Reddit hero celebrated with a well-deserved drink (or two… or three).
Lessons Learned: Sometimes Petty Is Just Practical
Let’s call this what it is: the kind of story that makes you want to slow clap at your desk. On the surface, it’s a tale of petty revenge, but dig a little deeper and it’s about protecting boundaries, supporting coworkers, and refusing to enable toxic behavior. Sometimes, the most satisfying justice is the simplest—just saying “no” and standing your ground.
So next time you’re faced with a workplace tyrant, take a page from u/VampArcher’s book: don’t be afraid to hit reverse, drive away, and let karma do the rest.
Have your own tale of petty (or not-so-petty) revenge? Share it in the comments below—because nothing strengthens the soul like a good story of workplace comeuppance!
Original Reddit Post: Coworker from hell tried to get me to give him a ride so I blew out of the parking lot without him