When Roommate Drama Gets Messy: The Legendary Tale of Literal Petty Revenge
Let’s face it: everyone who’s ever had a roommate has daydreamed about a little petty revenge. Maybe you fantasized about unplugging the WiFi after your milk mysteriously vanished or hiding their shampoo after tripping over their laundry for the tenth time. But few of us have ever taken things to the nuclear level—unless you’re Reddit user u/Wall_Flower88, whose “crappy” tale of revenge has become legendary on r/PettyRevenge.
This isn’t just a story about passive-aggressive Post-its and dirty dishes. No, it’s about the kind of roommate horror that pushes a person to the brink—and then over it, straight into the annals of internet revenge history. Because when your roomie gives you nothing but shit, sometimes you have to give it right back. Literally.
Roommate Roulette: When Kindness Bites Back
Our story begins with a classic scenario: a naive, kind-hearted college student (u/Wall_Flower88) offers her apartment to a friend in need. He’s just been kicked out by his unsupportive father, and, as any decent person would, she opens her door… and her lease.
Cue the ominous music.
What follows is a masterclass in “how not to roommate.” The new housemate, who quickly turns from distressed friend to freeloading disaster, brings chaos in the form of mess, endless gaming, disrespectful guests, and flat-out refusal to pitch in. When asked for basic boundaries (e.g., please no random men parading through the apartment at all hours), he responds with a smirk and a threat: “Deal with it.” Oh, and when things get tense? He refuses to move out, leaving our hero stuck in a toxic living situation, legally and financially trapped.
It’s the kind of college trauma that creates lifelong aversions to Craigslist roommates and inspires entire subreddits dedicated to shared living horror stories.
The Breaking Point—and the Birth of Petty Genius
After months of stress, financial ruin, and emotional exhaustion, our protagonist finally escapes—only to discover her name is STILL attached to the apartment’s utility bills. For two months, she’s on the hook for costs while her ex-roommate drags his feet. If you’ve ever tried to close an account with a stubborn ex-roommate, you know this is the final straw.
And so, the seeds of revenge are planted. But this isn’t just any revenge. This is the kind of revenge that can only be conceived by someone who’s been pushed to their absolute limit and happens to have access to an unusually large Labrador and a supply of Tupperware containers.
The Poopocalypse: A Symphony in Brown
On the day she returns her keys, u/Wall_Flower88 executes her plan. Armed with a tub of fresh (and copious) canine excrement, she transforms the apartment into a veritable museum of fecal modern art. No surface is spared: walls, doorknobs, light switches, kitchen tables, toilets, showers, dishes, refrigerators, and—yes—even the Xbox controllers. The pièce de résistance? Every soap dispenser and sink handle is lovingly smeared, ensuring that every attempt to clean up only makes things worse.
It’s gross. It’s over-the-top. It’s… kind of brilliant.
Because here’s the thing: as repulsive as it is, there’s a certain poetic justice in matching the metaphorical “shit” someone gives you with the literal kind. There’s no permanent damage, no violence—just a sticky, smelly reminder of why you never, ever mess with the nice roommate.
Lessons in Petty Revenge (and Roommate Selection)
What makes this story so cathartic isn’t just the mess—it’s the universal relatability. We’ve all been there: giving too much, sacrificing our comfort for others, and being taken advantage of. Sometimes, when pushed far enough, the fantasy of epic payback is the only thing keeping us sane.
Of course, most of us won’t (and shouldn’t!) go full Poop Picasso. But there’s a lesson here about boundaries, self-respect, and the importance of choosing your roommates wisely. Sometimes the cost of being “nice” is a lot higher than you think—especially if you’re left holding the bills (and the dog poop).
What Would You Do?
Fourteen years later, u/Wall_Flower88 still snickers at the memory. And honestly? So do we. Not all heroes wear capes—some wield Tupperware.
Have you ever had a roommate from hell? What would your “petty revenge” look like? Share your stories (the messier, the better) in the comments below, and let’s commiserate over the weird, wild world of shared living.
And remember: sometimes, the best revenge is just never having roommates again.
Inspired by this legendary post on r/PettyRevenge.
Original Reddit Post: Roommate gave me so much shit, I gave it back... literally