When Taco Bell Becomes COCK! The Legendary Long-Game of Petty Revenge
There’s an art to petty revenge, and sometimes, the masterpiece takes years to reach its grand reveal. Few stories embody this more than the saga of a sleep-deprived road-tripper, an army of drunken friends, and a Taco Bell craving—forever immortalized by one perfectly placed autocorrect.
This is a story of friendship, vengeance, and a seven-year slow burn that all started, as most great misadventures do, with a late-night drive and a group of hungry party animals. Buckle up.
A Road Trip, A Rude Awakening, and a Plan
Our hero, u/LittleGreenCorpse, set out from Chicago to Denver for a rejuvenating Spring Break in 2013—fresh air, mountain views, and the company of his longtime buddy Pete. After a marathon drive through sun, slush, and snow, he finally arrived, exhausted but triumphant. All he wanted was sleep. But Pete and his Colorado crew had other ideas.
Cue the 3:00am chant: “Taco Bell!… Taco Bell!…” The kind of drunken chorus that only gets louder the more you ignore it. In a daze, he became the reluctant designated driver, chauffeuring the late-night revelers to the holy grail of 24-hour fast food. Their gratitude? Nonexistent. Their appetites? Insatiable.
As he slumped back into bed, vengeance began to simmer. The next morning, a hangover haze hung over the living room, and Pete’s phone gleamed invitingly from the coffee table. Opportunity had arrived.
The Genius of Autocorrect Revenge
With the precision of a tech-savvy prankster, he opened Pete’s phone and rewrote the rules of digital conversation:
- Taco Bell -> COCK!
- taco bell -> COCK!
- tacobell -> COCK!
From that moment, every mention of the sacred fast-food chain would autocorrect to a four-letter word that would thoroughly confuse, embarrass, and mystify. It was subtle, undetectable, and oh so satisfying.
What followed was… nothing. For years.
Not a word. Not a text. Not a sheepish confession. As spring gave way to summer, and summer faded into years, the silence was deafening. Had the prank failed? Had Pete noticed and quietly fixed it? Or was he simply too stubborn to give his old friend the satisfaction?
The Seven-Year Itch (of Revenge)
Fast-forward to 2020. The world is in COVID lockdown. Suddenly, a text arrives—short, explosive, and glorious in its rage: “You motherfucker.”
Attached: a screenshot of a group chat, with Pete’s innocent message now immortalized for all his friends to see: “I’m just happy that COCK! is an essential service.”
Seven. Years. Later.
Petty Revenge: The Ultimate Friendship Language
Why does this story resonate so much? Because, let’s be honest, this is the kind of prank we all wish we’d thought of. It’s clever, harmless, and the delayed payoff is chef’s kiss perfect.
Petty revenge, especially among friends, is an ancient and noble tradition. It’s the glue that binds us, the secret language of inside jokes and mutual trolling. It’s about balance—restoring karmic order after a midnight Taco Bell run ruins your sleep schedule. And in this case, it’s about playing the long game for the ultimate punchline.
The Takeaway: Playful Petty Revenge Is an Art Form
A well-executed prank doesn’t need immediate results. Sometimes, the greatest satisfaction comes from knowing you’ve set the dominoes and just waiting for that perfect, unexpected moment when they finally fall.
So, next time your friends drag you out of bed at an ungodly hour, remember: revenge is a dish best served… autocorrected. And if you’re Pete, double-check your phone settings before you text the group chat.
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Original Reddit Post: Revenge is a dish best served COCK!