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When the “Pick Me” Girl Picked the Wrong Battle: A Petty Revenge Concert Showdown

We all know that one friend. The one who seems to make every gathering a competition, who thrives on being the center of male attention, and who treats boundaries like mere suggestions. But what happens when her pick-me antics target your relationship—and your favorite band? Buckle up, because Redditor u/1961tracy’s petty revenge story is a front-row ticket to some truly satisfying karma.

Savannah (not her real name, but oh-so-fitting) has always been a wildcard. Four marriages deep—each ending in her own infidelity—she’s the human embodiment of “it’s easier to ask for forgiveness than permission.” She’s not so much a friend as a tornado in a sundress, sweeping through social circles, leaving drama (and occasionally someone else’s boyfriend) in her wake.

The Pick Me Playbook: How Savannah Strikes

Savannah’s social strategy is simple: show up uninvited, angle for alone time with other people’s partners, and act utterly bewildered when anyone calls her out. She’s the “pick me” girl—a woman who desperately seeks male validation, often at the expense of other women. You know the type: “I’m not like other girls!” (But really, she’s not like anyone—thank goodness.)

When Savannah set her sights on our narrator’s boyfriend, things got interesting. They shared a love for the same band, so when our author couldn’t make a show, she encouraged the two to go together. Harmless, right? After the concert, Savannah gushed about the night, painting herself as the ultimate concert companion. The boyfriend? Barely mentioned her. (Read: he was more into the music than the melodrama.)

But Savannah wasn’t done. She began suggesting more concerts—always with just the boyfriend, never with his actual girlfriend. Every time he tried to include our author in the plans, Savannah suddenly lost interest. Coincidence? Hardly.

A Petty Plan for a Petty Problem

Fed up with Savannah’s not-so-subtle schemes, our narrator decided to conduct a little experiment. When a favorite cover band came to town, Savannah again floated the idea of a cozy concert night with the boyfriend. This time, he told her his girlfriend (our narrator) would be out of town. Savannah was all in, even offering to cook dinner before the show. The day of, she’s texting him non-stop, hyped for her “date.”

Enter the twist: at 4 PM, the girlfriend drops a group text—surprise! She can actually make it to the show after all. Suddenly, Savannah goes radio silent. At the concert, her seat is mysteriously occupied by a random guy who scored a last-minute ticket. Savannah? Nowhere to be found. She ghosts the couple, avoids them at parties, and generally slinks away from the friend group, especially the women.

Lessons from the Mosh Pit of Friendship

So, what did we learn from Savannah’s spectacular concert crash-and-burn?

  1. Pick Me Friends Aren’t Friends
    They’re not just after your partner—they’re after attention, drama, and validation. If they can’t have the spotlight, they’ll settle for chaos.

  2. Trust Your Gut (and Your Group Chat)
    If something feels off, it probably is. Sometimes, a well-timed group text is more powerful than any confrontation.

  3. Petty Revenge is Sometimes the Best Kind
    There’s something deeply satisfying about letting someone hang themselves with their own rope. No yelling, no drama—just show up, take your seat, and watch the show (literally and figuratively).

  4. Don’t Let the Pick Me Win
    Whether you have a partner or not, friends who don’t respect boundaries aren’t worth your time. Life’s too short for secondhand embarrassment.

Encore: Share Your Own Petty Wins!

Have you ever had to deal with a “pick me” friend, or found yourself outmaneuvering a manipulative pal? Maybe you’ve scored your own sweet petty revenge? Tell us your stories in the comments! After all, the only thing better than a concert is a crowd that knows every lyric to the drama.

And Savannah? Well, let’s just say her next big hit won’t be on any of our playlists.

What’s your best “friendship revenge” story? Drop it below and let’s keep the good vibes (and good boundaries) going!

Original Reddit Post: Foiled pick me’s plans