When Your Roommate Smokes Your Cat’s Stash: A Purr-fect Tale of Petty Revenge
Let’s face it: everyone who’s ever had a roommate knows the struggle of establishing boundaries—especially when it comes to sharing. But what happens when your roommate can’t keep their paws off your stash? One Redditor found the purr-fect solution: a little bit of trickery, a dash of petty revenge, and a whole lot of catnip.
This is the tale of how one roommate’s habit of “borrowing” weed without asking led to a memorable, and slightly fuzzy, lesson in manners. The internet, naturally, had a field day with the story—offering puns, laughter, and even a few cautionary tales of their own.
The Catnip Caper: Outfoxing a Sneaky Roommate
Our story begins with u/No_Muffin_1121, a self-proclaimed weed enthusiast who lived with a fellow aficionado. The ground rules were simple: “If you want to smoke my weed, just ask.” Easy, right? Apparently not. The roommate made a habit of helping himself to a little green now and then, no questions asked. While our OP (original poster) wasn’t too bothered by the occasional pilfering, he couldn’t resist the urge for a little playful payback.
Enter the master plan: before leaving for a month-long vacation, OP strategically placed a bag of catnip—yes, for his actual cat—right next to his bong and rolling tray. The bait was set, the trap was ready, and the roommate’s sticky fingers did the rest.
When OP returned home, the evidence was clear: the catnip stash was looking suspiciously light. The roommate, ever the brave soul, admitted to sampling a bit of “weed” during OP’s absence. The reveal? That wasn’t your earthy, mind-expanding cannabis—it was feline party powder. According to OP, “He sheepishly admits he smoked a little, I tell him what it was and he doesn’t believe me till I make him really smell it.”
The reaction was classic: shock, laughter, and finally, a sheepish acknowledgment that maybe—just maybe—asking permission would have been a good idea.
Internet Reactions: Puns, Petty Justice, and Cat-tastic Commentary
Redditors, never ones to miss a beat, dove headfirst into the story with a tidal wave of puns and playful banter. The top comment from u/SpiritualAd8998 set the tone: “Did you buy him a scratching post to smooth things over?” Others suggested a lifetime supply of cat toys or treats for the thieving roommate’s next birthday—why not lean into the cat persona?
The community’s creativity didn’t stop there. u/Intelligent-Tea-300 quipped, “He didn’t mind that you did it on purr-puss then.” (Can you feel the collective groan?) u/ChrisRiley_42 wondered, “Do you randomly meow at him now?”—a suggestion that OP could easily adopt for future joint-passing ceremonies.
But it wasn’t just about the jokes. Some pointed out the deeper lesson—like u/National_Pension_110 who expressed mild surprise that the roommate’s weed theft wasn’t curbed by the sneaky switcheroo. And as u/onebluemoon66 joked, perhaps a side of Temptations cat treats would keep the peace in the future.
Tales from the Catnip Crypt: Community Confessions
OP’s story opened the floodgates for other Redditors to share their own tales of herbal hijinks and roommate revenge. u/sapperbloggs shared a gem from rural Australia: after a weed thief struck, his sister sold the culprit a pricey bag of tobacco and dried oregano during a Christmas “weed drought.” The best part? The unsuspecting victim later praised the “strong stuff,” proving that sometimes, ignorance is bliss—and pettiness is universal.
And then there’s the age-old question: does catnip do anything to humans? The comment section became a mini-forum on the subject. A few users insisted that catnip can be smoked or brewed as tea for a mild effect. As u/EvolZippo and u/hd_cartoon discussed, it may not make humans bounce off the walls like cats, but it does have some sedative properties. Still, as one commenter dryly noted, “If it worked on humans like it does on cats, people would already be using it…”
A Lesson in Boundaries (and Scent-Checking)
No great tale of petty revenge is complete without a moral. As OP reminded his roommate, the prank could have been avoided with a simple question. The experience didn’t seem to phase the roommate—he continued to “borrow” weed without asking, but, as OP noted, he probably “always smell checked it” from then on.
The internet, of course, is here for it. Whether it’s u/CoderJoe1’s observation that “You were just kitten him,” or u/LindonLilBlueBalls’ delight at “nipping thieving in the bud,” the story strikes a chord with anyone who’s ever lived with a boundary-blurring housemate.
So, what’s the takeaway? Sometimes, the cleverest way to teach respect is with a little lighthearted mischief—and a dash of catnip.
Conclusion: Your Turn—What’s Your Petty Revenge Story?
Roommates are the ultimate test of patience, creativity, and occasionally, your sense of humor. Whether you’re on Team OP or sympathize with the unsuspecting roommate, there’s no denying that this catnip caper is one for the books.
Have you ever pulled off a purr-fectly petty act of revenge? Or maybe you’ve been on the receiving end of a harmless prank? Share your stories in the comments below—let’s keep the laughter (and the puns) rolling!
And remember: always smell check before you toke. You never know when it might just be for the cats.
Original Reddit Post: That’s not weed dude