Wrong Number Romeo Sends Unsolicited 🍆 Pics—Gets a Craigslist Plot Twist He’ll Never Forget
It started with a wrong number. It ended with a Craigslist personals ad that would make even Cupid blush. If you’ve ever received an unsolicited, ahem, “eggplant” photo, or had your phone blown up by a persistent stranger, you’ll appreciate this tale of petty revenge that had Reddit’s r/PettyRevenge community in stitches—and sparked a lively debate about just how far is too far when it comes to getting even.
We all wish we could find the perfect way to shut down creeps who can’t take a hint. For one Redditor, u/Frequent_War_6439, the solution was as creative as it was hilarious (and a little ruthless). When a Spanish-speaking admirer refused to stop calling—and then escalated to sending explicit photos—our heroine decided to help him find the attention he so desperately craved… just not in the way he expected.
When “Wrong Number” Turns into “I Love You” (and More…)
Our story begins in 2012. The OP, minding her own business at work, receives a call from an unknown number. The caller, Carlos, speaks only Spanish. No big deal—she knows enough to tell him he’s got the wrong number. Problem solved, right? Wrong.
Days later, Carlos calls again. This time, he confesses his love—despite having never met her. When OP tells him she has a boyfriend and asks him to stop, Carlos persists, undeterred by the fact that his own child is audible in the background… and, oh yeah, he admits he’s married. “I tell him to f*** off and hang up,” OP recalls.
But Carlos isn’t done. He sends unsolicited, unimpressive “eggplant” pics. OP shows her boyfriend, who answers the next call and cusses Carlos out in Spanish. You’d think that would be the end of it. But Carlos, apparently immune to shame or logic, tries again.
Petty Problems Call for Petty Solutions
At this point, OP has had enough. Time to get creative. Inspired by her own Craigslist love story (she met her boyfriend there), she decides to “help” Carlos find love too. The weapon of choice? A Craigslist “Men Seeking Men” ad, featuring Carlos’s number and photos, advertising him as “looking for no strings attached fun.”
It’s a move so deliciously petty that one commenter, u/CoderJoe1, declared, “Cupid would be proud.” The post’s popularity (over 1,600 upvotes!) makes it clear: Reddit loves a good tale of poetic justice.
But the real treat is the community’s reaction. The top comment by u/entrepenurious—“like a penis, only smaller”—set the tone, with OP herself chiming in: “Have you seen the first episode of the new season of South Park? It was like that scene.” Others, like u/Bring_cookies, suggested even more creative comebacks: “Sending a picture back of SpongeBob with a magnifying glass also would have been fun. But I really like how you handled that.”
The Many Faces of Petty Revenge (and the Great Dick Pic Debate)
The thread became a playground for those swapping tales and tactics for dealing with unsolicited d*** pics. Some, like u/[deleted], recounted friends who replied to creeps with “That’s nice, but mine is bigger,” complete with a Google-sourced pic. Others, like u/Positive-Reading-227, took it up a notch: “I’d scroll through [a Rolodex of pics] until I found a better looking one and send that one back.”
But not everyone was on board with OP’s Craigslist caper. u/jonesnori raised a cautionary flag: “You could potentially have endangered any men reaching out to Carlos. You certainly wasted their time. Please don’t do this.” OP responded, cool as ever: “Hopefully his wife questioned him about all the calls and texts he started receiving and found out he was a POS.”
There were tales from the trenches, too. u/Exciting-Warthog-129 shared their own saga with a Craigslist creep, ultimately giving up on the platform after a vile phone stalker. Their experience resonated with others wary of the risks of online revenge and the sometimes unpredictable consequences.
Yet, for most, the schadenfreude was irresistible. One commenter, u/Inside_Major_8078, summed it up: “Chef’s kiss.” Others suggested even pettier follow-ups—like u/jennypurplethefirst, who asked why OP didn’t post the pictures in the ad (OP: “If I still had them I would. I deleted them after I didn't hear from him for awhile…”).
Takeaways: Petty, Petter, Pettiest?
What makes this story so satisfying? Maybe it’s the universality of the experience. Whether you’ve been on the receiving end of a persistent wrong-number Romeo, an unwanted suitor, or unsolicited NSFW photos, there’s something cathartic about watching a creep get a taste of his own medicine.
But the tale also raises questions: Where’s the line between justified revenge and going too far? As u/Unicorn__Bait pointed out, “Common grooming tactics. Possibly pedo. Illegal in US.” It’s a reminder that harassment isn’t just annoying—it can be genuinely dangerous.
Still, for most in the thread, OP’s response hit the sweet spot: creative, nonviolent, and, above all, hilarious. Sometimes, the best way to deal with a pest isn’t to get mad—it’s to get even (and maybe make the internet laugh along the way).
Your Turn: What’s Your Petty Revenge Story?
Have you ever had to deal with a persistent creep or unwanted advances? Did you take the high road—or the hilarious road? Share your stories in the comments! Whether you’re team “petty forever” or think OP went too far, one thing’s clear: revenge is best served with a side of laughter.
And if you ever find yourself tempted to send an unsolicited pic… just remember, the internet always finds a way to get even.
Original Reddit Post: Maybe my most petty moment.