Redditor's Clever Twist Leaves Selfish Roommate Empty-Handed As His Greedy Scheme Backfires

“I guess you could say he fell victim to his own evil schemes”

Jesse

• Published in Animal Stories
• November 7, 2023

People come in all shapes and sizes, as do their quirks and behaviors. Some are ever ready to exploit goodwill - give these individuals an inch, and they shamelessly claim the entire mile.

Our narrator (Original Poster) found himself in one such predicament with his roommate, Sam. Sam was a classic case of someone who, when offered a hand, was more than willing to seize your entire arm in return. 

OP’s frustration had been brewing, so he decided to have a heart-to-heart with Sam. They had to address the issue of overstepping boundaries. 

Sam's response was far from productive. Instead of being accountable and promising to make amends, he resorted to personal attacks. 

OP was at his limit. He was faced with no other alternative and decided it was time to lay down the law - they would be civil roommates from then on, there’d be no more room for Sam's excessive demands.

In a not-so-surprising turn of events, Sam paid a visit to OP's room, demanding the return of “his lighter”. OP’s response was simple - if Sam wanted the lighter back, he'd have to return the HDMI cable he had been borrowing first.

Sam’s anger flared, but the deal was struck. As the HDMI cable returned to its rightful owner, OP seized the opportunity for an interesting plot twist.

Since they were in the business of reclaiming what was originally given, OP declared he’d be taking back his lighter. With that, he retrieved the lighter, shut his door, and continued gaming, leaving Sam on the other side fuming.

Let’s dig into the details

A little background

Since OP and weren’t able to settle amicably, OP decided to build a wall between them

It wasn’t long before both of them had a physical altercation

Here’s how the Reddit community reacted to the story:

Hopefully, this argument will be the last of its kind and both roommates can stay clear of each other

Roommate relationships like this never end well. OP has to figure something out, quickly

OP has been advised to head over to the r/pettyrevenge subreddit. There, they can explain their ordeal in detail and get the much-needed advice

OP may need to move out if they truly want peace of mind

Stories like the one above are why some people avoid having roommates

“Can confirm, living alone is amazing. I don't deal with nagging, or bullshit arguments.“

Some people are lucky enough to have roommates who are reasonable and ready to resolve things amicably

OP just couldn’t pass up the opportunity for some petty revenge

Redditors applauded OP's cunning act of petty revenge, emphasizing the importance of reciprocity in helping one another.

Boundaries are essential, whether with roommates or in a broader sense. Maintaining a sense of balance and respect is crucial to harmony. 

This clash of wits underscores that sometimes, the most satisfying victories are the subtle ones; like regaining a lighter and, in the process, a sense of control.

What do you think about this story? Let us know in the comments.

Jesse