“Competition can get ugly, but you don’t have to.” You might not be familiar with this old unauthored adage, but we all know very well what “a little” competition can do to us and tempt us to do. Remember how Mike Tyson nibbled on Evander Holyfield’s ear in the notorious 1997 match? Or how Donald Trump used all tricks in his arsenal, including the help of his “best friend” Putin, to sway the election his way?
Of course, as we already know, punching your competitors below the belt sooner or later finds a way to bite back. Especially if there’s someone willing to go out of their way to teach them a lesson. As u/Outrageous_Rise shared in the Petty Revenge community a week ago, this was precisely the case as this retired wedding planner noticed her former competitor was cheating the system in order to keep her business alive. Having some extra penny on hand and karma as her sidekick, she got back into “the game” one last time to bring us the creme de la creme of petty revenge stories.
Recently, a retired wedding planner shared going back into “the game” one last time to teach double-dipping Karen that there’s no place for lying cheaters
Image credits: Jill Wellington (not the actual photo)
And while it added up to over $5,000, “it was worth it”
Image credits: Timur Weber (not the actual photo)
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The Bible, in Exodus 21:23, instructs every good Christian to “give life for life, eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot.” Considering revenge, after all, is a very human response to feeling wronged, no matter how well-versed you’re in Bible. And not to get too political or Christian about it, but it’s hard to comprehend the lust for revenge for those who were afflicted by the Russo-Ukrainian War or the never-ending Israeli–Palestinian conflict.
Regarding the act of revenge, it seems that a significant number of individuals lean towards a “tit-for-tat” approach, preferring swift retribution rather than delayed justice. A study conducted by Virginia Commonwealth University in 2021 found that 58% of participants expressed a preference for immediate revenge, even if it meant a less severe punishment for the wrongdoer. Interestingly, the majority would opt for quick retaliation over money in the pursuit of justice.
However, seeking justice or enacting revenge doesn’t always lead to a sense of inner peace or satisfaction. A 2008 study, for instance, revealed that individuals often experienced more negative emotions immediately after taking revenge. Interestingly, the study did not specifically examine the effects of seeking retribution on behalf of others, which could be a relevant factor in understanding the results.
People didn’t hold back from showering the OP with salutary comments
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