'I think you should go to the back of the line': Woman wins petty encounter with her high school bully

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Remy Millisky • Writer and Editor
Jun 28, 2023 12:00 AM EDT

This woman is moving on from all her school drama. As the OP, u/tryingclosetomybest, shared to r/pettyrevenge, she finally got the last laugh with a man who bullied her all throughout high school. 

Bullies can make life incredibly challenging for any young person, especially during their formative years. In school, it's easy for kids to get away with saying or doing mean things. 

At least we all grow up and leave school, and realize that the world is a much larger place than our hometowns. There are plenty of people in the world you can befriend who will be perfectly nice to you, and you might not have to deal with that bully ever again. 

However, this OP lives in the same town that she went to school in. At 20 years old, she's now in university, and mentions that she often sees people she knew from her prior school days. She actually came across her high school bully recently, and wrote this post about the excellent way she got back at this dude for his behavior years ago. 

Up next, this waiter shared the odd things this couple asked for as they were waited on — and the tale has a surprise twist ending. 

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    Font - I'm sorry, who are you? Context: I've (20F) been bullied all my life and have been in recovery for a multitude of things for the past year or so. I go to University in the same city I grew up in so there's a high chance of me coming across people went to previous schools or who hurt/bullied me. I was well known for being bad tempered and easy to wind up, when I was younger.
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    Font - What happened: I was in the pharmacy waiting to pick up my prescription when someone shouted something at me. I pretended to not hear them and they shouted again. They ended up getting frustrated and tugging on my arm. I twisted around and immediately recognised who it was- a guy (20M) who had bullied me for over 10 years. So rather than get angry I thought I would mess with him and see what happens
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  • 03
    Font - Him: hi, heard you were in [local uni] Me: I'm sorry but I don't know who you are, do I know you from somewhere
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  • 04
    Font - Immediately he deflated. It was glorious to see, I had to stop myself from smiling.
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  • 05
    Font - Him: it's me, [his name], from school. Come on you know me. Me, with a confused face, acting 100: I'm really sorry but I don't know you. Did we go swimming together perhaps? Him: .....no I don't think so Me: I'm really sorry but I just don't know who you are. I think you should go to the back of the line sir.
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    Font - I went on my phone and just blocked him out. He looked lost and eventually went to the back of the line. I got my prescription, ignored him and went to my car and drove off. I literally screamed for joy and also because I was about to break down. It was a wonderful feeling, to see him like that and to feel like he had nothing against me. To make him feel like he hadn't had a large effect on my life.
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    Font - Edit: I'm amazed so many people've read this seeing as I wrote this in 5 minutes in an ASDA car park. To the people who think he was about to be nice or that I bullied him, I have to disagree: he was never nice to me, and would love to pretend to be nice and then pull the rug. Nothing I could do would be half as worse as what he's done to me. I don't owe him anything.
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    Font - Hi again edit: thank you all for the love and awards, it means a lot <3. And I just want to clarify that he didn't shout my name but said "oi ginger" and that he was probably gonna make fun of the fact I'm going to the local uni and not a 'better one'.
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    Font - pocketfullofuranium A pure and simple revenge. His ego was the reason he was a jerk and you got him right where it hurts! 6.1k Reply Share tryingclosetomybest OP Exactly! Bruised his ego!!
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    Font - IAD TRE Dragon-beats This is beautiful, I hope you have a chance for revenge like this for the others that hurt you, keep pushing through the hurt and you will become an amazing person who can look at others with compassion and empathy. 1.1k Reply Share tryingclosetomybest OP Thanks for your comment. I mean I hope I don't come across them again but if I do then it's revenge time. I'll keep pushing through to become a better person!
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    Font - kttykt66755 He's probably questioning life now and that's amazing 606 his entire :D Reply Share tryingclosetomybest OP
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  • 12
    Font - J fighterforthewindow. you uprooted any power he believed he had over you, in a very classy way. Good for you.
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  • 13
    Gesture - Classic Result You should be recognized for your accomplishment.
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  • 14
    Font - Johnnadawearsglasses. The greatest power you have Is over who you allow in your life You did great 113 Reply Share tryingclosetomybest OP Thanks :)
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    Font - [deleted] Haha this is awesome. Yay OP! If I ever run into one of my school bullies I'm using this. I just hope I'm half as collected as you.
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    Font - OGPasguis Nice. It was a great way to block him. No insults or anger. You were not even rude. I like it. Bullies think it is all a joke, but they hurt people, and the victim is not the one lauhing, so it is not funny. Good look in University. You will encounter more mature people, and there will be others who think they can keep the high school glory of clown class and bully but they learn quickly how stupid they look.
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