When my sister-in-law Heather brought a toilet plunger as a housewarming gift, I knew payback was due. Heather, ever smug and condescending, loved to flaunt her wealth. While our new home reflected years of hard work, she tried to undermine the moment with her antics.
Determined not to let her off the hook, I plotted my revenge. The perfect opportunity came during Christmas when I gifted her son Sam a toy pop gun. Its loud POP echoed endlessly, much to Sam’s delight and Heather’s dismay.
Heather’s perfectly curated Christmas quickly turned chaotic as the incessant noise disrupted conversations and left everyone exasperated. Even her parents couldn’t endure the racket, leaving early in frustration. Sam, however, couldn’t get enough of his “coolest gift ever.”
Watching Heather’s composure crumble was priceless. Sometimes, revenge is as simple as letting karma—and a noisy toy—deliver the lesson. After all, life’s little wins don’t always need grandeur, just a touch of wit and timing.
