Neighbor’s Smoking Kept Sweeping Into Her Apartment, So She Bought A Super Soaker For Revenge

Living next door to people who don’t respect your space can be a nightmare, especially when it involves smoke wafting into your apartment.

That’s exactly what one Redditor faced, with neighbors ignoring the designated smoking area and choosing instead to light up on their balcony at all hours. After countless complaints went ignored, they decided to take revenge in the most satisfying way possible.

Armed with a massive super soaker, they waited for the perfect moment to strike, spraying their neighbors with ice-cold water in the middle of the night. The result? A stunned reaction, a sense of satisfaction, and a mystery they could never solve. Did they get away with it? Keep reading to find out how this petty revenge story ended.

A tenant retaliates against noisy, smoking neighbors by secretly spraying them with water

We’ve all been there, feeling like our personal space is being invaded, especially when it’s in our own home. OP’s frustration with their neighbors’ smoking problem wasn’t just about the smell, it was about respect.

Despite a designated smoking area, the neighbors opted to light up right on their balcony, sending the smoke straight into OP’s apartment. The constant intrusion made OP feel powerless in a space that should have been their sanctuary. So, what do you do when your boundaries are disrespected, and the usual channels for conflict resolution just aren’t working?

OP’s solution might seem extreme, but it’s an act that many of us have probably daydreamed about at one point or another. Armed with a super soaker, OP decided to fight back in a way that felt both thrilling and anonymous. There was something almost cathartic in the idea of getting back at their inconsiderate neighbors while keeping their identity hidden.

It was a way of reclaiming power, even if it was just for a moment. As psychologists point out, when we feel wronged, we often seek retribution to restore a sense of balance, especially when we feel powerless in the situation.

The rush OP felt while spraying their neighbors with cold water is a common emotional response when people feel they’ve been unfairly treated. It’s not just about the action itself, but the emotional release that comes with it. It’s a mix of fear and excitement, the kind of adrenaline that makes your heart race, like you’re playing a game.

For OP, this was a way to turn the tables, to get a small victory when everything else seemed out of their control. But even as they retreated into their apartment, hiding behind a cheerful “hello” the next day, they had to know that this was a temporary fix. The real issue, their neighbors’ blatant disrespect, hadn’t been addressed.

Psychologists often note that revenge, as satisfying as it might feel in the moment, doesn’t resolve the underlying issue. Dr. Lillian Glass, a communications expert, explains that while revenge may offer a short-term emotional release, it doesn’t heal the deeper feelings of frustration and helplessness.

In OP’s case, while their neighbor’s confusion and discomfort might’ve been sweet revenge, it wasn’t a long-term solution to the problem at hand.

Here’s how people reacted to the post:

This group shared frustrations with inconsiderate neighbors and sympathized with using creative tactics to deal with smoking or littering

These commenters laughed at the situation, reflecting on their own bad neighbor experiences

This group highlighted the potential risks of retaliation

These commenters criticized the OP for resorting to petty actions like spraying neighbors

These commenters suggested alternative solutions, like using air purifiers

Was spraying your neighbors with a water gun a justified response to their inconsiderate smoking, or did it cross the line into petty revenge? Should the woman have handled the situation differently, or did she do what was needed to regain control of her space? Let us know what you think below!