There's something incredibly satisfying about watching people getting what is coming to them. It's as though we were hard-wired to enjoy witnessing sweet justice being served to those deserving of it. Unfortunately, karma doesn't strike often; it isn't every day that you get to watch someone get his just desserts. That's exactly why we scoured the web in search of the best instances of karma making things right in the world. Scroll through to witness these moments for yourselves!
We'll Be Drinking Our Coffee Black From Now On, Thanks
There may be nothing more unsettling than finding out that the delicious cup of java you've been guzzling down day-in and day-out for the past week was actually spiked with a healthy dose of breast milk. We're willing to bet that most of the world's population would largely prefer to go through their adult lives without tasting a random person's breast milk. But that isn't the only reason why this act of revenge is so devious.
What makes this deed so ingenious is how something as reliable and familiar as a cup of coffee was instantly turned into an object of unspeakable terror. That's some traumatizing stuff right there.
This Person Just Declared War Against the Entire Office
Some people wake up, drink a cup of coffee while peacefully scrolling through the morning paper, and promptly go about their day cool and collected. Others, however, wake up and choose violence. Needless to say, this person chose violence. In what can only be deemed a fit of rage, this person went and declared war against all of his colleagues, throwing each and every one of their drinks in to the trash can.
But really, who can blame him? We may have done the exact same thing if we were to find our beloved drink in the trash for absolutely no reason. Everyone must pay.
Nothing Like the Taste of Your Own Medicine
Most officers of the law would never expect to be had like this. This just goes to show that nobody, and we mean nobody, not even the police force itself, is above the law. In a way, this photograph is a sign of the good in the world. It just goes to show that no matter who you are, you aren't exempt from the law. These Lousiana State police officers just learned that the hard way.
Besides, the true police hierarchy has been revealed: the ones really calling the shots around here are not the actual police. Parking enforcement runs things round here. Good to know, we guess.
We're Guessing He Didn't Get the Job
So we're no experts when it comes to professional interviews, so you may want to take our advice with a grain of salt, but we think that it's safe to say that you probably should not go ahead and insult your interviewer with profane language and vulgar gestures. That just doesn't seem like a very professional thing to do to the person whose job is to evaluate your skills and demeanor.
On the other hand, what do we know? Maybe this guy actually landed the job after all. Perhpas the interview appreciated his blunt attitude and uncompromising honesty! Then again, maybe he didn't.
This Is What Happens When You Park In Front of the Cart Corral
As funny as this photograph is, we're really not sure whose to blame in this admittedly bizarre situation. It's just that there are some really well-hidden taboos in life; things you would never know not to do until you accidentally do them and pay dearly for your actions. We're going to guess that that's exactly what happened to this person here, whose naive parking intuition got them into quite the mess.
We can only imagine how weird it must be to come back to your car after an unassuming bout of shopping only to find it surrounded by shopping carts on all sides.
This Just May Be the Most Savage Way to Announce a Divorce
Oh, Steven, it seems as though you truly messed with the wrong person this time. Not only Emily, Steven's (presumably) ex-wife catch him red-handed, she also went to the trouble of publicly shaming him, making his unfaithful ways known to the entire world. As if that wasn't enough, she paid for the whole ordeal with their joint bank account, effectively making Steven pay for his own public embarrassment. That is, in a word savage.
This should be read as a warning for all those who dabble in a bit of adultery from time to time: things can get ugly real quick. Like, really quick.
Bad Service? Skip Out on Dessert and Have Some Sweet Revenge Instead
There are as many ways to get back at a bad waiter as there are ways to provide horrendous service. We've heard many stories about people enacting revenge on rude and unrespectful service givers, some of them creative, some of them diabolical, some of them a bit of both. This story, however, just may be one of the better ones after all. Making the waiter have to spill an entire cup of water just to get their tip. Wow/
What's amazing about this strategy is just how simple yet wicked it truly is. The person who came up with this is surely an evil genius. We would not want to get on his or her bad side.
Either Somebody Got Really Angry or That Bike Has the Power of Teleportation
Parking spots are truly a contested rarity in our day and age. So much so, that seeing something like this doesn't even surprise us that much anymore. That bike owner knew exactly what he was doing when he parked his bike in a parking spot made for a car. Seriously, who would even do that? How is that good for the bike owner? Doesn't he have to chain his bike to something?
Well, if we would have chained his bike to something, perhaps it wouldn't have ended up all the way up in that tree over there. How anybody could get that bike down safely is a mystery to us.
This Guy Just Learned What the Lines Are For
We've all been there: you're scouring the busy streets of wherever, desperately looking for a place to park your car; that's when you see it - a perfectly good parking spot made unavailable because somebody decided to exercise some avant-garde parking, using up two spaces instead of one. It seems as though nothing gets people riled up more than some inconsiderate parking. This, in our book, is totally justified and understandable.
You reap what you sow, we guess. Needless to say, this person got the bulk of it. We're pretty sure he'll be extra careful when parking his vehicle from now on.
The Only Way to Fight Junk Mail Is With More Junk Mail
Ah, yes. The good old tit-for-tat strategy. It's never failed us before, so why stop now? Especially when it somehow gives you the upper hand: after receiving what we could only imagine was a huge heap of junk mail, this guy decided to return the favor by sending his solicitors a bunch of pennies. Somehow, this cost them approximately $17, a fact which only serves to further this person's brilliance.
This person went against all the odds when he chose to fight back, and what's best is that he actually came out on top. That's exactly why he's managed to earn our praise.
And the Owner Never Left His Dog in the Car Ever Again
This photograph should serve as a reminder for all dog owners to never, ever leave their beloved pet in their car. And while most dogs wouldn't overtly protest to being left in the car for a few seconds, this crafty canine took the liberty to show his owner just who calls the shots around here and came up with an ingenious scheme to teach him a lesson. Well done, dog. We're all rooting for you!
A wise man once said: "What the dog doing?" Well, it appears as though we've found ourselves an answer to that age-old question: the dog is undoubtedly relieving himself in his owner's vehicle. Case solved.
It's Time to Take Out the Trash
How many times must the same worn-out piece of advice be repeated before people finally understand? Never mess with garbagemen! Seriously, these guys handle trash for a living; there's just no telling just what they're capable of. And if you don't believe us, maybe this photo will convince you: this guy thought he could get away with parking in front of the trash cans, despite the fact that it would make the garbagemen's job that much harder.
He definitely got what was coming to him for that one. The garbagemen surrounded his car with trash cans, making it impossible to get out without ramming into a trash can. Basically, that car's in trash can jail right now.
This Woman Basically Lived Her Own Superhero Origin Story
We'll be the first to admit that we were obsessed with superheroes when we were kids: Superman, Spiderman, Batman, the whole gang. In truth, we're pretty sure we weren't the only ones who wanted to be superheroes when we grew up. But, alas, things change, and as we grew older it seemed as though our chances of becoming crime-fighting vigilantes were getting slimmer and slimmer. This woman, however, did the unthinkable - she realized our childhood superhero dreams.
While most people would just give up their stolen bike and move on in life, this woman decided to reinforce justice and win back her prized possession. For that, we have no choice but to commend her.
They Nearly Got Away With It
This daredevil driver may have gotten away with a deplorable case of a hit-and-run if not for that meddling piece of the license plate that he had jammed in between the doors of the car he drove into. This may be one of the most satisfying cases of instant karma to ever take place, given that there's nothing more infuriating than somebody wrecking your car and then promptly disappearing without a trace.
It is of our humble opinion that there's a lesson to be learned here, not just about driving, but about life at large: Sometimes, the best thing to do is to just take responsibility for your actions.
Laundry Room Drama Is Serious Business
These two just turned their shared laundry room into an all-out battleground. We don't know about you, but we absolutely adore it when people get a taste of their own medicine. This person probably thought he could get away with cutting the laundry line, but the only thing he got was a frozen, snow-covered pile of clothes. Looks like he'll have to reconsider his laundry room etiquette after this encounter.
On the other hand, we do understand stress-inducing laundry rushes. We've also found out that we had literally nothing to wear only hours before an important event. Just another reason to stay at home and binge Netflix.
We May Have Just Found the True Purpose of Smart Cars
We always wondered what is so 'smart' about 'smart cars'. Is it the sleek design? Is it because owning a compact and downsized car is a smart move for anyone living in a heavily populated urban metropolis? Well, maybe, but if there's anything this photograph taught us, it's that what's truly smart about smart cars is their potential to get back at obnoxious parkers in an intelligent and crafty way. Genius.
Truly the pickup truck owner had no idea what was coming to him when he arrogantly parked his car horizontally, taking up multiple spaces. Thankfully, the smart car was able to re-establish justice in the world by blocking the truck with its compact body.
It's Always The BMWs That Park in the Worst Places
When most people park in front of a fire hydrant, they really don't expect anything to happen. That's why we could only imagine the surprise on this car BMW owner's face when he out that found his car had been skewered by a fire hose. That's a BMW shish kebab right there! Obviously, there's a lesson to be learned here: don't park in front of fire hydrants. That is all.
It must have been pretty entertaining watching a group of firemen utterly demolish that BMW with a firehose. It had to be better than what was on TV at that given moment.
The Work of a True Evil Genius
So, we've all heard of sibling rivalry: brother against sister, sister against brother; it's hard to imagine any kind of sibling relationship without a bit of animosity. If our siblings were to suddenly get all buddy-buddy with us, we'd definitely think something was up. That's just how sibling relationships are. That being said, getting good at sibling warfare is of the utmost importance if you want to survive in your household.
That is exactly why we would never mess with someone who could make our life a waking nightmare. After all, the first rule of sibling combat is to know when you can't beat someone.
New Christmas Grinch Just Dropped
Next time you feel like running over some family's hard-built snowman, make sure it isn't covering a tree first. Also, you may want to go check why you got that urge in the first place, but that's just some off-the-cuff advice. Seriously though, this party-pooper definitely got what was coming to him. Who in their right mind would want to run over such a well-built and handsome snowman? Just... why?
You can just see the dedication and love that went into building the snowman. It just radiates that kind of loving energy. In truth, this is a really wholesome picture with a great Christmas vibe.
This Gave New Meaning to the Word 'Petty'
There are pros and cons to pretty much everything in life. In the case of having long, beaded hair, you could say that the pros are mostly aesthetic: you look great. The cons, however, are slightly less well-known. Thankfully, this photograph taught us that having beaded hair actually makes you vulnerable to sneaky hair attacks when you're out in public. These are the sorts of things that one must take into consideration when growing out his or her hair!
We really just hope this person didn't open up a Pandoras's box of tying people's hair to things. That would be too much to handle. We'd have to keep our hair short for the rest of our lives, just in case!
Timeshia Seems to Be Pretty Chill About the Whole Getting Cheated On Thing
There are many ways to handle bad news. You could spiral out of control in a fiery rage, you could embark on a bombastic journey of self-help and self-care, you could nod stoically and carry on with your life, or you could just be really chill about the whole thing. Going by this piece she wrote in the paper, that is exactly what Timiesha Brown chose to do. Good for her!
Okay, maybe that isn't exactly what happened. After all, she did go out of her way to write about it in the local news. Maybe she is a bit mad. A tiny bit.
This 'Falling Rocks' Sign Is Pretty Persuasive
It isn't admirable, but a lot of people tend to ignore road signs. It just happens: you're busy, you're driving, you're too preoccupied to actually take in the information being presented to you. This happens to even the most perceptive people. But sometimes, just sometimes, there's a sign that catches your eye regardless. This falling rocks signs, crushed and bent into itself by the weight of what we can only assume was a bunch of falling rocks, is one of those signs.
At this point it might be worth asking: is this even a sign anymore? It's more like some modern art project made by Banksy if he were into road signs..
There's Nothing Like Some Good Old Wet Cement
There's plenty that could be said about the hubris of people who drive really expensive cars. In this case, nothing really needs to be stated given that this picture tells it all. As they say, one picture is worth a thousand words. The only thing slightly wrong with this otherwise golden photo is that those construction workers had to dig the car out of its cement tomb. Hey, at least they got paid!
On a completely different note - that's quite a lot of construction workers to dig that car out. Also, are they using shovels? In this day and age? How does that add up? I
Never Trust A Snack You Know Nothing About
One of the many golden rules for life is to never trust a snack whose origins are all but unknown. You really can't be too careful about the things you ingest, and it seems like this person learned that lesson the hard way. Besides, taking another person's hard-earned snacks? That's beyond evil, that's straight-up diabolical! On the other hand, who could blame this person for caving into a feverish snack craving?
Sure, there are plenty of other, more lawful and legitimate ways to obtain a delicious snack, but wanting a snack so bad you'd be willing to do anything for it is something we understand a bit too well.
Looks Like This Lady Left Her Taxi Driver Quite the Generous Tip
We are not about to go around instructing people how to successfully scam taxi drivers, but even we feel comfortable saying this: the one golden rule of riding and running is that you never, ever leave behind your phone. This lady's lucky that the taxi driver she tried to pull a fast one over turned out to be a nice person, or else she could have kissed her phone goodbye.
We also love the taxi driver's eloquent prose. Just look at that masterful use of capitalization. He may not have realized it, but he actually crafted an incredibly funny and entertaining piece of writing for us to enjoy.
The Often Understated Consequences of Road Rage
Ah to be young and driving and angry. Truthfully, it isn't that uncommon to be old and driving and angry either. And yet, there's still something so fitting about a young driver going around, causing havoc with his freshly acquired driver's license. What's even more fitting is that this guy got his just desserts. This is probably but one of plenty of life lessons he's yet to learn. We wish him only the best.
But on a totally different note: why is it that people keep placing their phones on top of their cars? What's the reasoning behind it? Just stick it in your bag or your pocket or something!
Do Unto Others As You Would Have Them Do Unto You
Another prime example of nature's incomprehensible brilliance: the hunter has become the hunted. The one who schemed on bunny-earing their best friend while they posed for a photo together, only played herself. What's so incredible about this photo is just how satisfied she seems about the whole thing. The grave reality of her situation is completely beyond her. One could say that it went... over her head. Yes, the pun is intended.
Luke's golden rule states that one should do unto others what one would have them do unto him. It's safe to say that this woman didn't have any choice but to do just that.
A Game Which Has No Winners, Only Losers
Oh, man. This is not a road you want to go down. You've got to trust us on that one. If there is one thing you don't want to do in your life, it's to get into a toilet-paper strike with your roommates. It won't just end with toilet papers, either. Soon enough the fridge will be empty, then the medicine cabinet, then all the basic hygiene products, and so on
In a matter of no time, all the housemates will be deprived of basic necessities, just waiting for the other side to cave in and go to the store. It's a war with no winners.
Early Bird Special
There is something to be said about running a trendy online business from the comfort of a random cafe. It may sound like a good idea on paper, but the reality of it is much less glamorous. For instance, you'll have to deal with the annoyed looks of other paying customers who are tired of hearing you brainstorm about your business venture. That's pretty much what happened to the guy in the story.
Except he didn't just get a slightly frustrated look. No, he got it much worse. Apparently, while the business owner was busy giving away trade secrets, some other attentive customers made the most out of it.
Nobody's Above Parking Laws, Not Even Parking Enforcement
Pretty much anyone who has ever received a parking ticket in their life has dreamed of this moment. Oh, what we would give to see tables reversed, to see the faces of parking enforcement being given a taste of their own expensive medicine. Well, it seems as though that is exactly what happened in this photograph. It is nothing short of a miracle, really, when you think about it. It's truly beautiful.
If only the cameraman had managed to capture the faces of the unfortunate officers who got this parking ticket. Then the picture would have been absolutely perfect. Oh well, what we currently have is definitely good enough for us.
Sure, You're Car May Be Fast, But It Isn't Faster Than Cement
Let's just get this out of way: no matter how fast your car is, no matter how much money you put into it, no matter how fancy it looks, it just is not going to be faster than wet cement. That being said, we really don't know why so many people are so keen on finding out whether this statement holds true for themselves. Our advice: you probably shouldn't test it.
Or else you may just end up like this guy right here, who inadvertently made his car a monument to the awesome powers of karma. Totally not a good look.
Some Investments Are Worth Making
We don't know how much a customized billboard ad over a prime location such as a highway costs, but we're pretty sure that the opportunity to get revenge in such a public and satisfying fashion was worth every single penny. We'll be wishing Jennifer the best of luck in her new life as a single woman. We're sure she's going to make the best of out it, given just how great her sense of humor is.
Most people wouldn't even think of coming up with such a funny thing to do in the face of hard times and adversity. Not Jennifer though, that girl gets it.
Drastic Times Call For Drastic Measures
Photographs like these make us wish that the children of today would be less occupied with spinners and spend more time just staring at computer screens all day. Seriously, we know how to handle them playing Fortnite all day, but spinner addictions? Those go way beyond our expertise. We truly don't get it. What's so fun about that tiny, spinning contraption? Oh boy, we are so glad that craze is mostly over.
We do feel kind of bad for the poor kid, though. You can just see the frustration bubbling through him. What's he to do without his beloved spinner? Who knows.
Seems Like Somebody Got Lit Last Night
This really isn't that big of a deal all things considered, but it is still pretty hilarious. We can only imagine the girl's face when she realized what she'd been drinking all night was basically a soft drink. Or maybe the placebo effect kicked in and she didn't realize at all, which makes this post even funnier. Either way, this club handled an act of petty theft in the best way possible.
What's best is that they could identify the culprit in real-time, given that she had the evidence all around her mouth area, but still let her hang around the whole evening, just for the laughs.
Great Bargain, Even Better Parenting
Kids have this tedious habit of doing some pretty stupid and outlandish stuff. This mother, when confronted with her son's reckless behavior, did not hesitate. She knew that she had to teach him the error of his ways the hard way. Thankfully, nobody got hurt from the whole ordeal and we actually got to witness this hilarious newspaper ad. Lucky us we guess? Either way, she gets the parent of the year award.
The self-called 'meanest mother in Wyoming' is really doing god's work here. We just love the capitalized letters and general angry tone of this message too. Pure comedy gold in our book.
"I Am Cat, Ruler of the House, Lord of the Pizza"
It's the twenty-first century. By now we should have already realized that cats are the true rulers of the world. They're the ones calling the shots, they're the ones pulling the strings, and by golly, they're the ones running the household. That's why when you order some pizza, you better make sure you save a slice or two for your beloved feline pet, otherwise, he'll have to take those slices by force.
It's hard to fall in love with such a prideful creature. That cat has rightfully claimed a pizza slice to be his own, and no human could ever change that.
You Go Girl, Tell the World
This lady didn't pull her punches. Not only did she track down her unfaithful husband, follow him to the location of his date, confirm his identity, and confirm his location, she also took it upon herself to crash the date and hold up a sign detailing exactly what was going so that everyone attending the sports event would know what's up. Those payback skills are nothing less than Liam Neeson level.
It's safe to say that nothing's getting past this lady. Nope. If you're up to no good, she'll definitely find out. And then, she will come to find you. Scary stuff!
There's No Better Way to Handle a Cheating Boyfriend
Look at her go. Going to the game, having a blast, just living her best life exposing her cheating boyfriend while he watches her all alone from the couch. We know which one of the two people in that relationship is cooler. Spoiler alert: it isn't the boyfriend. This lady deserves someone who knows how to match her vitality and all-around enthusiastic vibe, and we're sure that she'll find that someone.
What makes this image truly great, though, is the crowd's reaction. They're all going wild; they're just so stoked to see this woman taking her life into her own hands.
Oh the Wonderful Irony
This is probably one of those "Do as I say, not as I do" situations, given that the person who put up the 'No posting signs' sign managed to break his own rule from the get-go. It's only fair that somebody points out the irony of the situation. In fact, we would be severely disappointed if nobody did anything. That would be such a wasted opportunity for a good joke.
How about this: what if somebody put up another sign pointing up to the "Irony" sign saying: "What part of no signs allowed didn't you understand?" That's funny, right? Ok, maybe not.
They Say an Eye For an Eye Will Make the World Go Blind
Man, this kid is ruthless. He gave new meaning to the phrase: "Monkey see, monkey do." Seriously, this is one kid you do not want to mess with. If he was able to do this at such a young age, you could only imagine what he'd be capable of as a teen or a fully-grown adult. The prospect of that terrifies us to the core. We're definitely staying on his good side.
Also, this is just a really strange thing to do as a kid. We also don't understand the reasoning behind it: was the kid mad at the dog? Or was he copying him out of admiration?