"Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned," the famous line from "The Mourning Bride" by William Congreve goes. Of course, this pertains to people who have been so heartbroken that logic and rationality are thrown out the window. After all, when you're hurting, you can't think properly, right?
We would like to think that once in a while we become petty because of these experiences. Here we see some of Buzzfeed fans' sweetest yet wildest revenge that upset people have done to get back to their exes and we'll let you be the judge of their actions:
An Eye For An Eye
What's the sweetest revenge you could think of for a cheater? Well, that depends on the situation. For a certain Kathleen, losing her husband of 21 years to a married woman as well was simply unacceptable. Being the victim, she probably applied the saying "An eye for an eye; a tooth for a tooth."
So instead of directly coming for the third party, Kathleen chased the woman's husband and had an affair with him, too. As twisted as it may sound, she revealed that her ex-husband and this lady only lasted for six months.
Such A Ballsy Move
While a split between two unmarried or even married couples is relatively easy, things become complicated once kids are involved. It is never a walk in the park to see that even the young ones suffer in the middle of a divorce, especially if it is messy.
For a Facebook user named Karla, she decided to get back at her former flame by using the metaphor he used to justify his affair. So she cut holes in his boxer shorts and gave them to him when he left their home. The family seemed to be doing fine without as she called the split the "best thing" that had happened to them.
As Ariana Grande Had Said, 'I Want It, I Got It'
"All is fair in love and war," right? Well, a Facebook user named Stephanie Y. certainly put a different definition to this adage after what she did to her former lover. After kicking him out of the house, she received a notification that an Amazon delivery would be arriving.
She had not ordered anything so she looked it up and saw that it was her ex's purchase for his new lover. So Stephanie took it upon herself to buy something for herself, too, using his card. Well, Grammy winner Ariana Grande's hit "7 Rings" is her perfect theme song.
A Friend Is A Sibling You Never Had ... Or Not!
A friend is someone to confide your marital woes but what happens when that pal creeps their way into your relationship? For a Facebook user named Jackie R., she lost her husband to a person she once called a friend, so to get back at him, she kept one shoe from every pair.
On top of this, Jackie also tied rubber bands on his fitted hats. Although he never asked for his footwear that she had kept, she eventually threw them out once their divorce was finalized and he had gotten married to that ex-friend.
Mothers Are Modern-Day Superheroes
If you haven't been cheated on, then kudos. But for the unfortunate others, it can be quite hard to be logical so the tendency is to do something that will potentially hurt the other person. According to APA, research has found that revenge could leave one dwelling on the situation rather than moving on.
But still, a petty act served cold can provide temporary relief. As Facebook user Samantha R. shared, her mom did the most savage thing when she found out about her husband's affair: gluing his car's gas cap shut, which is perhaps not as bad as the others on this list.
Taylor Swift Vibes Right Here
This entry isn't entirely as petty as we thought. As Facebook user Lauren R. revealed, she tried to be civil and kind toward her ex even though he was abusive. When they called it quits, she went the extra mile to return his favorite hat because she knew how much he loved it.
Here Lauren was, trying to be nice to return the hat by putting it on his windshield without seeing him. Shockingly, he got mad and teased that she would write a song about it titled "I Left Your Hat On The Windshield" as a musician. Well, she did, uploaded it on YouTube, and wrote: "By Request."
Who's Laughing Now?
Facebook user Amanda R.'s revenge is simple: stealing her ex's microwave turntable. Interestingly, not all microwaves require this glass tool to operate. Flatbed ones can heat and cook meals because of a rotating motor. According to Kitchen Cuddle, this enables the stirring blades that allow even distribution of heat.
Meanwhile, microwave turntables are effective in uniformly cooking by rotating the food to avoid cold spots. Amanda's ex could always buy a new appliance or a turntable and she probably knew that, so it is safe to say she didn't mean to do grave harm to her former lover.
Bottle of Champagne > Relationship
For @sirkingsley, they found that a bottle of champagne was probably greater than their marriage when their ex-husband did everything he could to get this back. When they split, the ex requested the expensive bubbly that they received during their wedding. He insisted it was a gift for him and not theirs.
He wouldn't let it go so the poster got fed up and went to their ex's place and poured half of the bottle at his doorstep to indicate that this was his half. Let's just hope it wasn't the 1996 Dom Pérignon Rose Gold, which costs around $49K, or the $6,500-Armand de Brignac Brut Gold.
An Evil Ex Calls For An Evil Revenge
How much is too much? For Facebook user Tracey R., she was willing to do whatever it takes to get even with her ex. One day, while out grocery shopping, she saw her former partner and instead of confronting or dealing with him, she decided to troll him in the most savage way: tell the security personnel that the man was shoplifting.
The severity of shoplifting varies per state and item involved. Things like guns and drugs entail heavier punishment while previous criminal offenses also play a role in the punishment, according to FindLaw.
Why Not Seek Revenge And Be Kind At The Same Time?
Many men's most prized possession is their gaming consoles, with others choosing these things over their better halves. When @colleend9 and her former lover split, she pawned his PlayStation 4 and thought of a clever and nice way to spend the money: sponsoring a pig at a petting zoo.
We guess there's nothing wrong with that -- until we learned that she used his first, middle, and last name to name the said pig. As such, there's no way people will be mistaken that she named the animal after her ex. Oh well, at least she did a random act of kindness.
Hitting Two Birds With Lots Of Pesky Calls
Have you ever had one of those irritating calls from agents offering promos and stuff? This woman did an act of unthinkable revenge when she had her ex and the lady he had an affair with signed up for different cruise contests. Of course, we know that people from those "events" call non-stop and may even be scammers.
According to the Federal Trade Commission, some of the tell-tale signs that you are being scammed through a phone call include being offered a prize or being selected the winner for a contest you can't remember joining. Chances are, the scammers will ask for your bank or card details.
Something Smells Fishy
Eating spoiled fish will result in a condition called scombroid poisoning. According to EMedicineHealth, there are specific types of fish that produce this toxin, including kahawai, herring, yellowfin tuna, sardines, Australian salmon, and mackerel. Ingesting rotten fish could lead to diarrhea and nausea.
Don't worry, this person didn't poison their ex. Instead, they sew tuna at the hem of their ex's curtains so that when it rots, the former lover would have a hard time looking for that smell. We can just imagine how awful the stench would be if it stayed longer inside the house!
Ruining Your Day Makes My Day
Doing crazy things to get back at your ex may not mend your broken heart but it will certainly be the reason for a few good laughs. This person played a hilarious prank on their ex by gluing the man's shaving cream, toothpaste, hairspray, and deodorant.
That's not all, they also poured sugar water on his counters so that when it dries up, it becomes sticky. Well, this is wholesome fun but also would be unbearably irritating for the receiver of the jokes. Nonetheless, we can only imagine that things didn't end amicably so the situation called for drastic pranks like these.
Does Anyone Own This Dog?
Sometimes, it's not entirely the third party in the relationship's fault when an affair happens. Just like what happened to a certain Alyssa, who claimed her ex cheated on her with his workmate, who had no idea he was already in a relationship.
As such, Alyssa created flyers that indicate "Lost Dog — If found, watch the **** out!" with his face and plastered these things on his car that was parked near his office. We can't imagine how the guy must have felt when he noticed the papers that could have been seen by his officemates, too!
'It's Not You, It's Me'
Pew Research has found that more and more Americans are choosing to cohabitate with their partners instead of getting married. While it may be the more practical option in the current state of the economy, it's not entirely easy because this is the period when couples discover each other's undesirable traits.
Any time, things may not work out, just like what happened to user @aaleesh, who revealed that her ex suddenly broke up with her and brought out the "I needed to find myself" card. Knowing that it was a generic excuse, she sent him a compass that she bought using his card.
Mr. Oggy The Cockroach Is Not Proud
If you can't directly get back at your ex, there are always small ways to satisfy yourself that don't really involve the person at all. User @erinm4a9d7a4c7, for instance, spent $5 to name a cockroach after their former flame in the San Antonio Zoo.
This cockroach was then consumed by a lizard, and the paying party was able to watch the entire process through a webcam. Whatever floats their boat, but perhaps there's more to this than this simple story. Perhaps the ex was suffering from Katsaridaphobia, or the fear of roaches, just like Cameron Diaz and Scarlett Johansson.
Eating Salad For The Rest Of His Miserable Life
Fine dining is quite complicated for some people because of the many cutleries placed beside the plate. One of the more popular is the salad fork, which is mainly used for appetizers. According to One Pot Dish Recipe, these usually measure six inches and have broader tines and prongs to cut lettuce.
For @bethanync09's ex, salad forks are totally useless. So when they broke up, she brought with her all their utensils except salad forks just to annoy her ex-husband. Surely, he will always remember his former lover when eating a salad or any appetizer.
Cheese Gone To Waste
User @caroline11111111111 and her ex must have suffered a chaotic breakup that she resorted to pettiness to at least get back at him even for a temporary time. Under the sweltering heat one summer, she threw slices of cheese on his car's windshield and let them melt so by the time he saw them, he would be horrified.
What's alarming is how hot the weather must have been at the time that it was enough to melt the cheese. According to Arizona State University's World Meteorological Organization, the highest temperature ever recorded was in Furnace Creek Ranch, California at 56.7 degrees Celsius.
Online Comeback
Grammy winner and "Love Story" hitmaker Taylor Swift revealed that Joe Jonas broke up with her through a 27-second phone call. The "Camp Rock" star received massive backlash for what he did although the blonde stunner revealed years later that her expose was "too much."
If you thought that was bad, wait till you hear @jconway's story. Apparently, their girlfriend, Hannah, broke up with them through an email, as if it was some sort of work notice. Irritated, @jconway subscribed the former flame's account to tons of spam newsletters, the kinds that we normally dread to weed out of our inbox.
He Must Hate 'Star Wars' Now
User @celester4603f222d pettiness took over when they changed their ex's profile picture to Jabba The Hutt, the gross slug-like crime lord in the "Star Wars" franchise. We don't know if the movies held a special place in the former flames' hearts or if these had sentimental meaning for the two but it is safe to say that the ex probably hated the films a little bit after the incident.
According to CBR, Hutts were known for their massive size and their longevity. At the time of Jabba's death, he was already 600 years old and didn't seem that old so it was expected that they could live for a thousand years.
Catfishing At Its Finest
The concept of catfishing is not new; in fact, many of us are aware that it pertains to assuming a different identity to lure or lead a person into a relationship. This was exactly what @elizabethg20 did to her ex after she created a fake account on social media to talk to him.
After talking for a while, they decided to meet and @elizabethg20 stood him up. Interestingly, the guy wasn't able to sense that he was being catfished. According to TeenVogue, one of the signs that you're talking to a fake account is if they don't have many followers or friends.