Whatโs the most passive-aggressive thing youโve ever done? Some people have no problem starting confrontations, happy to tell others what they think. But the rest of us arenโt so brave. That means that when we get mad, we become passive-aggressive.
And yeah, passive-aggressiveness often goes hand-in-hand with pettiness. When we get mad enough about something, we often take revenge in the pettiest way possible. Are we proud of it? Not particularly, but you have to admit that itโs understandable.
Thereโs just something so satisfying about getting back at someone with a subtle dig.
On the other hand, there are people who are so petty theyโre in a league of their own. They take their passive-aggressiveness to new heights. Their pettiness makes our jaws drop. They might be over the top, but theyโre also incredibly gutsy.
Some of them are being passive-aggressive to get back at someone for being rude. Others are trying to teach their friends a lesson. And some of them are petty just for the sake of being petty.
Is that the right way to live your life? Thatโs up to each of us to decide. Here are 70 people who belong in the passive-aggressive Hall of Fame.
1. No future for rude people
This post doesnโt go into specifics about how their behavior was rude, but we can only imagine. Maybe they were unpleasant to the wait staff or oblivious to other patrons in the shop. Either way, vengeance was served.
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Twitter/@shenaoui
2. She came prepared
We donโt know whatโs going on between these two people, but judging by those text printouts, itโs probably nothing good. Is it petty? Yes, but it also might be deserved.
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Twitter/@3liAira
3. Corporate pettiness
Not only is this hysterically petty, but itโs also unbelievably ambitious. Right from their start, they were trying to take on IBM as a better company. That earns my respect.
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Twitter/@torahhorse
4. Oh, the humanity
If you know anyone British, just say the words โtea in the microwaveโ in front of them. The resulting rant will help you understand just how devastating the burn was.
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Twitter/@AlishaRai
5. This is dedication
Few things in the office world are ruder than stealing someone elseโs snacks. When one coworker refused to mind his manners, others took matters into their own hands.
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Twitter/@lufcdannyboy
6. Clean beds are for nice people
Petty behavior like this makes a point โ in the funniest way. He was mad and he wanted her to know it. His side of the bed looks great, though.
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Reddit/bearfoxmousemushroom
7. Throwback pettiness
Kids who were young in the early 2000s will understand what a subtle burn this is. We communicated a lot through our MySpace pages, often without ever saying a direct word.
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Twitter/@JakeNbakeX
8. Heโll be an excellent teacher
This is the coldest possible response anyone could have to an apology letter. It not only rejects the apology but also makes some digs at the spelling and grammar. Savage.
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Twitter/@NickLutz12
9. She wasnโt feeling the vibe
It seems Aunt Barbaraโs vibes are bad enough that sheโs being excluded from the family Thanksgiving. Did Mom ever stop to consider maybe she was just having a bad day?
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Twitter/@cal_gif
10. Sheโs a hero
Anyone whoโs ever had a relationship fail because of cheating knows how devastating it is. This woman dealt with it triumphantly. I donโt think heโll ever forget her now.
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Twitter/@_Breyonnn
11. Geez, whatโd they do?
Weโll never know what these ladies did to offend Mom, but it was bad enough she took action. But she liked the picture of herself enough to keep it. She just modified it a bit.
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Twitter/@DancesWithTamis
12. Thatโs an expensive grilled cheese
Dating is a roll of the dice in more ways than one. Youโre taking a chance on whether youโll be compatible or if youโve wasted your time and money. This guy wasnโt okay with that.
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Twitter/@ashhbradley
13. At last, my time has come
Is there anything worse than someone who parks thoughtlessly in a crowded parking lot? Come on, guys, itโs not that hard to fit between those white lines. At least this passerby was ready to help.
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Twitter/@adunkel2016
14. Itโs helpful, sort of
Ethan doesnโt have time to help all his classmates who were too lazy to get up and go to class. Well, thatโs not quite true. Heโll help them, just in the pettiest way possible.
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Twitter/@joomarshalll
15. Thatโs a bit extreme
I see what you did there. He didnโt slash their tires, he โSlashedโ their tires. But I think the message was sent loud and clear. Did he just happen to be carrying those photos around with him?
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Twitter/@herbehancock
16. Itโs called karma
If your relationship is so controlling you canโt even ask another man for class notes, you might want to stop and evaluate. You might also want to ask a different classmate the next time you need help.
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Twitter/@Fjr_45
17. Whoa
Is there anything more annoying than not being able to finish a season of a high-stakes show youโve been binging? Consequently, is there anything more savagely petty than doing this?
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Twitter/@heyqueenregina
18. This response is totally justified
We all know how frustrating it is to be left on read. Is it really that hard to take a few minutes to respond, especially when weโre having an important conversation? Iโm adding this to my โGood Ideasโ list.
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Twitter/@coolgrandma98
19. They were looking forward to it
Itโs never cool when your coworkers eat your snacks, but this is a hilariously petty response. You monsters, donโt you know how sad they are about the mango?
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Twitter/@Mnathero
20. Now THATโS what you call talent
Iโm incredibly impressed that this artist was able to whip up such a skilled painting in just a couple of hours. Itโs especially meaningful since it was meant specifically for one person.
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Twitter/@alicexz
21. Guess itโs time for banana bread
This is an amazing passive-aggressive response to an argument. Of course, it means everyone in the house is going to suffer, but thatโs the price of pettiness.
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Twitter/@VictorPopeJr
22. Roommates, man
This is such a bizarre response to being asked to do a routine household chore. Picking through the garbage took much longer than just taking the whole bag out.
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Twitter/@LV_Eventing
23. When your ex is named Andy
You canโt tell me this person wasnโt thinking about this throughout the whole relationship. It was probably in the back of their mind, just in case, things ended poorly.
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Twitter/@AndyyRogers
24. Thatโs some excellent photo editing
Whatโs a girl to do when she has a photo of herself she really likes but it also contains an ex-friend? She whips out some top-tier photo editing skills, of course.
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Twitter/@CaballeroSerena
25. He askedโฆyou answered
Stereotypically, women are notorious for being indecisive about what and where they want to eat. This man came up with a creative solution for bringing his girlfriend what she asked for.
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Twitter/@chopstckss
26. Heโs looking out for his kid
One of the stresses of parenting is making sure your child eats enough. Sure, this dad is being petty, but heโs being petty in the name of love: protecting his sonโs snacks.
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Twitter/@_BeautifulHustl
27. Thatโs a couple of good burns in one
This burn is so good, itโll make your jaw drop. But dang if it isnโt petty, too. This person is so annoyed by other drivers parking poorly they made printouts.
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Twitter/@dazed_dez
28. I want her to be my grandma
Elsieโs burn will live on in infamy. Clearly, she doesnโt care for the current president. When she heard there was an ongoing joke about the size of his hands, she decided to put her amazing knitting skills to use.
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Twitter/@lilratbaby
29. His response is amazing
Iโm not sure what happened between these two, but hereโs my theory: their relationship ended so badly he pretends she died. Itโs the pettiest possible way to remind someone you hate them.
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Twitter/@BullHunitProof
30. This was the only appropriate response
This is such a stupid thing to say to a significant other. Her response mightโve been petty, but it was warranted. The guy brought it on himself.
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Twitter/@lynnlynnhiya
31. This is genius
It can be hard to share a Netflix account with your family, especially if they donโt use it correctly. Dear everyone: those separate users are there for a reason, not just because theyโre cute.
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Twitter/@mikeangiulo
32. This professor knows his stuff
Itโs rare to have a professor whoโs this up-to-date on what the young kids are doing. Not only does he know how to airdrop photos, but he also knows how to choose the perfect meme.
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Imgur
33. I wonder what she wants
Lynda is angling to get married to her long-term boyfriend, and her hints are anything but subtle. Now sheโs posting on social media so all their friends know what she thinks about the situation.
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Twitter/@chlosaphine
34. There are no words
I get that some people concentrate better when thereโs music playing, but this guy is taking things to a new level. Forget wanting to listen to music โ he wants to stick it to the professor.
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Twitter/@esaueracker
35. I donโt even know what to say
I have so many questions about this one. Why does she have a lot of unwelcome guests at her house? How many hot dogs does she eat? Why does she get so much pleasure from this?
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Twitter/@AngelaBrisk
36. Where did he get the coffin?
While this is a pretty funny response, it does raise some serious questions. Did he already have a coffin on hand, and if so, why? Or did he go out and drop thousands of dollars just to make a point?
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Twitter/@ayy__mario
37. Well, youโve convinced me
Chelsea had to run to the bathroom, but she suspected her fellow cafe-goers of having their eyes on her laptop. This was her solution to scare anyone who dared to come close. Passive-aggressive, much?
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Twitter/@chelsealockw00d
38. Exemplified by Patrick Star
People can be amazingly petty on the road. They take it personally when other drivers are discourteous. They also take a lot of pleasure in getting back at them in small ways like this.
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Tumblr/Friendly Neighbourhood Reblogger
39. I trust Ed
When Ed gave them a bad review, this cafe decided to put him on the spot. Instead of responding or ignoring him, they called him out. I really hope he saw it.
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Tumblr/The House of Unrecognized Talent
40. Not such a friendly neighborhood
Youโve probably experienced how annoying it is to share an apartment building with other people. These neighbors decided to vent their frustration in the most passive-aggressive way possible.
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Twitter/@aggravatedman
41. Well, thanks
Was he annoyed that she wouldnโt share more or did he just want to be as annoying as possible? Either way, I think heโll get to eat all the grapes now.
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Twitter/@Jaaaaaymomma
42. Neighborly love
These neighbors mightโve never spoken to one another in person, but they have no problem trading barbs subtly. Things might end up being awkward at the neighborhood barbecue.
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Twitter/@Mededitor\
43. Thereโs a story here
I have a LOT of questions about this man and his life story. What did 7-Eleven do to him? Was it really bad enough to fuel his entire career path or is he just insanely petty?
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Twitter/@sheikhimaan
44. This toddler has more game than any of us
If I were this toddlerโs mom, Iโd be torn between admiration and embarrassment. Itโs amazing how kids are often braver than adults are โ even if itโs in the most passive-aggressive way possible.
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Twitter/@cydbeer
45. It even got a cake
This story happened in Nottinghamshire in the United Kingdom. Is it just me or is this the most British way of being petty? Itโs passive-aggressive and nice at the same time.
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Twitter/@THBer_
46. Sheโll never know
โฆunless sheโs familiar with American Sign Language, of course. I do hope this girl got a good grade on her final project. Itโs amazing, secret signs and all.
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Twitter/@LemAli23
47. This one is kind of justified
Okay, to be fair, thereโs an accepted social rule that you shouldnโt microwave fish in a shared workspace. Itโs an unusually smelly lunch, and not in a good way.
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Reddit/skilletblast33
48. Sometimes, you donโt need words
If youโve ever lived with a person who has long hair, youโve probably experienced how it gets everywhere. They canโt help it, but they should at least clean up after themselves.
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Reddit/Th3_H0urglass
49. The amount of effort this tookโฆ
Weโll never know what this neighborโs beef was, but it was enough for them to shovel only their side of the steps. It wouldโve been just as simple to shovel the whole thing, but whereโs the fun in that?
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Tumblr/56blogsstillcrazy
50. Stupid corporate
Some businesses, Sonic included, are known for their savage burns on their ad signs. But when their corporate office intervened, they lost no time complaining about them to the whole world.
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Reddit/_NITRISS_
51. He counted
Sure, itโs petty, but itโs also the sign of someone who grew up in a house with siblings. Heโs used to defending his food because itโs been stolen too many times.
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Twitter/@TJay1k
52. Donโt give them the satisfaction
Have you ever disliked someone so much you didnโt want to laugh at their jokes? Someone needs to tell this lady she can laugh at a joke on the internet without giving any indication of it.
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Twitter/@AyoolaAji
53. Oh, thatโs low
Why do I feel like this was revenge on a roommate who refused to change the toilet paper roll one too many times? Either way, that walk of shame will be punishment for everyone involved.
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Twitter/@DcStarlord
54. She must really hate her
How much do you have to dislike someone to let them walk around with a booger in their nose? I mean, itโs kind of understandable, but itโs still pretty darn petty.
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Twitter/@iblockperverts
55. Thatโs disgusting
Itโs pretty low to betray your friend by cheating with his girlfriend โฆbut itโs also pretty disgusting to replace whiskey with pee. Every part of this is terrible. Just stop.
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Twitter/@RoeGhost
56. Geez, Barbara, donโt hold back
Barbara โ whoโs an elementary school teacher by the way โ was so petty she actually did research to come up with this burn. That takes time, effort, and planning.
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Twitter/@MoshWithTyler
57. There can only be one
The entitlement of some people can only be matched by their pettiness. This lady was completely convinced that another woman had stolen her name. Then she insisted she could be the only Maureen Johnson.
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Twitter/@maureenjohnson
58. Itโs for research purposes
Ghosting is all about falling off the face of the earth and ending communication with as much avoidance as possible. This guy did the exact opposite and confronted everyone directly.
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Twitter/@calamityjaz
59. How the tables have turned
Remember when you were a kid and your parents hit you with the old โWe have food at homeโ? This adult kid finally got his revenge, and it was sweet. And petty. But also, sweet.
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Twitter/@PEEBZ_B
60. Even celebrities suffer
This is a rude thing to do, and the poster didnโt even really give a reason. They just felt like sticking it to poor David Duchovny, who didnโt do anything to them.
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Twitter/@sarahisdeep
61. Adding insult to injury
Youโd think getting the phone taken away would be punishment enough, but this dad didnโt agree. Instead, he took it upon himself to make the whole situation worse.
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Twitter/@bailee_xox
62. Nicely done
You canโt force people to stop talking in real life, but in a group chat? Definitely. You just have to be gutsy enough to remove your mother from the conversation to avoid doing chores.
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Twitter/@RyanH_11
63. I donโt think theyโre interested
This might just be the harshest possible way to tell someone youโre not interested in talking to them. On top of that, theyโre rubbing in the whole โI donโt have insomniaโ thing.
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Twitter/@313doe
64. That burn at the end
Iโd pay a million dollars to hear this whole story as well as the follow-up of what happened next. Helen just couldnโt resist throwing that little dig in at the end, which was, of course, super petty.
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Twitter/@noahforchange
65. What are you implying?
This dad is a master in the art of guilt-tripping. Heโs not above using some pretty low means to get his son to call him. Itโs petty but effective.
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Twitter/@YoussefZidkido
66. She went back and changed her captions
After her boyfriend cheated on her, this girl wasnโt going to remove their photos from Instagram. Instead, she went back and changed all her captions so the world would know what happened.
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Postize
67. No one regrets getting back at the DMV
Was it petty for this Virginia man to spend this much time, effort, and money to make the DMV suffer? Yes, and weโre 100 percent on board. Everyone hates the DMV.
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Me.Me
68. *snickers*
Public pools are places for everyone to enjoy, which means you have to be respectful of the people around you. This woman wasnโt, so she got to walk back to her car on hot concrete.
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Reddit/whereyouatdesmondo
69. That shut them up
Many middle-aged women are horrifically rude to food servers. Of course, theyโre nowhere near 65 years old, so itโs offensive to offer them a senior citizen discount.
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Facebook/Petty Revenge
70. Exceptional
This petty revenge took some serious planning. Amazingly, they managed to get the dog in on it, all through the power of a little fried chicken grease.
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Reddit/shelldog
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