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Travelling by bus to attend a wedding can often lead to unexpected encounters with a diverse array of people. Whether it’s the hustle and bustle of boarding the bus, the interactions with fellow passengers, or the moments of shared camaraderie, each journey brings its own unique experiences. From encountering friendly strangers to navigating conflicts with less-than-pleasant companions, the bus ride becomes more than just a means of transportation, it becomes a microcosm of human interactions and social dynamics.
The Reddit user u/Capn_David shared a memorable bus journey experience where they encountered a rude and entitled individual, reminiscent of the infamous “Karen” archetype. This individual not only cut the line but also attempted to enforce arbitrary rules about bag placement on the bus. However, thanks to the OP’s quick thinking and clever response, the entitled individual found themselves spending the entire ride with the bag still above their head, owing to her disappointment.
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1. The rude woman on the bus didn’t expect the sudden turn of events.
2. The OP and her girlfriend were taking the bus to attend a wedding in their hometown. And they were going to a wedding, they had three bags stuffed with clothes.
3. Before boarding the bus everyone stood in their respective queues and waited for their turn except for one woman.
4. The woman cut the line and stood in front of the OP’s girlfriend when it was their turn to board the bus. His girlfriend got super annoyed.
5. OP stayed calm to avoid creating any commotion. Besides, he calculated that there were still seats available on the bus for them, so the woman cutting the line wasn’t much of a problem.
6. OP and his girlfriend chose to sit behind the woman, although, for a brief moment, OP entertained the thought of sitting in front of her to exact a bit of revenge.
7. OP described how there were long shelves for bags in the bus and all the bags could have fitted in them properly.
8. At the beginning of the journey, the woman was engaged in a phone conversation about her grandson. Later, while placing her jacket on the shelf above her seat, she noticed OP’s bag nearby.
9. The woman complained about OP’s bag blocking the shelf space, to which OP sarcastically responded, leading to the woman expressing her frustration about the shelf space being intended for the person below the seat.
10. OP apologized sarcastically, feigning ignorance about the “unspoken rule” and questioned if the shelf space was exclusively for her and a potential seatmate, leading the woman to assertively instruct OP to move the bag.
11. OP swiftly moves his girlfriend’s bag off the shelf onto the seat beside her, leaving his bag in place, and sits next to the old woman with a smirk. He even played loud death metal music, relishing in the woman’s evident annoyance, despite not actually enjoying the genre himself.
12. The OP’s girlfriend was sad that she sat alone the entire ride but also agreed that what OP did was also important.
Now that you have read the story, it’s time to see what Redditors said about this. Read till the end to see other people’s opinions on this.
13. The story was met with amusement by many, who praised OP for his clever retaliation.
14. There is no excuse for your poor behaviour!
15. The story resonated with many, who appreciated OP’s clever retaliation in handling the situation.
16. While others fell in love with OP’s wittiness.
17. OP’s ability to withstand loud death metal at such a volume is a testament to his strong ears indeed.
18. Having portable speakers instead of headphones would have added an extra layer of satisfaction to the situation.
19. Imagine disliking someone so intensely that you’re willing to endure discomfort just to irritate them.
20. Some even speculated that perhaps the woman’s family might not appreciate her behaviour either if it’s similar to how she acted on the bus.
Fellow Redditors expressed delight and amusement at the OP’s response, applauding their wit and clever handling of the situation. It was satisfying to see the entitled individual experience a taste of their own medicine. What would you have done in such a situation? Do let us know in the comments section below.
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