Folks Online Open Up About 34 Acts Of Revenge That Hit The Victim Way Harder Than Expected

Those who grew up with siblings know that usually there are many different altercations between you, and your sister or brother. Depending on the age gap, there could be even physical escalations, although often not serious at all.

Kids are very creative, though - if they have a bigger sibling, they'll find a way to get back at them in psychological warfare. And what's better to get them riled up than deleting the file save on their favorite game?

Sometimes revenge, even between children, can have serious repercussions. Especially when it is taken in the form of a physical altercation. However, in an interview published by Boston University, associate professor Peter Blake claims “Kids aren’t out to get people,” he says. “They’re sending a signal to the person, but also to the broader world that ‘I’m not a sucker.’” Disagreements between children can also be intercepted by adults, which sometimes can cause more collateral damage.

Additionally, a study on child aggression shows that children who are raised by parents inappropriately tend to display more animosity towards other children, which is not surprising.

Due to their developing social skills, children tend to not realize what consequences their words or actions could cause. This can result in circumstances which are unpleasant or even damaging to adults. According to Amanda Morin, a neurodiversity consultant, by the age of 11 children start to think more logically, are more introspective and prone to test out new ideas, mannerisms and more. Unfortunately, even if the children enter a new maturity level, they're still developing and their actions can be measured wrongly.

To be fair, even adults keep on developing their social skills well into adulthood. In fact, Social Skills Training (SST) is a thing for adults. It's a behavioristic approach to improve the social life of grown-ups.

Pulling pranks on your friends can be fun, especially if your practical jokes are harmless. Internet trends during the last decade show that "pranks" are increasingly becoming immensely obnoxious, and in some cases are harmful or even life-threatening. These "pranks" are often performed on complete strangers as well. It is not uncommon for such pranks to receive major backlash from the populous, as they are not entertaining and can often be harmful. Back in 2019, YouTube went on banning such content entirely. Their new FAQ clearly states what constitutes a prank.

In their statement, YouTube specifically noted that any pranks that would endanger any individual are strictly prohibited, which is a welcome change.

A hidden agreement between friends and co-workers on harmlessly pranking each other can be an exciting way to make your daily life more colorful, and a way to take revenge. However, even such harmless pranks can unintentionally cause damage.

What are your experiences in regards to pranks? Have you accidentally gone too far? Have you been on the recipient's end and experienced a prank which ruined your day? Let us know in the comments below.