Being petty can be fun. Sure, you can take the high ground and be a better person and get rewarded for it and all that, but being able to stick it to someone you despise is also unparalleled.
It may not even be for the big things, like when someone wrongs you in the worst way possible. We're talking about the small, minor inconveniences caused when someone annoying goes out of their way to be unkind to you. In such cases, revenge is a dish best-served cold.
And so, we've rounded up some of the funniest memes about being petty that prove just how bittersweet the feeling can be. Have fun!
Disclaimer: This piece reflects the writer's opinion; the reader's discretion is advised. Do let us know in the comments what you think should have made the cut.
13 memes that show just how gratifying it can be to be petty once in a while, and why you should consider it if you aren't already
1) My face when it's time to be petty: (via Pinterest / @Society19 UK)
2) When someone asks me why I'm so petty: (via Pinterest / @Michelle Northcraft)
3) When someone asks me how petty I can be: (via Pinterest / @f*** onions just laugh)
4) How many times was I petty today, you ask? I'm improving. (via Pinterest / @Jennifer Martin)
5) Me when I have to choose between answering normally or being petty: (via Pinterest / @Gina Rambo)
6) Fighting the urge to be petty be like: (via Pinterest / @KK NAB)
7) When someone is trying to be petty but they don't know you have a PhD in pettylosophy... (via Pinterest)
8) When karma comes back on the people who did you dirty without having to exert any energy into being petty: (via Pinterest / @maria arechaederra)
9) Me fighting every bone in my body to not be petty: (via Pinterest / @YourTango)
10) Me changing their contact name one second after they made me mad: (via Instagram / @memerats)
11) Me planning my winter arc and how I'm going to get revenge on everyone who thinks I'm stupid: (via Pinterest / @sophronia)
12) "The customer is always right..." In this case, they might be... (via Pinterest / @eBaum's World)
13) When you're playing UNO and a friend plays the 2+ card on you: (via Pinterest / @facebook.com)
AND? Did we convince you to let yourself go and be petty once in a while? It's almost like self-care!
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