Buckle up because we’ve got an astonishing lineup of jaw-dropping tales from social media users, where the universe served up a heaping plate of karma to those who had it coming. From road rage to supermarket showdowns, these 10 stories will make you believe in cosmic justice like never before!
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#1. Phew Karma!
“Did you ever see karma hit someone who deserved it so befittingly that it was eerie?”
In the picturesque countryside of Tuscany, Italy, a US expat, known for their love of cooking, Boston history, and British culture, shares a heartwarming tale of their elderly stepmother. This remarkable woman had faced a dreadful first marriage marked by abuse and threats directed at her and their three innocent daughters. However, just as she mustered the courage to leave her tormentor, karma intervened in a most eerie and fitting manner.
In a sudden twist of fate, her abusive ex-husband dropped dead of a heart attack right in the middle of a verbal abuse episode, leaving her free to rebuild her life with the storyteller’s widowed father. It was as if the universe itself had stepped in to right the wrongs of the past.
#2. Instant Karma on the Highway
“Sometimes, there IS a cop around when you need one.”
On a busy highway, a driver recounts an incident where they were faced with an aggressive driver who recklessly overtook their vehicle, endangering everyone on the road. This driver’s impatience and blatant disregard for safety were evident to all. Just when it seemed that there was no justice to be had, the universe delivered a dose of instant karma. A vigilant police officer, seemingly appearing out of nowhere, pulled the reckless driver over for speeding, putting an end to their dangerous antics and potentially preventing a tragic accident. It was a reminder that sometimes when you need it most, there is indeed a cop around.
#3. Divine Timing at the Store
“It’s like the stars and planets aligned perfectly on that Sunday afternoon.”
In the post-pandemic period, there was a diligent store worker named Frank who aimed to master all aspects of his job. On a hectic day with a surge of customers, including many with stimulus checks, Frank struggled to take a break, potentially risking trouble with his managers. Amid this chaos, an impatient and rude customer confronted Frank, hurling insults and even racist remarks. Frank tried to explain but faced a barrage of verbal abuse. As he left, the customer continued berating him. Then, fate took an unexpected turn. The customer’s overloaded cart spilled, and another cart rolled into a truck. Bystanders were amazed as if the universe had orchestrated a swift lesson in patience and humility that Sunday afternoon.
#4. Karma at the Airport
“She had gone from pole position to the back of the queue, and no one felt like making way for her again.”
At a bustling airport, a tale unfolds of a woman who had mastered the art of queue-jumping with an air of entitlement that left fellow travelers fuming. Her audacity knew no bounds as she pushed past the narrator to claim pole position in the line. However, in a turn of events that could only be described as poetic justice, when the airline staff finally opened the boarding doors, it wasn’t the front doors as she had anticipated. Instead, they opened the second set, leaving her at the back of the queue. No one seemed willing to make way for her this time, and she learned a valuable lesson about patience, fairness, and the unpredictability of life.
#5. Vocal Chords Of Destiny
“HE LOST HIS VOICE! Hahahaaha”
In a heartbreaking story of abuse, a woman endured her husband’s relentless verbal cruelty. His ceaseless insults and shouting created an emotionally toxic atmosphere. Even when she battled cancer, he offered no support, threatening divorce and the loss of medical aid. His behavior escalated as he turned to alcohol, returning home drunk and continuing his tirades.
In a twist of fate, karma finally caught up with him. A brutal mugging left him voiceless, rendering him unable to utter a single word for the last six months of his life, a poignant reminder of the pain he had inflicted through his relentless verbal abuse.
#6. Unfriendly Skies
“Who are you to tell me what to do and what not to do? I started flying way before you were even hatched.”
Story: Years ago, while working as a 27-year-old cabin crew member on a Lagos to London flight, a flight attendant told the story of an unruly passenger. Just as the captain illuminated the fasten seat belt sign in anticipation of severe turbulence, a passenger in business class, a man in his late 40s, abruptly rose from his seat, paying no heed to the impending danger. Approaching him, the flight attendant kindly requested that he return to his seat for a few moments due to the expected rough ride. The passenger, however, dismissed her authority, insisting on using the lavatory and rudely questioning her right to intervene.
With the turbulence looming, the flight attendant and her colleagues securely fastened themselves in their seats. The turbulence that ensued was among the most violent she had ever encountered, and she could hear the passenger being tossed around inside the lavatory. When he finally emerged, their eyes met, and a subtle smile crossed her face. The passenger struggled to return to his seat, hastily buckling his seatbelt, which he refused to unfasten even after the captain switched off the fasten seat belt sign. Throughout the remainder of the flight, he avoided making eye contact, nursing a minor bump on his head. In this turbulent journey, the skies had swiftly taught a lesson in humility.
#7. Social Services Misjudgment
“I asked her what made her think I am on welfare, and she gave me one look and said the way you dress.”
In a juicy grocery store showdown, a cashier got a taste of instant karma! Our unsuspecting shopper decked out in frumpy attire on her day off, had her groceries stopped at the register just because they crossed the $100 mark. The cashier made snide remarks about her clothing and even questioned if she could afford the groceries since was likely on welfare. Tempers flared, and the customer demanded the manager, who turned out to be silently eavesdropping nearby. Swift justice rained down as the cashier got the boot, all thanks to a video proving her wrong. Instant karma: 1, Judgmental cashier: 0.
#8. Subway Justice
“One elderly lady was working her way toward an empty seat when a young punk in an odd assortment of clothes slipped by her and grabbed the seat and then looked up at her and smiled..”
In a New York subway, things got wild as folks scrambled for seats. An old lady aimed for an empty one, but a young kid in odd clothes beat her to it and grinned. Another guy gave up his seat for her, after which the punk called him ‘grandpops’ and made a snide remark. The older man, unbothered, had a trick up his sleeve. As the subway neared the next stop, he stood, put his soda can on the seat, and left the train. Just as the doors closed, the soda can fell, soaking the punk. Subway justice!
The passengers couldn’t hold back their grins as the punk, drenched in soda, scrambled off at the next stop. One kind soul even used the abandoned hoodie to clean up the mess and claimed the vacant seat. It was a slice of sweet karma served with a fizzy twist in the Big Apple’s underground.
#9. Neighborhood Garden Dispute
“One of the complaints this lady kept putting in about the flower bed was that the local cats kept doing their business in the flower bed…”
In a quiet neighborhood, tensions ran high over a seemingly trivial matter—an ornate flower bed in the communal garden. One particular neighbor, with a window right above the flowers, had made it her mission to have the flower bed removed, citing various complaints. Among them, she repeatedly said that the local cats were using the flower bed as their restroom, and the smell was wafting in through her window. No one else had ever seen cats in the garden, and the flowers were designed to repel them.
After much debate and discord, the flower bed was indeed removed. However, in an ironic twist of fate, the absence of the flower bed seemed to beckon the local feline population, who now frequented the spot for their business, leaving the complaining neighbor to face the exact consequences she had been lying about.
#10. Saving a Spot in the Queue
“We did not wait to see him ticket her.”
Amid a heavy snowstorm, a considerate driver made a compassionate decision to stop at a red light, allowing pedestrians to cross safely. However, a reckless driver behind them, driven by impatience and frustration, overtook their vehicle in a risky maneuver. Yet, justice was swift, and as if guided by fate, a police officer witnessed the reckless behavior and pulled the driver over for speeding. It was a powerful reminder that sometimes, in the most unexpected moments, the universe conspires to ensure that justice prevails.
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