Harmless Revenge

Revenge is one ofthose things that everyone enjoys.People don't like to talk aboutit,though.Just the

same,there isnothing more satisfying or more rewarding than revenge.The purpose is not toharm your vic-

tims but to let themknow that you are upset about something that they are doing to you.Carefulplotting can

provide you withrelief from bothersome co-workers,gossiping friends,or nagging family members.

Co-workers who makecomments about the fact that you are always fifteen minutes late for work canbe

taken care of verysimply.All you have to do is get up extra early one day.Before the sun comesup,drive

to each coworker'shouse.Reach under the hood of your coworker's car and disconnect the centerwire that

leads to thedistributor cap,the car will be unharmed,but it will not start,and your friendsat work will all

be late for work onthe same day.If you're lucky,your boss might notice that you are the only onethere and

will give you araise.

Gossiping friends atschool are also perfect targets for a simple act of revenge.A way to trapeither male

or female friends isto leave phony messages on their lockers.If the friend that you want to get ismale,leave

a message that acertain girl would like him to stop by her house later that day.With anyluck,her boyfriend

will be there.Thegirl won't know what's going on,and the victim will be so embarrassed that heprobably

won't leave his homefor a month.

When Mom and Dad andyour sisters and brothers really begin to annoy you,harmless revenge may be

just the way to makethem quiet down for a while.The dinner table is a likely place.Just before themeal

begins,throw ahandful of raisins into the food.Wait about five minutes and,after everyone hasbegun to

eat,cover your mouthwith your hand and begin to make odd noises.When they ask you what the matteris,

point to a raisinand yell,"Bugs!"They dump their food in the disposal,jump into thecar,and head for

McDonald'a.Thatnight,you'll have your first quiet,peaceful meal in a long time.

A well-plannedrevenge does not have to hurt anyone.The object is simply to let other peopleknow that

they are beginningto bother you.As a harmlessrevenge,you might come first and get a raise by________.

A.making yourcolleagues come late

B.getting up earlierthan your colleagues

C.destroying yourcolleagues' cars

D.pleasing your boss