It’s often said that revenge is a dish best served cold, but for one woman, it was a gift wrapped in glitzy paper and topped with a bow. Susan’s story begins on a Christmas Eve when her husband, Murphy, presented her with a gift that left her feeling furious and hurt.
Instead of a thoughtful and romantic present, Murphy gave Susan a vacuum cleaner, which he had carefully wrapped and placed under the tree. The gesture was not only practical but also thoughtless, leaving Susan feeling like she was more of a maid than a wife.
The incident sparked a plan for revenge in Susan’s mind, and she spent the entire year plotting the perfect payback. She invited the whole family to their house for the next Christmas, hinting that there would be some “holiday entertainment.”
As the big day approached, Murphy’s excitement grew, and he couldn’t wait to see what Susan had gotten him. The family gathered around the tree, and Susan presented Murphy with a large, exquisitely wrapped box.
As Murphy opened the box, his face changed from excitement to confusion to horror. Inside, he found an industrial-sized case of toilet paper, complete with a bright red label that read “extra soft comfort” and “perfect for home AND workshop use!”
The room erupted in laughter, and Susan couldn’t help but smile as she watched her husband’s reaction. “Who gives their husband toilet paper for Christmas?” Murphy asked, his face red with embarrassment.
Susan’s response was swift and witty: “Who gives their wife a vacuum cleaner?” The family applauded, and even Murphy’s parents couldn’t help but laugh at their son’s misfortune.
The incident became a turning point in their relationship, and Murphy never forgot the lesson he learned that Christmas. From then on, he made sure to put more thought into his gifts, and Susan never had to worry about receiving another practical but thoughtless present.
As for Susan, she kept a special shelf in her closet ready for next year’s wrapping paper, just in case Murphy ever came up with another clever idea for a “practical” gift. After all, revenge is a dish that can be served in many different ways, and sometimes, it’s best served with a bow and a roll of high-quality toilet paper.
