# To the poor idiot who stole my shoes

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**Category:** The BBQ Pit\
**Created:** [April 22, 2006, 11:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-the-poor-idiot-who-stole-my-shoes/353803 "2006-04-22T23:28:23Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 25, 2006, 6:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/to-the-poor-idiot-who-stole-my-shoes/353803/21 "2006-04-25T18:44:05Z")

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[QUOTE=mcott]  
Frankly, this is in the pit because of the fucker who caused me to leave my shoes outside at my door in the first place. If I ever see you let your dog take a massive shit on my front walk again without bagging it, I will make it painful for you.  
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Getting real (“painful”) revenge fucks up your Karma. I suggest running out with a baggie and saying something like (in a VERY sincere tone of voice), “Oh, you poor man! Obviously you can’t afford one of these bags for your doggies excrement. Thus, I will provide you with one, out of the goodness of my heart!” if you can prepare a small bag of kibble so you can also say “Since you’re so destitute I also fixed up a little bag of food for your poor doggie”. Say it loudly, with a VERY cheerful tone. This is a “good turn” and besides being satisfying seeing the asshole blush and stammer, give your GOOD Karma. Not only does “painful” revenge fuck up your Karma, but it can lead to a cycle of revenge that could be very bad for both of you.

But in any case- kindness where none is expected- even false kindness- really fucks with their brains. Cool, eh? 😃

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