January 23, 2025 at 7:21 am

His Fellow Summer Camp Teacher Bullied Him Incessantly, But He Was The Official Camp Photographer. So He Got Back At Him By Removing Him From All The Photos.

by Ashley Ashbee

Source: Reddit/Petty Revenge/Pexels/Pok Rie

It’s a tough situation when you’re bullied on the job.

To be professional and preserve your own career, you need to be careful how you react or if you react at all.

See how the photographer in this story quietly got back at his bully.

Try to make me look bad? Nobody will see you! Or why you should not upset the official photographer.

A few years ago, I was one of about 5 teachers in a summer camp.

One of the teachers was very young and just out of university.

As often happens, he thought he was the best.

His nastiness knew no limits.

For some reason he started complaining about me behind my back, never to my face, and making a big deal about miscommunications.

At one point all the teachers had a meeting that I missed because like most meetings they are a waste of time, but he kept complaining about me, calling me stupid, etc.

I know about this because the other teachers told me.

He was the only person that had a problem with me.

Again, not a word to my face.

But he messed with the wrong person.

One of my tasks as a hobby photographer, was to take pictures so at the end we could have a slideshow of summer camp moments.

It took me hours and hours of extra work, but I photoshopped him out of every single picture. When possible I just cropped his head out.

So there were many pictures with only his leg or an arm in the frame. The only picture where he finally appeared was the official photo with everyone in it.

It would be strange if he didn’t appear on this picture. So I made him look red as if he was sunburnt, made his eyes look bloodshot and made his teeth look as yellow as canned corn.

Nobody ever said anything to me.

Most people look for themselves in the pictures, and everyone else found themselves just fine.

That’s a funny and clever way to get revenge!

Here is what folks are saying on Reddit.

That sounds like a movie.

Source: Reddit/Petty Revenge

He probably didn’t want to dig a deeper hole for himself.

Source: Reddit/Petty Revenge

It’s poetic, isn’t it?!

Source: Reddit/Petty Revenge

Haha he does sound like a spy.

Source: Reddit/Petty Revenge

With his fragile ego, I’m sure he did.

Source: Reddit/Petty Revenge

Who’s Mr. Tough Guy now?

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Ashley Ashbee | Contributing Writer, Workplace & Culture

Ashley Ashbee is a contributing writer for TwistedSifter specializing in workplace dynamics, employee advocacy, and professional culture. Drawing on her real-world experience as a software consultant, she brings a unique, insider perspective to navigating office conflicts, toxic management, and trending professional dilemmas.

Holding a degree in Professional Writing from York University, Ashley combines her formal editorial training with her corporate background to deliver highly engaging, empathetic narratives. She excels at breaking down complex workplace dramas and translating them into stories that truly empower and validate modern workers.

Based in St. Catharines, Ontario, Ashley balances her time between the tech and publishing worlds with her love for the outdoors. When she isn’t consulting or writing, she can usually be found exploring local walking trails or experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.

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