A pair of internet users turned the tables on an online creep in an unexpectedly entertaining revenge scheme that took place in 1999. The story, shared recently on Reddit, recounts how a young couple baited a man known only as “Farmer Bob” into an absurd situation involving baking soda, vanilla sugar, and fake German spanking videos.
The backdrop for this tale is a time when chatrooms were a primary form of online interaction. Users could enter these spaces without the need for accounts or personal information, leading to many unmoderated encounters. Among these were creeps who often targeted young women. To combat unwanted advances, users created support communities where they could share experiences and tips.
The protagonist of the story, a young man now in his twenties, met his then-girlfriend, a fierce defender of online safety, through a physical meetup organized by their chatroom community. Known for her creative strategies against online creeps, she quickly became a notable figure in their group. When reports surfaced about Farmer Bob creeping on younger members, the couple devised a plan to expose him.
Initially, the girlfriend pretended to be a naive newcomer to the chat. This guise allowed her to engage Farmer Bob in conversation. Over time, they gleaned some personal details about him, including that he owned a cattle farm and claimed to be wealthy. However, his intelligence seemed questionable, as he boasted about how women loved him and his wooden shoes.
After some back-and-forth, the girlfriend decided to take the prank further. She proposed the idea of him providing cocaine in order to meet up, only to be met with his puzzling admission that he couldn’t afford it. This contradiction revealed his shortcomings as a supposed affluent farmer.
In an entertaining twist, the girlfriend concocted a story about an inexpensive alternative to cocaine using baking soda and vanilla sugar, claiming it would give a similar rush. Surprisingly, Farmer Bob took the bait and even thanked her for the suggestion. He promised to try the mixture that evening and report back.
Days later, the couple received an email from Farmer Bob, written in all caps. He was furious, claiming the concoction caused him to have a nosebleed and that he had to visit a clinic because of it. This outburst confirmed that he had taken their joke seriously, which made the revenge even sweeter.
As if that wasn’t enough, they escalated the prank by claiming that the girlfriend produced and starred in German amateur spanking videos, aimed at tourists. To sell the ruse, they created a “trailer” featuring her younger brother and his friend acting out a comically exaggerated scene. The production was absurd, with mock spankings and silly antics that both fit the theme and ridiculed their target.
Despite the obvious farce, Farmer Bob believed the trailer was genuine and soon started begging for copies of the videos. The couple demanded he try the homemade drug again before they would even consider it. After that, communication with him abruptly stopped. It remains unclear whether Farmer Bob finally realized he’d been duped or if he simply chose to change his online persona.
The couple had successfully protected their online community and turned the creep’s advances into a memorable tale of revenge. No further reports of Farmer Bob surfaced in their chatroom, suggesting that their tactics worked.
Reflecting on the situation, one reader commented that the prank was a brilliant way to deal with someone who threatened the safety of the online space. Another added that the creativity involved in the prank highlighted how important it is to support one another against unwanted attention in chatrooms.
Though some readers expressed admiration for the couple’s ingenuity, others remained cautious about the lengths people might go to in the name of revenge. It opened dialogue about the challenges and responsibilities of community safety in digital spaces.
While the couple enjoyed their victory over Farmer Bob, the story serves as a reminder of the pervasive issues of online harassment. It highlights the importance of vigilance and camaraderie in combating creeps who exploit the anonymity of the internet.
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