UPDATE: A college student has drawn widespread admiration for her clever retaliation against a noisy neighbor who continuously blasted music until 2 AM. The incident highlights a growing frustration many face with inconsiderate neighbors.
In a now-viral post on Reddit, the woman, identified as Paige Freshwater, detailed her struggle with her dorm neighbor, Sarah, who would play loud music late into the night. “No matter how many times people asked her to turn it down, she’d laugh it off and say, ‘Relax, it’s college,’” Paige recounted.
Desperate for a good night’s sleep before an important exam, Paige decided to confront Sarah directly. However, her request was met with louder music, prompting Paige to devise a plan for payback that would ensure her neighbor experienced the same sleepless nights.
After her exam, Paige set her alarm for 6:30 AM every day for an entire week. She positioned her Bluetooth speaker against the thin wall they shared and blasted the cheesiest pop songs from the early 2000s. By the first morning, Sarah emerged “groggy and furious,” and by day three, she was pleading for the music to stop.
Paige cleverly responded, “Relax, it’s college,” mirroring Sarah’s earlier dismissal of her complaints. Remarkably, after just one week of this early morning musical wake-up call, Sarah’s late-night parties came to an abrupt halt. “The silence was golden,” Paige noted, implying her neighbor never acknowledged defeat.
The post has resonated with many online, with users sharing their own experiences with loud neighbors. One commenter shared a similar story of retaliation involving early morning noise-making, stating, “The complaints from them were glorious.” Others praised Paige’s method as “petty but effective,” emphasizing the satisfaction of giving someone a taste of their own medicine.
This lighthearted revenge story serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges of communal living, particularly in college environments where noise and consideration often clash. As more users engage with Paige’s story, it raises questions about personal boundaries and respect in shared spaces.
As the conversation continues to unfold online, many are left wondering what other creative solutions could address the issue of noisy neighbors in both college dorms and residential areas alike.
