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Woman gets perfect revenge on debt collectors who demanded to speak to her dead dad
"Some months after my mum sold up and downsized, I got a letter from a debt collection agency saying I owed them £134 (approximately $174) and some pence, including interest and fees," she recounted. Bewildered, she reached out to the agency, having "no idea" what the charge was for. During the call, it became clear the outstanding charge related to broadband services at her mother’s previous residence. She explained that the broadband was bundled with the phone line—services she had canceled before her mother moved out.
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Her explanation initially fell on deaf ears. According to the collections agency, the broadband service had not been properly canceled "because the cancellation had not come in from the account holder," the Redditor explained. She was certain all accounts had been transferred into her name after her father’s passing. However, the agency disagreed, claiming the account was still registered under her deceased father’s name. "I explained that there really must have been a mix-up as he had died a few years earlier," she noted.
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She clarified further, "I took over control of the telephone line and broadband account, paying that single bill for my mother since she no longer had my father's income to cover expenses." Still, the representative insisted on speaking directly to the account holder—her late father—and refused further communication with her.
Repeated collection letters, legal threats, and ongoing frustration led her to creatively address their demand. At her father's graveside, she placed a call to the agency, announcing that the account holder was now available to talk. "I left the mobile by the gravestone while I wandered around the quiet," she wrote. "I heard some irate voices at the end of the line, so picked up the phone and asked if they'd had any joy speaking with the account holder."
"An angry voice asked what was going on, so I explained where I was and that I would love to know if my dad had said anything to them. I had been unable to reach him under six feet of churchyard dirt since we buried him a couple of years earlier," she shared, leaving the agent speechless. The situation was quickly escalated to the agency’s senior manager, who issued a swift apology and assured her the matter would be fully resolved. About a month later, she received official confirmation from the creditor that no debt existed.
When questioned about why she didn't simply pretend to be her father, she mentioned feeling uncomfortable with the idea, even humorously using voice-altering software or a friend. User u/Honigmann13 related, "I had a similar experience with my mother, who had been deceased for four or five years at that time. Some companies insisted that they needed to contact my deceased mother. Fed up with this, I provided them with the address of the cemetery." Similarly, u/Diligent-Touch-5456 shared, "I occasionally receive offers for life insurance for my mom and dad. First, they have been gone for over 25 years, and second, neither of them ever lived in the house where I currently reside."
Why millennials are saying Uncle Phil from The Fresh Prince is the greatest TV dad ever
"Damn that episode with Will's dad leaving him again. 'How come he don’t want me'? And uncle Phil just holds him ; nothing else is needed. Still cry at that episode," one person commented.
Another added, "I teared up just reading it. That episode gets me bawling every time. 😭"
Another commenter wrote, "No matter what stage in life you watch that episode, guaranteed it will hit you different. First watched it as a teen when it aired and it doesn’t get any easier whenever you’re grown with your own children and understand why Uncle Phil was a legend."
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One commenter shared more context behind why the scene was so powerful. "Especially after you learn that halfway through Will’s lines he gets emotional and goes off script. So when you hear him cry and say 'How come he don’t want me man' James Avery is also legit about to cry, stands there stunned for a second bc he knew what was happening, and as a man (not as an actor) the only thing he thought to do was reach out and hug Will. Those were real tears and emotions from Will’s trauma and that was a genuine man-to-man hug."
But that was not the only scene that stuck with Millennial viewers. Another shared, "Or the series finale. 'You are my son, Will. End of story.'" And another added, "As a dude that grew up without a dad, that episode hit hard."
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Other sitcom dads also got honorable mentions. "Hal (from Malcolm in the Middle, played by actor Bryan Cranston)," one wrote. Another added, "I have to admit it took me a bit of time to get used to watching him in Breaking Bad cuz I only knew him as that goofy ass dad from MITM."
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Another favorite: "Alan Matthews from Boy Meets World (played by actor William Russ) was always a favorite of mine. Sometimes he lost his temper or jumped to conclusions. But he always owned up to it and tried to make it right," one wrote. Another shared another heart wrenching scene from the show that solidified his spot as a top TV sitcom dad. "One of these rewatches I'm going to remember to keep a tally of all the times he made sure Shawn knew he was family. My favorite is at the hospital, because it's such a tiny moment but his kid is in the ICU, his wife is not doing well, he's probably going through hell, but even with all that going on, as Shawn is following Cory and Topanga to meet the baby and a hospital worker almost stops Shawn, Alan says, 'he's family'."
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Finally, Carl Winslow from Family Matters (played by actor Reginald VelJohnson) is another standout. "Uncle Phil and Carl Winslow were the real ones who would stick out their necks for their families. Don’t remember any of the other tv dads doing as much for their families," one wrote.
Boyfriend critiques girlfriend’s ‘performance.’ She shut him down instantly.
"I deal with it because I love him, you know?" she said.
But recently, Mark had become obsessed with “optimizing” their lives, thanks to a string of self-help YouTube channels. The influencers he followed preached that “relationships are about ROI” and that partners should “add value” to each other’s lives.
So, naturally, he decided to put those theories into practice—with a relationship performance review.
"So last week, we’re eating dinner, and out of nowhere, he goes, 'I think we need to have a performance review for our relationship.' I’m like, 'A WHAT now?'" she recalled.
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The cringe-worthy ‘review’ that ended it all
At first, she thought he was joking, but when Mark pulled out a folder, she realized he was dead serious.
"This man wrote up a whole list of stuff I need to 'improve on' like I’m a bad employee or something."
His “constructive criticism” included points like:
- "You’ve been slacking on cooking meals."
- "Your gym attendance is inconsistent."
- "You don’t fold my socks the right way, which shows a lack of attention to detail."
Her initial shock turned into anger when she asked if he had also reviewed his own performance. His response?
"Well, I don’t think that’s necessary because I’m already doing a lot."
She dumps him on the spot
Realizing that Mark truly saw their relationship as some kind of business contract, she refused to play along.
"I said, 'Mark, I’m your girlfriend, not your employee. And if you want 100%, maybe try being a 100% boyfriend first.' I grabbed the folder and threw it in the trash."
Instead of owning up to his bizarre behavior, Mark accused her of being “emotional” and “not open to constructive criticism.” His best friend even chimed in, saying she should have “heard him out” because it was a “unique approach” to relationships.
Needless to say, that “unique approach” got him dumped immediately.
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Internet reacts: ‘Put him on a performance improvement plan’
Reddit users had a field day with this story, offering both support and savage suggestions for how she could have flipped the script on Mark.
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u/Stormy8888 suggested turning the tables:
"List all the areas he could improve to be a 100% boyfriend. For everything he put in his performance review about her, she should put in three or four bullet points where he has to improve."
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Others recommended business-style revenge, with u/Spiritual_Region_841 proposing:
u/spinjinn didn’t hold back either:
"At the top of the list put his tone-deaf and tactless way of approaching criticism, as evidenced by the fact that he thinks he didn’t need a report."
A breakup that felt more like ‘getting fired’
The girlfriend might have lost a boyfriend, but it’s clear she dodged a bullet.
If Mark’s idea of relationship communication involved spreadsheets and “constructive criticism”, it’s safe to say she’ll be better off without him.
Sometimes, the best performance review you can give is a “thanks, but no thanks.”
The Challenger disaster unfolded live on TV. Their last words remain unforgettable.
A mission filled with hope, cut tragically short
The Challenger crew was made up of Commander Francis R. Scobee, Pilot Michael J. Smith, Mission Specialists Ellison S. Onizuka, Judith A. Resnik, and Ronald E. McNair, and Payload Specialist Gregory B. Jarvis.
Also on board was Christa McAuliffe, a New Hampshire schoolteacher chosen from over 10,000 applicants to be part of NASA's Teacher in Space program. She had trained to teach lessons from space, inspiring students worldwide.
Despite concerns about the unusually cold temperatures at the launch site, NASA proceeded with the mission. No one knew at the time that hidden structural flaws would turn the mission into one of the darkest days in spaceflight history.
Space Shuttle Challenger is carried by a Crawler-transporter on the way to its launch pad, prior to its final flight before being destroyed in the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster.Photo by NASA | Wikimedia Commons
‘Here we go’—The crew’s final moments
NASA later released transcripts from the Challenger’s communication system, revealing the crew’s last words before disaster struck.
The recorder captured their pre-launch conversation, which included both lighthearted banter and technical discussions. As the engines ignited, Pilot Michael J. Smith enthusiastically shouted:
"Here we go. Go! You Mother."
As the shuttle gained altitude, Smith noted the strong winds, saying:
"Looks like we’ve got a lotta wind here today."
Commander Francis R. Scobee replied:
"Yeah. It’s a little hard to see out my window here."
Grey smoke near the aft attach strut on the right SRB.Photo by NASA | Wikimedia Commons
The final transmission: ‘Uh oh’
As the Challenger soared past 35,000 feet, the crew continued checking airspeed and altitude. Then, Scobee radioed mission control with a routine call:
"Roger, go at throttle up."
Seconds later, disaster struck.
Smith, likely realizing something was terribly wrong, uttered the last recorded words from the Challenger crew:
"Uh oh."
Moments later, NASA lost all contact, and millions watching the live broadcast saw the shuttle explode in the sky.
At 58.778 seconds into powered flight, a large flame plume is visible just above the SRB exhaust nozzle indicating a breach in the motor casing.Photo by NASA | Wikimedia Commons
What went wrong? The preventable cause of disaster
The Challenger explosion was later determined to be caused by the failure of the O-ring seals in the solid rocket boosters.
Despite warnings from engineers that the freezing temperatures could cause O-ring failure, NASA managers proceeded with the launch. This decision ultimately cost seven lives.
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Remembering the Challenger crew
The loss of Challenger remains one of NASA’s most painful moments, but the legacy of the crew members lives on.
McAuliffe’s mission to inspire students continues through educational programs in her honor, and NASA has taken significant steps to improve spaceflight safety in the years since.
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