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AIBU?

Send a glitter bomb

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IWantToDoIt2 · 07/05/2021 18:25

Reading the recent thread about glitter bombs which I never knew existed. I really really want to send one to my ex boss. He was a complete dick, treat me really badly to the point I actually lost a lot of self confidence after working for him and needed to go on antidepressants. It’s been 3 years now and I’m so much more confident, but I still get pissed off thinking about the dick. Now I know about glitter bombs I’d love to send one as he is a complete clean and neat freak in the office.

YANBU - Yes do it
YABU - leave it, 3 years have gone by.

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DrSbaitso · 07/05/2021 20:16

@ShaneTheThird

Genuine question, could this fall under malicious communication?

IANAL, but my understanding is that the act itself isn't illegal as such, but if it is intended to harass, then it can be treated as criminal for that reason...especially if it is part of a wider campaign of harassment.

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IWantTDoIt2 · 07/05/2021 20:29

@GlitteryDickBomb I believe he’s already been reported.

As soon I read the last thread he was the first and only person I thought I’d love to send one of these to as he is really ocd with cleaning.

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foxyroxyyy · 07/05/2021 21:45

I saw that thread and I'll be doing it. Have sent the link to some pals and encouraged them to join in on the fun.

Do it

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GlitteryDickBomb · 07/05/2021 22:50

@foxyroxyyy

I saw that thread and I'll be doing it. Have sent the link to some pals and encouraged them to join in on the fun.

Do it

Ace. There will be glitter / dick / sperm bombs going off all over by next week 🤣.

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CharlotteFlax · 07/05/2021 23:10

I'd totally do it. But instead of glitter I'd make it with the leftover holes from a hole punch. Cos you know, better for the environment, less jazzy, appropriate if you send to the office.

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AndroidsAliensAndWizards · 07/05/2021 23:31

If it's a one off, how likely do you think it is that the police will investigate a glitter bomb?

"I opened a glitter bomb" yeah, they won't investigate but "I think my abusive ex is trying to scare me again" I'd have thought they'd have to investigate if there's a risk it's not just someone getting you back for something you did three years ago.

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Voomster953 · 07/05/2021 23:31

Ignore the naysayers! Do it! He definitely won’t be expecting anything after three years. BOMBS AWAY!

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Macblondie · 08/05/2021 00:17

Surely it’s the office cleaners who will be punished more than your ex-boss?!

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ILoveMondayMornings · 08/05/2021 00:51

Send 2.

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EmeraldShamrock · 08/05/2021 00:58

I'd be tempted but worried he'd think it was a bomb and have a heart attack.
The fire poo bag looks good too.

Write down your beef with him get it all out then destroy the letter.
Let him live his miserable negative life he isn't worth it.

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BluebelllsRosesDaffodills · 08/05/2021 01:24

Why don’t you just go on the company he works for google reviews and write some really bad ones- mentioning him personally.

I can’t see that anyone would really care that much about a glitter bomb 🙄

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Seventrees · 08/05/2021 12:58

Unfortunately, people who bully others at work often flourish.
You should obviously go on Glassdoor and leave a bad review about the company, focusing on him while not making it clear who you are. You could also write to the head of the company setting out how the person behaves towards staff (not just what he did to you). And you can complain on Google, too. You won't hear back, but questions may then be raised internally. I'm assuming that this person has treated other people badly too. Be factual, obviously.

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BluebelllsRosesDaffodills · 08/05/2021 13:31

@Macblondie

Surely it’s the office cleaners who will be punished more than your ex-boss?!

Send it to his home address

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Badgerlock42 · 08/05/2021 13:58

I would say it is your feminist duty to send the glitter bomb.

Applauding the passion, @Stompythedinosaur
While she's at it, OP could include a copy of Valerie Solanus's SCUM Manifesto, & a dagger.

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ZaraW · 08/05/2021 14:27

It's 3 years you should have forgotten it by now.

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PrawnChair · 08/05/2021 14:29

PrawnChair Checking In.

Obviously, I vote, do it.

And also report the furlough abuse too.

I'm saving the glitter bomb for when they have a special event at old work and then I am going to send a few of them - just to ensure there's glitter in every corner possible.

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DrSbaitso · 08/05/2021 15:24

@PrawnChair

PrawnChair Checking In.

Obviously, I vote, do it.

And also report the furlough abuse too.

I'm saving the glitter bomb for when they have a special event at old work and then I am going to send a few of them - just to ensure there's glitter in every corner possible.

They probably won't open more than one once they see what they are.

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PrawnChair · 08/05/2021 18:59

They probably won't open more than one once they see what they are.

Given their total lack of communication skills I doubt they would have the sense to discuss with each other they are being penis glitter bombed.

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cardibach · 08/05/2021 19:02

@DeusEx

Also it’s possibly assault.

How?

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DrSbaitso · 08/05/2021 19:33

I saw a video of a spring-loaded glitter bomb being opened once. The victim had an open topped goldfish bowl nearby and a fair amount of glitter landed in it. I hope the fish didn't eat any.

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PrawnChair · 09/05/2021 08:58

I feel someone is against glitter bombs, unless it's for people stealing parcels?

I feel that workplace discrimination and bullying is much worse than a stolen parcel and wholly deserves glitter bomb fuck uppity thrown at it a full force.

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DrSbaitso · 09/05/2021 09:13

@PrawnChair

I feel someone is against glitter bombs, unless it's for people stealing parcels?

I feel that workplace discrimination and bullying is much worse than a stolen parcel and wholly deserves glitter bomb fuck uppity thrown at it a full force.

Goodness, what gave it away? Was it every single post I've made on here?

Yes, I think they are stupid, cowardly, vindictive and either pointless or counter productive (in an office, who will have to clean up?). I'd really want to know the other side of any story involving someone who would use one. If I received one, I'd think that I'd probably given whoever sent it exactly what they deserved, hence their impotent fury. That's the kind of response they provoke in me.

I liked the NASA engineer because a) that was a natural consequence that actually might deter people from stealing, b) he wasn't doing it anonymously, so they all knew who had done it and why and c) it was just clever.

However, if you feel differently and want to take a brave stand against the bullies by anonymously pranking them however long after the fact, go ahead. I’ve also had those bosses, I know how awful they are. But it isn't anything a glitter bomb will fix. All you can really do is leave the job ASAP and tell them why. And if you think it's such a great thing, I wonder why you feel the need to justify it to me.

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GlitteryDickBomb · 09/05/2021 18:22

@PrawnChair and I are on the same page 🤣.

OP do it. It's only a bloody glitter bomb.

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TwoAndAnOnion · 09/05/2021 18:30

Pointless. He won't be cleaning it up. The domestics will be.

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DrJPuddleDuck · 09/05/2021 18:53

I feel unqualified to answer this followed the response I had to a recent thread I started about a colleague who made life hard for me. Some of the posters on that thread seemed to have so much wisdom on how people who have been bullied should feel and behave towards those who have bullied them! In the absence of that greater wisdom though, I am genuinely sorry that the actions of this person are still impacting on you and playing on your mind. I hope (even in the absence of a glitter bomb!) that you can find some peace - even if that is recognising and cherishing what is still in your life that’s important to you. Hopefully you will never need to work with them again!! 🤞

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