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Having your stuff stolen sucks, especially when its sentimental.

There go your memories.

But what if the thief is a family member and you found out?

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They only found out through socialmediawhen their cousin posted a picture casually using the thieved item.

Their cousin lived hours away, but thetripwasnt a deterrent for OP.

Weeks later, the cousin visited, completely unaware of what had gone down.

Woman cooking with skillet in modern kitchen, wearing a red apron, smiling while tossing vegetables in the air.

OP played it cool, waiting for theperfectmoment.

The cousin turned pale, clearly recognizing the pan but unable to say a word.

If they did, their parents would have been extremely mad at them.

Text reveals a story of a person reclaiming a stolen skillet from a cousin.

In the end, karma served up a satisfying dishright in the very skillet that caused the whole mess.

We went looking for answers.

Its this very pervasive experience in human lives.

Text about a stolen skillet and thieving cousin, expressing anger over discovery in a shared photo.

The satisfaction, however, is short-lived.

According to Volpe, the problem is that many people fail to predict the potential consequences of their retaliation.

Unless they stole your sentimental skillet, that is.

Text about a skillet retrieval mission involving a determined friend.

Check out the results:

Man in a hoodie peering through glass, related to skillet theft scenario.

Text about a cousin’s apartment and a stolen skillet soaking in a sink.

Text on a plain background discussing casual dining plans.

Text detailing a cousin’s theft and the dramatic revelation of the missing skillet.

A person in a hoodie, wearing gloves, attempting to pick a lock, illustrating a theft scenario involving a skillet.

Text reading, “Made a big show of where I found it and was thanking everyone and anyone for the discovery.

Text on a white background reads, “Cousin looked like had swallowed fecal matter.

Text about a cousin unable to admit to stealing a skillet to avoid parental consequences.

Eggs cooking in a skillet on a stove, illustrating the concept of a stolen skillet in use.

Reddit comments about dining, user asks why details were mentioned; OP humorously replies “Added flavor.

Reddit comment about a stolen skillet, with concern over soaking a cast iron skillet in the sink.

Reddit conversation about a stolen skillet with humorous comments about showing evidence to parents.

Reddit comments joking about grammar and “fat fingers” mistakes.

Reddit conversation about a stolen skillet and suspicions regarding a cousin’s actions.

Text exchange discussing a cousin stealing a skillet, with the word “Entitlement” highlighted.

Comment praising a person’s clever actions with a stolen skillet.

Reddit comment comparing saving a stolen cast iron skillet to rescuing a dog from a hot car.

Reddit comment saying, “Is his new nickname, Skillet?” with 891 points from CoderJoe1.

Text comment saying, “Revenge is a dish best served hot off a skillet.

Comment about petty revenge involving stealing a belt, related to a skillet theft.

Reddit comment about a skillet collection, highlighting humor in kitchenware abundance.

Text of a comment about serving sizzling fajitas in a stolen skillet, highlighting a humorous reaction to the situation.