Shocking Story: Man "Beats Up" Roommate for Kicking His Kitten

Lucas Rainfall

Updated Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 12:00 AM CDT

A recent post by Reddit user "u/Reaper1868" on the subreddit "r/TrueOffMyChest" has gone viral, igniting intense reactions across the internet. The post, accompanied by an image of a tiny, black and white kitten being held gently in a pair of hands, shares an alarming incident involving animal abuse and subsequent retaliation.

The Reddit post, which has received numerous awards and flairs, begins with the user confessing, "I just finished beating someone up and I hate myself for it but he kicked my cat." According to "u/Reaper1868," the conflict began when their drunk roommate tried to start a fight. Upon facing no resistance, the intoxicated roommate cruelly kicked the six-week-old kitten. The poster admits to responding with violence, stating, "I proceeded to beat his a** for 30 minutes. I feel very ashamed but I love my cat." This retaliation was not a singular act but involved "multiple beatings in a 30-minute time frame."

The story has drawn a plethora of comments, reflecting a mix of outrage, empathy, and calls for societal change. One commenter expressed concern for the kitten, "i hope da kittey is alright :(" while another remarked on the severity of the reaction, "If he was able to walk away it wasn't enough. You hurt my cats you're getting carried out."

The post has also sparked debates about appropriate responses to animal cruelty and the ethics of vigilantism. One user argued, "Using force to stop them is ok! Going back to someone to deliver multiple beatings afterwards is not ok," stressing that a more civilized approach is necessary for societal improvement.

Instances of animal cruelty often elicit strong emotional responses, as demonstrated by another comment, "You harm my cat, you die. Is that simple." However, some users warned against glorifying violence, even in retaliation, with one stating, "Animal abuse is never justified, and that guy is a p************. But this is just glorifying extreme violence."

Amidst the heated discussions, a user reminisced about a personal anecdote involving a kitten: "When I was young, I once went to my weed dealer, who was kind of a scary dude... I wound up paying $60 for the kitten instead of getting an ounce of weed that day."

The viral post has undeniably brought attention to the pervasive issue of animal abuse, with many users rallying for justice and better treatment of animals. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the emotional bonds people share with their pets and the lengths to which they are willing to go to protect them.

As the internet continues to react, one thing remains clear: no one should ever harm an innocent animal, and society must find a balance between defending the voiceless and maintaining ethical conduct.

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Top Comments from Imgur

CrisprCAS

If he was able to walk away it wasn't enough. You hurt my cats you're getting carried out.

BibiBlocksberg

i hope da kittey is alright :(

PaperinoVB

You harm my cat, you die. Is that simple.

ItTookMeAGoodWhileToComeUpWithAUsername

See and this is not ok in a society. Let’s assume the story is true: Using force to stop them is ok! Going back to someone to deliver multiple beatings afterwards is not ok. I know lots of people here have an obsolete eye for and eye world view but if we want to become better as a society, this s*** has to stop too.

JoeMangoJello

Who kicks a cat?!? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Osu8dWik5-U

Stefnos

those who need kitten-human comparison, thats like kicking a 10 year old kid because thire dad didnt wanner fight a drunk idiot

MatthewJohnsona

Please stop sharing fake stuff to make people angry on the internet. The world is hateful enough already.

Vesi

www.reddit.com/user/Reaper1868 I remember this story. Drunk guy got evicted for assaulting dude and kitty. This guy was in the right.

ImGettinSatisfied

Kick him out! What kind of monster could do that to an animal?

ADDGirl

Is there a line I can get into? People who kick cats are scum.

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