Imagine having a deep-rooted fear of bugs and your so-called friends decide to play a prank on you involving a pet praying mantis. That’s exactly what happened to a 13-year-old girl who was invited to a sleepover at her friend Cassidy’s house. Little did she know that her fear of bugs would be exploited, leading to a tragic end for the innocent mantis. ️ Let’s dive into this dramatic tale of fear, friendship, and a crushed pet.
Bug-Phobic Beginnings ️

Sleepover Setup ️

Two Truths and One Lie

The Prank Unfolds

Mantis Meets Its Fate

Panic Attack Ensues

The Aftermath

Friendship on the Rocks?

Seeking Validation

Mantis Details

Mom’s Advice

Bad Reputation

New Friends, Old Rumors

Prank Gone Wrong: Who’s to Blame?
Our bug-fearing protagonist found herself in a nightmare scenario when her friends decided to place a pet praying mantis on her leg during a sleepover. In a panic, she accidentally crushed the mantis, leaving her friends demanding $100 to replace the pet. Despite their insistence, she believes it’s not her fault, as they knew about her fear and exploited it for a prank. Her mom advised her to block them and said she would talk to their moms. The two friends have a bad reputation at school, and now, it seems the rumors were true. So, who’s really to blame in this tragic tale of fear, friendship, and a crushed pet? ️
NTA. You deserve better friends

NTA offers compensation for therapy after cruel prank

NTA: Friends played cruel prank, not trustworthy with pets

NTA: Pranks should be fun, not dangerous. Friend crossed the line

NTA. $100 for a mantis? That’s insane! Owner’s fault for prank.

NTA. Friends are being huge assholes. They put bug in danger

Friends not worthy: mantises are cheap, they’re not good friends.

NTA. Irresponsible friend treats pet like toy. No more pets.

NTA- Cruel prank plays on fears, you deserve kinder friends

NTA. Involuntary reaction to bug on you, Cassidy’s disrespect. Animal cruelty.

NTA- Friends overreacted to inexpensive pet mantis. Major bs.

NTA 100%! Cruel prank with pets? No way, not cool!

NTA: Fear of bugs, prank gone wrong, and an a**hole move.
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Exploiting phobias? Not cool! Friends should never cross that line.

NTA. Don’t pay for your friends’ mean prank

NTA: Just desserts for cruel bullies. Scammers too?

Heartbreaking demise of an innocent praying mantis
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NTA: True friends understand your fear. Block and move on.

Using fears against you? Not a friend.

NTA: Prank gone wrong, friend’s pet mantis in danger

NTA! Crushing a pet mantis in panic? Price tag ridiculous!
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Bug death blame game: NTA says bug’s fate was avoidable.
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NTA. Friend’s pet bug, your fear, her responsibility. No blame.

Brainless friends and a $100 praying mantis: NTA wins!
