Living with roommates can be difficult, especially when it comes to sharing food. One Reddit user had enough of their lactose intolerant roommate stealing their almond milk, so they decided to take matters into their own hands. After switching to regular milk and catching their roommate in the act, tensions rise and the truth comes out. But was this sneaky move justified? Some may call it payback, while others may see it as an overreaction. Read on to find out more about this milk-stealing roommate drama.
Navigating shared groceries can be tricky, especially with a thief.

Respecting fridge boundaries: A lesson in food thievery

Labeling food is not enough to prevent roommate theft ️

Food thief strikes again

Battle of the fridge: Roommate steals food despite milk switch

Suspicious food disappearances lead to roommate theft accusations

No more almond milk for me

Mystery of disappearing milk in shared apartment

Roommate in denial about food theft causing arguments ♀️

Caught in the act ️♀️ Who’s stealing the food?

Food thief strikes again while roommate is away

Roommate food thief strikes again, but why only my groceries?

When stingy roommate gets caught stealing food

When groceries become a war zone

Switching to dairy milk to catch a food thief ️

Milk thief gets caught after clever switcheroo

Busted! Roommate caught red-handed stealing food

What happened after the milk switch?

Milk mix-up leads to roommate’s fiery diarrhea and food theft

Caught red-handed? Roommate confesses to food theft

Milk thief throws fit after getting caught with his hand in the cookie jar

Caught my roommate red-handed stealing my food

Roommate gets payback for food theft, hilarity ensues

Roommate drama: R trying to kick me out

Plot twist: Roommate is the reason for their moving out

Debate over milk switch: justified or a**hole move?

Confronting a food thief? Here’s what people have to say

Roommate caught stealing food after milk switch
What do you do when your roommate keeps stealing your food despite your multiple confrontations? One guy decided to catch his roommate in the act by switching his almond milk for regular dairy milk. The plan worked and the lactose intolerant roommate admitted to stealing the food and drink. But instead of feeling remorseful, he was more upset about the switch. The tension in the apartment is high as the roommate tries to convince the others to kick out the guy who caught him. Little does he know, they are already planning to move out together. Do you think the guy was justified in catching his roommate? Or did he go too far? Read on for the comments and reactions.
Creative revenge for food theft with lactose intolerance prank. NTA.

Roommate steals food, OP defends themselves with NTA and suggestions for spiking food.

Roommate caught stealing food, but commenter shares similar story of food thief getting justice through legal action and increased pay.

Roommate accused of food theft due to his own guilt

Almond vs dairy milk confusion leads to roommate food theft

Food thief gets what’s coming, but tensions rise among roommates

Sharing is caring, but stealing is not cool

Lactose intolerant roommate learns lesson with hilarious outcome

Karma strikes back! NTA gets the last laugh

Food thief gets taught a lesson #NTA

Stealing food and blaming others? NTA and a jerk roommate.

Outsmarting a thief Drive out the bad roommate.

OP was right, but it was still a Tony Stark kinda move. A+

Milk thief caught! Commenter not TA ❌

Commenters discuss the normalcy of milk being sold in liquor stores

Clever revenge! Check out r/pettyrevenge for more ideas.

Milk thief gets a taste of his own medicine

Lactose intolerant roommate catches food thief, explodes. NTA.

Roommate steals food, but OP may have gone too far

Roommate stealing food? Mix in some regular milk to deter them.

Sibling rivalry over almond milk leads to hilarious revenge

Caught red-handed Time to pay up, roommate!

Exposed! ️♂️ NTA gets justice on thieving liar roommate.
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Lactose intolerance complications vary, but roommate broke agreement, NTA

Lactose intolerance is no joke, but catching a thief is satisfying ️♂️

Commenter applauds OP’s milk switch prank, calls them a hero ♂️

Roommate’s entitlement stinks NTA for dosing food with laxatives

Looking for a new apartment after milk switch incident

Denial and discomfort on the loo: judgement is NTA

Why do people defend inconsiderate behavior?

Get revenge with dairy: NTA suggests making thief sick

In defense of food theft prevention

Caught red-handed, still has the audacity to be mad
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Food thief caught and justice served! NTA
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Clever and cheeky way to catch a food thief.

Roommate steals food but OP’s milk prank makes them both ESH

Can’t buy milk at a liquor store, but roommate got what’s deserved

Roommate gets a taste of their own medicine ️

Clear case of roommate’s dishonesty, commenter takes the side.

Roommate gets spicy justice for stealing food
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Milk thief gets what he deserves
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Roommate steals food, coworker poisons drink with Ex-lax

Confronted roommate stealing food, he lied. NTA, spice up milk ️

Sometimes being an a-hole is strategic

Roommate caught stealing food after milk switch. NTA for calling him out.

Clever food thief outsmarted, commenter approves

Food thief gets what he deserves

Stand your ground! NTA for protecting your food.

Food thief gets caught, justice served ️
