A teenager’s scream was so loud that it prompted concerned neighbors to call the police. It all started when the girl had to clean up the kitchen after her brother failed to do the dishes. What she discovered in the cabinets led to a terrifying experience and an unexpected visit from the authorities.
Dishes Left Undone

Hidden Trash ️

Unexpected Discovery

Cockroach Invasion

Screaming in Fear

Brother’s Intervention

Prank Gone Wrong

Meltdown Ensues

Police Arrive

Parents Blame the Screamer

Defending Herself ♀️

Losing Control

Parents Unconvinced

Aftermath

Questioning Herself

Who’s to Blame?
A teenage girl’s scream led to a police visit after her brother’s prank went horribly wrong. She had to clean up the kitchen and discovered a hidden nest of cockroaches. In a panic, she asked her brother to help, but he threw the nest at her, causing her to lose control and scream uncontrollably. Her parents blamed her for the incident, leaving her questioning herself. Read on to see what others think about this situation.
Commenters sympathize with OP’s punishment and condemn brother’s behavior
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Commenter sympathizes with teen and suggests CPS intervention

Supportive neighbors called police after hearing ongoing screaming next door
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Don’t blame the screamer, blame the brother. NTA
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Parents blame victim for brother’s toxic behavior. NTA.

Throwing a box of cockroaches is disgusting and NTA’s reaction is justified

Don’t let anyone belittle your fears

Starting with minor details makes it sound like overreacting

Commenter sympathizes with OP’s frustration with lenient parents and brother.

Commenter praises someone’s restraint in a chaotic situation.

Commenter sympathizes with OP’s fear of roaches and criticizes brother’s laziness. Replies share similar experiences with infestations.

Sibling terrorizes sister, commenter calls for justice and empathy.

Sibling feud over cockroaches leads to police visit

Teen stands up against careless family, demands apology and justice

Sibling rivalry and creepy crawlies. NTA wins with empathy.

Standing up to family bullies.

Sibling prank gone wrong, commenter supports OP’s reaction with humor

Sibling rivalry taken too far?

Revenge ideas escalate in hilarious comment thread

When roaches are involved, family loyalty goes out the window

Bug-spray can’t defeat these resilient little buggers
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Involuntary scream after brother threw cockroaches, NTA.

Sibling rivalry taken to the extreme, NTA wins this round

Commenter hilariously exaggerates reaction to cockroaches in drain

Commenter relates to chilling experience in horror movie style.

Teen’s fear of cockroaches leads to police visit and family conflict

Commenter expresses disbelief at parents’ lack of awareness

Sibling throws roaches at terrified sister, parents blame victim. NTA

Roaches can bite and eat people alive?! NTA for screaming.

Supportive comment on fear of insects and unacceptable reactions.

Sibling rivalry and roaches lead to a chaotic night.
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Commenter suggests therapy for panic attack triggered by phobia

Doubts arise over authenticity of story

Standing up to intruders is scary, but NTA for reacting.

Parent agrees with NTA and would have punished brother severely

Sibling rivalry and bugs lead to chaos at home

OP is NTA and should keep track of toxic behavior

Phobia of cockroaches is no joke . Supportive replies.

Sibling abuse is not okay. NTA for reacting strongly

Sibling rivalry over insects, NTA seeks revenge

Standing up to a phobia-denying brother, NTA wins hearts

Commenter is not the a**hole for screaming at cockroaches

Spider terror! Commenter shares childhood trauma and fear of arachnids.

Commenter relates to screaming at bug, understands OP’s reaction
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Brother’s cockroach prank on phobic sister deemed unacceptable. NTA.

Sibling s****m and parental favoritism, NTA for screaming.

Box of roaches thrown at face, NTA for freaking out

Sibling rivalry gone wrong. NTA, but family drama ensues.

Supportive comment offers help and empathy for horrifying situation

Gender bias and neglectful parenting lead to cockroach infestation

Commenter sympathizes with OP’s unfair family situation

Don’t stress, you’re not the a**hole. Chill out and delete his account

Supportive comment to victim of family mistreatment.

Commenter calls out family’s behavior in a blunt way
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Commenter sympathizes with OP and offers advice on parents’ behavior.

Sibling’s bug phobia causes chaos, but commenter supports OP’s reaction.

Unusual pest control methods? Let’s hear your thoughts!

Commenter empathizes with OP’s cockroach problem. NTA confirmed.

Commenter relates to fear in viral video with humor
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Last Updated on April 27, 2023 by Diply Social Team