Terrified Teen Crushes Friend’s Pet Mantis : Who’s to Blame?

Imagine being terrified of bugs, only to have your so-called friends use your fear against you in a cruel prank. That’s exactly what happened to a 13-year-old girl who accidentally crushed her friend’s pet praying mantis during a sleepover. Now, her friends are demanding she pays $100 for the deceased insect, but is she really the one to blame? Read on to find out how this birthday celebration turned into a nightmare.

The Bug Phobia Origins

The Sleepover Begins

Two Truths and One Lie

The Prank Unfolds

Enter the Praying Mantis

Panic Attack Ensues

The Aftermath

The Blame Game Begins

The $100 Demand

Seeking Validation

The Mantis’ Color

Mom’s Advice

The Truth About Cassidy and Tia

Grateful for Support

A Sleepover Gone Wrong: Who’s the Real Culprit?

A 13-year-old girl, haunted by a childhood fear of bugs, finds herself in a nightmare when her friends decide to prank her with a pet praying mantis. The prank goes horribly wrong, leaving the mantis crushed and the girl in a panic attack. Now, her so-called friends are demanding she pays $100 for the deceased insect. The girl, however, believes she shouldn’t be held responsible for their cruel prank. With her mom’s support, she blocks the girls and hopes for the best. But who’s really to blame in this tragic turn of events? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation… ️‍♀️

Generous offer for therapy after cruel prank on terrified friend.

Friends played cruel prank, NTA for crushing mantis in fear

Friend’s prank goes wrong, traumatizes and kills pet mantis. NTA.

Teen crushes friend’s pet mantis, but not at fault. ‍♂️

Teen not at fault for pet mantis death, friends were cruel.

Irresponsible teen crushes pet mantis, commenter says NTA.

Compassionate reply to cruel prank with supportive tone.

Respect autonomy. Crushed mantis. No apologies. NTA

Pet prank gone wrong, commenter says NTA and rightfully so.

Friend pranks terrified teen with pet mantis, demands payment. NTA wins.

Exploiting someone’s phobia is not a prank. NTA.

Friends pull mean prank, commenter not responsible. #NTA

Standing up to bullies and scammers, NTA wins the day!

Friend put pet in danger as a prank, NTA for crushing. Move on.

Pet mantis crushed, blame game ensues. NTA wins.

Mantis prank goes wrong, commenter says friend at fault. NTA.

Bug-phobic teen accidentally kills friend’s pet mantis, not at fault.

Free praying mantises and a not-the-a**hole verdict

Exploiting someone’s fears is not a prank ❌. NTA.

Teen not responsible for pet mantis’s death, needs better friends

Spiteful but hilarious suggestion for replacing crushed pet mantis.

Teen with phobia not at fault, seek help from parents

Don’t pay a penny for a friend who crushes your fears

Mantis prank gone wrong, but NTA for defending yourself

Teen accidentally kills friend’s pet mantis, seeks advice on compensation.

Teen crushed friend’s pet mantis, commenter advises getting mom involved.

Win a stupid game, win a stupid prize. Easy NTA

Friend puts pet in harm’s way for a prank, gets mad. NTA

Responsible bug owner not at fault for scared friend’s mistake

Instinctive self-defense or animal cruelty? Bug lovers weigh in

Empathetic reply to a victim of bullying.

OP not at fault for crushing friend’s pet mantis.

Teen crushed friend’s pet mantis, but not at fault. Get better friends.

Friend’s pet mantis crushed by terrified teen, commenter defends teen

Phobia of bugs, terrified teen crushes friend’s pet mantis. NTA.

Friend’s $100 pet mantis crushed in prank gone wrong. NTA.

Friend’s pet mantis killed while instilling fear, NTA Cassidy cut-off.

Teen accidentally kills friend’s pet mantis, but not at fault.

Defending oneself against blame for pet mantis death.

Mantis pet owner shamed for not disclosing pet’s presence

NTA and bad pet ownership. Girls not responsible enough.

Empathetic comment validates OP’s feelings about pet mantis incident.

NTA, friend’s mistake, involve parents to handle situation

Is a pet’s value a reflection of friendship?

Friend puts terrified teen in danger, kills pet mantis. NTA.

Supportive comment encourages OP to trust their gut and move on.

Phobia-induced accident leads to realization of toxic friendship

Bug phobia or not, friend should have known better ‍♀️

Laughing at someone’s phobia is an a**hole move

Standing up for what’s right and ditching toxic friends

Fragile pet mantis crushed due to bug phobia. NTA.

Friend’s pet mantis killed by reflexive swatting: NTA

Bug squashing friend not at fault, commenter says NTA

Friend lies, endangers pet for laughs. OP owes nothing.

Phobia of bugs is valid, friend was not being a friend

Pet owner blamed for putting fragile insect in dangerous situation.

Insect lover defends pet mantis, calls out irresponsible friend.

Respectful hobbyist defends fear of insects, supports OP’s actions. ️

Pet owner accused of mistreating pet mantis, commenters agree NTA

Stand your ground and cut off toxic friendships.

Standing up for oneself against insensitive prank with empathy.

Friend crushes pet mantis, commenter says NTA for prioritizing safety.

A lucky escape for a praying mantis, but was it worth $100?

Standing up for yourself is important. NTA, talk to mom

Friends put mantis in hostile environment, NTA for its death.

Friend pranks with pets, commenter says NTA and no friend.

Standing up for boundaries and bugs NTA wins!