We’ve all been there – you leave something behind and it’s suddenly gone. But what happens when you find it again, and someone else claims it’s theirs? One college student faced this dilemma when her distinct water bottle went missing and then reappeared in someone else’s possession. Let’s dive into this water bottle war and see who’s in the right.
The Missing Water Bottle ️♀️

Gone in a Flash ⚡

A Surprising Reunion

The Battle Begins ⚔️

Friends Join the Fray

The Amazon Alibi ️

Rolling Eyes and Harsh Words

Friend’s Verdict ️

The Doubt Sets In

Water Bottle War: Who’s the Real A**hole?
A college student’s distinct water bottle goes missing, only to be found in the hands of another student who claims it’s hers. The rightful owner confronts the alleged thief, leading to a heated exchange and threats of campus police intervention. With friends weighing in on both sides, the water bottle owner is left wondering if she was in the wrong for making a scene. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Thief denies stealing water bottle, gets embarrassed. NTA.

“Water thief” gets what she deserves!

Friend prioritizes thief’s feelings over stolen property. Not cool.

Friend accused commenter of overreacting for retrieving stolen property. NTA.

Water bottle thief gets embarrassed in front of friends. NTA.

Free water bottle or rightful property? NTA stands firm

Standing up for yourself and taking back what’s yours. #NTA

Friend steals water bottle with owner’s number, lies about it. NTA.

Stealing a used water bottle with someone else’s name? NTA wins

Friend fails to support victim of theft. NTA stands alone.

NTA for standing up for yourself against a thief.

Respect personal property: NTA comment teaches college etiquette

Calling someone a thief isn’t the solution

Calling out thieves: NTA embarrasses friend’s thief acquaintance

Honesty is the best policy, even for lost water bottles

Assertive response to water bottle theft accusation.
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A relatable hypothetical situation, NTA for wanting your water bottle.

Don’t mess with someone’s property. NTA is clear.

Doing the right thing: returning lost items to owners

Friend calls NTA an AH due to their own issues.

Justified jerk? Defending against a false accusation. NTA.

Stealing is wrong, and so is being defensive about it

Faculty adviser’s embezzlement excuse, commenter’s NTA judgement.

Reclaiming property: NTA prevails in water bottle dispute.

Fed up with protecting bad actors? NTA has your back

Stealing water bottles? NTA embarrasses the culprit.

NTA stands up to water bottle skeptic with clever comeback

NTA gets back stolen water bottle and outwits entitled friend.

NTA stands for not the a**hole. The commenter shares a similar experience where a friend’s dad gave them a one-of-a-kind hoodie, which was later stolen by a janitor. The commenter’s mom got involved and got the hoodie back. Moral of the story: don’t mess with moms.

Standing up for yourself and embarrassing a thief. NTA.

Stolen water bottle returned, friend called ‘wimp’. NTA wins

Returning a lost water bottle turns sour. NTA.

Don’t shield a thief. NTA takes a stand.

Girl accused of theft and lying, commenter says NTA.

Standing up for yourself and your belongings. #NTA
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Lost and found hydro flasks: to keep or not to keep?

NTA. Good on you for standing up for yourself!

Hygiene is key! NTA comment defends not using random water bottle

Standing up to a thief with campus police

Friend steals water bottle, denies it, and calls OP crazy.
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Thief threatens to call cops after getting caught stealing water bottle

Don’t let a thief make you spend your money

Standing up to a water bottle thief? NTA, according to comment.

Taking back stolen property is NTA. Friend is being ridiculous.

Debate over ownership of water bottle left at gym. NTA wins.

Recovering stolen property makes you NTA, not the thief.

Sharing water bottles? This commenter thinks it’s gross.

Unapologetic commenter calls out a thief, no sympathy given

Standing up for what’s right and calling out theft.

Teaching a thief a lesson and standing up for yourself. NTA

Stealing friend gets called out for her entitled behavior

Assertive approach to water bottle thief, with a touch of humor

Accusation of uncleanliness sparks debate on water bottle theft.
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Friend defends thief, commenter chooses justice over friendship.
