Betamom has some theories and revenge, vengeance, justice and good old fashioned gettin' what's comin' to ya.
Here's the the first rule of Betamom: there is no Betamom. Just kidding, I had to say it.
The first rule of Betavengence: DONT MESS WITH MY KID
If you do, you will pay. Betamom does not endorse anything illegal or violent, but is here to tell you that old school justice can be had, if you think long and hard about it. This is how I approach it:
1. Don't dirty yourself in the process. Remember what your mother said, "Lie down with dogs, wake up with herpes." I'm paraphrasing here, but really, don't get herpes. You need to remain beyond reproach.
2. Betamom believes in "natural consequences," both with her kids and her enemies. For example; betaboy throws his bakugan at betagirl - he loses the bakugan. Natural consequences - hurt with the bakugan, lose the bakugan. It is less effective to lose TV for throwing the bakugan because TV wasn't part of the offense. That is to say, the punishment should fit the crime.
3. Enlist some close friends. If you have close friends to enlist, you are already ahead of the game. If they are truly your friend, they will take up your cause as their own without your asking. The truest friendships are forged on the battlefield. And Starbucks.
4. Play a long game. This is the most important one, so I will list it twice, since in my house we say things twice.
5. PLAY A LONG GAME. While indulging your fantasies of humiliating someone in public may seem satisfying in the short term, the only thing you gain is a reputation as a crazy person. Quick, extreme retaliation will come back to bite you in the ass, and only Betadad is allowed to do that.
So play a long game. The careful planning of your infiltration, undermining and resulting psychological destruction of your opponent will be ultimately more satisfying, far reaching and savory. Why?
Because revenge is a dish best served over and over again in a slightly un-hygenic but long buffet line. With no sneeze guard.
Betamom's coming to getcha. You know who you are.
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