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The original was posted on /r/tifu by /u/SteisyFeet on 2025-09-27 23:50:56+00:00.
Yesterday, while brushing my teeth, I noticed a small spider crawling near the bathroom sink. I don’t like killing insects, so I decided to rescue it instead. Carefully, I grabbed it with a tissue and released it outside. Feeling proud, I returned to my routine. Hours later, I noticed flies buzzing around inside the bathroom. At first, I thought it was a coincidence, but then I realized the spider had been keeping those flies away. Without it, the flies multiplied quickly, and now my bathroom is swarming with them every evening. I spend more time cleaning than I used to, and I miss my quiet bathroom. This taught me that some good intentions can backfire spectacularly.
TL;DR: Tried to rescue a spider to be kind, but it was keeping flies away. Now my bathroom is full of flies and I regret it.