#39: Talk About Being Petty
As this next story shows, divorce can take a mental toll on people and push them to do crazy things sometimes. In a bizarre and unconventional response to a divorce order in 2015, a German man took the concept of dividing assets quite literally. Faced with the prospect of splitting his belongings with his ex-wife, he decided to saw their possessions in half, capturing the act on camera.
The footage, uploaded by the user “Der Juli,” shows him meticulously sawing items like a TV screen, wicker chair, iPhone, bed, and even a car right down the middle. This peculiar display of defiance and adherence to the court’s decision became a viral sensation, illustrating the extent to which some individuals may express their frustration in unique ways.