- [Narrator] There's
nothing more satisfying than a heaping slice of justice. It's even better when it occurs naturally, carried out in accordance with the universe's
twisted sense of humor. Karma has been dealing out
justice since the dawn of time, but only recently have technological
advancements allowed us to capture its
wickedly-wonderful ways on video. So, to do justice to Karma's abiding place in the public consciousness, here's an all-encompassing mixture of some of the most
satisfying times karma came for awful people, past and present. (bright music) Thanks to the internet, we can all experience the satisfaction of seeing infuriatingly-inconsiderate
people receive some instant justice in
super-convenient video form. In this viral clip, a woman clearly thinks her
conversation with a friend is more important than allowing the train to leave the station on time. Train delays are annoying enough, let alone when they're caused
by selfish individuals. With a swift kick, the
situation was resolved, much to the surprised pleasure
of the other passengers. Time to rewind. This timeless tale, passed
down through the generations, begins at the end of the 19th century. When Texan Henry Ziegland
broke his fiancée's heart by calling off their engagement, she was so distraught that
she committed suicide. Her brother, overcome by
vengeance-fueled fury, made his way onto
Henry's land and shot him before using the second round
in the chamber on himself. Little did he know, the first bullet had merely
grazed the side of Henry's head, shooting off into the woodland behind him. Henry survived the ordeal
and 20 years passed. One day, Henry was carrying out some landscaping on his property, removing several trees in the process, but one was proving difficult to uproot. Henry resolved to blow
it up with some TNT, which wasn't so unusual
then as it sounds now. Henry detonated the
TNT and died instantly. Not from the explosion itself, though. Buried deep within that
tree was the very bullet that had missed him by a
millimeter two decades earlier. In the explosion, it had
been launched back out, and hit its original mark. Seems his jilted lover
finally got her payback. You're about to see why you should never turn
your back on a cowboy. This armed robber seems
to be new to the job, as he wears no facial cover, nor does he see fit to
change out of his regular, casual hoodie and cap. He threatens the till operator and the moustachioed
bystander with his handgun, and things seem to be
going fairly well for him. But by the way this guy
takes of his glasses, you can tell it wasn't going
to end well for the robber. Things take a turn for the unexpected when an oblivious customer
approaches the till with her items. The would-be robber is startled
and makes a serious error. Little does he know, the cowboy is waiting for him to slip up. As soon as the robber turns
around, the cowboy intervenes. This rare, unlikely act
of calm bravery proved to be a potentially life-saving example of right person, right place, right time. After some scuffling, the robber is apprehended
by a neat throat take-down. Let's see that again. Is karma a feminist? Looking at most of human history, you probably wouldn't think so. Yet this story from 1887
raises a few questions! In an effort to have a jolly good laugh at the expense of the female sex, a handful of fellows, who were displeased with the success of women's rights activists
in their Kansas town decided to take action. The group of around 20 men
submitted their candidate for the mayoral elections, a
woman named Susanna Salter. But their chortles soon turned
to gasps of astonishment. The men were certain that
no one would ever vote for a woman as mayor, but Susanna, who had been involved with the push to allow female
involvement in politics, went on to win 60% of the vote. She became the first female
mayor in the United States, and what could be described as the living manifestation
of a middle finger. There's nothing more rage-inducing
than a reckless driver who feels like they have
the right to break the rules at their own convenience. Especially when they put others
in danger in the process. Luckily, from time to
time, karma has our backs. Case in point. This impatient meathead
decides the driving lanes aren't up to his standards and opts to speed along
in the parking lane, giving the middle finger as he does. Fast forward a bit, and he
gets held at a set of lights. The cameraman has the great pleasure of seeing red and blue lights appear in the reflection of the car in front. Like we all would, the cameraman chuckles as he passes the reckless driver, who now has a cop car behind him, and has descended into
an all-encompassing rage, denying any responsibility. Karma served. In this similar case of
deliciously instant karma, we see a dash cam owner
pull into the left lane, which appears to be clear, to
avoid a build-up of traffic. Unfortunately, another vehicle is speeding way over the limit, too fast to be initially
noticed by the dash cam user. The speeding car behind has to break, much to his annoyance. So much so, he pulls up in
front of the camera owner, and climbs out, ready to rumble. But the moment he steps
out, he realizes his error. A cop has seen the whole thing and has pulled up directly behind. Despite a hilariously feeble attempt to point the blame on the dash cam user as a justification for the recklessness and seeming-threat of violence, there's no way out of this one and he ended up with a ticket. Ever left a job interview feeling like things couldn't have gone worse? No matter how bad yours was, this next candidate takes the karma-cake. When candidate recruiter Matt Buckland was rudely barged out of the way and told to go (beep)
himself on the tube to work, he brushed off the aggressive encounter and went on with his day. He certainly didn't expect that once he reached his office and sat down to interview
a potential new employee, he would find that same
antagonistic commuter sat smiling politely across from him. Needless to say, that particular candidate
didn't get the job. He did, however, get a
healthy dose of karma. What's the worst first
impression you've ever made? Let me know in the comments below. Who knows, I may even feature
yours in a future video! Sports can get pretty
heated from time to time, but that doesn't justify cheating. It definitely doesn't justify pushing a fellow cyclist off
their bike during a race. The karma here is twofold as the aggressive cyclist
initially falls off his bike before a motley crew of
outraged fans even step in. But once they do, he's
hoisted up and over. There's a moment of dread
before we see the water below, but either way, it's a long fall and justice is well and truly served. Not everyone gets to administer
their own form of justice in retaliation to being robbed. Nor should they. We have laws to free us
of that responsibility. But sometimes, the heat
of the moment provides an opportunity that's hard to resist. This video, outside a
Denny's in Los Angeles, shows an attempted robbery gone wrong. When the perpetrator forces
his way into his victim's car, stealing items and making a break for it, he never anticipates that this individual would seek his own justice. Before the thief knows what's what, the robbed man quickly
whips his car around, and floors it toward the robber. The robber tries to pull
out his gun in defense, but it's too late, and he is
sent barrelling into the air. That's not all though, when the car collides with the thief, his gun goes off, and he
shoots himself in the leg. He won't be running from
any cops any time soon, as he ended up in intensive care. When he's finally released from hospital, his on-camera crime means there won't be much to celebrate either, as he'll be straight off to the slammer. Does PETA control karma? It certainly seemed that way after this unbelievable case of pro-animal rights
instant-karma took place in 2015. When a Texan spotted a shelled
intruder on his property, he quickly grabbed his .38 revolver, you know, because gunfire
is the only rational way to get rid of an armadillo. He took aim, fired three times and was struck in the
head by his own bullet after it ricocheted off
the critter's shell. Luckily for him, the
bullet struck his jaw, and though the injuries were minor, I doubt he'll be rushing
into another showdown against one of these
animals any time soon. What is it with Texans and
hilarious acts of karma? The tale of Francois
l'Olonnais is a funny one. He was a pirate operating in
the Caribbean during the 1600s. He had a nasty habit
off torturing the locals in the coastline towns
he and his crew pillaged, taking particular enjoyment
in cutting chunks of flesh from his unfortunate victims until they succumbed to
their gruesome injuries. Karma finally took its own
chunk out of l'Olonnais when he was shipwrecked and
captured by natives near Panama. These unfriendly locals gave the pirate their customary treatment
for unwelcome guests, they tore him into pieces, alive, throwing his body limb after
limb into a raging fire. Now for the infamous case
of Maximilien Robespierre. You may already be aware that
during the French Revolution, the newly-invented
guillotine was up and down more than a Parisian courtesan's girdle. This was due in no small
part to the strong advocacy for execution from
prominent individuals during and after the revolution, for which only the
highly-efficient guillotine could meet the demands. One individual, monsieur
Robespierre, was particularly fond of sending his perceived
political opponents to the block during the Reign of Terror. But his strong lust for clean cuts was soon turned around on him, and his own neck ended
up on the chopping block when the chaotic tides of the
revolution turned against him. The same type of sharp,
shiny poetic justice also fell upon the necks
of many of his peers. It's easy to get a little caught up in the wildness of competitive sports. But that doesn't excuse
being a jerk to the players, after all, whether your team or not, they're there for your entertainment. In one game, Steve Sullivan of the Chicago Blackhawks sustained a painful hockey stick to the face. But this hockey fan
doesn't seem to care much about mutual respect as he mocks Sullivan from the other side of the barrier. Steve seems unphased; perhaps he knew Karma
was about to deal out some sweet, sweet revenge for him. Shortly afterwards, a stray
puck flies through the air, over the barrier, and straight
into the once-mocking face of a certain deserving crowd member. As if to rub salt into the wound, Sullivan then goes on to score two goals in the game for the Blackhawks. Justice doesn't get much quicker or more appropriate than that. So, do you have your own
instant karma stories? I'd love to read them in
the comments section below. Thanks for watching! (bright music)
