Getting booted from a job is tough. You have to say goodbye to work friends, your ego and your bank account will both take a hit, and worst of all, you’ll have to brush up on your interviewing skills.

Oh, and it’s safe to say that you won’t be getting a glowing reference.

But sometimes, there’s a silver lining. Because you know what they say – sometimes, you’ve got to do it for the story. 

These folks may be cashing in their 401(k)s early just to stay off the streets, but they’ll always have these outrageous tales of how they got canned as a consolation prize.

Here are 15 of the strangest “you’re fired” stories of all time.

1. The ultimate revenge.

2. Raisinets are fucking savage.

3. Yikes.