This has happened a couple of times too many... Yet somehow, none of my earphones have actually broken. Guess I've just been quick enough to get them up and dry them. Still a terrifying experience though.
From a philosophical perspective I've always had a problem with this kind of ending. The outcome is obviously good, but it's to the effect that his surroundings perceive he no longer deserves to be bullied. Beyond this newfound incentive, nothing has changed, there is no reason to assume they...