I may even experience some schadenfreude,
Why are you describing this to me like you're getting a secret snack from the kitchen.
and I am pretty sure that is a normal response?
It is, but it's strongest among people who were taught that wishing ill on the ones cracking their whip is impolite.
Kirk's final words on this great green earth were "tranny tranny tranny, black gang violence, 13:50." Is this really worth ruining your mood over? Like, it's Sunday, you should take your son to the park or something.