Online dating can be full of surprises, but one TikTok user says her first date of the year was unforgettable for all the wrong reasons.
@lohojpg shared a story about meeting a man for sushi at Blue Sushi Sake & Grill, only to find he had virtually no knowledge of the cuisine. The creator explains that her biggest “ick” is when someone acts like they’ve never left the house, and she says her date’s cluelessness hit that mark perfectly.
@lohojpg Not to mention, he asked me was four dollars enough for the tip. You can’t simultaneously be a flexer AND be cheap. NO THANKS! #storytime #dating #sushi
A Sushi Date Gone Awry
According to the video, when the waiter approached their table to take the order, her date froze and struggled to answer basic questions about sushi. Instead of ordering something on the menu, he reportedly said he liked ham sandwiches, lemon pepper wings, and sweet potato fries—items clearly unrelated to a sushi dinner.
The TikTok creator described her reaction as one of disbelief, wondering if her date was experiencing a medical emergency. She ended up taking control of the ordering process, choosing items she knew would be crowd-pleasers, like chicken lettuce wraps and a “thriller roll.”
The Unexpected Twist
While she was left managing the menu, she noticed a drink sent to her table by a man at the bar, presumably taking pity on her situation. Despite the date’s awkwardness, she maintained her composure and used the opportunity to show some initiative.
Still, the creator highlighted that her main frustrations were the embarrassment she felt and the dishonesty she sensed. She noted that she doesn’t tolerate liars, nor did she appreciate being put in an awkward situation during Black History Month.
Social Media Reactions
The video quickly went viral, with viewers chiming in on the date’s unusual food preferences.
“Ham sandwiches!?” one user commented, while another wrote, “You staying calm when he brought up ham sandwiches is the golden part of the story.”
Some viewers joked about testing potential dates’ literacy or cultural knowledge before agreeing to meet, while others simply expressed shock at the mismatch.
Though the date didn’t go as planned, the creator’s recounting of the night struck a chord online, earning laughs, empathy, and widespread engagement.
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