Entitled man bails after date won't buy him sushi, is flexed on with $400 omakase: 'He really snatched defeat from the jaws of victory'

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JR Atkinson • Writer and Editor
May 2, 2024 4:00 PM EDT

Sushi is one of the greatest delicacies in life, and one of the most expensive ones, especially in America. For good reason, usually. You don't really want to skimp on raw fish or you might pay a different price. Sushi, for that reason, has kind of become a symbol of wealth on this side of the Pacific. If you're getting taken out for sushi, you better thank your lucky stars because I have a feeling they might like like you. 

But that said, sushi is a privilege and not a right. As much as I would like for it to be abundant and cheap (I'd probably have to go to Japan for that), that's simply not how the cookie crumbles on this continent. The subject of this recent Reddit post learned that the hard way after fumbling the bag with a potential date. Mess with the sushi buyer, and get the sushi horns. Read on for all the juicy details. 

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  • 01
    r/pettyrevenge u/Andrewqr1012 • 18h My date blew me off for not buying him sushi. I got $400 omakase instead.
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  • 02
    Hi. So there was this event at a bar that I was planning to go to this weekend and I asked this guy to be my date that night as I don't like being alone in crowded unfamiliar places. At first he seemed quite enthusiastic as he messaged me a lot about it. One time, he causally mentioned how expensive going out in NYC has become, which is true btw. I went, "no worry, I will pick up the tab and we will have a good time". I genuinely did not think of it as a big deal since I am not the most frugal p
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  • 03
    So the night before our supposed date, I wanted to confirm everything and messaged him that well, "we can also grab something to eat beforehand, what kind of food do you like?" He got back to me, saying there is a sushi place in Queens he wants to try. Initially, I was struck this being bizarre, as the bar is in the west village and if we do what he wants, I'd have to forfeit most of the night to be in Queens. And the only reason why we are even hanging out is because I wanted to go to this bar.
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    At this point, I'd realize he really takes me for a meal ticket. He's trying to get me capitulated to his demands, as it's already Friday night and I am running out of options of people still free and available, which as matter of fact I was. He really derailed my plan. And, I pulled out my phone and booked myself a $400 17-course omakase at a very nice place in the village. I had blast with the insanely delicious meal and I posted the picture of the sushi to my instagram stories. He messaged me
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  • 05
    Heathenjesuz • 18h Wow so the dude got asked out didn't have to pay and still blew it..... that's just sad
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    Tight-Shift5706 • 18h The guy's the quintessential AH. OP, you handled him brilliantly. Your evening improved immensely without him. Addition by subtraction!
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  • 07
    RetroScores • 14h Yea, when someone tells you they're picking up the tab you don't get to be picky. That's a shut up and go with the flow situation.
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    Sea_Chemistry7487 • 18h This is a guy with an open goal who missed. Whenever you feel that you have absolutely no game, save this post and boost your self esteem. All he had to say was "It's really your call I'm just delighted to be in your company", dress nice and turn the
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  • 09
    andylshort1 · 17h He really snatched defeat from the jaws of victory.
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  • 10
    Whoreson Welles ⚫ 18h correct response
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    thrwy 111822. 18h It was a power play that backfired. NYC is literally full of sushi places, there was no reason for him to suggest somewhere that far out of the way. The only reason for him to ask for something that ridiculous and then sulk about it is that he wanted to demonstrate "it's my way or the highway". Well played all around
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  • 12
    MX-Nacho 17h Pal of mine that I invite at least three times a year to places, I noticed he never has invited me anywhere in a decade. I stopped inviting him, and I'm at 2 years of radio silence with him this far. Not much of a friendship.
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  • 13
    manniax • 18h He's trying to show you he's an "Alpha Male" who dictates what happens on a date. But he ends up just looking pathetic. Good on you for blocking him.
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  • 14
    jcole-13 16h • I wish I could afford a 400$ meal as petty revenge
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  • 15
    Folded Fireplace ⚫ 18h I still don't get it how hungry or parasitic one has to be to date for food?
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  • 16
    GrimResistance • 17h . You should offer to take him to the sushi place in Queens and just don't show up. When he asks where you are tell him you'll be there in a bit and to go ahead and order for both of you.
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