LA woman goes on a date at Katana and gets showered with compliments from the waitress. Then her man opened his mouth
Going on a date to Katana on Sunset Boulevard is a high-stakes fashion event. And if you pull up in your peak hair, makeup, and outfit, you might get compliments from the waitress. But make sure you’re with the right man there.
Los Angeles creator Megz (TikTok@ulovemegz) recently went on a date at Katana looking her best. And her commitment to the aesthetic paid off when the waitress took notice. But the reaction from her date was anything but supportive.
In a video that has reached over 11,000 viewers, Megz detailed a moment of pure social audacity. But the lack of “hype man” energy in her date left her staring in disbelief. He seemingly couldn’t handle his date getting all the attention.
Her ‘cute little date’ began with a flawless execution of the Katana vibe
Megz headed to Katana, a restaurant she describes as “very much so the vibe” in LA, dressed to the nines. Having gone “all out” on her appearance, her efforts were immediately validated when the waitress stopped by their table.
“Oh my gosh, you’re so pretty! I love your makeup, I love your hair,” the waitress gushed, even asking if Megz had done the work herself. But then her dare intervened and ruined it.
Her date responded to the waitress with a bid for his own validation
The creator’s date did not bask in the glow of his date’s beauty or offered a supportive “co-sign.” Instead, he decided he needed a piece of the spotlight. Interrupting the flow of the waitress’s praise, he turned to Megz and asked, “What about me?”
The demand for a compliment of his own was met with a series of shocked facial expressions from Megz. She was “too stunned to speak” as the man doubled down on his need for an ego boost.
The creator and waitress both were left in disbelief
The video ends with Megz staring into the camera while the audio of someone screaming “Brother!” plays in the background. That’s a digital shorthand for absolute disappointment, for those you don’t know.
For Megz, the incident wasn’t just about a missed compliment. It was about a partner’s inability to let their companion shine without making the moment about their own needs. “What about me?” has now become the viral anthem for a date who clearly didn’t understand the assignment.
The psychology of ‘Competitive Dating’ and ego
In a healthy dating dynamic, partners typically act as “hype men” for one another, especially in public settings. When a date responds to a partner receiving praise with a “What about me?” request, it signals a high level of insecurity or a competitive streak.
This behavior, often linked to “Main Character Syndrome,” suggests that the individual views social validation as a zero-sum game. If they aren’t the one being complimented, they feel diminished. For many, this is an immediate red flag. It indicates a lack of emotional generosity that often translates into deeper relationship issues later on.
How to handle an attention-seeking date professionally?
If your date starts asking “What about me?” while you’re being complimented, keep your perspective straight. If you want to keep the peace, you can offer a playful “You look great too!” to satisfy their ego before moving on. But take note of the behavior for your post-date evaluation.
A good date should agree with the compliment. As Megz noted, the lack of a “co-sign” is often more telling than the request for validation itself. Don’t let their need for attention dampen your own confidence. You worked hard on your “beat” for Katana; enjoy the praise you earned.
And remember, sometimes the only appropriate response to such a “ridiculous” request is a silent, disbelief-filled stare into the camera. While the waitress gave Megz the compliments, her date gave her a viral story about what not to do at dinner.
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