Mercedes-Benz guy makes his date pay and does something worse on the ride home: ‘I don’t know why I go on dates anymore’
What are these men even thinking?
Have you ever decided to go on a date even though your gut is telling you that you’ve seen this movie before? A TikTok creator did exactly that despite admitting she already knew the ending. But hey, at least she got a GRWM storytime out of it, which has now gone viral with over 1.4 million views.
In the video, Brittany (@brittanyybowen) details a date that started with a luxury car and ended with her subsidizing a stranger’s entire lifestyle. She explained that she was initially hesitant to go out with the man. But, his “type to a T” aesthetic, complete with a Mercedes-Benz, convinced her to give him a chance.
It turns out, a “big body Benz” doesn’t always come with a big body bank account.
The man bragged about his “paid-off” cars for the first 20 minutes of the date
On the way to a brunch spot, the man made sure to establish his financial status. He boasted that the Mercedes was just one of his two paid-off vehicles. And the other is a Mustang that he “really liked” but didn’t drive as often. It was a lot of information for a first date, especially considering the woman hadn’t actually asked about his car titles.
However, the image of the high-rolling former football player began to crumble the moment the bill arrived. Despite stunting on the way there, the man suddenly realized he had a major problem. He claimed his bank account had been shut down due to fraud and his cards were frozen until Monday. So, he was conveniently penniless on a Saturday brunch date.
The woman paid his $45 orange juice tab, but it didn’t end there
The real frustration wasn’t just the frozen card excuse; it was the fact that he hadn’t mentioned it before they ordered. He sat through the meal, allegedly racking up a tab by ordering multiple $5 freshly squeezed orange juices, only to drop the bombshell when it was time to pay.
The woman, wanting to avoid confrontation, ended up covering the $45 bill herself. But the budget behavior didn’t stop at the restaurant. On the way home, the man’s “beautiful little Mercedes” actually ran out of gas. Understandably, the creator now suspects that car may have been a rental.
Now, Brittany had two choices. Either walk home or pay again. She ended up putting $20 in his tank just to ensure she made it back to her house.
The man had the audacity to ask her on a date again
The most unbelievable part of the story came after she was dropped off. Despite having her pay for his brunch and fuel, the man had the audacity to ask if she wanted to hang out again. When she (rightfully) declined, he continued to text her for an entire week. He appeared seemingly oblivious to the fact that he had essentially treated his date like a payday loan.
“As far as I’m concerned, you have an open tab and you owe me money,” she said in the video. That explains why she finally stopped responding. It is a stark reminder that name-dropping car brands and bragging about assets means nothing if you can’t cover a $45 brunch tab on a Saturday afternoon.
Bragging is a red flag, not a flex
The story was a warning to everyone. People who talk the loudest about their money are often the ones who have the hardest time finding it. Especially when the check arrives. If someone spends the first 20 minutes of a date telling you what they own, they might just be trying to distract you from what they lack… like a working debit card.
We’re not sure if the open tab was ever settled. But if your next date starts with a lecture on paid-off cars, you better keep your wallet within reach. Oh, and don’t forget to ask to see the gas gauge before you pull out of the driveway.
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