Man hits out at ‘catfish’ date who racked up huge tab after ordering 53 fried pickles
Stepping into the dating scene is often a rollercoaster of highs and lows, and if you haven’t experienced the lows, consider yourself lucky. However, content creator Zakir Siddiqui recently shared his dating horror story on TikTok, and it’s a tale of catfishing and an absurd amount of pickles.
Zakir, who met a woman named ‘Sydney’ on Bumble, recounted his “worst date in a very long time.” The saga, now with over eight million views, unfolded as a “train wreck” from the beginning. Sydney arrived an entire hour early, only vaguely resembling her photos—earning her the ‘catfish’ label.
Things took a bizarre turn when Sydney ordered 53 fried pickles, a quantity that, as Zakir pointed out, “is not even a multiple of six.” When the waiter explained they only came in multiples of six, Sydney snapped at him, insisting they be put on a plate because “it’s not that hard. The customer is always right.” A red flag for sure, especially when directed at staff.
To add the cherry on top, Zakir returned from the restroom to find Sydney had vanished, leaving him with a hefty $140 (£110) bill and a surreal story.
Commenters had a field day with puns like, “It’s fine, no big dill,” and some even considered the excessive fried pickles a ‘green flag.’ Comparisons were drawn to other viral dates involving 100 tacos or 48 oysters, prompting the question, “What’s next?”
While some pondered the woman’s perspective, others cheekily noted, “Thankfully you didn’t have to give her a kiss after those 53 fried pickles.” Theories ranged from her catering an event to the need for the elusive girl’s point of view. In the unpredictable world of dating, it seems fried pickles may have taken the spotlight in this peculiar tale.
