A Melbourne man who posts online as @phlynnmartin claims his date at a frozen yogurt chain went wrong for an unexpected reason: the bill came to $330, not because of any disagreement between him and the woman. His video, titled “honestly couldn’t believe it,” has gathered 277,600 likes and 11,000 comments as of publication. He says he has not spoken to her since the incident.
The story starts well. Phlin says there was no awkward tension in the car on the way over, and he called the date “loving it,” with chemistry present. At Yo Chi, he grabbed what he called the normal-size cup, explaining, “That’s all you need. Anything else? Outrageous.”
Cup Sizes and Toppings
Phlin explained how the menu worked. He pointed out that the middle cup hinted at a person being “really hungry,” while the largest cup was just plain “a gluttonous amount of frozen yogurt.”. His date chose the largest cup without hesitation, and that choice instantly set him worrying about the bill. He then told his viewers, “That could be an issue because realistically I’m probably gonna have to pay for this.”.
A distinct order governed how each topping was added. Phlin handled his own supply with care, putting strawberries and boba on top “one at a time,” calling it “the little shimmy” scoop. His date went about things differently, reaching for crumble, M&Ms, and an Oreo without pause.
The Dissociation Moment
Phlin was asked whether the two were together before the bill was settled at around $330. He paid it then, and he said his date wolfed down her yogurt while he ate slowly, with other diners beginning to notice him “dissociating”.
Before signing off on the video, Phlin told viewers to “be careful on your dates.”.
Backlash From Commenters
The video drew a strong response online. Commenters criticized Phlin for how he described his date’s food choices. One commenter suggested his financial reaction reflected a personal budgeting issue rather than his date’s behavior. They wrote, “If yochi is breaking your bank you really need to assess your budget. Maybe a financial counsellor could help.”
One person posted a reply expressing outrage on behalf of the date, directed at Phlin. Their words were “How dare you I wonder how she feels about you after this.”.
She reached for his cup at some point during the meal and said, “That looks really good,” then took a bite and told him, “That’s delicious.”. After that, Phlin said he did not speak to her again following the date.
The Reference She Missed
A viewer referenced a particular point in the video when making their remark. Here is what they said, word for word: “the funniest part is when u didn’t get the reference she was making.”.
The Numbers Behind the Story
- Date: August 2024
- Location: Melbourne
- Chain: Yo Chi
- Cup sizes: Normal, middle, largest
- Toppings: Strawberries, boba, crumble, M&Ms, Oreo
- Bill: Approximately $330
- Likes: 277,600
- Comments: 11,000
Comparing Phlin’s and the Date’s Approaches
| Phlin’s Approach | Date’s Approach | |
|---|---|---|
| Cup Size | Normal | Largest |
| Toppings | Rationed, one at a time | Freely added |
| Reaction to Cost | Worried, expected to pay | Unconcerned |
| Final Bill | Approximately $330 | Not stated |
What the Video Shows
The Daily Dot could not independently confirm the identity of the person involved or the specific amount of the bill mentioned in this video, so the numbers come from Phlin’s own account alone. The report relies solely on what Phlin himself said.
This is the story told by Phlin. The Daily Dot could not confirm the identity of the person involved or the specific amount of the bill discussed in this video on its own, so the report relies solely on what Phlin himself stated.
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