A woman went on a date with a man who attempted to take her to the local Cheesecake Factory for a date. She refused to get out of the car on account of his restaurant pick.
The dating pool is full of piss and ???? that’s why I’m just focused on my peace, my businesses and my money. pic.twitter.com/PJraLa4ZH2
— @mixtapeminimusic (@mixtapeminimus1) October 12, 2023
The woman’s identity remains unclear, but Monique Santos first posted the video on TikTok. The platform has long been home to discourse surrounding dating and interpersonal relationships, with some setting high standards for the effort and monetary value of first dates. The woman’s reaction to the Cheesecake Factory is sparking controversy, with some being super fans of the restaurant, and others simply finding her request unreasonable.
The man in the video alleges that he intended to take her to a local restaurant first, but that the woman was so late to the date that she missed the reservation, hence the Cheesecake Factory was his back up plan. After the woman’s criticism of chain restaurants, the man stated that he would be dropping her off at home instead of going to the Cheesecake Factory, as he no longer felt that they were compatible.
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Social Media Reactions To Cheesecakegate
The video has sparked a phenomenon on X, full of memes, commentary, and more. Some feared the Cheesecake Factory was going out of business when they first saw that it was trending.
Me checking Twitter to make sure Cheesecake Factory is okay pic.twitter.com/iKkRzPXdss
— Pizza Dad (@Pizza__Dad) October 12, 2023
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Elsewhere, some were appalled that the woman blamed the man for Cheesecakegate, given that she was the one who was late for the first reservation in the first place.
Had to go look for the rest.
He had reservations at a nicer restaurant, SHE made them miss it so he took her to the Cheesecake Factory. This is how it ended! she sitting there with her stupid face on ???? https://t.co/WHdlCy79PE pic.twitter.com/K7iZeK2o5C
— dad bod. (@poonNOpeen) October 12, 2023
Others theorize that it was a skit, and that perhaps both parties were in on it in search of viral fame.
OK now I'm starting to believe this is fake ????
— O n (@On56256310) October 12, 2023
Some felt it was odd that the woman chose to record such a personal moment.
weird for her to film this lol
— Hailey (@HaileysWhispers) October 12, 2023
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Others felt that her attitude in general was entitled, especially given that it was a first date, and she hardly knew the man she was getting a meal with.
I hate entitled ppl..he humbled her ass lil bit.. she was salty but still ????????
— ????????????????????! ???? (@WhooTheyWant) October 12, 2023
Some X users felt that it is important to have high standards in the current dating pool, but that it was unkind to speak down to someone who put effort in to spend time with a potential significant other.
I have high dining standards myself, but it's not cool to act belittling to someone trying to spend time with you.
…finding out they had to go to cheesecake factory because SHE missed the reservation at a different establishment adds a whole new layer of disgust for her ???????? pic.twitter.com/nZSfyhRVxS
— luca (@LucaGuadagnegro) October 12, 2023
After learning that the woman’s tardiness is what caused the Cheesecake diversion in the first place, some felt that the man had every right to cancel the first date.
He should’ve canceled her for making them miss the reservations.
— MY NAME IS MY NAME ???????? (@ctreid89) October 12, 2023
In response to the viral situation, many are sharing their love for the Cheesecake Factory in general. Some are even calling one’s opinion on the restaurant chain a new litmus test for a person’s character in friendship or dating.
My love for Cheesecake Factory BEEN documented ???? pic.twitter.com/UIRFFtpLMf
— Grip Bayless (@Talleyberry_) October 12, 2023
Others suspect that it may have had nothing to do with the restaurant, and that the woman may have not liked her date before she left with him, hence the sabotage.
My love for Cheesecake Factory BEEN documented ???? pic.twitter.com/UIRFFtpLMf
— Grip Bayless (@Talleyberry_) October 12, 2023
The subjects of the video are yet to identify themselves, and the Cheesecake Factory is yet to issue a rebuttal.
