Drama at the Cinema: Girl Walks Out After Being Kept Waiting by Man Who Couldn’t Afford Popcorn

What started as a casual evening plan between friends and a potential date turned into an awkward public embarrassment that quickly spiraled into social media drama after a Nigerian X (Twitter) user, known as @thisisdmt01, narrated his failed cinema outing that left everyone talking. The entire incident, which played out through a series of chat screenshots and tweets, painted a vivid picture of how a simple plan to “go watch a movie” became a lesson in poor communication, unmet expectations, and financial missteps — all served with a dose of Gen Z humor.

In a post that instantly caught the attention of netizens, DMT tweeted, “After today, this girl go hate me,” followed by another cryptic line, “Disappoint an almajiri today.” The tweet, both humorous and self-deprecating, sparked immediate curiosity from his followers who wondered what could have gone so wrong. But the story quickly became clearer when the accompanying chat screenshots surfaced, showing a conversation between DMT and the girl he was supposed to meet at the cinema.

From the messages, it appeared the girl and her friend had already arrived at the cinema and were seated, waiting for DMT to show up. The timestamp revealed they had been waiting since 8:30 PM, and by 9:52 PM, frustration had clearly set in. The girl, texting DMT repeatedly, said, “We’ve been embarrassed… I don’t like it. Security said we are sitting down without buying anything, even ticket or popcorn.” Her tone reflected both irritation and embarrassment as she explained that the cinema security had confronted them for taking seats without making any purchases.

In response, DMT seemed apologetic but still casual, asking, “Who embarrassed you?” and promising, “Omor I’ll change it for those people, why will they be like that?” But his attempt to defend them did little to salvage the situation. When he suggested they buy popcorn to avoid being embarrassed further, the girl responded with the now-viral words: “No money.”

That short, sharp reply summed up the entire fiasco. They couldn’t buy popcorn, they hadn’t bought movie tickets, and they were just sitting there waiting — a situation that made them easy targets for security intervention. By 10 PM, the mood had shifted from awkward to resigned. The girl finally texted, “We are going home already… Bye.”

The exchange ended there, leaving DMT stunned and, according to his own words, “really wasted 1 hour 30 minutes.” The tweet’s comment section erupted as people debated who was at fault. Some accused DMT of being unserious and disrespectful, saying he shouldn’t have invited someone out without solid plans. Others, however, argued that the girls had no reason to arrive early, sit in the cinema without buying anything, and then act embarrassed when confronted by security.

The reactions on X were split down the middle. One user commented, “Bro, why did you even invite her and her friend if you weren’t ready?” Another wrote, “That ‘No money’ killed me. You can’t even buy popcorn? Then stay at home.” Meanwhile, some defended DMT’s humor in handling the situation, with one tweet reading, “He warned us — ‘Disappoint an almajiri today’ — and that’s exactly what happened.”

Others were quick to point out the irony of modern dating expectations. Some users highlighted how easily simple outings can become chaotic when both parties have different assumptions. One person wrote, “This is exactly why people say ‘know who you’re going out with.’ If everyone is broke, just say so and meet later.” Another chimed in with humor, “Cinema date with no ticket, no popcorn, no money, and still vibes — truly Nigerian romance.”

But the most viral reaction came from those who couldn’t help but laugh at the absurdity of it all. Memes flooded X within hours, with people editing screenshots of cinema seats labeled “Reserved for Broke Lovebirds” and others captioning the incident as “The Cinema Without Popcorn Chronicles.” The situation became a trending example of how ordinary social interactions, when mixed with social media and a bit of embarrassment, can turn into instant internet comedy.

DMT himself didn’t appear too bothered by the backlash. In fact, he continued to joke about it online, posting another tweet saying, “After today, I’m not doing cinema dates again unless I see bank alert.” That lighthearted follow-up earned him even more engagement, with fans calling him “Twitter’s most unserious heartbreak victim.”

Despite the humor, the incident raised deeper reflections about the culture of dating among Nigerian youths, especially in an era where every encounter risks becoming viral content. Some social media commentators noted that both parties might have handled things better — the girls by clarifying their arrival time and DMT by ensuring he had his plans and finances in order. Others pointed out that the girl’s embarrassment was valid since being confronted by security in a public space can be humiliating, especially when it involves waiting on someone who doesn’t show up.

Still, for many, it was simply another chapter in Nigeria’s ever-entertaining social media storytelling culture — where personal experiences instantly morph into collective laughter and viral content. The hashtag #CinemaDateSaga began circulating, with users narrating their own similar awkward date experiences. From people who showed up overdressed for cancelled outings to those who got stranded after “a friend was still coming,” it became clear that everyone had a version of the “waiting date gone wrong” story.

Interestingly, the viral attention also boosted DMT’s online presence. Within a day, his follower count grew, and people began reposting his tweet with captions like “This guy deserves a Netflix skit deal.” Some users even tagged Nollywood directors jokingly, suggesting the story could be turned into a short film titled “No Popcorn, No Love.”

By the next morning, the incident had already become internet folklore — a mix of humor, social commentary, and lighthearted chaos. The entire conversation served as a reminder that in the digital age, nothing stays private for long. A missed movie date turned into a public spectacle, a simple misunderstanding became a meme, and a night that should have been a quiet outing ended up being discussed by thousands of strangers online.

As the laughter dies down and timelines move on to the next trend, one lesson remains clear: if you’re going to invite someone to the cinema, make sure you’re either on time, have the tickets ready, or at least have enough to buy popcorn. Otherwise, you might just end up like DMT — trending not for romance, but for one of the most awkward cinema stories of the year.