A US Open fan has become the latest viral sensation after a painfully awkward moment caught on live TV left him not only friend-zoned but also stuck with an expensive bar tab. The incident unfolded during a break in the tennis action, and it quickly spiraled into a cringeworthy scene that the internet couldn’t help but react to.
As the cameras panned across the crowd, they captured a man returning to his seat with two drinks in hand. It seemed like a simple, chivalrous gesture—one drink for himself and one for the woman sitting next to him. However, the moment took a sharp turn when the woman made it abundantly clear that she hadn’t expected or needed his generosity.
Just as the man settled into his seat and offered her the drink, the woman turned her attention to another fan sitting in the row above them. In a move that can only be described as cinematic, she accepted a drink from the other fan, completely ignoring the man beside her. The look on his face as he realized what had just happened was one of sheer disappointment and disbelief.
As if being friend-zoned on live TV wasn’t bad enough, the fan was also left holding a pricey bar tab. The drinks he had purchased were none other than the iconic Honey Deuce cocktails, a signature of the US Open. These vodka-based drinks, known for their refreshing raspberry lemonade flavor and honeydew melon garnish that resembles tennis balls, come with a hefty price tag of nearly $25 each.
According to Grey Goose, the Honey Deuce is “the signature cocktail of the US Open,” and while it’s a refreshing way to enjoy the match, it certainly doesn’t come cheap. The price of the drink has steadily increased over the years, now costing $23, up from $22 the previous year and significantly more than the $13 it cost back in 2012. This means the fan had just spent close to $50 on what turned out to be a wasted bar trip.
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Social media quickly lit up with reactions to the viral moment, with many users sympathizing with the fan’s plight while others couldn’t resist making light of the situation.
“I don’t normally condone violence, but…” one user joked.
“His villain story starts now,” another quipped, suggesting this moment could be the start of a darker chapter in the fan’s life.
“PAIN,” summed up one commenter, capturing the collective cringe of everyone who watched the scene unfold.
The moment was a brutal reminder that not all acts of chivalry are rewarded, especially when caught on camera at one of the biggest sporting events in the world. For this unlucky fan, the experience will likely be a memorable one—though not for the reasons he might have hoped.
