“That’s Some Weird Cultural Appropriation”: Arizona Man Left Stunned After Friend Shows Up to Korean BBQ Wearing a Kimono — “She Thought It Was the Perfect Opportunity”

PHOENIX, AZ — What was supposed to be a lighthearted dinner between two longtime friends turned into a viral lesson in cultural sensitivity after one Arizona man’s date showed up to Korean BBQ dressed in a Japanese kimono — and thought it was totally fine.

TikTok user @nongloriafer0 shared his awkward story in a now-viral clip that’s been viewed more than 240,000 times, explaining how a friendly dinner invitation quickly turned uncomfortable.

“I’m a big boy, I like to eat,” he said. “So I figured Korean BBQ would be perfect — it’s fun, it’s interactive, and it’s delicious.”

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