A Missed Connection: Ghosted by a Famous YouTuber in Korea
0:03 Introduction: The speaker, Patty, introduces a story about being ghosted by a famous TikToker/YouTuber named "Dan" while simultaneously doing her makeup.
0:13 Background on Dan: Dan is described as a popular, funny, and "weird in a good way" content creator with millions of followers. Patty had been following him before he became very famous and had a long-standing crush on him.
0:51 Early Interactions: Patty admired Dan's content and wanted to befriend him due to their similar sense of humor. She drew fan art for him, which he acknowledged and appreciated.
1:18 The Invitation: Dan posted that he was going to Thailand, prompting Patty to suggest he visit Korea instead. Surprisingly, he agreed and bought a ticket.
2:11 Arrival and Initial Plans: Dan arrived in Korea on October 26th. He declined Patty's dinner invitation due to fatigue from the flight. They planned to visit the DMZ (border between North and South Korea) on the 28th.
3:46 Change of Plans: On the 27th, Patty experienced severe menstrual cramps, making it impossible for her to travel to Seoul. She informed Dan, who rescheduled their meeting for the 28th at 7:00 AM for the DMZ tour.
5:30 Halloween Party: Dan wanted to host a Halloween party in Korea and asked Patty to help invite people. She promoted the event online and put up flyers.
6:07 Preparation and Travel: Patty prepared a gift for Dan, slept very little, and took a taxi early on the 28th to meet him at 7:00 AM.
7:01 Unexpected Delay: An accident on the highway significantly delayed Patty's arrival. She informed Dan, who unfollowed her on social media.
7:34 Negotiation and Miscommunication: Patty contacted the tour company to reschedule for 8:00 AM, which they approved. She relayed this to Dan, who initially agreed but then got angry due to the continued delay. He told her not to come because he had been waiting for her in the cold for an hour and a half.
8:54 Patty's Perspective: Patty felt hurt and confused, arguing that it wasn't her fault and that Dan could have waited indoors. She emphasized that she had done everything possible to meet him.
9:54 Apologies and Ghosting: Patty repeatedly apologized to Dan through calls and messages, but he ignored her and unfollowed her again.
11:17 Reflection: Patty expressed disappointment and sadness over the situation, especially since she had been a long-time supporter of Dan.
13:26 Aftermath: Dan left Korea for Japan and later mentioned having a "shitty time" in Korea during a podcast, leading Patty to unfollow him completely.
13:43 Lingering Regret: Patty still wishes she could explain the situation to Dan and express that she never intended for things to turn out the way they did.
14:18 Final Thoughts: Patty reflects on the rudeness of ghosting and emphasizes her desire for open communication. She also asks for viewer opinions on whether she was at fault and expresses her continued apology to Dan.
15:06 Haircut and Conclusion: Patty contemplates cutting her hair short and asks for viewer input. She thanks viewers for watching and invites them to suggest more storytime topics.