Surprising Drama Unfolds At Gathering After Roommate Gets Branded ‘Mr Krabbs’ Over Their $3 Contribution To Pizza Meal

A pizza meal gone wrong.

Jesse

• Published in Interesting
• May 28, 2024

Splitting expenses between friends is one of the fastest ways things can go horribly wrong. Our story today is a prime example of that.

It all began at a cozy gathering of fourteen where our narrator’s (Original Poster) best friend and roommate took charge of the refreshments. The menu? Eight pizzas at $6 each—a pretty sweet deal. Little did OP know, this event would serve up more than just cheesy slices; it would also bring a hefty side of drama. 

As the pizzas arrived, everyone chipped in what they could. OP, who’d eaten less than half a pizza, offered a humble $3 to cover what they ate. They explained they wanted to do their part even though they consumed so little, but their roommate flatly refused the contribution. No harm, no foul, right? Not quite. 

As OP walked away, they overheard their roommate snickering to another friend, while branding them with a nickname that apparently indicated their ‘tight-fisted nature’: Mr. Krabbs—and this wasn’t the first time she’d made such offensive references. 

OP’s feelings were hurt, especially considering their history of generosity. They covered more bills, bought more groceries, and even paid her roommate’s share of the rent once. Despite these gestures, she had a knack for making them feel like a penny-pincher.

The typical advice to "just talk about it" usually fell flat. Their best friend had a heart condition, so serious conversations were basically off-limits.

But OP confronted her this time only to be told that offering $3 was, indeed, "weird." Attempts to clarify what amount would be appropriate were met with dismissals and a plea to "drop it."

So, was OP really the buttface for offering just $3?

Let’s dig into the details

Here's some background on the story.

OP was hurt being called greedy by their best friend/roommate despite their generosity.

Meanwhile OP is wondering if she has caused her best friend/roommate to have negative feelings towards her.

We sourced several reactions from the Reddit community.

"It's insanely rude to call someone stringent with money when they're letting you live in their house for super cheap"

"Sounds like she's just upset at OP in general and this was another opportunity to take it out"

"I'd be looking for new roommates and better friends."

"It's also time that they start paying their fair share of the household expenses "

OP is planning on pulling back on some expenses, knowing her roommates can't afford to get a house on her own.

"You paid exactly for what you had"

“FWIW there might have been some tax and tip to cover.”

“If your roommates are getting this pissed over three dollars, they're spoiled to hell. they're the greedy ones, not you.”

Redditors have spoken: OP is definitely not the buttface here. From all the information, it’s clear OP’s generosity has been exploited for a long time. 

It’s time to for OP find new roommates who respect boundaries and treat their peers properly. OP isn’t Mr. Krabbs; they’re someone who deserves some respect.

Do you agree with this verdict? Let us know in the comments.

Jesse