Revealed: The Surprising Reason a Friend’s Absence Made Last Night Unforgettable
Ever wonder what happens when a friendship circle gets that one “broke friend” out of the equation for a night? Oh, I do. Suddenly, everyone’s wallets are open, inhibitions are low, and nobody’s pretending an appetizer is a meal just to “keep it affordable.” It’s a bittersweet cocktail of liberation and—let’s be real—a splash of guilt for how much fun you’re having without the person who always hemmed and hawed over splitting the check. There’s something undeniably hilarious, and yes, a little tragic, about watching that tight-knit crew sashay into luxury sushi joints and pop bottles, all while their absent pal receives well-wishes via video (you know, between toasts) for her impending surgery . Are these the moments that truly cement friendships—or just reveal the Champagne-level shallowness in all of us? Brace yourself for the savage hilarity, because this night out’s got less empathy and a lot more wasabi . LEARN MORE

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA—Laughing as they paraded down the street with a newfound sense of freedom, sources confirmed this week that a tight-knit group’s night out was made much more fun without their broke friend. “At first, I was a little bummed that Jen couldn’t make it out, but then I realized we could hit that fancy new cocktail bar and all get sushi afterward—we haven’t gotten sushi in forever,” said 29-year-old Sara Muller, noting that it was a lot easier for the friends to enjoy everything nightlife had to offer when they didn’t have to worry about whether their poorest pal had enough money to buy a round. “There were no awkward moments of watching her eat an appetizer while everyone else enjoyed entrees, and there was no weird pressure to walk instead of taking an Uber. I can pay for everyone’s cover at the club and not worry about her Venmo getting declined when she tries to pay me back. This is, like, the best night ever.” According to reports, the carefree crew sent a video to their broke friend in which they wished her good luck with her surgery as they popped open a bottle of champagne.














