IHOP Incident

“ People, like, literally just need to learn that I am a celebrity. ”

On December 16, 2023, Daniel ate at a Denver IHOP, an American multinational pancake house, whilst knowing he wouldn't be able to pay his bill.

Daniel stayed for an hour past getting his bill, waiting for his management to pay. The server, who was dealing with Daniel, pleaded with him to pay, as she just wanted to go home and put her kids to bed, her frustration increasing given that she had already stayed past when her shift ended, just to deal with Daniel. Daniel, not caring for the service worker who had the absolute displeasure to deal with him, explained that someone else was paying the bill through the app, to which the waitress said that he had said that an hour ago and it still hadn't happened. Daniel proceeded to changed his story, saying that a manager was calling the cops, and he was now waiting for them.

He argued with the server, telling her that he would pay the bill if they called off the cops. She agreed and walked away. Eventually, the police did arrive, most notably same officers from the Olive Garden Incident. They allowed Daniel to leave without paying on the condition that he did not come back, letting him once again get out scot-free with no lasting consequences, further enlarging his delusions of grandeur and making it certain that Daniel will never truly face the consequences of his actions.