Josie Stinson, a 21-year-old from Salem, Mass., thought she’d found the perfect way to make new friends by joining an “Anti-Loneliness Club” meetup.
She shelled out $12 for a ticket, expecting dinner and new pals, only to be left alone at a restaurant with no event in sight.
Her viral TikTok of her experience, which has racked up almost 1 million views, turned the flop into a surprising win, connecting her with others in the area.