pulled a papaw
Papaw, a grandfather who made burgers for 6 grandchildren while only one showed up, has become a Twitter-based meme. Having "pulled a papaw" is to make big plans but to only find out in the end after all preparation that no one would show up.
person 1: hey, i'm setting up movie night at my house with pizzas. is everyone coming?
others: yeah!!!
*movie night comes around*
others: oh yeah, we won't be able to make it tonight. sorry 'bout it!
person 1: shit, I pulled a papaw
others: yeah!!!
*movie night comes around*
others: oh yeah, we won't be able to make it tonight. sorry 'bout it!
person 1: shit, I pulled a papaw