You owe me 78 dollars


“you owe me 78 dollars” is a phrase used when sarcastically demanding financial compensation, when it is completely inappropriate. legend has it that the amount of $78 is based on a true story, where a bill for car maintenance was split between the members of a road trip, to fix damage that occurred a year after the trip.
jack: aw man, i just got a photo radar! you owe me 78 dollars!
kate: why?! you’re the one driving!
jack: yeah, but you’re in the car too. i’ll send you a paypal invoice.

hugo: dude, try the sushi. it’s awesome.
sawyer: okay, but if i don’t like it you owe me 78 dollars.

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