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Post by StPetersburgHoya (Inactive) on Feb 20, 2008 12:23:52 GMT -5
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Post by HometownHoya on Feb 20, 2008 12:26:26 GMT -5
Geez...right as the commentators were talking about that happening
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Post by Boz on Feb 20, 2008 12:47:34 GMT -5
I smell hoax.
(Or perhaps I'm just hoping it's a hoax because, if not, I could easily see that dude going on a killing rampage after being humiliated like that.)
Enjoyed the line about being a Jenny Lewis/Rilo Kiley impersonator though. ;D
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Post by HoyaSinceBirth on Feb 20, 2008 13:32:43 GMT -5
That's so wrong. I agree with the annuncer, you have to say yes in that situation. I mean i'm assuming they've been dating for long enough that this wasn't entirely crazy on his part, so I'm assuming she actually likes this guy somewhat. How could you do that to someone you like? Ridiculously uncool.
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Post by Bando on Feb 20, 2008 13:36:46 GMT -5
That's so wrong. I agree with the annuncer, you have to say yes in that situation. I mean i'm assuming they've been dating for long enough that this wasn't entirely crazy on his part, so I'm assuming she actually likes this guy somewhat. How could you do that to someone you like? Ridiculously uncool. I disagree. No one should be forced into a marriage they don't want to be in, and to put someone on the spot like that in front of all those people is kind of a dick move. That said, if you're going to propose to a girl on TV and in front of thousands of people, you should really, really be sure she's going to say yes first. |
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Post by TigerHoya on Feb 20, 2008 13:38:26 GMT -5
The Wizards game proposal and rejection a year or two ago was confirmed as a hoax - haven't heard about this one yet.
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Post by Boz on Feb 20, 2008 13:59:36 GMT -5
That's so wrong. I agree with the annuncer, you have to say yes in that situation. I mean i'm assuming they've been dating for long enough that this wasn't entirely crazy on his part, so I'm assuming she actually likes this guy somewhat. How could you do that to someone you like? Ridiculously uncool. I disagree. No one should be forced into a marriage they don't want to be in, and to put someone on the spot like that in front of all those people is kind of a dick move. That said, if you're going to propose to a girl on TV and in front of thousands of people, you should really, really be sure she's going to say yes first. You're both right, of course (again, assuming this is real, which I am still hoping it isn't). This kid really should have been sure about asking his girlfriend to marry him, and if he wasn't, then what the hell is he doing in front of 17,000 people handing her a ring? If he thought that doing that would pressure her into saying yes, then he deserves exactly what he got. On the other hand, assuming no sinister motive on the part of Suitor #1, this girl easily could have avoided humiliating him. When she leaned down to whisper to him, she could have just said, "Hey, we really need to talk about this, but just so you won't look like an idiot, I'll take the ring for now and let you give me a kiss." On the other hand, we could have another case of the Hoya students at "Spring Break: Jerry Springer" going on here. God, I am bored today. |
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Post by hoyatables on Feb 20, 2008 14:36:07 GMT -5
The lesson here is -- don't propose in a sports stadium!!!!!
That guy didn't look all that broken up about it.
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Post by HoyaSinceBirth on Feb 20, 2008 15:06:48 GMT -5
I wasn't suggesting she should actually marry him, I'm saying like boz said, jsut don't embaress the guy be like i'll say yes here so as not to humiliate you, but we really have to talk about this.
I don't think anyone thinks you should be forced to actually marry someone because they propossed in a stadium. but you can tell him no in private and save his dignity. She essentially kicked him in the crotch with that move.
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Post by Boz on Feb 20, 2008 15:08:55 GMT -5
That guy didn't look all that broken up about it. Yeah, but he's going to be hearing about it from Johnny Drama for the rest of his life. ;D |
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Post by TigerHoya on Feb 20, 2008 15:14:19 GMT -5
Probably a hoax set up by the Rockets like the one by the Wizards.
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Post by vcjack on Feb 20, 2008 16:07:09 GMT -5
Probably a hoax set up by the Rockets like the one by the Wizards. That would explain the mascot comming over to pat the guy on the back And how the hell did a beer materialize in his hand so quickly? |
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Post by HoyaSC on Feb 20, 2008 17:11:55 GMT -5
Probably a hoax set up by the Rockets like the one by the Wizards. And how the hell did a beer materialize in his hand so quickly? I suspect somebody handed the poor guy their beer. I wouldn't have done that because, to me, $8 is really too much to spend consoling a total stranger. Two-dollar well shots are my limit. But since the hander-of-the-beer had expensive courtside seats, he could probably afford it. |
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Post by bubbrubbhoya on Feb 20, 2008 17:24:56 GMT -5
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Post by StPetersburgHoya (Inactive) on Feb 20, 2008 19:29:23 GMT -5
I agree with a lot of what's been said here - (a) who proposes in an arena? I had a friend from out of town who came to DC with his gf to propose at one of the monuments on the mall and I thought he was insane - that was in front of 30 people tops - 17,000 and TV is another thing all together. (b) if there is even a chance she's going to say no, you probably aren't ready for a proposal.
That said, it is a little too convenient that the announcers are discussing it, they filmed it, and the mascot was there in seconds.
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Post by Cambridge on Feb 20, 2008 22:37:10 GMT -5
Bastard, I was about to link this. One of my favorite pranks ever. |
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Post by thebin on Feb 21, 2008 12:27:41 GMT -5
How do we know the Yankees thing was legit? What are the chances that a woman would be reading the message board at the right time anyway? 1 in 10? THink about how many times over 3 hours you spend looking at that thing.
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Post by vcjack on Feb 21, 2008 12:44:23 GMT -5
How do we know the Yankees thing was legit? What are the chances that a woman would be reading the message board at the right time anyway? 1 in 10? THink about how many times over 3 hours you spend looking at that thing. Watch the video with the sound on, the announcer reads it out and they use the guy's nickname |
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Post by HometownHoya on Feb 21, 2008 13:06:29 GMT -5
How do we know the Yankees thing was legit? What are the chances that a woman would be reading the message board at the right time anyway? 1 in 10? THink about how many times over 3 hours you spend looking at that thing. I'm not sure about you, but at a baseball game I watch the jumbotron all the time, also in the middle of the 5th Inning when they are doing those announcements (all the clubs, groups, and paid advertisements) I'm most likely either watching the Jumbotron or going to get food/drinks. Or if its the Nats...just arriving  |
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Post by thebin on Feb 21, 2008 13:09:55 GMT -5
How do we know the Yankees thing was legit? What are the chances that a woman would be reading the message board at the right time anyway? 1 in 10? THink about how many times over 3 hours you spend looking at that thing. Watch the video with the sound on, the announcer reads it out and they use the guy's nickname Ahh....don't have sound at work! Thanks. |
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