The biggest excitement happened in the stands when a fan failed in his public attempt at popping the question.
With the couple highlighted on the big screen, the mood soured after the man took a knee to offer an engagement ring. Wearing a brick-red replica Astros jersey, the woman appeared to angrily dump a bag of popcorn on the man before rushing up the stairs amid a chorus of boos.
After the top of the sixth, the man left amid cheers from the sympathetic crowd.
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Some questions:-Would you propose at a baseball game?
-Would you be willing to endure the shame of a potential denial?
-Is this the proper venue for such a thing as engagement?
-What are your thoughts on engagement? What about betrothal?
If this was genuine, and not an act, it sounds to me like this guy didn't really know his girl all that well. I won't wade in to the "tacky vs. romantic" war on these kinds of proposals, but there is a key lesson to be learned here - know your audience! (meaning your girlfriend, not the ones in the stands)
ReplyDeleteAs for my thoughts on engagement, I think Joel said it best (paraphrasing) - "being engaged is like being married except without all the benefits." :D