One man’s proposal attempt went sideways in embarrassing fashion.
In an Instagram video posted by @wtwmass, a guy popped the question to his girlfriend during a Worcester Red Sox game, and the woman ran away from the situation! (SLIDESHOW: These Women On Instagram Hate Wearing Clothes)
You can watch the awkward horror unfold below. (SLIDESHOW: 142 Times Josephine Skriver Barely Wore Anything)
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At first look, the situation looks like there’s a possibility it was staged. However, it was apparently very real. (SLIDESHOW: 71 Times Samantha Hoopes Stripped Down)
According to the New York Post, it was very real, and the guy had family members in attendance ready to celebrate. (SLIDESHOW: This Blonde Bombshell Might Be The Hottest Model On The Internet)
Vice president of communications for the Worcester Red Sox Bill Wanless also stated, “It was definitely not a stunt in any way by the club — and every indication from those involved was that it was sincere. But we haven’t heard anything from the parties involved.” (SLIDESHOW: 60 Times Abigail Ratchford Wore Almost Nothing)
So, with the evidence we have in front of us, the situation definitely appeared to be authentic, which makes it cringeworthy beyond words.
This is why proposals at massive sporting events should be banned. The chances of something going wrong is always a possibility, and things will be much worse if you get turned down in front of thousands of people.
Next time, propose somewhere without thousands of witnesses. Seems like a much better option.