From Aww to Awkward: UCLA Jumbotron Marriage Proposal Turned Down
- Posted on January 4, 2012 at 2:04pm by
Christopher Santarelli
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It takes a lot of courage to work up the confidence to ask a women to marry you, especially in front of an arena full of strangers. Not only does the gentlemen on one knee most likely have knots in his stomach, but the entire arena its breath ready to explode in applause with the subtle fear in the back of their mind of a cringe-worthy breakdown.
And a breakdown is just what happened during a recent proposal at a UCLA basketball game.
Yahoo Sports reports that midway though a 71-63 UCLA victory over Richmond in L.A. on December 23, one fan put himself on the wrong side of a fail video gone viral. When the kiss cam came to him, he upped the anti, making a heartfelt marriage proposal to the woman who was with him. As the awkward pause extended, it became clar that the proposal would not be a slam dunk but rather a rejection:
Several UCLA players told the Los Angeles Times following the game: ”That’s cold,” Jerime Anderson said. “Tough break,” added David Wear. A UCLA spokesman confirmed to the Times‘s Baxter Holmes that the runaway proposal was indeed not staged.
Poor guy.
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Comments (127)
Maxim Crux
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 3:08pmThe camera just saved him from a life of pure hell.
Report Post »Rational Man
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 4:03pmYou remind me of Walter, from Jeff Dunham’s act.
Report Post »Sounds like something Walter would say……..Funny!
GeneTracy
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 3:03pmTerrific expectations,terrible letdown,too public.
Report Post »Old Truckers
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 3:59pmAll you guys out there who are thinking about asking your sweety to marry you…..just remember, she is under no obligation to say yes. To save yourself from embarrassment, ask her in a private moment.
Report Post »sing it out
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 4:51pm@ OLD TRUCKERS,
Report Post »I agree. If this is not staged and was a genuine proposal, I don’t consider it “cold” of her to turn him down; why is she obligated to say yes? And if she did just to save him face, that’s only leading him on. I feel sorry for the guy, but at least now he knows.
TumbleBumble
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 5:04pmThere are some women who would prefer this to be a personal moment and not shared with a crowd of strangers. I wouldn’t be happy with a proposal done that way.
I feel bad for both of them!
Report Post »RightUnite
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 2:48pmCan we say staged?
Report Post »Kaoscontrol
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 3:09pmIt’s pretty obvious. It is a little TOO convenient that the “host babe” was right nearby, microphone ready… When the guy stands up suddenly, most professional announcers would be concerned that they have a ‘kook’ on their hands and back off. This lady seems to play along too easily, almost like this is all part of the plan.
Report Post »ozchambers
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 5:01pmYeah, staged. I think the mic babe was even in on it. NONE of the participants actually looked surprised by the rejection. They should’ve rehearsed more. Maybe join the University’s drama club?
Report Post »gosutag
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 10:05pmSo it’s not possible that it was nearby because he told whoever works there that he was going to propose? Not necessarily that the proposition was staged. However, it does seem stage; Just not because of that reason.
Report Post »@leftfighter
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 2:45pmLook at it this way: She’s not the future Ex-Mrs. Joe Schmo.
Report Post »Gold Nugget
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 2:44pmShe probably goes to USC
Report Post »AvengerK
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 2:46pmI hope USC offers better education than the writers who give us “upped the anti”. Try..“upped the ante”.
Report Post »Doctor Nordo
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 3:11pmAvengerk
Seriously…these writers at The Blaze have pretty abysmal writing and/or editing skills.
Report Post »cgnick
Posted on January 6, 2012 at 9:16pmThe Blaze employs profiteers not journalists. They only recycle sensational headlines. They are all about selling advertising. Any of their stories can be found at other news sites with an earlier posted date.
Report Post »cessna152
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 2:39pmMaybe she was really a man and was protecting you? Maybe she found out you’re really a woman?
Report Post »SpankDaMonkey
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 2:39pm.
Report Post »Poor guy was last seen headed toward a Gay Bar………………
NOBAMA201258
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 3:43pmRelease that monkey, you could get carpal tunnel,dude!
Report Post »drst4scss
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 9:18pmAt least no rejection there!
Report Post »Problem is… women today are loving women and the liberal man haters club thrives!
Try Europe where women actually like men!!!
Drakkhanlord
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 2:36pmOuch…DENIED.
Report Post »Alvin691
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 2:35pmDon’t do it
Report Post »copatriots
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 2:35pmYet another example of our narcissistic, attention-grabbing culture. Unless she is a huge UCLA basketball fan, I seriously doubt she would want her marriage proposal to happen at a college game……not exactly the most romantic, intimate setting.
Report Post »rockstone
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 3:28pmYep! I’ve always wanted to see that happen. I think asking her in front of so many people is classless.
It puts way too much pressure on her to say yes. It’s like “taking her hostage”
Bravo to her for having the steel to walk away.
Report Post »TRONINTHEMORNING
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 2:32pmGame over for that couple.
Report Post »dlivelli
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 2:30pmDude….you are probably better off…..imagine if you had married that>>>>>>!
Still had to hurt though. You will find someone else…
Report Post »drst4scss
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 9:23pmYou got that right!!!
Report Post »When I am dating I do a personality check…
barber2
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 2:26pmMAybe it was merely an audition for a role in the Occupy Theater of the Absurd Players…
Report Post »Tony Sanchez
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 2:25pmI imagine the pressure to say ‘yes’ is enormous in such a public environment, so is he trying to force a ‘yes’? Is it possible that he has hit her before and she knew that marriage to him would bring a lifetime of hurt? Is she cheating on him and fallen in love with someone else? There are many variables. I think a private proposal is best.
Report Post »SacredHonor1776
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 2:41pm“Is it possible that he has hit her before and she knew that marriage to him would bring a lifetime of hurt?”
Then she should have left him long before than then… Hanging around in a abusive relationship won’t make it any better…
Report Post »Shasta
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 3:54pmMy fiancee was not pressured in public, but she would not agree to an actual date. Although I had nothing to do with it, her friends and co-workers apparently pressured her on a daily basis. She finally yielded to the pressure, and married me. The marriage was over in 3 years. She knew something I wouldn’t consider, that our marriage would never work. We both wish she had stuck to her guns in the first place.
Report Post »frust@ted
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 2:22pmThis looked staged to me. Their reactions didn‘t look realistic she shook her head and cracked a smile and his reaction was equally odd the way he touched his head was awkward and wouldn’t you instictively get up and follow her out not just sit there I would want answers. Give it 10 days and this will be proven to be a stunt much like the birde that went psycho over her haircut(which was much more believable acting than this)
Report Post »Kaoscontrol
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 2:51pmIt is a little too convenient that the “host babe” was right nearby, microphone ready… When the guy stands up suddenly, most professional announcers would be concerned that they may have a ‘kook’ on their hands and back off. This lady seems to play along too easily, almost like this is all part of the plan.
Report Post »Fella
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 2:57pmIt is a staged entertainment stunt that has occored at dozens of sporting events throughout the country. Not sure why more people dont recognize this.
Report Post »eternalhostility
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 3:36pmAgreed the joke is on theblaze and yahoo for ‘reporting’ on this. Theblaze should stick to continuing to push the neocon gop candidates that have no way of beating Obama while claiming to be an anti-progressive and big gov site……confusing to me.
Ron Paul 2012
Report Post »YA-allthe-WEH
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 3:52pm“It is a little too convenient that the “host babe” was right nearby, microphone ready…”
Is is too hard to believe that he set it up before hand, maybe that’s why they put them on the “kiss-cam” in the first place? Generally the proposer would inform the event of his plans ahead of time.
Either way, possibly the worst way to propose.
Report Post »frust@ted
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 4:37pmYa-all-the-whe
It does say in the article that UCLA confirmed that the proposal wasn’t staged. How could it not have been staged way too convienent that the anouncer was right there. This story smells.
Report Post »Balthazor
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 5:45pmIt seems obvious that the proposal was worked out in advance with the venue, as is usually the case. I mean, really, do you think he showed up there with an engagement ring on the off chance that the little kiss cam would point at them? Don’t be ridiculous. But that doesn’t mean that the reaction was staged.
Report Post »kindling
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 2:21pmI have never understood why men choose to do something so private in front of so many people except that they think she will never say no in front of a crowd. Good for her for not letting the pressure cause her to go against her true feelings.
Report Post »AMERICA4EVER
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 2:24pmYup, some things should be kept private.
Report Post »chips1
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 2:53pmIf it is that private, Why the large wedding? Oh, Yeah. Presents. Lots of presents.
Report Post »Timothy_Reid
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 2:21pmOuch!
Report Post »CatB
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 2:40pmDid you watch as she “sized up” the ring. I don’t think it was up to what she wanted … he is better off!
Report Post »brntout
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 3:07pm@CATB Georgia court case was heard today and they will not dismiss.in case your interested.Could not get copy paste to work,but if your’re interested in the ruling ,Liberty Legal foundation .com has the pdf briefs and the plantiffs motion for dismissal pdf and the courts ruling.
Report Post »TH30PH1LUS
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 2:17pmMy eager brothers out there – better stack that deck in your favor way before popping the question! Otherwise you may feel the burn. lol @ the announcer girl – she knew it would be good television either way.
Report Post »Apple Bite
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 2:16pmNever give a ring to somebody you’re unsure about. Have the store hold on to it, you won’t regret it later.
Report Post »LockeStep
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 2:16pmOuch, will I bet he is not taking her to anymore basketball games
Report Post »chips1
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 2:46pmCalifornia? UCLA? Saw that one coming!!!!
Report Post »SpankDaMonkey
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 2:15pm.
I’ve allways wanted to see that happen………..LMAO……..
Report Post »Drakkhanlord
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 2:44pmActually happens quite abit…Have seen many proposals denied , outdour cafe’s , restaurants ,work place proposals and even saw one in a Walmart…I think it is in part to show all ; Look how romantic i am , plus the added group peer pressure into a yes answer.
Report Post »TXPilot
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 2:14pmThe moral of this story is, you should always be sure of where you stand in a relationship, before going on a giant screen tv in front of thousands of witnesses………fail!
Report Post »sWampy
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 2:13pmWho wouldn’t say yes then, and later change her mind, what an Obama.
Report Post »smithclar3nc3
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 2:11pmIt best to know now than later…she just saved him a ton of time and effort.
Report Post »JLGunner
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 2:10pmHe actually trusted a woman.
Report Post »RichNGadsden
Posted on January 4, 2012 at 2:11pmBetter he learn about her now rather than have to give her half of everything he owns later.
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