Would You Want to Be Proposed to on a Jumbotron?

Since I truly never think of marriage I do not know how I would want the proposal to go down. All I know is that I enjoy simple things compared to blown out of proportion scenarios. If my future husband did a jumbotron proposal I would know I am with the wrong man. This comes off harsh but I never watch sporting events and could never imagine myself attending a game in a stadium. I would just feel very out of place and topping it off with a proposal with everyone watching would make the experience very unenjoyable. The thought of a man doing that would be a huge turn-off. If I had to imagine my idea of a perfect proposal it would definitely take place outside in a private and secluded environment. Only both of us promising a life of love instead of being recorded by thousands of strangers. Also, proposals in tropical places seem magical, just imagine only you and the one you love, consolidating your love under swaying palm trees and cotton candy skies. Simple and charming is the best mindset for a proposal but depending on the woman that might be the complete opposite. Hopefully, your future love knows you well enough to be able to depict what you would enjoy and what you would not.

I would hate being proposed to in front of that many people but it would also be very memorable. I also wouldn't want my girlfriend to propose to me. It just isn't traditional.

Personally, I would never want a giant public proposal like that. I think proposals (even when received positively) should start a conversation, and this scenario doesn't allow for that. I also think that's way to much pressure to say yes and way too much guilt if you say no. Although, what I think isn't what everyone thinks and if that's what everyone in the proposal wants, then I think they should do it.

NEVER. I would never ever ever want that in a million years. Please just no, don't do that to yourself and please don't do that to me. I would probably be one of those girls to just run; find the quickest way out of there and fast. I have had nightmares of being proposed to in a public scene, in front of all those people, all those eyes. And they are all just watching, waiting for your next words: yes or no. And if someone thought I would ever want this in the first place then they absolutely don't know me and then I wouldn't marry them to begin with. I would want to share that moment with one person and one person only: the person proposing. I would want it to be our moment, not us and the guy eating 3 hot dogs special moment.

I can guarantee if I get proposed to on a jumbotron, the answers a fat NO. I don’t care if it’s the love of my life down on one knee… it’s not happening. I imagine the perfect proposal outside, surrounded by flowers and nature. And spending the day doing something meaningful for myself and my partner. This is the exact opposite of spending the day in a hot gym surrounded by thousands of people and the unpleasant smell of cheap hot dog weenies mixed with B.O. And lastly, I despise the fact that the entire auditorium is watching you, sitting on the edge of their seat, waiting for you to say yes. When Ms. Kleinschmidt said the jumbotron proposal “puts the woman under pressure to say yes”, I could very easily imagine my face burning and having one thought… how do I get away.

I think Jumbotron proposals are perfect-if being proposed to in front of hundreds of people is your thing. Me? Not so much. If I were to be proposed to on a Jumbotron I would probably freak out. More so than by the shock of being proposed. Some people may have a special connection to a sports arena and that’s why they choose to propose to their partner there. Perhaps the location and date is sentimental. There are many reasons to as why people propose on a Jumbotron but I’d prefer to be far away from one during my proposal. I feel as though people who propose on a Jumbotron could be attempting at a grand gesture to sway their partners answer. I completely agree with what Ms. Kleinschmidt said, “It’s as if this person needs to show these complete strangers they love this person by making a show out of it.” But, if your partner was really the one, do you need a grand gesture? Personally, I believe marriage proposals or a proposal of any kind should be an intimate moment surrounded by friends and family, if not, in private. Jumbotrons take away that intimacy and privacy. Maybe people would feel compelled to say “yes” simply due to there being a crowd and not wanting to let people down. I would not want to be proposed to a Jumbotron. I would want to be surrounded by friends and family during such a special moment.

I would never want to have a jumbotron proposal. I think that if their relationship has special memories concerning the team or that area, then maybe they could have a jumbotron proposal, but they could still propose there and not have it be a public spectacle. Personally, I want my proposal to happen somewhere that relates to memories that I have with my boyfriend. I think that if someone wants to do a public proposal, then they need to discuss it with their significant other before in order to ensure that they are okay with that because it makes you very vulnerable. I know that lots of people prefer to not tell their significant other when they are going to propose, but I think that at least mentioning the idea of marriage and how you are going to do it is extremely important. Everyone is different, and wants to get proposed to in different ways, but for me, a jumbotron proposal is not for me.

I would never want to be proposed to on the jumbotron. Because I would feel so bad if i said no. And I hate when all the attention is on me its very stressful and cause me to have anxiety. For example when its your birthday and its time to sing happy birthday I hate that so much. In conclusion if you want me to say yes then DON'T propose to me on the jumbotron.

Honestly, I have no problem with jumbotron proposals- as long as they're heartfelt. One could argue that simply popping the question is just as special as proposing at sunset on a beach; it really just depends on the type of couple. My dad planned to find a memorable place to propose to mom mom while on vacation. My mom figured out that he was going to ask, but was too excited to wait. "Where's the ring?" my mom asked when they checked in to their hotel room. They joke about it today; maybe the location wasn't sentimental, but it was memorable in its own way. Supporters of these proposals could argue that the couple shares a passion for sports or the stadium holds a deeper meaning, such as the location of their first date. For example, Joanna Chan-Morris used a jumbotron to propose to her girlfriend after their five-year arena tour. It may not appeal to everyone, but the personal aspect showed how much thought she had put into that day. The publicity is often controversial. “It’s as if this person needs to show these complete strangers they love this person by making a show out of it,” an NBC reporter criticized. This situation is often misunderstood. During the proposal, the only opinion that matters is the partner being asked. The couple is too busy celebrating their engagement to care about approval from the boy in seat B34. “It’s not about the public aspect of the proposal,” Joanna Chan-Morris said. “It was really just about making that last game special."

Do I want to proposed to in font of a Jumbotron? Heck no! I don’t think I could think of any less romantic way to ask someone to spend the rest of your life with you. Not only is it not romantic in any way, but it puts a lot of pressure on the person you are asking. If you are proposed to in front of a lot of people watching, you would obviously have an enormous amount of pressure on you to say “yes”. The article claims, “In 2017, a rejected proposal at Fenway Park resulted in the entire ballpark chanting, “She said no!”.” Thus proving my point even more as to how embarrassing that would be for both people in the couple. Also agreeing with Mrs. Kleinschmidt, “It’s as if this person needs to show these complete strangers they love this person by making a show out of it,... puts the woman under pressure to say yes.” Overall showing that Jumbotron proposals are not the best way to ask someone to marry you.

I have always imagined a proposal as something private and very special in a couples journey together. Although making big dramatic proposal might seem like a good idea, I believe it's simply over the top. People shouldn't have to show a whole arena how much someone means to them. I also don't think you need the commentary from other people about your proposal. I personally would not want hundreds of people tweeting about my proposal. I personally would just feel uncomfortable. Proposing to someone publicly puts them in an awkward position. I think if your going to propose to someone publicly you have to make sure they are series about marrying you. Britni de la Cretaz says, " It's not about the public aspect of the proposal, really." I couldn't agree more. I think that something like proposing should be kept to yourself. You don't need to have big signs, flashmob, or even jumbotrons to show someone how much they mean to you. I think that private proposals are the ones that are the sweetest and most considerate. In my opinion it shows real love towards a person.

I personally wouldn’t like to be proposed to on a Jumbotron not just because of how tacky it is, rather because I believe it’s an intimate moment that should be kept private. A proposal means you love a person so much you want to spend the rest of your life with them and I think you don’t need to announce that to thousands of people in a stadium during a baseball game. The people who do propose on a Jumbotron shouldn’t receive hate online because they probably had their reason as to why they did it like the couples in the article. Doing a proposal in a such a public event means that your relationship is free to be judged and scrutinized by complete strangers who know nothing about you. Also you shouldn’t propose on a Jumbotron because you want to be a trending a topic, you’re making a life changing decision and it should be taken seriously. While I may not agree with the Jumbotron proposals I respect the people who do them for their courage.

I personally don’t have a problem with public proposals, while I personally wouldn’t really want my own to be that public they don’t bother me. I agree with the article, that when proposals are that public there isn’t much of an option to say “no”. I believe something as personal as asking someone to spend the rest of their life with you should be done somewhere special, so maybe you could stay after the game a few minutes and propose. Wherever and whenever you choose to ask your partner the big question, you should know your partner’s response already, the proposal should surprise the other person in a way that they don’t know when to expect it but not in the sense that they had no idea you wanted to propose.

If you were to propose to somebody on a jumbotron, I feel like that puts so much pressure on the girl to say yes. It can almost force a girl into committing into a relationship she doesn't want to be apart of, yet there are times when this doesn't go so well for the man proposing either. "When Jumbotron proposals go wrong, spectators take an almost perverse pleasure in the rejection." Overall, this is a tremendously risky way to propose, that can either go very well, or can send you crashing in flames, in front of thousands. The best, or worst proposal, whichever you'd chose to call it, would be from a show called "Impractical Jokers." In the show they do challenges in public, and at the end of the episode the loser has to do a big embarrassing challenge. For one of the episodes, the loser, Brian Quinn, or Q for short, had to stand on the pitchers mound during a game while a girl proposed to him. He had to sit there and all he could say was no, and the poor girl was humiliated in front of so many. This personally scared me from every wanting to do a jumbotron proposal, and is a reason why I wouldn't push anyone into doing one.

“It’s not about the public aspect of the proposal, really”. I agree with this quote. I would hate to be proposed to on a jumbo-tron. That, to me, is so tacky and way over the top. Proposals these day are so clique and are blown out of proportion. The only way I could see this being okay is if you and your loved one are DIE HARD sports fans, or wherever you are. For example, if I got asked on a jumbo-tron at a Clemson Football game, I would probably die of happiness. I think proposals should have sentimental meaning and really show true compassion.

Although i admire the effort of being proposed to in public, i believe, that anything that personal should not be exhibited to the world.In my opinion personal events in our life are meant to be more private then anything else. After all, the event between just you, or someone you have a relationship with, is only between just you, or the person you have the relationship with. Personal events shouldn't need, other people's judgments, or opinions. The only opinion that should be expressed, are the two people in the event. For example, In middle school, me and my friend had gotten into the argument. The argument was public, and shown to everyone. after everyone had found out, the constant judgment from other people had changed me, and my friends perspective on the entire situation. We ended up befriending each other, based off other people's opinions, when really we should have been listening to each other. Looking back, i wish i would have communicated more towards the person i was in the argument with, rather than listening to other people's opinions. In special events, you want it to be less about the public eye, and more about, you and the person. In “Thinking of a Jumbotron Proposal? Some Say, Ugh. Others, Say Yes.,” Britni de la Cretaz writes, ““It’s not about the public aspect of the proposal, really”. This explaining how any personal event should not be about public aspects. Ultimately because most of those personal events dictate a big part of our future.

A proposal is nothing short of being a big deal, but what most people forget is that it is a very intimate act. You could have this big proposal with fireworks, millions of balloons and airplanes in the air spelling out "Will You Mary Me?" and it might not mean as much as proposing over a small dinner. What it all comes down to is knowing your partner. People go way into other people's relationship and think "I would hate it if someone proposed to ME like that". Everyone's opinion becomes important, but that's not what a proposal is (or should be) about. I'm sure there's a girl/guy out there that is dreaming of the perfect proposal that involves a baseball game and jumbotron. That is THEIR idea of a perfect proposal, not YOURS. When it's time to ask the big question, you should know your partner like the back of your hand. A marriage proposal shouldn't be a surprise or on the spot decision, if you're intending for it to be I would put the ring away.

Oh. My. Goodness. I can not stress this enough that I HATE, yes with all caps, proposals on a Jumbo-tron. Nope. Nope. Nope. I have been planning my wedding since I was a little girl and I have always said that I dislike this way of proposing. Britni de la Cretaz could not have said it better that, " no matter that they are often considered tacky and in bad taste." In my opinion, there is nothing worse than giving a proposal this way. It is at a place where it is hot, people are sweaty, and the worst food is served. Ms. Kleinschmid voices her opinion by saying, “puts the woman under pressure to say yes,” and this is totally correct. Not only is it embarrassing if you want to say no, it is stressful because you are in front of so many people who are waiting eagerly for the answer. I tend to always think of the worst scenarios and in this case, what if the crowd boos at you, that is the worst feeling on the girls side. I would want a more private proposal that includes something special to both of us. Now, maybe that is a baseball game for other couples, but it is not my cup of tea. Hopefully, my boyfriend can pick up on the fact that a proposal with a jumbo-tron is not the route to go.

I would personally appreciate a private engagement over a public gesture. I'm not the type of person to put my personal information out for all to see and my boyfriend should know that by the time he is proposing. A big gesture is not necessary and I think jumbotron proposals are tacky and inpersonal. I also agree with Cretaz when she says the public proposal "puts the women under stress to say yes." Wouldn't a man rather get a solid answer rather than a women saying yes only for the social aspect? Private proposals have a more romantic and sincere vibe from them than public ones which is why I prefer a private proposal.

Honestly, I wouldn’t want a public marriage proposal. I’m a reserved, private person and it’s not my cup of tea. But, I can see a couple like the Chan-Morises’ treasuring their time in the spotlight. In the end, the decision is up to the couple. It’s their proposal and they do what they feel represents their relationship. My biggest problem with a flashy proposal is the vulnerability to opinions. Negative public reception of a proposal can ruin the experience, just like the woman that proposed to her boyfriend at an NBA game. I honestly don’t want such a big moment in my life to be swayed by public opinion. However, I think this says more about the people surrounding them than the couple themselves. I mean, who are you to judge how someone loves their significant other?

Honestly, I wouldn’t want a public marriage proposal. I’m a reserved, private person and it’s not my cup of tea. But, I can see a couple like the Chan-Morises’ treasuring their time in the spotlight. In the end, the decision is up to the couple. It’s their proposal and they do what they feel represents their relationship. My biggest problem with a flashy proposal is the vulnerability to opinions. Negative public reception of a proposal can ruin the experience, just like the woman that proposed to her boyfriend at an NBA game. I honestly don’t want such a big moment in my life to be swayed by public opinion. However, I think this says more about the people surrounding them than the couple themselves. I mean, who are you to judge how someone loves their significant other? I believe that the practice says a lot about American culture. There’s a romanticized idea about showing your love to the world. And that great, but we need to take the time to appreciate the private moments. In today’s world of social media, I’m not sure if we can do that anymore. In the end, you live and love that person, not everyone else in the crowd. So, while I don’t really hate them, or couples who choose to do them, I do think they say a lot about America’s idea of love.

I don't like the idea of a Jumbotron proposals because I'm not really into sports and my fiancé knows that, he prefered to propose me in the airport-I have "wonderlust"- and it was a perfect moment, the corridor was empty and when he put his knees ont the ground it was a really intense moment. All my family lives in France but my parents will be here May 3th for my little (14 guests) wedding on the beach. And this way to celebrate is perfect for me. I'm French and I think my people are more discreet than americans with that kind of things, more intimate. I just remember one facebook video of a Jumbotron and yes the girl seemed really happy but after reading the article I understand it could be a really awckward moment too... which can become a drama... and the worst memory ever....

I've never cared much about sports- never been to a game in a big stadium, never wanted to go to one. Friday night football games at school and watching my girlfriend's tennis matches are enough for me. I can't say I've ever particularly wanted to be somewhere with a Jumbotron, let alone be made the center of attention on one. Because of my ambivalence towards all of this, I wouldn't want my proposal to be in that setting; it's important and should done somewhere that's special to both people. I guess if both people are sports fanatics and like the idea of there being fanfare around their proposal, it would make sense for them. I also take a bit of an issue with big sports game proposals, just because it seems like the huge crowd could put a lot of pressure on someone who might have to say no. Rejecting a marriage proposal seems mortifying, awkward, and hard to do- it would be nearly impossible to say no when your face is on a huge screen, your partner paid thousands of dollars for the attention, and a sea of strangers is urging you to say yes.

No, I would not want to be proposed to on a jumbotron because I feel like a proposal is something that is supposed to be private and for your partner and close friends and family not for thousands of people to see. I fell like if you think you have to do it in front of thousands your trying to force the love or show off. Also, being on live camera is like putting you on the spot.

Personally I would not want to be proposed on a Jumbotron, because i like having my things in private. I wouldn't mind so much if it was just a couple of people. Have thousands of people at once seeing that you are getting proposed too is just uncomfortable. I would want to have my things to be in private.

I personally would not want to be proposed to on a jumbotron because I would probably be terrified of all the attention. I would also not really want everyone part of this special moment.

Nothing shows you love someone more then saying you want to spend the rest of your lives with them. If you love the person that much why do we feel the need to still do it in front of thousands of people? I wouldn't think that the proposal meant as much if they did it on a jumbotron. All I would be thinking is you did it in front of so many people is because you weren't confident in my answer. Every game that this happens in makes me feel that the individual proposing was guilting the other into saying yes. No one wants to hear the dreadful answer no. You should put thought into any proposal and it shouldn't have many if any people watching. Thinking through the proposal will result in an even more special memory and amazing lifetime together.

I’m a guy so i would be the one proposing. I would definitely ask a girl to marry me on a jumbo-tron depending on how she would take it. If i ask a girl to marry me i would know her pretty well by now. I’m not a shy person so i wouldn’t mind the attention it would be depending on the girl.

Wile the jumbotron proposal is definitely something you'd never forget, I would not be too happy about. I think marriage is a personal thing between two partners and is more special when its not on display for everyone to see. I feel that regardless of the situation a proposal will be something someone will always remember and that it's not necessary to plan something huge when the joining of two people in love is already huge enough. To me the perfect proposal would be somewhere secluded and meaningful, with no one there except me and my soon to be husband. For example my parents proposal. 17 years ago they were sitting in the park on a picnic blanket, my dad was reading aloud “chicken soup for the soul” while my mom laid down looking at the sky. Then, at only 20 years old and lacking a ring, he ask if she would marry him and she said yes. I’m sure that simple proposal is something they'll never forget.

I think the idea of proposing has been thrown way out of proportion, I find many proposals are over the top in effort to mark an important date or show the amount of love the proposer feel for the other. But in all honesty I think just the act of proposing is enough. Making yourself that vulnerable to someone take courage and it really shows how much you care. I wouldn't want to be asked on the jumbo tron though, being proposed is a personal event and i hold no personal connection to a jumbo tron. Also I find that the idea is unoriginal for it has been a method or proposal many times and it begs for attention. I mean, you do you but in the end of the day my future spouse should know well enough I would not enjoy being asked on a jumbo tron.

If I was ever proposed to on a jumbotron I would be so shocked and probably so nervous at the same time. I can just imagine it happening, being overwhelmed with happiness but also overwhelmed by people as my face turns bright red, all eyes on me while every ones cheering and screaming is echoing through my head. However if I really loved someone and they proposed to me on a jumbotron I would be so happy and I would love it, all those screaming fans cheering for someone else happiness, it’s pure excitement.

If I was ever being proposed to I would NEVER want it to be on a Jumbotron. I would not like to be proposed to in front of 50,000 people that is too overwhelming. I am one of those sappy people that would want it to be thought out and something sentimental. I don't really love sports either so I really wouldn't want it to be done in a stadium. If it had to be at a sporting event I would want it to be done at a football game. Also it's just so much money, Id would much rather they do something that is easy and isn't stressful but sweet and sentimental. Although being surprised would be nice Id much rather it just be me and the person.

I would never, ever propose to a girl on the jumbotron. Because She could say no infront of 50,000 people. Imagine being that guy you would be all over social media all because a girl refused to marry you in front of 50,000 people. I feel that there is to much risk involved. It could go your way but it also could not.

I think being proposed to on a jumbotron isn’t very personal and just really puts you out there but some people like that. Personally I wouldn't want to be proposed to on a jumbotron but I also hate being in front of people with all of them looking a me. If you like that type of thing then it wouldn’t be a bad idea. I think if you find someone that you want to propose to or wants to propose to you then they should know you well enough to know if you would like that or not.

I would not want to propose or be proposed to on a Jumbotron. I think the reason is because at a young age, I was given the basic, “Marriage is a special thing that you should save for someone you really love.” I just can’t imagine wasting one of the most special things that you can do with someone all for a publicity stunt. If I was going to propose to someone it would be somewhere that we both find special. Albeit cliche, the place that you first met, a mountain, the ocean, anything other than a loud, crowded, hot, sticky baseball game.

I think it depends on the significant other. I think I'd like something more intimate, and less public. But for some people the attention is welcomed! There's also the pressure that comes with saying yes with Jumbotron proposals. Make sure your partner is ready to get married, and will not have to awkwardly reject you in front of a packed stadium. If that's covered, go for it.

I absolutely would do a jumbotron or any type of public proposal. Reason being was because I love surprising people with very unexpected things. Also I want my loved one to feel special and like the whole world knows that I love her, it will make her feel special and also show her that truly care about her to come out in public and confess my love.

Depending on the game, and if the girl has the personality of which she would be down to be proposed to at a game would factor in if I would do that or not. I would have to have my family there to see it as well. I wouldn't mind the attention drawn towards myself and my wife, but rather it not be on the jumbotron.

I personally think Jumbotrons proposals are cool but wouldnt want to one myself. I would be too nervous about something going wrong. I havent heard of many proposals at all. I do think some jjmbotron proposal fails are for fun to make people laugh and draw more attention to the jumbotron. I have no idea how my parents proposal went. I have not given my idol proposal any thought because I am in 10th grade. It would probably be pretty basic.

There is no way in the world that I could ever propose to someone on a jumbotron. I hate big crowds and I can't stand to have attention on myself. I think it is also very unfair to the person getting proposed to as if they say no the whole crowd will react. Getting proposed to is one of the most intimate times in your life and you shouldn't waste that in front of thousands of people. People that do that just want attention and fame and don't really care for how their marriage goes but just getting on T.V.

I would not propose or want to be proposed to on a jumbotron, bc i feel like it takes away the intimate and special aspect of the proposal itself. I think it's a way to make a big deal out of it without taking much time to really think and plan something special for just the two of you instead its something special for 50,000 people and the 2 of you.

I would not want to be proposed to on a jumbotron because i would not like all of the attention that comes with being on a jumbotron and also it really puts a lot of pressure on the person who has to say yes or no that i feel proposals are something that should be done at a more private setting.

I think that Jumbotron proposals are cute but I wouldn't want anyone to do it to me.. I would not like to receive one or make one myself because what if I say no then everybody talks about it. I also don't think that it is romantic. I do watch jumbotron proposals for fun and I like them.

I would not want to propose on a jumbotron. I feel like I want to make it nice. I do not think that's a very good place to do it. It would not be the best way to propose.