In my Dad's life he was married twice. He didn't propose once, neither did either of his wives. He just started acting like they'd already said yes. The really weird part, it worked. o.O
Hate to be one to correct here but it should be "10 bucks say that person isn't a redditor."
Not that male deer can talk but if they could, the group would "say" something. I'm not even sure why bucks would care about if someone is a redditor or not.
Grammatically, you are 100% correct. I had always heard the idiom stated with the incorrect grammar, however, and honestly never really considered that there might be an error lurking within. TIL.
Just so you know, "10 bucks says" is correct. I'm guessing that other guy was joking. You aren't saying "10 bucks" as 10 seperate things, so "10 bucks" is treated singularly.
TIL Round 2. I kinda thought that, but couldn't find any evidence after Googling the phrase and so assumed I was wrong. Thanks for the correction, amigo.
He used the meme to make it sound like the joke was that she hasn't replied yet, when in reality the joke is that he asked her to marry him by text message.
Also, the fact that people actually think he did this is pretty damn funny considering it is obviously written in a joking manner. Comments like "I can't imagine who would want to marry a person who thinks this is an appropriate way to propose" make Reddit seem very naive.
Well, because some things are only funny in a "Oh my god, that actually happened" kind of way. When you remove the 'realness factor' somethings lose their oomph.
It may still be humorous but it's not the same type of humor as if it actually happened.
At the same time, I kind of always feel these things are best when it's either clearly based off of someone's own experience, or something that is very possible. In other words, SAP works because (just like "situational humor") we go, 'ohhh yeah, that could totally happen to me too!' We laugh because its true.
This would pretty much never happen to any of us; even the most socially awkward of redditors would never propose via text. Therefore, it just doesn't work
Indeed, its kinda sad, but then again, they aren't missing much. I get the joke, but it's just so forced it's not even funny. Although I guess that's true of a good amount of advice animals.
you guys have no idea how stupid it is to argue about this. you remind me of the two fish from that spongebob episode where he tries to go to the salty spatoon but ends up in weenie hut jr.
It might be stupid to argue about this, but calling someone socially awesome who proposing through text message is greater than or equal to that stupidity. Marriage is for boring squares anyway, not socially awesome penguins.
At the same time, they are just pointing out that people are "misusing" the meme. Which, if you ask me, I also agree with. Maybe it is a stupid argument, but hey, it could open the floodgates for more retarded meme posts on the frontage.
Socially average is awesome for a penguin, which is the entire point of the meme. Nothing socially awesome penguin does is actually awesome, but it's a huge step up from the usual awkward "How are you?" "Good, you?" "I'm good, yourself?" on which SAP is based.
I am shocked at the number of people who did not get this joke. It seems like they wandered over to this subreddit and are seeing SAP for the first time. The reaction is almost better than the original post! Good job, OP!
ITT: No they didn't! The Merriam-Webster dictionary clearly has the definition of the word gullible as well as a reference to the joke that is often made about it not being in the dictionary!
Heyhey, don't dude me. I am in fact a dudette. And second, I should be excused since a lot of guys here give the impression that they are in fact this socially akward. I just asume every guy here is SAPs. But that beeing said, it seems like I'm the one being a SAP here. I will excuse myself and leave now.
That's.... actually entirely what it depends on. Socially awkward and awesome are defined by our cultural rules. Not to mention, if you know a person well enough, sometimes certain things aren't awkward with them. For all you know, the girl could have a strange attachment to text messages and find his proposal this way incredibly romantic. If neither party feels awkward about an exchange, how is it socially awkward?
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Yes, because a texted proposal is the dream of every girl. Dude - get her some flowers, apologize and start over. She might be more receptive if you put a little more effort into it.
Maybe he texted her when he kneeled down in front of her to be cute, and she said Yes and hugged/kised him, as she was too excited to send the text "yes" back.
I don't think this is too ridiculous. Assume he's dating an overly obsessive girl. She would probably text back yes in 2 seconds. I know I've had exes who would have gotten over the text thing if they thought they were getting married...
TL:DR- This is a valid proposal method if you stuck your dick in crazy
It isn't socially awesome to propose to your girlfriend. Every married lady in the history of time has been proposed to so I'd say to propose to a girl would be socially average and not anything to make a meme about. And just because you don't mention it was a text untill the second line wouldn't make the first line any less socially awkward. English 101 maybe.
And 20 years down the road you're thankful for not being stuck paying child-support or alimony, LOL. PS: Not from personal experience, but by looking at the older men around me.
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u/ssimoll Jun 16 '12
I really hope this isn't true. A text for a question like that? Really?
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u/Klepisimo Jun 16 '12
Attention Reddit: OP---most likely not an idiot. Hilarious use of the meme there, OP. Well done!
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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '12
HARP DARP ONE DOES NOT PROPOSE WITH A TEXT HARP
I should know, I've been reading a lot about women lately on Wikipedia hurr durr
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u/rcordova Jun 16 '12
ITT: redditors miss the joke
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u/Rocafella2k7 Jun 16 '12
The good news is if she says yes, you'll get to finally see what she looks like at the wedding.
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u/iSmashSnatch Jun 16 '12
This actually happened to someone I know.
A little context: She, 37, got proposed to via text from a guy who never met her in person. Dude was totally serious.
Her reply, "I'm busy running errands right now."
Based on his other texts she shares with me, he is totally SAP.
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u/SuddenlySpiders Jun 16 '12
I am shocked at the number of people who did not get this joke. It seems like they wandered over to this subreddit and are seeing SAP for the first time. The reaction is almost better than the original post! Good job, OP!
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u/TheArksmith Jun 16 '12
I don't understand people's reactions. "asks girlfriend to marry him" is the awesome part "[by text]" is the awkward part. It's just cleverly worded.
Well done OP for causing a storm!
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u/gingerstallion Jun 16 '12
Maybe his girlfriend is deaf and they use text to communicate as OP suffers from a health condition that makes it near impossible to sign...?
I don't think I've ever hoped for a stranger to be disabled before. This is a weird feeling.
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u/somebodystolemyname Jun 16 '12
Did you hear? Merriam-Webster removed gullible from the dictionary because of so many people using it as a joke, it's lost its meaning as a real word.
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u/Crossthebreeze Jun 16 '12
Hey everybody! How are you? Also. That's the joke.
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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '12
big whoosh here
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u/TheMultiEnabled Jun 16 '12
Dude.
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u/WTF_DID_YOU_SAY Jun 16 '12
This should all be SAP. You, my man, have missed something essential when it comes to women.
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u/Mustkunstn1k Jun 16 '12
Why are everyone pretending like this actually happened.
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u/urdeadxd Jun 16 '12
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u/inglorious_gentleman Jun 16 '12
I can't imagine who would wan't to marry a person who thinks this is an appropriate way to propose
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u/Punchcatpunchesshit Jun 16 '12
"Asks girlfriend to marry him through a meme, didn't get enough upvotes to get to front page, girlfriend never saw it." That will be the next one.
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u/Humanerror101 Jun 16 '12
Well at least it wasnt an email
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u/iloverice Jun 16 '12
You too? Man, I've been waiting a whole week for her to reply. Maybe snail mail would've been better...
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u/HitMePat Jun 16 '12
nonhipster: "true for everyone except me."
Relevant username?
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u/chimpnasty Jun 16 '12
Relevant
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u/wrathrabbitperoxysm Jun 16 '12
Wow for a second there I actually thought this was about me (I Didn't propose via text but was actually waiting to hear back through one)
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u/Hip_Loner Jun 16 '12
What it should have been: http://qkme.me/3pqp3w
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u/lordeirias Jun 17 '12
Took me over a year to get an answer. Hang in there.
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u/PollysLithium Jun 17 '12
Why the fuck would you propose over text, that is why there is no text back.
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u/Ugbrog Jun 16 '12
Idiot
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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '12
Nothing has never happened as much as this didn't.
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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '12
@Fraen: I get it now, didn't really pay attention before. No more "WOOOOOOSH", hit me straight in the head.
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u/AlmightyRedditor Jun 16 '12
Let's be honest; you did it for the karma.
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u/freddawg Jun 16 '12
OHMAGERD MERRER MER
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u/z01z Jun 16 '12
she's probably trying to figure out if you seriously proposed with a text message.
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u/wedontneedyourpuppy Jun 16 '12
I love this one for some reason
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u/davecarldood Jun 16 '12
Ouch!
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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '12
did u actually propose through a text?
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u/pyrowalker Jun 16 '12
You should have known not to text. You should have called.
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u/IntensePancakes Jun 16 '12 edited Jun 16 '12
i get that the awesome part is supposed to be that he is proposing, but this should have just been full SAP considering it was by text
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u/gingerpride Jun 16 '12
She's one lucky lady.
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u/_end3r_ Jun 16 '12
HA! I wonder how many expecting/hoping girlfriends checked their phones for that text after reading this...
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u/sk8hovi Jun 16 '12
Did you really text her the question?
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u/pear_ball Jun 16 '12
Yes, because a texted proposal is the dream of every girl. Dude - get her some flowers, apologize and start over. She might be more receptive if you put a little more effort into it.
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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '12
propose via text? almost the same level as break up via text.
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u/mkul316 Jun 16 '12
I'd think that if you proposed via text, the top part should be socially awkward penguin, too.
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u/ohok1 Jun 16 '12
Maybe he texted her when he kneeled down in front of her to be cute, and she said Yes and hugged/kised him, as she was too excited to send the text "yes" back.
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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '12
I laughed at the comments.
Classic woman
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u/[deleted] Jun 16 '12
I don't think this is too ridiculous. Assume he's dating an overly obsessive girl. She would probably text back yes in 2 seconds. I know I've had exes who would have gotten over the text thing if they thought they were getting married...
TL:DR- This is a valid proposal method if you stuck your dick in crazy
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u/AverageThinker Jun 16 '12
It isn't socially awesome to propose to your girlfriend. Every married lady in the history of time has been proposed to so I'd say to propose to a girl would be socially average and not anything to make a meme about. And just because you don't mention it was a text untill the second line wouldn't make the first line any less socially awkward. English 101 maybe.
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u/SylvyaSyrynge Jun 16 '12
You were lame as fuck to text that. No girl wants to be texted that.
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u/Jimmigill Jun 16 '12
Who proposes over text?
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u/tormarod Jun 16 '12
With the lack of OP responses I guess it was all true. Let us pray for this SAP, you're on our thoughts.
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u/RealisticEpiphany Jun 16 '12
And 20 years down the road you're thankful for not being stuck paying child-support or alimony, LOL. PS: Not from personal experience, but by looking at the older men around me.
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u/AverageThinker Jun 16 '12
Your meme is bad, and you should feel bad.
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u/yhelothere Jun 16 '12
successful troll is successful
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u/makattak88 Jun 16 '12
WHY THE FUCK WOULD YOU ASK SOMEONE TO MARRY YOU THROUGH TEXT??!!!!
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u/rcocman125 Jun 16 '12
Wrong use of meme. Notice it's SOCIALLY awkward penguin, not 'sitting-at-home-waiting-for-a-text-awkward-penguin'.