This Tourist Proposed in Front of Everyone. She said NO!

Who doesn’t dream of the day when their partner will finally go down on one knee and propose to tie the knot for eternity? But, it is also important to consider the downsides. What happens if you propose in public and your partner says no? Well, that would be the worst-case scenario, right? Not quite. There is something else known as the tourist marriage proposal fail.

An Italian man named Valerio experienced a nightmare scenario when his marriage proposal on Christmas Eve was not only rejected by his girlfriend but also went viral online, with accusations of ‘blackmail’ from people who witnessed the incident.

What Happened During the Tourist Marriage Proposal Fail?

In a widely viewed TikTok video, Valerio’s elaborate marriage proposal in Rome, featuring dancing and a serenade, takes an unexpected turn. Despite the initial celebration, his girlfriend becomes visibly embarrassed and pleads with him to stand up.

After the rejected proposal, Valerio, in his native language, asks if it’s a yes or no. The woman bluntly says “No.” Valerio, attempting humor, captions the video with, “Good @Cartier has a 30 day return policy.” While some express sympathy, others criticize him for the public proposal in the comments.

The Internet Reacts to the Tourist Marriage Proposal Fail

Comments on the video criticized Valerio, with one person condemning those who use public proposals to pressure women into marriage. Another suggested that some men use this tactic as manipulation, hoping the public setting will coerce a positive response. A third commenter praised the woman for her honesty and courage in saying no, describing the public proposal as a form of blackmail that she resisted.

The comments read:

“Anyone who tries to bully a woman into a marriage proposal by doing it as a public spectacle deserves to get dumped.”

“I’ve learnt some men do this as a form of manipulation. They think if they put her on the spot in front of everyone, she’ll say yes to save face.”

“I admire her honesty and courage to say no when the whole public is pressuring her to say yes! This is blackmail and she didn’t fall for it.”

Not the End of It

In a follow-up video, Valerio shares the emotional aftermath of his rejected Christmas Eve proposal, expressing the difficulty of being dumped on Christmas Eve after traveling across the country and facing rejection in front of 1.4 million people.

Similar Situation of a Marriage Proposal Fail

A humiliating marriage proposal fail unfolded in a crowded Dubai shopping mall, lasting nearly 90 seconds. The proposer ignored his girlfriend’s attempts to stop him before going down on one knee. In a definitive gesture of rejection, the girlfriend not only refused the proposal but also slapped him across the head with a ukulele. This cringe-worthy incident has gained attention as a painful lesson in the realm of proposal mishaps and is being considered as a potential candidate for the Proposal Fails Hall of Fame.

An adventurous proposer, Chris, planned an aerial proposal for his girlfriend, Niki, during a skydiving adventure. Despite encountering trouble with his sign in mid-air, Chris abandoned his original plan and opted for a traditional bent knee proposal after the skydiving experience. Luckily, Niki accepted, turning the potential marriage proposal fail into a success.

Would you ever want a public proposal? Or do you prefer avoiding any tourist marriage proposal fails?

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