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The original was posted on /r/nostupidquestions by /u/Daho7 on 2023-09-02 17:04:00.
I've seen that countless times in series and movies but also in real life videos. Is it really something common? It doesn't look fair for the person receiving the proposal - how are you meant to say 'no way, dumbass' or something along these lines when there's a crowd around you, all smiling and waiting for you to answer? In my eyes, it almost looks like a trap. Saying no would be so embarassing to the one proposing. Also, it looks like a very private moment. I can't understand why one would want it to happen in public. Like, would you say 'I love you' to your SO for the first time with a crowd gathered around you? Would you proclaim your divorce the same way? I don't get the purpose.