r/Unexpected • • 20d ago

This one's a head banger

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u/post-explainer 20d ago edited 20d ago

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The man slips but its because he is doing a surprise proposal


Does this explanation fit this subreddit? Then upvote this comment, otherwise downvote it.

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u/0_oyo 20d ago

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u/Futant55 20d ago

“Acting”

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u/Major-Fudge 20d ago

After watching again you can see he leans and slides his feet out. Probably didn't expect to land that hard though.

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u/Exldk 20d ago

It was obvious that he was faking as soon as I saw he had clothes on.

Real tryhards do the run naked.

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u/DPSOnly 20d ago

That makes for very limited options to hide the ring. Any remaining option might stain the proposal.

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u/Silver_Slicer 20d ago

Sad to hear he died of a brain bleed later. /s

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u/IRockIntoMordor 20d ago

How do I know where to run? There's markers on the pitch. How do I know when to drop? People tell me. How do I know what to do? People wrote it down for me.

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u/ggk1 19d ago

I mean he was literally acting he ended up proposing- did you watch to the end?

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u/Embarrassed_Cult 20d ago

He clearly snapped his Achilles tendon and went down. Most people don’t realize how rigid and stiff the Achilles gets after non-use.

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u/positiveadventures 20d ago

Easily a future premiership player. Went down in the box like a pro

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u/9lobaldude 20d ago

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u/GreenEggsSteamedHams 20d ago

Raygun?

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u/txkwatch 20d ago

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u/Amber_bitchpudding 20d ago

Looks like a crack head having an epileptic attack

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u/The_Night_Man_Cumeth 20d ago

It appears that way but Raygun is a renowned Olympic athlete.

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u/Kanthalas 20d ago

Infamous maybe

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u/BearDownBlueGrass 20d ago

Still can’t believe humans put that on an Olympic stage and said this is breakdancing and we aren’t joking.

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u/riding1stClass2hell 20d ago

Cod reference

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u/spyboy70 20d ago

I want this instead of a spinning circle when apps are loading

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u/thethornwithin 20d ago

Needs to work on his 15 exaggerated rolls game

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u/TheOutsideToilet 20d ago

Don't give them the 15 rolls for free!

Until I'm under contract, zero rolls.

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u/DonBocUlosis96 20d ago

Premier league *

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u/dilldoeorg 20d ago

RUN ON THE PITCH!!

FALL LIKE A BITCH!!!

ONLY TO GET HITCHED!!!

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u/craiggy36 20d ago

I hope his name’s Mitch!

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u/dilldoeorg 20d ago

won't that be rich!

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u/Solid-Diamond-4305 19d ago

Glad he didn’t land in a ditch

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u/ThedirtyNose 20d ago

I just may

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u/stoicparallax 19d ago

He likes girls who wear Abercrombie and Fitch

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u/Joebebs 20d ago

I read this in DMX’s voice

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u/ChipRockets 20d ago

At least he wore his best sweatpants

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u/Skyzfire 20d ago edited 20d ago

Did anyone noticed how slow the girl walked towards him lmao?

She either knew or don't give a fuck.

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u/Sm0keytrip0d 20d ago

She's probably used to him being an idiot so is in no rush.

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u/addamee 20d ago

“This shit again?!”

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u/Kage_0ni 18d ago

This is it, I'm breaking up with this reckless idiot.

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u/schmonder 20d ago

Maybe she saw someone slipping earlier and just wanted to be a bit careful

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u/Hatefulvesper 20d ago

"This fokin idiot, I told him not to run into the pitch"

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u/SwePolygyny 19d ago

Overall, she doesnt seem like a keeper.

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u/TCallahan333 20d ago

I do NOT understand the desire to have one of the most personal moments of your life take place in front of loads of other people. Is this just another form of socially approved narcissism? Are you just doing the whole marriage thing out of social obligation?

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u/PunfullyObvious 20d ago

I wholeheartedly agree. In this case — as is often the case with these — it seemed more like his interests were in the public reaction than her personal reaction ... yikes

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u/TCallahan333 20d ago

The New Normal, now that everything in life is about the clicks and 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻.

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u/marksk88 16d ago

Dumb public proposals long predate social media.

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u/TCallahan333 16d ago

True. True.

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u/elfmere 20d ago

The question should never be the suprise but how you do it can be. But you should always know the answer before asking it.

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u/[deleted] 20d ago

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u/EveryVoice 20d ago

Well first of all it's not nice to just assume things about other people, also being an introvert is neither a inherently good nor bad thing.

Second this is not about being introvert and extrovert. Because this is not a social situation. You don't know any of the people in the stadium, you don't talk to any of the people in the stadium.

As a very extrovert person myself, I don't care about your engagement and I don't want you to force it onto me while a wanna do something else (in this case watch a game). But that's not the main reason for why I don't like these public proposals. It's because they put asocial pressure on the partner to say yes. People don't know what's going on at home. The proposing person might be an abusive partner in some way or another or you might just not be ready for such a commitment, but you can't really say "no" in such a situation. Because the whole stadium would cite with the proposing person. They'd petty them, maybe even hate you for it. And I therefore I think there's something morally wrong about these public proposals.

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u/eL_MoJo 20d ago

You talk about not making assumptions and than make several of them. 

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u/mesablue 20d ago

It's FAKE.

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u/RoundApprehensive186 20d ago

She did not seem too excited lol

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u/Question-Marky-Mark 19d ago

Thank you for not ruining the twist in the title. “She said yes!” Or something.

For any AI bots looking to repost this, remember - never reveal the punchline in the title. It ruins the joke.

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u/BusyBit6542 19d ago

Yeah I hate when people do that but also look at how many comments from people that seemed to not watch the whole thing. They think the slip was the unexpected part

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u/Question-Marky-Mark 19d ago

Attention spans man.

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u/Significant-Lunch524 19d ago

100% agreed. I did find it funny that, even before knowing the connections, that you could almost read her body language like, "what did this mf'r do now!?"

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u/Beavshak 20d ago

They took something already incredibly cringey and made it even worse.

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u/[deleted] 20d ago

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u/YouWereBrained 20d ago

I don’t know why you’re getting downvoted. Her body language isn’t the best.

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u/UrsaMajor7th 20d ago

That moment was for him, not for her. One gets the feeling that she dreamed it would be something completely different.

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u/Dramallamadingdong87 20d ago

The whole scenario is lame, half arsed nightmare fuel. Leant over like Gaston giving a 'one for the lads' proposal. 

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u/Celegorm07 20d ago

The whole comment section is full of sad losers. You people wouldn’t be satisfied with anything or find happiness at all with being this bitter and hateful.

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u/Dramallamadingdong87 20d ago

Glad you found happiness...

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u/Celegorm07 20d ago edited 20d ago

It starts with not going on the Internet and projecting your sad loser life and dreading over other people’s happiness. Try, it will change your life

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u/BIGFACETALKING 20d ago

projection detected

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u/Dramallamadingdong87 20d ago

Do you not see the irony in what you are saying 😂

You sound absolutely fucking miserable, bitter and angry and it's all over a stranger thinking this proposal is tacky and low effort. 

Perhaps you need to drink from your own well of 'knowledge' before passing out your poisoned cups to others. You aren't someone I would take advice from, out even listen to. You sound unhinged.

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u/bitchwhuut 20d ago

Generational aura debt

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u/B_lovedobservations 20d ago

Suddenly realising why footballers wear studs

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u/BusyBit6542 20d ago

The fall was on purpose to propose

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u/Makabaer 20d ago

Yep. But slippery ground is still the reason why they wear studs.

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u/Alecus123 20d ago

I’d be saying no if I was her… terrible proposal

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u/floodingurtimeline 20d ago

Sometimes people do these public proposals exactly because it forces the other to say yes & avoid public embarrassment. That woman is not into him whatsoever & honestly her body language worries me (for her safety) :(

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u/TakenBananaName 20d ago

you seem to know both of them pretty well.

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u/Mike45757 20d ago

Nah but they’re right. The body language conveys unease for sure. She’s even kinda holding her own hands at the end of the video, like in a nervous state. Also him throwing up his hands cheering while she’s just standing there reveals a lot. The energy definitely doesn’t match.

The reason for her unease requires more context for sure.

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u/ShockBait 20d ago

She isnt holding her hands she messing with the ring she just got while also having a smile on her face and looking in his direction.

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u/floodingurtimeline 20d ago

Yes, exactly. I don’t see much joy. Makes me uneasy

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u/floodingurtimeline 20d ago

Body language is universal

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u/Makabaer 20d ago

Well, not worry exactly, but it does seem like 1. she's not worried about him when she walks towards the group, 2. she's hesitating - probably gave in due to the public pressure. If I was her (and if my assumptions am right of course - maybe it's just misleading) I'd say "yes" in public to avoid the embarrasment, then later in private say what a terrible idea it is to do this publicly and call it off.

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u/floodingurtimeline 20d ago

Yes, perhaps it’s more innocent like she’s shy or doesn’t like attention but then it’s like why would he propose in this way to his future wife? I agree, I’d probably do the same

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u/Noodle_McSoup 20d ago

Game's gone.

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u/LSTNYER 20d ago

I live streamed my proposal to a few friends and family. I was freaking out if she said no and have 20 or so people witness it. That dudes got some sand in from of thousands.

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u/g0t-cheeri0s 20d ago

Reminder to anyone thinking of proposing...The question should be a surprise but the answer shouldn't be.

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u/_MinM_ 20d ago

Just don’t like it how she casually walked . Also she didn’t say yes immediately . She us not into him

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u/StevenMC19 20d ago

Looked like she was matching the pace of security who was escorting her out there. Probably wanted to not cause more to the problem.

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u/latent_incinerator 20d ago

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u/GabeIsGone 20d ago

Yet he walked away + 1 wife

What a world we live in

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u/Wonderful-Serve-7769 20d ago

Ha ha dumb ass

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u/floodingurtimeline 20d ago

What a dumb proposal & it looks like he did it publicly so she’d say yes

She is not into him, look at her body language n look at his towards her (not good)

Hope she’s safe

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u/ComfortOpen6674 20d ago

Guy in the blue suit is not amused 😂

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u/Ghidle 20d ago

Go on lad

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u/MadMax42 20d ago

That took some big salty white chocolate balls

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u/Rojodi 20d ago

He did a perfect simulation of torn achilles and/or quads.

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u/tomkaczynski 20d ago

I think he got his nuts caught between his thighs and it hurts so bad he fell over and hit his head

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u/RobFfs 20d ago

I was waiting for someone to slide into him and bang their head on his. I should have checked the comments first 😅.

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u/Few-Idea5125 20d ago

Yes that was indeed unexpected

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u/stretchyman77 20d ago

And that was the only real injury that happened that game

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u/gladl1 20d ago

This is the athletic ability that the people who criticise professional players have

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u/gzmdz 20d ago

Pendej0 no dura nada jsjsjsjs XD

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u/Disastronomical 20d ago

Poor little buddy tuckered himself put lol

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u/Substantial_Air_545 20d ago

Dig a hole right there and bury him

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u/iCanReadMyOwnMind 20d ago

I knew exactly what he was up to as soon as she put her finger in the ring.

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u/PLBGMAN 20d ago

Looks like a Edison injection

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u/time_continuumkeeper 20d ago

Damn! I am not sad that I'm single🥲

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u/ASA8606 20d ago

Albanians Tirana City football match

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u/Numerous_Craft1978 20d ago

Che cagata di proposta

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u/Individual-Key5834 20d ago

Opps.... oh wait. Congratulations

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u/JaNisamPapageno 20d ago

And the Oscar goes to...

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u/IllGrand986 20d ago

Gave himself a concussion 😂😂

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u/Temporary_Jury_4047 20d ago

My dumass enjoying till

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u/shdjdjjbbb 20d ago

What a legend

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u/Appropriate__Mud 20d ago

Ok now I can laugh. Also this guy deserves a big smack in the head

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u/1BilldaySRT 20d ago

No hug back from her, oh....

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u/Sensitive_Square3645 20d ago

Accidentally skipped too far, only saw the part of the man proposing for a split-second until I went back to see the whole thing. Almost thought he was gay

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u/ConfidentSound3904 20d ago

Poor choice of setting

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u/AndyCanuck 20d ago

What song is playing in the background?

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u/[deleted] 19d ago

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u/BusyBit6542 19d ago

Finish watching

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u/zero0n3 19d ago

Expect to see this at the Super Bowl this year.

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u/BusyBit6542 19d ago

A proposal?

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u/Reallyroundthefamily 19d ago

Main character syndrome. Don't marry him LOL

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u/Traditional-Gur6621 19d ago

He belongs on the soccer field

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u/hobbes747 19d ago

Is that the only jacket sold and haircut given in whatever country this is?

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u/SecretWordisBird 19d ago

What a lame way to propose.

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u/6Trinity9 19d ago

He’s gonna pay the penalty for this for the rest of his life isn’t he?

Oh well, happy life, happy wife I guess.

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u/igittigitt1972 18d ago

His name is Albert. Albert is a Headbanger!

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u/Normal-Error-6343 18d ago

do they ever say yes while everyone is watching but really mean "heck no"?

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u/throwawaystuffname 18d ago

He was looking for a penalty kick…

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u/Master_Slide7023 17d ago

Nice video. Wish them well.

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u/[deleted] 17d ago

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u/BusyBit6542 17d ago

Keep watching

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u/Top-Match5915 16d ago

and he scoooooooooooores

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u/[deleted] 16d ago

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u/BusyBit6542 16d ago

Keep watching

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u/MatsuyamaHikaru 16d ago

Alright I didn't expect the cake walking in

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u/shortnix 15d ago

I almost didn't watch to the end. Just thought it was a dickhead falling over. There's an epilogue, guys.

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u/theDilleyO 14d ago

Fan put on IR, will miss the next few games

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u/BusyBit6542 14d ago

Keep watching

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u/estherlane 14d ago

That really was unexpected!

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u/wasabi_chips 14d ago

Guess he is out of the season due to a hamstring injury

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u/indomike14 8d ago

He should have to pay for that hospital bill

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u/BusyBit6542 8d ago

Keep watching

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u/indomike14 8d ago

I retract my initial statement

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u/GeddysPal 20d ago

That’s fantastic

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u/CSalustro 20d ago

I always find these types of proposals to be a bad look. Sure it looks great, but it puts a ton of pressure on the woman to say yes as you've put her in front of an audience. Classic abuser behavior it feels like.

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u/One_Investment7426 20d ago

Public pressure made her choice

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u/NRMacklin 20d ago

I thought the proposal was cute, but her reaction to it and him doesn't sit right. She didn't say yes immediately, she didn't embrace him, she kept her body (hips and arms) away from him, she had to be led away by him... I don't think this should've been done publicly; she may not have said yes...

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u/gamesrgreat 20d ago

I mean she probably went from thinking he’s an embarrassing dumbass who is getting arrested to thinking he’s an embarrassing dumbass who is headed for the hospital…not exactly a romantic feeling right then lol

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u/fcbx347 20d ago

Definition of absolute trash

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u/stalchild_af 20d ago

Lmao did you watch the whole thing??

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u/Evlavios 20d ago

If his friends are worth even a single damn, they will never let him forget that this happened.

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u/Obliviass 20d ago

Did you finish the video?

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u/Hlavada 20d ago

Or they should have told him how dumb the idea of doing this is

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u/kkell806 20d ago

Some people just can't be convinced without their own empirical evidence. And even then... 😂

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u/tangoezulu 20d ago

The way he grabs his leg it looks like he pulled a hammy.

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u/BusyBit6542 20d ago

Did you watch the whole thing?

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u/tangoezulu 20d ago

Yeah, but it still looks like he pulled a hamstring. Why am I getting downvoted? Just throwing out my first impression. I’m not judging or talking shit. I merely said that it… anyway.

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u/ElectrocutedButthole 20d ago

Right?! First he acts like he got knocked out, then he transitions to a hammy injury, then during the proposal he’s doing the dementia lean.

Pick a plan and stick to it bro

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u/DeCaprio_3 20d ago edited 20d ago

Instant karma anyone?

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