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The 'best marriage proposal of 2015' has divided the internet The 'best marriage proposal of 2015' has divided the internet
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Dean Smith is a dedicated man. He recently revealed to his now fiancé that he had been proposing to her every day for 365 days in the form of a video documenting his quest for her hand in marriage, and in the process, managed to make a lot of internet viewers “cry like a baby”.Dean Smith is a dedicated man. He recently revealed to his now fiancé that he had been proposing to her every day for 365 days in the form of a video documenting his quest for her hand in marriage, and in the process, managed to make a lot of internet viewers “cry like a baby”.
Smith’s fiancé Jennifer was delivered the video on her birthday in Aruba, and it is currently one of the internet’s best examples that romance is alive and well in the real world.Smith’s fiancé Jennifer was delivered the video on her birthday in Aruba, and it is currently one of the internet’s best examples that romance is alive and well in the real world.
The video starts with Smith explaining his plan: “Happy birthday Jennifer. By now you’ve probably realised that your birthday surprise is in the form of this video. But what you don’t know is that I’ve been planning this birthday surprise for over a year now.”The video starts with Smith explaining his plan: “Happy birthday Jennifer. By now you’ve probably realised that your birthday surprise is in the form of this video. But what you don’t know is that I’ve been planning this birthday surprise for over a year now.”
  
He duly films himself holding up a whiteboard with a proposal and the date on it for 365 days, carrying messages such as “Marry me, Jen?” “Will you make me the happiest man in the world?” “Will you be my wife, Jen?” over the course of the year.He duly films himself holding up a whiteboard with a proposal and the date on it for 365 days, carrying messages such as “Marry me, Jen?” “Will you make me the happiest man in the world?” “Will you be my wife, Jen?” over the course of the year.
But while the video has garnered countless comments from people that it is “so sweet” and “cute” and that it will make viewers “cry like a baby,” it has left many cold. Many claim to have felt unmoved and bored, while others felt compelled to simply comment on how much Smith is seen brushing his teeth in the video.But while the video has garnered countless comments from people that it is “so sweet” and “cute” and that it will make viewers “cry like a baby,” it has left many cold. Many claim to have felt unmoved and bored, while others felt compelled to simply comment on how much Smith is seen brushing his teeth in the video.
Here are a few comments from those who were bowled over, those who were left cold, and those who were simply concerned about other things:Here are a few comments from those who were bowled over, those who were left cold, and those who were simply concerned about other things:
The 365 day proposal video is so goddamn cute!!!!!!The 365 day proposal video is so goddamn cute!!!!!!
365 day proposal was amazing365 day proposal was amazing
That 365 day wedding proposal video though. He's the #realmvp.That 365 day wedding proposal video though. He's the #realmvp.
the 365 proposal gave me goosebumpsthe 365 proposal gave me goosebumps
If you're looking to cry like a baby I suggest you watch the 365 day proposal videoIf you're looking to cry like a baby I suggest you watch the 365 day proposal video
This 365 day marriage proposal is the cutest thing in the world.This 365 day marriage proposal is the cutest thing in the world.
Every girl's expectations for proposals just skyrocketed after seeing that 365 day proposal video #sryboysEvery girl's expectations for proposals just skyrocketed after seeing that 365 day proposal video #sryboys
That 365 day proposal video just took me outThat 365 day proposal video just took me out
 
From those who were left cold:From those who were left cold:
  
 
Am I the only one not impressed by the 365 day wedding proposal...?Am I the only one not impressed by the 365 day wedding proposal...?
Just watched that 365 days proposal video. Umm that was more awkward than anything. But glad she liked it. That's all that matters.Just watched that 365 days proposal video. Umm that was more awkward than anything. But glad she liked it. That's all that matters.
more like 365-day thesis proposalmore like 365-day thesis proposal
The 365-day proposal is very sweet. But with my short attention span, I had to fast forward through to the end. I mean, come on...The 365-day proposal is very sweet. But with my short attention span, I had to fast forward through to the end. I mean, come on...
One for my psychologist...I did not cry at that guys 365 day marriage proposal. I have no heart!One for my psychologist...I did not cry at that guys 365 day marriage proposal. I have no heart!
Not a fan of the 365 day proposal. Why wait a year? Why make it a 15 min video with just your face? Could be fake too. I just don't get it.Not a fan of the 365 day proposal. Why wait a year? Why make it a 15 min video with just your face? Could be fake too. I just don't get it.
Am I the only one that doesn't think the 365 day proposal was the greatest idea ? #mehAm I the only one that doesn't think the 365 day proposal was the greatest idea ? #meh
Am I the only one who felt bored/completely nothing watching that 365 day marriage proposal video?Am I the only one who felt bored/completely nothing watching that 365 day marriage proposal video?
I got up to day 15 of that idiots 365 Day Wedding Proposal. Boring mate. And creepy.I got up to day 15 of that idiots 365 Day Wedding Proposal. Boring mate. And creepy.
so I watched that '365 day proposal' video and skipped from day 360 to day 2... that was too much no thanks. lol. I bet she did the same.so I watched that '365 day proposal' video and skipped from day 360 to day 2... that was too much no thanks. lol. I bet she did the same.
  
And those who were simply concerned about other things:And those who were simply concerned about other things:
 
  
My only comment on the 365 proposal video: did she not realize he was spending a lot of time in the shower with his phone and a whiteboard?My only comment on the 365 proposal video: did she not realize he was spending a lot of time in the shower with his phone and a whiteboard?
The best thing about that 365-day proposal video is that the guy is seen wearing so many UVa shirts. #wahoowaThe best thing about that 365-day proposal video is that the guy is seen wearing so many UVa shirts. #wahoowa
why is nobody talking about how that 365 day proposal video is pretty much 12 minutes of him brushing his teeth.why is nobody talking about how that 365 day proposal video is pretty much 12 minutes of him brushing his teeth.