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Moment optimistic diner turned down by woman after trying to propose in queue at busy MCDONALD’S
AN optimistic diner was turned down after trying to propose to a woman in a queue at a busy McDonald’s.
Footage shows the man crouching on one knee holding out a ring box – but the woman he’s proposing to wants nothing to do with him.
@Madame_Fossette / Zash / TMXThe woman turned her back to the man while he was down on one knee[/caption]
@Madame_Fossette / Zash / TMXShe appeared angered by the gesture[/caption]
@Madame_Fossette / Zash / TMXAn onlooker said the man was on the ground for at least three minutes[/caption]
The couple were visiting the golden arches at Sandton City Mall in Johannesburg, South Africa, when he decided to pop the big question.
As the woman places her order at the counter, the man is behind her waiting for her answer.
She looks toward the McDonald’s employee before turning around and shaking her head at the man.
The pair have a heated exchange as the woman appearing agitated by the gesture.
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The large crowd surrounding the couple encourage her to accept the proposal – but the roaring cheers of onlookers only seemed to make the situation worse.
The woman is seen storming off, leaving the man to follow her out of the fast food joint with a trolley full of McDonald’s but not a fiancée.
Sibusisiwe Moyo was inside the store to witness the disappointing incident unfold.
She told News24: “People started coming when they saw him on his knee. He was on his knee for approximately three minutes.
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“She just walked away and continued walking out the mall, and he followed her.”
Viewers on social media felt bad for the man who is seen looking downcast as he makes an exit.
One person said: “It’s sad he thought he had a one up on her to propose at the McDonald’s in front of everyone.
“I just know he wasn’t listening to her cause she probably said how she wanted her proposal.”
Another wrote: “She has a right to decline… proposal in McDonald’s is wild af.”
It comes after a photo of a burger bun with an engagement ring stuck in it was shared to Facebook group, Optimistic or Pessimistic, where it’s been liked more than 18,000 times.
And it’s racked up more than 10,000 comments after going viral online, with people unable to contain their horror at the proposal.
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People have branded it the worst way to ask someone to marry you, calling it a “McNightmare”.
One person said: “This was someone’s McDream.
@Madame_Fossette / Zash / TMXThe woman was filmed storming off[/caption]
@Madame_Fossette / Zash / TMXThe man followed her out of the store[/caption]
