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KFC Proposal Shaming Gone Wrong! (Update on the KFC Couple)
This KFC proposal went viral as the perfect example of true love not caring about fancy or luxurious settings. When you really love someone, it doesn’t matter where they take you to eat, what salary they earn, or what kind of education they have. Love is above all tangible things, assets, and extra zeros in the bank account.
Hector Mkansi proposed to Nonhlanhla Soldaat at a KFC chain restaurant in South Africa. For most, it was a heartwarming moment worth capturing on video (we’re glad they did). But a journalist saw an opportunity in the “KFC proposal couple” to drag the man down for being ‘broke.’ Well, the joke’s on this person who tried to roast the man in love because the internet came together to support their love story, and big brands ensured them the wedding of their dreams. This is the beautiful story of the KFC couple.
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The Viral Moment of KFC Proposal in Vaal, South Africa
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This is the heartwarming moment of the happy KFC couple grinning from ear to ear to onlookers taking photos and videos. Well, this couple was already married in 2012. Still, Hector wanted to surprise his wife again with a new, creative proposal at her favorite restaurant. Little did they know, their second wedding would be far from the first one. Known as the “KFC wedding,” it was fully funded by international brands. The couple tied the knot in December 2019, and nowadays, they are happily married with three children.
The Tweet by Butterfly Anele for the ‘Broke’ Man That Made the KFC Proposal Go Viral
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Butterfly_anele’s bad tweet actually helped the KFC couple become incredibly popular. This is one of those few situations where an unpleasant approach brings many good consequences. The journalist met with people’s anger online as no one seemed to agree with her.
KFC South Africa Asked the Public to Find the Couple
Image credits: KFCSA.
“Please help us find this beautiful couple, [we want to be blessers]. DM us any leads, there might be a Finger Lickin’ Good surprise in it for you too. [Vaal people, help us]! We love love,” KFC South Africa wrote in their tweet.
Numerous International Brands Showered The Couple With Gifts
Image credits: PUMASouthAfrica
Global brands such as PUMA, Huawei, McDonald’s, Uber, and Audi offered support. PUMA gave an R10,000 (approximately $680) voucher and Huawei two of their phones. The Standard Bank topped them all by allowing the couple to clear their loans up to R300,000 (over $20,000!).
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Standard Bank South Africa Promised To Clear Their Loans
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The couple were also gifted groceries worth more than $1,300. From food to even the wedding rings—the people on the internet jumped on taking care of everything they could provide.Numerous people from various businesses have stepped in, offering their services and goods for free. Including wedding rings, cakes, dresses, transport, groceries, and SPA treatments. And probably all the other things that you can imagine.
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The Happiest Event for Mkansi Couple and Representatives of KFC
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“A bucket full of love for Mkansi’s favorite couple in true SA style, umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu,** thank you to each and everyone of you South’A. Our bucket overflows with love,” they wrote on their Twitter page.
**Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu—a saying that means, “a person is a person through/because of (other) people” or—”you are who you are because of how you relate to others around you.”
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The Couple is Still Together Happily Married
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For the Mkansi couple, their second wedding was a dream come true. Online fans and organizations supported the couple, turning their initial struggle into a heartwarming journey of love and generosity. This experience was a profound lesson about our presence in social media. As we can all see from the Butterfly Anele apology, jokes might backfire, and you can face thousands of tweets against you. A negative comment might spark a sad fight or a wildfire of positivity. In this case, it took a positive turn by making a dream come true with a funded KFC wedding package. This story emphasizes the importance of letting go of perfection and finding beauty in simple, imperfect moments in life.
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deanna woods 6 years ago
I wouldn't care if my boyfriend proposed to me in a Walmart. The location doesn't matter, the love behind the proposal does. Some people pick the most petty things to be upset about.
The Cappy 6 years ago
Agreed. Look at the man, and look at the woman. Such love and joy. The surroundings don't matter.
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Mikey 6 years ago
Why is someone else commenting on a couple's private moment to begin with? Who cares where he proposes? It only matters why. He loves this woman and wants to spend his life with her. Enough said.
Stevie B 6 years ago
Totally don't understand the hateful comment. The couple looked so happy. Maybe KFC was their first date. Maybe it's their go to fastfood place. Maybe they met there. Frankly it doesn't matter. To take someone else's happy & special moment and try to turn it ugly because you don't approve of the restaurant choice says a whole lot more about the person making the comment.
The Cappy 6 years ago
Totally agree. And maybe the journalist is right and he can't afford better — and so what? She tried to take a moment of obvious joy and turn it into shame. FFS, what's wrong with people?
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Suzanne Harris 6 years ago
This journalist would probably die to know that my husband never actually proposed and it basically went like this: "Do you wanna get married in November?" "Okay." "What day?" "I don't care, how about Sunday?" "Ok, let me call Mom." We had an awesome wedding for under $500. True love doesn't have a dollar sign on it.
Helen Ingham 6 years ago
My parents got married because my mum started a new job in two months and they could get married persons quarters with it. The 'proposal' was apparently my father saying, "well I suppose it makes sense, doesn't it?" They've been married 50 years and going strong to this day.
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Rissie 6 years ago
Exactly, they look like the cutest couple! And now thanks to miss Nastypants here they are now having a wonderful wedding and a great start in live if some loans are paid of! So, happy end :)
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June Clavelle 6 years ago
This story brought tears to my eyes!! I'm so happy all those people and companies pitched in to give them a memorable wedding!! Cheers!
Layla 6 years ago
So right after she makes fun of two strangers for not being rich, she talks about "having no class"? Talk about projecting... journalist lady, you're the only one with no class here.
J. Normal 6 years ago
I picture her as looking at the wallet 1st to see if he is even worth dating. Money, status and "beauty" are her morals. No class just crass.
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Bunzilla 6 years ago
I can't fathom why somebody would drag someone else for the location in which they choose to propose. Maybe that KFC had special significance to them. Maybe that's where he took her for their first date? Maybe the two of them met there. Who cares? If you're truly in love with one another, the location isn't important; The fact that they're obviously both so happy is.
DrGirlfriend 6 years ago
She is probably lonely and bitter and is hating on love , maybe not but she is projecting that jealously quite hard
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Mita Ghosh 6 years ago
KFC is hellishly expensive in some countries. Its like high end fine dining prices where people need to dress up poshly to even enter. I would kill to get proposed in KFC. Here KFC prices are skyrocketing due to exchange rate gaps. What r******d fun was this journalist having over an innocent pair of swans???
Joi Behrend 6 years ago
And it's also the go-to dinner of choice for Christmas in Japan. People actually make reservations and order catering from KFC for the holiday. They have lines out the door, seriously.
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deanna woods 6 years ago
I wouldn't care if my boyfriend proposed to me in a Walmart. The location doesn't matter, the love behind the proposal does. Some people pick the most petty things to be upset about.
The Cappy 6 years ago
Agreed. Look at the man, and look at the woman. Such love and joy. The surroundings don't matter.
Load More Replies... Mikey 6 years ago
Why is someone else commenting on a couple's private moment to begin with? Who cares where he proposes? It only matters why. He loves this woman and wants to spend his life with her. Enough said.
Stevie B 6 years ago
Totally don't understand the hateful comment. The couple looked so happy. Maybe KFC was their first date. Maybe it's their go to fastfood place. Maybe they met there. Frankly it doesn't matter. To take someone else's happy & special moment and try to turn it ugly because you don't approve of the restaurant choice says a whole lot more about the person making the comment.
The Cappy 6 years ago
Totally agree. And maybe the journalist is right and he can't afford better — and so what? She tried to take a moment of obvious joy and turn it into shame. FFS, what's wrong with people?
Load More Replies... Suzanne Harris 6 years ago
This journalist would probably die to know that my husband never actually proposed and it basically went like this: "Do you wanna get married in November?" "Okay." "What day?" "I don't care, how about Sunday?" "Ok, let me call Mom." We had an awesome wedding for under $500. True love doesn't have a dollar sign on it.
Helen Ingham 6 years ago
My parents got married because my mum started a new job in two months and they could get married persons quarters with it. The 'proposal' was apparently my father saying, "well I suppose it makes sense, doesn't it?" They've been married 50 years and going strong to this day.
Load More Replies... Rissie 6 years ago
Exactly, they look like the cutest couple! And now thanks to miss Nastypants here they are now having a wonderful wedding and a great start in live if some loans are paid of! So, happy end :)
Load More Replies... June Clavelle 6 years ago
This story brought tears to my eyes!! I'm so happy all those people and companies pitched in to give them a memorable wedding!! Cheers!
Layla 6 years ago
So right after she makes fun of two strangers for not being rich, she talks about "having no class"? Talk about projecting... journalist lady, you're the only one with no class here.
J. Normal 6 years ago
I picture her as looking at the wallet 1st to see if he is even worth dating. Money, status and "beauty" are her morals. No class just crass.
Load More Replies... Bunzilla 6 years ago
I can't fathom why somebody would drag someone else for the location in which they choose to propose. Maybe that KFC had special significance to them. Maybe that's where he took her for their first date? Maybe the two of them met there. Who cares? If you're truly in love with one another, the location isn't important; The fact that they're obviously both so happy is.
DrGirlfriend 6 years ago
She is probably lonely and bitter and is hating on love , maybe not but she is projecting that jealously quite hard
Load More Replies... Mita Ghosh 6 years ago
KFC is hellishly expensive in some countries. Its like high end fine dining prices where people need to dress up poshly to even enter. I would kill to get proposed in KFC. Here KFC prices are skyrocketing due to exchange rate gaps. What r******d fun was this journalist having over an innocent pair of swans???
Joi Behrend 6 years ago
And it's also the go-to dinner of choice for Christmas in Japan. People actually make reservations and order catering from KFC for the holiday. They have lines out the door, seriously.
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