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.
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
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“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
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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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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.
Agreed. Look at the man, and look at the woman. Such love and joy. The surroundings don't matter.
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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.
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.
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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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.
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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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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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!
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.
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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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.
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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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???
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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This story makes me so happy right now. Who cares where or how someone proposes. All that matters is the love the two have for each other. I wish them a happy and blessed marriage life <3
Means KFC is their favorite food? Or maybe it's where they met? Who knows why he chose that place but even if it's a budgetary issue it's not something to be ashamed of. What it wrong with people?
There's no hard rule on where or how to propose. I didn't care for a romantic approach, so my husband couched marriage as a practical concern. A woman told me that she proposed to her boyfriend over supper at home (he accepted). It looks like this man knew his girlfriend well enough to propose in a chain restaurant. If someone else prefers a candlelit dinner, that's okay, too.
How dare that so called journalist put down this proposal. Real journalists report the news. She's barely a blogger. This KFC could have some personal meaning, but even if it doesn't it's not about her opinion. Amazing responses.
wouldn't it be awesome, if the reason for the location of the proposal was because they'd had a crush on eachother all through primary & middle school, and the first date they went on was at the local KFC, because it was the fanciest place he could afford, after working for minimum wage at age 14, and because the 14yr old girl said it was her favourite take-out. The fact that she was impressed by his efforts, made him realise that she was the one for him - so as a grown man, he recreated that first date, when he knew she was the one, and proposed. <3 (ie, you never know the meaning of something to those involved). I wish them all the happiness in the life they build together. :D
My husband proposed to me with a marble ring, sitting on a couch. Broke did not even begin to describe his money situation. We have been married for almost 40 years (90% happy). It is the riches of your heart and love that count. if I had to choose between the Love we have and having no money worries, I would STILL pick the LOVE.
It's so annoying that she assumed that he had to be broke to be proposing at KFC...
Maybe they first meet in KFC, maybe it's their special place for a reason. People are so silly and judging.
Not all women are materialistic. I am holding a torch for a man with SPMS who went through an ugly divorce and is broke. His mind and personality is so beautiful that I am amazed he still has a very positive outlook in life after all the emotional and financial abuse he went through (he was a proprietor of an IT company). If only he knew how much I love him deeply.
I'm wishing you all the best when the day comes you're telling him this :) I hope he's interested too and that you both will have a wonderful time together.
Load More Replies... P.S. they are a really sweet couple - clearly in love, and getting married on NYE this year! KFC managed to find them, and have passed on all the offers to help, & gifts to the couple. If you want to see more, this is the link to the thread at KFC. https://twitter.com/KFCSA/status/1192359716955009024
Good for them! I can't stand when people comment about a couple (or the person proposing) not spending enough on the rings, ceremony ect. I'm not sure about you all but people spend a TON of money on weddings and some of us simply cannot afford to do so. This couple looks genuinely happy in the moment and THAT my friends is what truly matters.
Well, I never even got a proper proposal, more like a practical "well, it would make things easier if we are married, when do we do it?" sort of thing. KFC would be unlikel as they are not common in Sweden but I would have been glad for a proposal at any fast food chain 🙂
My husband and I did the same thing. We kind of looked at each other and said "You want to get married?" (Shrugs shoulders) "Sure." It wasn't a big dramatic proposal at a KFC or any other establishment. It was like asking him "You want to go see a movie?" (Shrugs shoulders) "Okay." LOL
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I'm confused why this lady is being labeled a journalist. There is nothing in her tweet to indicate that she is a journalist nor any mention in this post of what company she is affiliated with. Is she actually a journalist or some random person tweeting her unsolicited opinion?
If you look at her twitter, it says journalist in the bio.
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Overall generally anyone strictly looking at places, and outfits is a piece of s**t. More so women when they do this then men. Expectations and discrimination for men is hard enough. Also the matter of courage to propose among other things. Not everyone is in a good place or even if they are they might not have money for various reason past income. This could be their favorite spot and best they can come by but even that is f*****g stupid as it's all recent b******t. Place don't matter and neither should the disgusting overpriced scams of rock with intentionally inflated price. Those should have no place with love but highly successful marketing says otherwise. Overall how one gets married is damned irrelevant like prom. It's what you do while married and living with your partner that counts
Yes!!!!! Thank you yes exactly everything you just said . TBH my wedding cost like 75$. For the license , the minister was super nice she was an ordained minister and local grocery store owner hehehe. But it was just me my husband and our twins.. it was magic and we are still super in love ten years later. He proposed at our apartment and it was perfect it was just us then too..
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Today's lesson kids, Arseholes come in every shape and color. Don't let them fool you! Excuse me while I lose faith in humanity for a night in a bottle of whisky.
This is amazing, for all the "journalist" knew they could have met there, or maybe the chick is just not a materialistic twatwaffle. Congrats to the couple!
Why do some women make it all about the money? What would you rather have.. man that will buy you everything a queen desires, but then steps out on you, beats you or treats you like his property to be disposed of at his choosing? Or a man that is dirt poor, treats you like a queen, loves you, supports you in good times and bad, would never lay a hand on you and would lay down his life to protect you? Sorry ladies...I'd rather be poor and happy than rich and miserable.
This reminds me of that kid who caught a ball at a baseball game, and a grown woman came and took it from him. The team invited him to spend a whole day with them, and gave him a ball (or a T-shirt) with their autographs.
The only person with 'no class' is the so-called journalist who thinks it's acceptable to mock someone for their apparent lack of financial status. Shame on her! I hope this loving couple have many blissful years together. And how wonderful that so many companies have rallied to support them.
I'm still shocked at how mean people can be , why what's it to you where someone proposes?
South Africa has a lot of love! This is the most beautiful story I've read in a while.
this made me cry :) so many generous people around in SA. God Bless the couple and Best wishes! God Bless South Africa! :)
They deserve every blessing. Whoever tried to shame them doesn't know if that was the place they met or had a first date or may have even worked there together. I was moved to tears seeing how many people stepped up to show their support. The world needs more of this, less shaming and bullying.
I was believing this until it got to a bank clearing their loans. Is this for real or not?
It's real. Companies jump on these viral heartwarming moments so that they get some free advertising. The amount of money they give the couple is nothing compared to the reaction of John Q. Public who will now bank there (shop there, eat there, whatever) because that company is now seen as "good" and "customer friendly." Plus, whatever loss they take can be used as a tax write off in a way that advertising budgets can't. It's a win win for the company. I'm not saying it was wrong for them to do it, just pointing out that it isn't out of the goodness of their cold corporate hearts. The 30K being such an odd number makes me think they were about 30K over the previous tax bracket and this will knock them back down again, making them pay a lower percentage in taxes, another win for the company.
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Corporations on this like fly on s**t. Just saying they will do things to be part of the hype. Free advertising.
It's almost like they were trying to top each other.
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Maybe this place has a special meaning for them. Maybe it's where they met. Romance doesn't have to always be in a field of flowers or at the seashore.
The journalist wrote to demean and cheapen something beautiful and boy, it sure backfired on her. It's wonderful these companies are offering to help this young couple. May they have a long and loving marriage!
Guess its trending..my hubby did the same thing :D Proposed to me at a local KFC!LOL What made it special was that he knew its hard to surprise me and thought of the most unlikely place I'd expect. It worked.. I'll never forget that day :D
So happy for this couple! My husband proposed to me in a grocery store! 13 years and going strong!
In a lot of other countries, KFC is special occasion food. I remember when I lived in overseas , people living in the countryside went to McDonald's for their special occasions, and they would have to travel many miles to get there (it's complicated when you don't own a car and bus service is sketchy at best) This might have been an anniversary or birthday dinner. Regardless it was a very special occasion and wish the beautiful couple all the happiness in the world.
My spouse proposed to me while we were sharing a pizza at Pizza Hut.
I think that's awesome!! Soooo sweet! And yes, they will have a day to remember!
What a horrid thing to do, try to shame a couple online during a beautiful moment that they are obviously both thrilled about. Amazing all these companies came forward to shower them with support and love.
Absolutely love the love all the company's pulling together and helping out the HAPPY COUPLE. And they look so happy and in love.its not the place you pick it's the person or people you are with
honestly, if i got proposed to with fried chicken, that would be an offer i could not decline
Also she keeps her twitters private, so what a journalist she is? She can't even say she was in the same restaurant, the picture is made from outside - funny coincidence that a twitter star (and I guess there aren't many in SA) fist exactly a window of opportunity of maybe 10 seconds! Check id she studied in Stellenbosch, cause in this case she is even less coincidental - like ss less.
Dammmmn. Universe gotcha back 👌. And welcome to the age of sponsored wedding's.
I live in South africa and The Vaal used to be my home, Vereeniging! To the guy proposing in KFC... I think that is the most romantic thing he could have done for his girl. Unexpected and spontanious!! Well done dude! ow this is a LEKKE story to read!
BISH, you ain't even got the blue check!!! Sit down and stay in your lane! Here's to many many years of happiness for the couple <3 ! Shame on her
Wow, what a wonderful story. I wish them all the best and a long and happy life and marriage!
What is romantic is that this sweet man was able to propose to the love of his life...PERIOD!
This made me cry, I'm super empathetic and her tears in the picture did it for me. She was honored he proposed to her and you can tell she loves him. That's all that should matter, so sick of the materialistic vanity of this world. This was pure but of course someone had to try to ruin the moment. 🙄
I think the nasty woman who wrote the comment has one huge enemy! A mirror. Ugly is as ugly does. The couple should have blessings beyond their wildest dreams. This man thought and loved her enough to go the distance to do it the right way. Many blessings on you brother-man. Much health and prosperity in the future. Hugs from the Universe :>)
Does this mean these Nigerian / South African Princes are real and really do want to transfer their wealth into my account?
Good for them, and both of them looked so happy in the pics too. Love that McDonalds responded too... should have offered them unlimited McDonalds food at their wedding reception!
I bet that OP on Twitter is single or her boyfriend hasn't proposed because she's expecting a grand proposal. I hope her life isn't miserable as she ridicules a great display of affection by such proposal. I don't really care if my boyfriend proposes to me while we're washing the dishes or drinking coffee with our bed hair at home. What matters is the sincerity and love he's offering to you. Forgive me for suspecting this as a smart way of promoting their business but I am definitely thankful that businesses like these are truly happy to be a part of a happy event. OP must have looked so bamboozled after seeing all the responses.
I was proposed to on the side on the road in front of a broken down car. We were on a road trip, the car blew up, he was mad, I made him laugh, he stopped laughing and blurted out, "Marry Me. Please." Then climbed in the car and got a ring out of the glove box that he was saving for the "perfect romantic moment" on our trip. I guess that was it. I said yes. It doesn't have to be fancy or expensive. It has to be about love.
It could have been a bus stop, a corner store or fancy restaurant. The surroundings didn't matter to them, all they saw were each other. Wishing them the best!
What makes her a journalist ? Looks like a regular private tweet to me. This feels like something that was blown out of proportion for the sake of publicity. (or maybe I'm just too old for all this hype)
Wait til Jack Ma tells you his KFC story. Tell Jack Ma about this! hahahaha
I for one think it’s SO beautiful. Look at the gals sweet face....she’s overcome by love and tenderness. His face? Professing his love right then and there for everyone to see. I say BRAVO!!!!! I’ve been married for 44 years to the best man God ever created. I wish you both as much happiness as we’ve had all these years!!!!!!
What jerks. Maybe this was their first date location? Maybe they just love KFC? The reasoning or location shouldn’t matter. It’s the love that makes it inspiring.
The best proposals are unexpected and authentic. Like the KFC proposal. BTW, KFC customers are not always financially strapped.
Hmmm ... Her Twitted account profile lists this "Journalists" first job as "Event coordinator" Perhaps she should follow the example of these companies and support this couple by planning their wedding instead of bashing the couple on social media. Clearly if she is looking down her nose at these two she must have so much money that she could afford to help them out.
Hmmm, first job listed on this "journalists" twitter profile is "Event coordinator" ... Perhaps she should offer her services to help plan their wedding instead of bashing the couple on social media.
not everyone goes for gold and diamonds and grand gestures. I myself hate those. If you love each other enough you can propose behind a dumpster and it will still be romantic AF
the only person with now class is the troglodyte who tweeted about it in the first place!
And PR people all over South Africa rejoiced for the opportunity to pick up some fantastic publicity for quite a reasonable price in the circumstances: I'll bet some of those companies compared their contribution to the price of a fancy schmancy marketing campaign and decided it was way cheaper ;-)
Love the story - love transpires the materialistic world of the highly opinionated Anele. I think she was just jealous really lol So glad also that these wonderful companies stepped in to prove that point. Nothing to be jealous of here huh Anele? DOH! Some people really need to learn that no-one really wants their mean opinions.
Just because some troll calls themselves a "journalist", doesn't mean they really are.
Yips thats my country, you try and get one of us down and we will stand tall and proud and turn it around, winning the rugby world cup has realy brought us together in a magical way
Jesus, all this stuff for free because they got engaged in a fast food restaurant? What makes you think they're poor and can't afford anything on their own? Maybe that was where they met, or the location of their first date.
I’m thinking the original b***h who made the post is feeling like the broke one now. Oh and she says she’s an “event planner & journalist?” As that’s really not a thing, I’m calling BS on that as well...
event planners are actually a thing, they often do design for weddings or public gatherings. a lot like interior designers but for a one time thing
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What a sad world we live and love in. You get ridiculed by a wanna be journalist for proposing at a fast food joint then because of a social media outrage and a blast of interest all other stupid brands jump at the opportunity to make themselves look socially responsible and take a piece out of that pie... you (the lovers) are just being used and nothing else. I'd say take nothing and keep your dignity. You are not a charity case and there is nothing wrong with a kfc proposal!
I can keep my dignity at a spa that was gifted to me. I can keep my dignity with 30K of my personal loans being paid off. I can keep my dignity with a chef donating their time to cook me a meal. All gifts I didn't seek out. My entire wedding was gifted to me by assorted individuals and companies that were tangentially connected to either my husband's family or mine (my dad's boss - a caterer - provided the food; my husband's best friend's company provided the photography, etc). In the end, my husband and I paid $500 for table and chair rental and $25 for the licence - even the presiding clergy was a gift. I've been married just shy of 21 years, have 2 grown children, and would marry my husband again tomorrow if he wanted. Still have plenty of dignity.
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She's gonna get wifed up, meanwhile the chick ridiculing him is probably nowhere near having a hubby.
so basically just another marketing opportunity the big brands (and small fish) fully embraced. disgraceful. at least the couple got loads of free stuff...surely not what they were looking for, but still, if it´s free, i´ll take it. (or maybe they were in cahoots with the journalist and staged this whole setup to get the free stuff...oh, sweet love)
I'll agree with you on the companies' motivations, but I'm not so jaded (yet) to believe the couple were in on it with the "journalist."
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That b***h is not a journalist. She's a simp b***h sitting around tweeting all day. Who the f**k is proposing to her? Not oma muthafukah! Why? S****y attitude.
what do you propose instead though? how could they do this for every single person
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I won't comment on "American's" needs here, but I will speculate that for this SOUTH AFRICAN couple, KFC was somehow important to their relationship.
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Get your desperate prostitute a*s outta here
Load More Replies... I didn't see any of that in this particular story, I don't know why anyone screams about bad government policies on a proposal story... Are they government officials or are they everyday people that can't do anything about all that stuff you mentioned? Did they tell the country they would feed them and raise a tax so they could be fed and then didn't do it? Again I got none of that from this story . Hope you work it all out and project your anger in the right place someday
Load More Replies... 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.
Agreed. Look at the man, and look at the woman. Such love and joy. The surroundings don't matter.
Load More Replies... 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.
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.
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... 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.
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... 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... 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!
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.
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... 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.
She is probably lonely and bitter and is hating on love , maybe not but she is projecting that jealously quite hard
Load More Replies... 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???
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.
Load More Replies... This story makes me so happy right now. Who cares where or how someone proposes. All that matters is the love the two have for each other. I wish them a happy and blessed marriage life <3
Means KFC is their favorite food? Or maybe it's where they met? Who knows why he chose that place but even if it's a budgetary issue it's not something to be ashamed of. What it wrong with people?
There's no hard rule on where or how to propose. I didn't care for a romantic approach, so my husband couched marriage as a practical concern. A woman told me that she proposed to her boyfriend over supper at home (he accepted). It looks like this man knew his girlfriend well enough to propose in a chain restaurant. If someone else prefers a candlelit dinner, that's okay, too.
How dare that so called journalist put down this proposal. Real journalists report the news. She's barely a blogger. This KFC could have some personal meaning, but even if it doesn't it's not about her opinion. Amazing responses.
wouldn't it be awesome, if the reason for the location of the proposal was because they'd had a crush on eachother all through primary & middle school, and the first date they went on was at the local KFC, because it was the fanciest place he could afford, after working for minimum wage at age 14, and because the 14yr old girl said it was her favourite take-out. The fact that she was impressed by his efforts, made him realise that she was the one for him - so as a grown man, he recreated that first date, when he knew she was the one, and proposed. <3 (ie, you never know the meaning of something to those involved). I wish them all the happiness in the life they build together. :D
My husband proposed to me with a marble ring, sitting on a couch. Broke did not even begin to describe his money situation. We have been married for almost 40 years (90% happy). It is the riches of your heart and love that count. if I had to choose between the Love we have and having no money worries, I would STILL pick the LOVE.
It's so annoying that she assumed that he had to be broke to be proposing at KFC...
Maybe they first meet in KFC, maybe it's their special place for a reason. People are so silly and judging.
Not all women are materialistic. I am holding a torch for a man with SPMS who went through an ugly divorce and is broke. His mind and personality is so beautiful that I am amazed he still has a very positive outlook in life after all the emotional and financial abuse he went through (he was a proprietor of an IT company). If only he knew how much I love him deeply.
I'm wishing you all the best when the day comes you're telling him this :) I hope he's interested too and that you both will have a wonderful time together.
Load More Replies... P.S. they are a really sweet couple - clearly in love, and getting married on NYE this year! KFC managed to find them, and have passed on all the offers to help, & gifts to the couple. If you want to see more, this is the link to the thread at KFC. https://twitter.com/KFCSA/status/1192359716955009024
Good for them! I can't stand when people comment about a couple (or the person proposing) not spending enough on the rings, ceremony ect. I'm not sure about you all but people spend a TON of money on weddings and some of us simply cannot afford to do so. This couple looks genuinely happy in the moment and THAT my friends is what truly matters.
Well, I never even got a proper proposal, more like a practical "well, it would make things easier if we are married, when do we do it?" sort of thing. KFC would be unlikel as they are not common in Sweden but I would have been glad for a proposal at any fast food chain 🙂
My husband and I did the same thing. We kind of looked at each other and said "You want to get married?" (Shrugs shoulders) "Sure." It wasn't a big dramatic proposal at a KFC or any other establishment. It was like asking him "You want to go see a movie?" (Shrugs shoulders) "Okay." LOL
Load More Replies... I'm confused why this lady is being labeled a journalist. There is nothing in her tweet to indicate that she is a journalist nor any mention in this post of what company she is affiliated with. Is she actually a journalist or some random person tweeting her unsolicited opinion?
If you look at her twitter, it says journalist in the bio.
Load More Replies... Overall generally anyone strictly looking at places, and outfits is a piece of s**t. More so women when they do this then men. Expectations and discrimination for men is hard enough. Also the matter of courage to propose among other things. Not everyone is in a good place or even if they are they might not have money for various reason past income. This could be their favorite spot and best they can come by but even that is f*****g stupid as it's all recent b******t. Place don't matter and neither should the disgusting overpriced scams of rock with intentionally inflated price. Those should have no place with love but highly successful marketing says otherwise. Overall how one gets married is damned irrelevant like prom. It's what you do while married and living with your partner that counts
Yes!!!!! Thank you yes exactly everything you just said . TBH my wedding cost like 75$. For the license , the minister was super nice she was an ordained minister and local grocery store owner hehehe. But it was just me my husband and our twins.. it was magic and we are still super in love ten years later. He proposed at our apartment and it was perfect it was just us then too..
Load More Replies... Today's lesson kids, Arseholes come in every shape and color. Don't let them fool you! Excuse me while I lose faith in humanity for a night in a bottle of whisky.
This is amazing, for all the "journalist" knew they could have met there, or maybe the chick is just not a materialistic twatwaffle. Congrats to the couple!
Why do some women make it all about the money? What would you rather have.. man that will buy you everything a queen desires, but then steps out on you, beats you or treats you like his property to be disposed of at his choosing? Or a man that is dirt poor, treats you like a queen, loves you, supports you in good times and bad, would never lay a hand on you and would lay down his life to protect you? Sorry ladies...I'd rather be poor and happy than rich and miserable.
This reminds me of that kid who caught a ball at a baseball game, and a grown woman came and took it from him. The team invited him to spend a whole day with them, and gave him a ball (or a T-shirt) with their autographs.
The only person with 'no class' is the so-called journalist who thinks it's acceptable to mock someone for their apparent lack of financial status. Shame on her! I hope this loving couple have many blissful years together. And how wonderful that so many companies have rallied to support them.
I'm still shocked at how mean people can be , why what's it to you where someone proposes?
South Africa has a lot of love! This is the most beautiful story I've read in a while.
this made me cry :) so many generous people around in SA. God Bless the couple and Best wishes! God Bless South Africa! :)
They deserve every blessing. Whoever tried to shame them doesn't know if that was the place they met or had a first date or may have even worked there together. I was moved to tears seeing how many people stepped up to show their support. The world needs more of this, less shaming and bullying.
I was believing this until it got to a bank clearing their loans. Is this for real or not?
It's real. Companies jump on these viral heartwarming moments so that they get some free advertising. The amount of money they give the couple is nothing compared to the reaction of John Q. Public who will now bank there (shop there, eat there, whatever) because that company is now seen as "good" and "customer friendly." Plus, whatever loss they take can be used as a tax write off in a way that advertising budgets can't. It's a win win for the company. I'm not saying it was wrong for them to do it, just pointing out that it isn't out of the goodness of their cold corporate hearts. The 30K being such an odd number makes me think they were about 30K over the previous tax bracket and this will knock them back down again, making them pay a lower percentage in taxes, another win for the company.
Load More Replies... Corporations on this like fly on s**t. Just saying they will do things to be part of the hype. Free advertising.
It's almost like they were trying to top each other.
Load More Replies... Maybe this place has a special meaning for them. Maybe it's where they met. Romance doesn't have to always be in a field of flowers or at the seashore.
The journalist wrote to demean and cheapen something beautiful and boy, it sure backfired on her. It's wonderful these companies are offering to help this young couple. May they have a long and loving marriage!
Guess its trending..my hubby did the same thing :D Proposed to me at a local KFC!LOL What made it special was that he knew its hard to surprise me and thought of the most unlikely place I'd expect. It worked.. I'll never forget that day :D
So happy for this couple! My husband proposed to me in a grocery store! 13 years and going strong!
In a lot of other countries, KFC is special occasion food. I remember when I lived in overseas , people living in the countryside went to McDonald's for their special occasions, and they would have to travel many miles to get there (it's complicated when you don't own a car and bus service is sketchy at best) This might have been an anniversary or birthday dinner. Regardless it was a very special occasion and wish the beautiful couple all the happiness in the world.
My spouse proposed to me while we were sharing a pizza at Pizza Hut.
I think that's awesome!! Soooo sweet! And yes, they will have a day to remember!
What a horrid thing to do, try to shame a couple online during a beautiful moment that they are obviously both thrilled about. Amazing all these companies came forward to shower them with support and love.
Absolutely love the love all the company's pulling together and helping out the HAPPY COUPLE. And they look so happy and in love.its not the place you pick it's the person or people you are with
honestly, if i got proposed to with fried chicken, that would be an offer i could not decline
Also she keeps her twitters private, so what a journalist she is? She can't even say she was in the same restaurant, the picture is made from outside - funny coincidence that a twitter star (and I guess there aren't many in SA) fist exactly a window of opportunity of maybe 10 seconds! Check id she studied in Stellenbosch, cause in this case she is even less coincidental - like ss less.
Dammmmn. Universe gotcha back 👌. And welcome to the age of sponsored wedding's.
I live in South africa and The Vaal used to be my home, Vereeniging! To the guy proposing in KFC... I think that is the most romantic thing he could have done for his girl. Unexpected and spontanious!! Well done dude! ow this is a LEKKE story to read!
BISH, you ain't even got the blue check!!! Sit down and stay in your lane! Here's to many many years of happiness for the couple <3 ! Shame on her
Wow, what a wonderful story. I wish them all the best and a long and happy life and marriage!
What is romantic is that this sweet man was able to propose to the love of his life...PERIOD!
This made me cry, I'm super empathetic and her tears in the picture did it for me. She was honored he proposed to her and you can tell she loves him. That's all that should matter, so sick of the materialistic vanity of this world. This was pure but of course someone had to try to ruin the moment. 🙄
I think the nasty woman who wrote the comment has one huge enemy! A mirror. Ugly is as ugly does. The couple should have blessings beyond their wildest dreams. This man thought and loved her enough to go the distance to do it the right way. Many blessings on you brother-man. Much health and prosperity in the future. Hugs from the Universe :>)
Does this mean these Nigerian / South African Princes are real and really do want to transfer their wealth into my account?
Good for them, and both of them looked so happy in the pics too. Love that McDonalds responded too... should have offered them unlimited McDonalds food at their wedding reception!
I bet that OP on Twitter is single or her boyfriend hasn't proposed because she's expecting a grand proposal. I hope her life isn't miserable as she ridicules a great display of affection by such proposal. I don't really care if my boyfriend proposes to me while we're washing the dishes or drinking coffee with our bed hair at home. What matters is the sincerity and love he's offering to you. Forgive me for suspecting this as a smart way of promoting their business but I am definitely thankful that businesses like these are truly happy to be a part of a happy event. OP must have looked so bamboozled after seeing all the responses.
I was proposed to on the side on the road in front of a broken down car. We were on a road trip, the car blew up, he was mad, I made him laugh, he stopped laughing and blurted out, "Marry Me. Please." Then climbed in the car and got a ring out of the glove box that he was saving for the "perfect romantic moment" on our trip. I guess that was it. I said yes. It doesn't have to be fancy or expensive. It has to be about love.
It could have been a bus stop, a corner store or fancy restaurant. The surroundings didn't matter to them, all they saw were each other. Wishing them the best!
What makes her a journalist ? Looks like a regular private tweet to me. This feels like something that was blown out of proportion for the sake of publicity. (or maybe I'm just too old for all this hype)
Wait til Jack Ma tells you his KFC story. Tell Jack Ma about this! hahahaha
I for one think it’s SO beautiful. Look at the gals sweet face....she’s overcome by love and tenderness. His face? Professing his love right then and there for everyone to see. I say BRAVO!!!!! I’ve been married for 44 years to the best man God ever created. I wish you both as much happiness as we’ve had all these years!!!!!!
What jerks. Maybe this was their first date location? Maybe they just love KFC? The reasoning or location shouldn’t matter. It’s the love that makes it inspiring.
The best proposals are unexpected and authentic. Like the KFC proposal. BTW, KFC customers are not always financially strapped.
Hmmm ... Her Twitted account profile lists this "Journalists" first job as "Event coordinator" Perhaps she should follow the example of these companies and support this couple by planning their wedding instead of bashing the couple on social media. Clearly if she is looking down her nose at these two she must have so much money that she could afford to help them out.
Hmmm, first job listed on this "journalists" twitter profile is "Event coordinator" ... Perhaps she should offer her services to help plan their wedding instead of bashing the couple on social media.
not everyone goes for gold and diamonds and grand gestures. I myself hate those. If you love each other enough you can propose behind a dumpster and it will still be romantic AF
the only person with now class is the troglodyte who tweeted about it in the first place!
And PR people all over South Africa rejoiced for the opportunity to pick up some fantastic publicity for quite a reasonable price in the circumstances: I'll bet some of those companies compared their contribution to the price of a fancy schmancy marketing campaign and decided it was way cheaper ;-)
Love the story - love transpires the materialistic world of the highly opinionated Anele. I think she was just jealous really lol So glad also that these wonderful companies stepped in to prove that point. Nothing to be jealous of here huh Anele? DOH! Some people really need to learn that no-one really wants their mean opinions.
Just because some troll calls themselves a "journalist", doesn't mean they really are.
Yips thats my country, you try and get one of us down and we will stand tall and proud and turn it around, winning the rugby world cup has realy brought us together in a magical way
Jesus, all this stuff for free because they got engaged in a fast food restaurant? What makes you think they're poor and can't afford anything on their own? Maybe that was where they met, or the location of their first date.
I’m thinking the original b***h who made the post is feeling like the broke one now. Oh and she says she’s an “event planner & journalist?” As that’s really not a thing, I’m calling BS on that as well...
event planners are actually a thing, they often do design for weddings or public gatherings. a lot like interior designers but for a one time thing
Load More Replies... What a sad world we live and love in. You get ridiculed by a wanna be journalist for proposing at a fast food joint then because of a social media outrage and a blast of interest all other stupid brands jump at the opportunity to make themselves look socially responsible and take a piece out of that pie... you (the lovers) are just being used and nothing else. I'd say take nothing and keep your dignity. You are not a charity case and there is nothing wrong with a kfc proposal!
I can keep my dignity at a spa that was gifted to me. I can keep my dignity with 30K of my personal loans being paid off. I can keep my dignity with a chef donating their time to cook me a meal. All gifts I didn't seek out. My entire wedding was gifted to me by assorted individuals and companies that were tangentially connected to either my husband's family or mine (my dad's boss - a caterer - provided the food; my husband's best friend's company provided the photography, etc). In the end, my husband and I paid $500 for table and chair rental and $25 for the licence - even the presiding clergy was a gift. I've been married just shy of 21 years, have 2 grown children, and would marry my husband again tomorrow if he wanted. Still have plenty of dignity.
Load More Replies... She's gonna get wifed up, meanwhile the chick ridiculing him is probably nowhere near having a hubby.
so basically just another marketing opportunity the big brands (and small fish) fully embraced. disgraceful. at least the couple got loads of free stuff...surely not what they were looking for, but still, if it´s free, i´ll take it. (or maybe they were in cahoots with the journalist and staged this whole setup to get the free stuff...oh, sweet love)
I'll agree with you on the companies' motivations, but I'm not so jaded (yet) to believe the couple were in on it with the "journalist."
Load More Replies... That b***h is not a journalist. She's a simp b***h sitting around tweeting all day. Who the f**k is proposing to her? Not oma muthafukah! Why? S****y attitude.
what do you propose instead though? how could they do this for every single person
Load More Replies... I won't comment on "American's" needs here, but I will speculate that for this SOUTH AFRICAN couple, KFC was somehow important to their relationship.
Load More Replies... Get your desperate prostitute a*s outta here
Load More Replies... I didn't see any of that in this particular story, I don't know why anyone screams about bad government policies on a proposal story... Are they government officials or are they everyday people that can't do anything about all that stuff you mentioned? Did they tell the country they would feed them and raise a tax so they could be fed and then didn't do it? Again I got none of that from this story . Hope you work it all out and project your anger in the right place someday
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