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BF Decides To See How Far He Can Take Parading Engagement Ring In Front Of His GF Without Her Noticing (22 Pics)
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BF Decides To See How Far He Can Take Parading Engagement Ring In Front Of His GF Without Her Noticing (22 Pics)

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It’s one of those stories they will be telling their grandkids over and over again. When Edi Okoro decided that his girlfriend Cally Read was the one, he bought a ring and started looking for the right moment to pop the big question. So he waited. And waited. And waited. Eventually, Edi wanted to have a little fun with it. After all, it’s not like he’ll have another opportunity like this anytime soon. He decided to see how far he can go parading the engagement ring right in front of Cally without her noticing it (spoiler: pretty far). He even documented the daring challenge in photos!

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” We met at athletics,” Edi told Bored Panda. “We both competed at a very high level and traveled to competitions together. Both also ran for Birchfield Harriers AC.”

“I knew she was the one after I realized our conversations didn’t dry up and we bounced off each other.”

During the entire engagement ring operation, however, there were a few close calls. “The binoculars. Only because she could have just looked up! Also, walking around with it in my pocket I knocked into her a few times [but] she didn’t notice it was a box.”

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Edi even shot a few daring videos

Did you know that the first well-documented use of a diamond ring to signify engagement was presented back in 1477? Archduke Maximilian of Austria proposed to Mary of Burgundy with a set of stones in the shape of an “M.” Thus, Maximilian and Mary became trendsetters. Pretty soon European royalty began adding more precious stones to their jewelry. However, it wasn’t until the late 19th Century, when diamonds were discovered in South Africa, that the idea of using a diamond to pop the question became more accessible to the common folks.

DeBeers are to thank for that. They lucked out in 1948 when the company’s ad agency launched the now-famous “A diamond is forever” campaign. Since then, asking for someone’s hand in marriage is synonymous with saving up a couple of months’ salary to spend it at jewelry counters across the country. Today, more than 80 percent of American brides receive a diamond engagement ring and the industry is a $13 billion dollar business worldwide.

Eventually, he did pop the big question

And she said YES!

“This engagement turned out more than what I originally intended it to be,” Edi concluded. “I’m just happy that I don’t have to walk around with [the ring] anymore and keep it a secret!”

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After their story went viral, people immediately started congratulating the beautiful couple

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Ilona Baliūnaitė

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I'm a Visual Editor at Bored Panda since 2017. I've searched through a multitude of images to create over 2000 diverse posts on a wide range of topics. I love memes, funny, and cute stuff, but I'm also into social issues topics. Despite my background in communication, my heart belongs to visual media, especially photography. When I'm not at my desk, you're likely to find me in the streets with my camera, checking out cool exhibitions, watching a movie at the cinema or just chilling with a coffee in a cozy place

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Jennifer Crompton
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a beautiful couple!! It's obvious how much he loves her and their playfulness will always be a blessing in their relationship. Your partner should be your best friend and it seems that is the kind of relationship they have. I expect they have many happy years ahead

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lucy lisaa
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Sol Connor
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So how did he actually propose and where do we find out?!

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2Tails
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If they decide to have children some day I hope she does this to him with the positive pregnancy test lol!

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Jennifer
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My favorite is when she's on the phone in bed and it's lying in her back-- his grin is priceless!

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Liesa Yopp
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can't believe he didn't get caught in some of those. This man is a stealth master.

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Gracie Mae
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i love the originality of it, not to mention the spontaneity!

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sharron lynn parsons
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes indeed, what a story, I love the humor and the many expressions on his face, a thoughtful man, a lovely couple, I hope many men have seen this, be romantic, and creative, you only have one chance, make it memorable !!!

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Phantom Captain
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now this is what I call a cute little love story. photos are priceless! Love this.

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Jo Choto
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That really cracked me up. You can see how much fun he had with it.

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it's me again
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This really made me smile and laugh. Thanks for sharing your good times & CONGRATS 🤩

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Phoenix VW
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Omg! Love this guy!! He’s funny and playful!! Such a lucky girl!! All the best to the happy couple!!!

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danielw
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Uh... last Xmas, I built my gift for my G/F right in front of her, and she never noticed. (It was a deisel punk modded PC case. took some of her artwork- a remake of Rosy the Riveter- and scanned that and put the backside of the PC case into a radiator-fin-remake of that, the fins creating contour lines and hidden LEDs the color.) took three months to get right, and the parts were scattered all over my workbench (Along with my similarly-themed pc case as camouflage).

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John L
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That has to be the funniest Trolling I have seen in a little bit!

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Han Nah
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My fiance made me wear my engagement-ring in my sleep, to check the size. Apparently I am a very heavy sleeper. He didn't take a picture though.

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Gustavo
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Holy sh*t man! were you taking this engagement ring ($$$) to every where ?? what if you lost? ahah

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Shany Sha
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4 years ago

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You're not distracted, you're entertained! The real story was once posted in panda, THESE ALL LOOK SOOOOO STAGED.. congratulations though, no matter what https://www.boredpanda.com/secret-will-you-marry-me-engagement-photos-ray-smith-claire-bramley/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic

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Leo H
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4 years ago

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Yawn sounds like click bate for attention

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Pewtodapew
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4 years ago

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Marriage is barbaric and only favors the wahmen. Men should avoid marriage entirely.

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Demonic Darkness
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4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is a personal choice. They look like a happy couple and plenty of marriages end just fine. While I agree with your statement, it doesn't mean you should force it on others. If they want to get married they are perfectly allowed to.

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Jennifer Crompton
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a beautiful couple!! It's obvious how much he loves her and their playfulness will always be a blessing in their relationship. Your partner should be your best friend and it seems that is the kind of relationship they have. I expect they have many happy years ahead

lucylisaa avatar
lucy lisaa
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4 years ago

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Sol Connor
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So how did he actually propose and where do we find out?!

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2Tails
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If they decide to have children some day I hope she does this to him with the positive pregnancy test lol!

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Jennifer
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My favorite is when she's on the phone in bed and it's lying in her back-- his grin is priceless!

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Liesa Yopp
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can't believe he didn't get caught in some of those. This man is a stealth master.

tlilly avatar
Gracie Mae
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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

i love the originality of it, not to mention the spontaneity!

sharronlparsons avatar
sharron lynn parsons
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes indeed, what a story, I love the humor and the many expressions on his face, a thoughtful man, a lovely couple, I hope many men have seen this, be romantic, and creative, you only have one chance, make it memorable !!!

phantomcaptain avatar
Phantom Captain
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now this is what I call a cute little love story. photos are priceless! Love this.

jmchoto avatar
Jo Choto
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That really cracked me up. You can see how much fun he had with it.

tbrittingham99 avatar
it's me again
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This really made me smile and laugh. Thanks for sharing your good times & CONGRATS 🤩

sweetlove86 avatar
Phoenix VW
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Omg! Love this guy!! He’s funny and playful!! Such a lucky girl!! All the best to the happy couple!!!

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thedanomyte avatar
danielw
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Uh... last Xmas, I built my gift for my G/F right in front of her, and she never noticed. (It was a deisel punk modded PC case. took some of her artwork- a remake of Rosy the Riveter- and scanned that and put the backside of the PC case into a radiator-fin-remake of that, the fins creating contour lines and hidden LEDs the color.) took three months to get right, and the parts were scattered all over my workbench (Along with my similarly-themed pc case as camouflage).

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John L
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That has to be the funniest Trolling I have seen in a little bit!

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Han Nah
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My fiance made me wear my engagement-ring in my sleep, to check the size. Apparently I am a very heavy sleeper. He didn't take a picture though.

gustavo_2 avatar
Gustavo
Community Member
4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Holy sh*t man! were you taking this engagement ring ($$$) to every where ?? what if you lost? ahah

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Shany Sha
Community Member
4 years ago

This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

You're not distracted, you're entertained! The real story was once posted in panda, THESE ALL LOOK SOOOOO STAGED.. congratulations though, no matter what https://www.boredpanda.com/secret-will-you-marry-me-engagement-photos-ray-smith-claire-bramley/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=organic

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Leo H
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4 years ago

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Yawn sounds like click bate for attention

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Pewtodapew
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4 years ago

This comment is hidden. Click here to view.

Marriage is barbaric and only favors the wahmen. Men should avoid marriage entirely.

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Demonic Darkness
Community Member
4 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is a personal choice. They look like a happy couple and plenty of marriages end just fine. While I agree with your statement, it doesn't mean you should force it on others. If they want to get married they are perfectly allowed to.

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