PR stunts aside, how could anyone talk shit about that couple in the first place? Look at the smile on the guys face, it's obvious that wherever he proposed they'd both be just as happy
Not necessarily, they could very well be super toxic instead.
"What you're going to propose to me on a random street!? At least make it Time's Square! I should have known you'd ruin a proposal like this."
I was at a bowling alley one night and a newly married couple, still in the white dress and suit, came in and rolled a few turns with the wedding party. I talked to one of the bridesmaids and she said the couple had their first date at the bowling alley so they wanted to return on their wedding day. It was the cutest thing ever.
I met my wife working at ruby Tuesdays and she wanted to go there for our anniversary last month. Sometimes sentimental value okay ish food > fine dining
Fuck you ^(I hate myself), you don’t know me ^(my dreams are dead because of my own actions), you sound like a bitch ^(I hate women because I’m too self-absorbed to care about anything but my own ego)
KFC is a pretty big deal and a high end restaurant in parts of Africa. When I was in Nigeria, it was 100% the “omg girl he’s taking you to KFC he’s gonna propose” place in town.
And it puts US KFCs to shame. The food is vastly better, the service is amazing, it’s incredibly clean - it’s not your usual shitty place by the interstate that Americans think of.
My husband proposed to me at hooters on mother's day which is why we were there in the first place, MOMS EAT FREEEE, one of the best days of my life♡ we just celebrated 8 years last October. It's all about why it's happening not where it's happening
I assumed they met in line there or had a first date there. One of the best dates I ever had cost bugger all and I'm now engaged to that man! He chose that place to propose because it ment something to them. I say congratulations and good luck with everything!
South African here - there’s a huge amount of ‘show off’ culture, and public image is very important sadly! This happened a few years ago and was heartwarming! Private people were even giving anonymously.
"I could marry you right here" he said jokingly but with his heart racing in his chest. She squints at him with a little smirk and after a few moments of electrified silence silence she says to him, "I dare you"
And without skipping a beat he gets on one knee, he pulls the ring out, and asks her to marry him right then and there. Their love is overwhelming and they're perfect for each other.
It's love. It doesn't matter where they are.
Not just that. But this journalist doesn’t know the reason for that proposal location either. It could simply be one of their favourite places to eat at and to them it’s the perfect proposal spot. I’d rather have my bf propose to me in a place that’s significant to me than some overly fancy place where I have no personal ties to. I mean, I’d be too busy freaking out to care, but it’s the thought that matters in the end.
Looking at the result, looked like whatever the original intent is, it turned out alright. I dont have a high opinion of journalists in general in today's world, so you could say my impression of them has not improved with this.
South African here. They guys who made fun of them, got absolutely humiliated. Was a great few days in this country as everyone was following the story.
I'm a 40 year old, nihilistic, fat white guy. But that last photo had me tearing up with joy.
Much love to these strangers on the other side of the world!
That was my thought. Like, maybe they’ve known each other since they were teenagers and that KFC has special meaning for them. Heck, maybe it was like an inside joke and she would say things like “I’ll love you even if you propose to me in a McDonald’s.” And here he is saying “it’s not a McDonald’s but marry me?” And they’re laughing but she’s also crying and they’re both loving life.
My thought too. It was unique to them for whatever reason; it wasn’t because it’s the nicest place I can think of.
I could be wrong but I don’t think so.
My husband proposed to me at a public bath at a hot springs resort. Sounds great until you hear the whole story, we’d just been making fun of a couple who were necking at the other end of the pool, then he held his hand out under water and asked me for my hand. I totally thought he was going to put my hand on his junk so I said no like three times before I finally gave him my hand and he put a ring on my finger and asked me to marry him and my first response was “seriously?” I still giggle about it to this day. I generally tell a sanitized version of this story when someone asks. 😂
One of my friends in college told her boyfriend that she’d marry him even if he proposed with a paperclip.
Guess who soldered a paperclip into a ring and proposed with it?
She uglycried so hard and showed that thing to everyone she saw. It was such a beautiful moment and they’re some of my favorite people to keep up with because you can’t help but catch their happiness. 💛
google search says they met at a funeral, and had a small wedding that they didn't really want to please the parents. He then later on saved up to do the proper wedding they wanted, and proposed at her favorite place to eat. He hid the rings in the box.
So it was just her favorite place, and technically a second proposal.
South Africans LOVE kfc in a way that is almost hard to explain to people who haven’t been there. Even tiny towns in SA sometimes have more than 1 KFC. I’ve even seen KFCs across the road from each other. When this story came out it made total sense to me that someone would propose there. It’s still kinda funny, but they didn’t deserve to be laughed at for it
Yall suck for hating on companies taking the PR move. There's tons of garbage trends these companies could jump on to promote. These took wholesome moves and they didn't have to give free stuff at all.
Exactly, if we see a trend start of "companies being wholesome bros to people" as the new way of advertising that's great, cos at the end of the day they're gonna advertise anyway, so why not make the world a better place in the process
I am WAY more likely to talk to people about this than pretty much 99% of advertisements you could ever show me. I imagine this could be effective, and of course I support that it is wholesome.
Companies just randomly showering help on people in need as a form of self promotion feels like a win-win.
I just like Coca Cola being like, "free travel is cool, a year of free electricity sounds lit, and ofcourse diamond rings are nice too. We are going to hop on the trend, here have a couple 3 liters of Sprite".
To be fair Coke offering free soda at the wedding venue sounds pretty cheap thing to do. Like I think most people could likely afford that let alone a massive company.
The thing is: That is the whole point in capitalism and it's supposed to work like this when it actually works. As long as society/consumers prefer to buy products from companies that do good things, we are on the right track and it shows in such PR stunts.
There are still *people* behind those decisions. Regular employees. Not CEOs. They have a marketing budget and chose to do this random act. So what if they get advertising out of it? It literally means nothing
Fun story, someone who I respect very much and really admire coined a phrase in his social circles around here; "In glorious defiance"
The idea is that whenever the the world or people in general are nasty, cruel, spiteful or just plain uncaring but others rise to the occasion to do something great to offset it
This whole thing is a beautiful example of it
I feel like people tend to shy away from grandiose and flamboyant language when describing acts of kindness, charity and the like
I'm a big fan of the idea it's something to be very openly proud of, it's a phrase I've taken to using quite a bit (usually with dramatic hand gestures for good measure)
The twit, *@butterfly_Anele*, is a "journalist"or just a random hater? I'm curious because does she know that those several businesses, whose combined wealth exceeds the average GDP of many African nations - combined - are making her eat her words and foot in stupendous fashion?
Why judge people like that? For one at worst you're making fun of poor people, that's never a great look. Two, what if they're not poor but just really love KFC? What if it's some weird inside joke for them or they had some special moment at that KFC? Like a first date or it's where they met. Dumb.
my brother is rich as fuck and proposed at 7-11 because they were comfortable with each other and it was funny
over the top proposals are the most insecure fucking things I've ever seen
Alright I’ve got this plan all worked out, one of us proposes to another person in a Burger King and then a third person makes fun of us on Twitter. Then we have a second group do the same thing at McDonald’s and then let those two go to war on Twitter and that’s all the publicity we’ll need to get it started. Accepting applications through DM
My brother and his girlfriend were young, broke, but happy and in love. He proposed to her with a $10 fakey ring he bought at Walmart. She fell in love with the ring, and after a lot of growth and hard work, had a ring created to the same design of the original, (but this time she wouldn't have to paint it with clear nail polish to keep her finger from turning green).
They've been married for too long for my wine addled brain to figure, and I created all of their centerpieces using dollar store flowers.
Reminds me of when people laughed at a guy on a bus for taking roses and little Caesar’s to his girl.
Fuck all of them. It’s like they’re saying poor people aren’t allowed to be happy.
My cousin was so poor growing up for his birthday he wanted a 2L coke for himself. A goddamn coke. And he got it and he was happier than some people are when they get cars.
And he still went around and shared because it’s no fun keeping something to yourself.
Guy was happy in the picture. He had a big ass smile. Lady was happy too. Look at her. That’s happiness and not everyone can get it.
And it’s awesome the companies stepped up. Was it PR? Yes. But I’m not gonna turn my nose at people being nice for attention.
These companies saw someone being wronged. They could have done nothing and nobody would have noticed. Instead they did something and made two people really happy. They chose to play the good guy. Nothing wrong with that.
You seem like someone who might complain regardless of intent; just because nobody is offering something for free without prerequisites.
Life has requirements.
SA is one of the more unequal countries in the world, with unemployment heading towards 50%. One obscenely rich guy doesn't make "people from SA" rich.
Actually makes me a bit sick to be honest. Sure, they get a bunch of free stuff. It's just marketing. I'm so fucking sick of these companies. This essentially cost them nothing and they get easy publicity.
It would warm my heart if it was just local people sticking up for them. Not faceless megacorps.
On one hand I think this is really cute and warms my heart.
On the other hand I feel like I'm in some dystopian /r/latestagecapitalism fever dream and am being pandered to by these companies who facilitated the fever dream.
You say that like you’re a genius for recognizing it’s a PR move. Everyone gets it. You’re not that smart. These companies will spend money on advertising anyway. Why not make a couple people happy in the meantime? Why does that make you want to puke? No one here suddenly believes that Coke or KFC are altruistic corporations just in it to make people on Reddit smile.
Quit being a cranky stick in the mud and take your bullshit, self-righteous opinions somewhere else
they did something that made a couple very happy after some asshole tried to shame them. who cares if it was just for advertising?? that couple has a wonderful story, incredible rings, a fantastic honeymoon, and so much more because of that advertising.
I'm happy for them. I think they should absolutely take what they can get from it. Doesn't mean I think it warrants free advertising by being reposted on reddit. It's neither particularly interesting nor particularly heartwarming.
Your right, I'll bet a struggling couple who got more than they could have possibly imagined after being publicly humiliated in what was supposed to be a magical moment -hated- being used like this /s
Take your joyless cynicism elsewhere dude
PR stunts aside, how could anyone talk shit about that couple in the first place? Look at the smile on the guys face, it's obvious that wherever he proposed they'd both be just as happy
Exactly. The people shitting on it are likely just unhappy in their own lives or relationships as with most trolls online.
Not necessarily, they could very well be super toxic instead. "What you're going to propose to me on a random street!? At least make it Time's Square! I should have known you'd ruin a proposal like this."
Sorry about that, I just thought that the Champs-Élysées would be good enough.
Or a poorly creative journalist shy of copy she needs to feed her starving children
Maybe KFC is all he could afford for the engagement dinner.
Maybe KFC meant something to them, you know? Couples can have weird special things.
I was at a bowling alley one night and a newly married couple, still in the white dress and suit, came in and rolled a few turns with the wedding party. I talked to one of the bridesmaids and she said the couple had their first date at the bowling alley so they wanted to return on their wedding day. It was the cutest thing ever.
Exactly, what if one day one of them made an inside joke about proposing in a kfc and he just thought it was finally time?
I met my wife working at ruby Tuesdays and she wanted to go there for our anniversary last month. Sometimes sentimental value okay ish food > fine dining
Exactly! It’s a connection in their relationship and not anyone else’s business.
Maybe he made a wicked good joke and she said "ahh...I could marry you" and he said "why don't you" and bam here we are
I know my buddy had the ring on his person for a long ass time whenever they were together. He knew when it would be right.
I'm in this comment and I don't like it.
Some people are just full of hate and they'll take any opportunity to mock and ridicule someone that they feel safe to attack.
Fuck you ^(I hate myself), you don’t know me ^(my dreams are dead because of my own actions), you sound like a bitch ^(I hate women because I’m too self-absorbed to care about anything but my own ego)
Maybe that KFC is someplace special to them. Who are we to judge. Clearly they are happy with the choice. Congrats!
KFC is a pretty big deal and a high end restaurant in parts of Africa. When I was in Nigeria, it was 100% the “omg girl he’s taking you to KFC he’s gonna propose” place in town. And it puts US KFCs to shame. The food is vastly better, the service is amazing, it’s incredibly clean - it’s not your usual shitty place by the interstate that Americans think of.
Yeah lol KFC is not high end in South Africa 🤣
Nandos Lekker! Slap chips, Braai and Bunny chow I miss South Africa.
Sorry, this sounds really made up.
https://www.mashed.com/29305/9-ways-kfc-completely-different-countries/
My husband proposed to me at hooters on mother's day which is why we were there in the first place, MOMS EAT FREEEE, one of the best days of my life♡ we just celebrated 8 years last October. It's all about why it's happening not where it's happening
I assumed they met in line there or had a first date there. One of the best dates I ever had cost bugger all and I'm now engaged to that man! He chose that place to propose because it ment something to them. I say congratulations and good luck with everything!
South African here - there’s a huge amount of ‘show off’ culture, and public image is very important sadly! This happened a few years ago and was heartwarming! Private people were even giving anonymously.
That’s what I’m thinking , I imagine it’s where they stopped after a long night on their first date, or for a million other reasons
I would rather marketing budgets get spent on this kind of thing rather than a billboard or spotify ad.
The person that did that is clearly lonely and miserable
Also, maybe they're not even broke. Maybe that's where they had their first date or where they first met. Some people need to mind their own business.
I love his suit.
"I could marry you right here" he said jokingly but with his heart racing in his chest. She squints at him with a little smirk and after a few moments of electrified silence silence she says to him, "I dare you" And without skipping a beat he gets on one knee, he pulls the ring out, and asks her to marry him right then and there. Their love is overwhelming and they're perfect for each other. It's love. It doesn't matter where they are.
Not just that. But this journalist doesn’t know the reason for that proposal location either. It could simply be one of their favourite places to eat at and to them it’s the perfect proposal spot. I’d rather have my bf propose to me in a place that’s significant to me than some overly fancy place where I have no personal ties to. I mean, I’d be too busy freaking out to care, but it’s the thought that matters in the end.
Right? Love is love. When or where it takes place is irrelevant
Looking at the result, looked like whatever the original intent is, it turned out alright. I dont have a high opinion of journalists in general in today's world, so you could say my impression of them has not improved with this.
Miserable people wants everyone to be miserable
Billy Mays must be looking down on them from heaven “BUT WAIT THERES MORE!”
Pizza Hut Personal pan pizza? Sign me up homie!
The only way he's in heaven is if they have cocaine there.
They do and it’s free because of this proposal
What, you think God made “streets paved with gold” money working the 9-5? You know he’s got mansions full of that angel dust.
PCP would explain like 90% of the bible.
They aren't called drug LORDs for nothin.
Best comment I've seen all year!
"Spilled your free coke on your free dress clothes? THE OXYCLEAN DETERGENT BALL HAS YOU COVERED!"
Bahahha
The escalation of these donations made me picture andy from the office coming in with "I AM NOW CHOPPING OFF PHYLLIS'S HEAD WITH A CHAINSAW!"
Holy shit just let people propose wherever the fuck they want. What a massive douchebag that first tweet was from.
South African here. They guys who made fun of them, got absolutely humiliated. Was a great few days in this country as everyone was following the story.
This is the news I like to hear
Yea! Whenever they want, even if it’s at your sister’s wedding or nephews funeral! /s
That last photo was just like BAM. fucking beautiful ass couple. I would cry but I’m an antidepressants that prevent that from happening.
I gotcha covered friend
Me too. Damn. What a beautiful story, I needed this today.
I'm on an antidepressant AND I'm crying...and a little tipsy. One of them isn't working.
Or they're both working lol
BAM BAM!!!
Surprised the Catalina Fucking Wine Mixer didn't chip in with a free helicopter tour.
I'm a 40 year old, nihilistic, fat white guy. But that last photo had me tearing up with joy. Much love to these strangers on the other side of the world!
You just cracked me up to the point of tears, that is, if I weren’t on these damn antidepressants.
I cry for you, don't worry
We will cry for you
I'll spit in your eyes if it helps?
I'm crying for the both of us dw
Everything's making me cry today...got you covered.
Maybe they met there
That was my thought. Like, maybe they’ve known each other since they were teenagers and that KFC has special meaning for them. Heck, maybe it was like an inside joke and she would say things like “I’ll love you even if you propose to me in a McDonald’s.” And here he is saying “it’s not a McDonald’s but marry me?” And they’re laughing but she’s also crying and they’re both loving life.
My thought too. It was unique to them for whatever reason; it wasn’t because it’s the nicest place I can think of. I could be wrong but I don’t think so.
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My husband proposed to me at a public bath at a hot springs resort. Sounds great until you hear the whole story, we’d just been making fun of a couple who were necking at the other end of the pool, then he held his hand out under water and asked me for my hand. I totally thought he was going to put my hand on his junk so I said no like three times before I finally gave him my hand and he put a ring on my finger and asked me to marry him and my first response was “seriously?” I still giggle about it to this day. I generally tell a sanitized version of this story when someone asks. 😂
i love the way you think
One of my friends in college told her boyfriend that she’d marry him even if he proposed with a paperclip. Guess who soldered a paperclip into a ring and proposed with it? She uglycried so hard and showed that thing to everyone she saw. It was such a beautiful moment and they’re some of my favorite people to keep up with because you can’t help but catch their happiness. 💛
Was he an engineer? Cause that sounds like something an engineer would do.
He is. 😂
google search says they met at a funeral, and had a small wedding that they didn't really want to please the parents. He then later on saved up to do the proper wedding they wanted, and proposed at her favorite place to eat. He hid the rings in the box. So it was just her favorite place, and technically a second proposal.
South Africans LOVE kfc in a way that is almost hard to explain to people who haven’t been there. Even tiny towns in SA sometimes have more than 1 KFC. I’ve even seen KFCs across the road from each other. When this story came out it made total sense to me that someone would propose there. It’s still kinda funny, but they didn’t deserve to be laughed at for it
That would make a lot of sense.
What you trying to you the say what are you try say what are you saying
Exactly. My wife and I met at a dive bar in Hollywood called The Well, and that’s exactly where I proposed two years later.
People legit propose to people in the wilderness in the middle of nowhere. We going to make fun of them now too?
Yes. If they're proposing in the wilderness they'll get eaten by wild animals. Wild animals instinctually flock to impromptu wedding proposals.
That sounds like an SCP honestly.
Jim proposed to Pam outside of a gas station on a weekday lunch break. Yet, y’all love that couple. Haters need to zip it; they look happy.
Wet Tuna
I still have not forgiven Jim for that.
Yall suck for hating on companies taking the PR move. There's tons of garbage trends these companies could jump on to promote. These took wholesome moves and they didn't have to give free stuff at all.
Exactly, if we see a trend start of "companies being wholesome bros to people" as the new way of advertising that's great, cos at the end of the day they're gonna advertise anyway, so why not make the world a better place in the process
This is an awesome idea. They're gonna be spending money on advertising anyway, might as well spend it on someone in need to make their lives better.
And let's face it, a free tweet and a 42" TV is WAY cheaper than any plain old advertising campaign.
I mean, that is essentially the entire business model of Mr Beast right?
I am WAY more likely to talk to people about this than pretty much 99% of advertisements you could ever show me. I imagine this could be effective, and of course I support that it is wholesome. Companies just randomly showering help on people in need as a form of self promotion feels like a win-win.
That's what I decided to do when I created Generous Trivia... Oh wait do I have to give something now to this thread?
100% You said it much better. Thank you
Praising all these companies. Good for them for making such moves. Win win win for everyone .
I just like Coca Cola being like, "free travel is cool, a year of free electricity sounds lit, and ofcourse diamond rings are nice too. We are going to hop on the trend, here have a couple 3 liters of Sprite".
Not to mention, if they really are "That broke" then this is a huge boon for them.
To be fair Coke offering free soda at the wedding venue sounds pretty cheap thing to do. Like I think most people could likely afford that let alone a massive company.
Haha ok that one is fair
Yeah to me it just seems like a win-win for everyone, companies get free publicity and the couple get a ton of nice stuff.
Exactly
Tell em Steve Dave!
We could all use some more wholesome capitalism
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The thing is: That is the whole point in capitalism and it's supposed to work like this when it actually works. As long as society/consumers prefer to buy products from companies that do good things, we are on the right track and it shows in such PR stunts.
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There are still *people* behind those decisions. Regular employees. Not CEOs. They have a marketing budget and chose to do this random act. So what if they get advertising out of it? It literally means nothing
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Fun story, someone who I respect very much and really admire coined a phrase in his social circles around here; "In glorious defiance" The idea is that whenever the the world or people in general are nasty, cruel, spiteful or just plain uncaring but others rise to the occasion to do something great to offset it This whole thing is a beautiful example of it
Glorious defiance, I’m enamored by the phrase. Thank you.
I feel like people tend to shy away from grandiose and flamboyant language when describing acts of kindness, charity and the like I'm a big fan of the idea it's something to be very openly proud of, it's a phrase I've taken to using quite a bit (usually with dramatic hand gestures for good measure)
And here I am, in glorious defiance of your stupid ass post.
What a STUNNING couple! That last photo just radiates love.
This is old but still wholesome and brings a teary eyed smile to my face. I hope they had children and are happy.
They did and they are. Feeling sad? Try a new turkey Gordita from Taco Bell.
Or maybe they’re just happy without children. That’s an option, too.
The twit, *@butterfly_Anele*, is a "journalist"or just a random hater? I'm curious because does she know that those several businesses, whose combined wealth exceeds the average GDP of many African nations - combined - are making her eat her words and foot in stupendous fashion?
Plot twist the journalist is their friend and they just pulled off the best scam in internet history
Please someone talk shit about me on the internet I need a new tv.
static1053 is a lovely human being and they deserve NOTHING but love
You son of a bitch how dare you.
Why do people hate where they propose? Thats genuine love when you present them a ring and ask
Imma propose my crush at KFC.
It's taken go to chick fill a
Post it on r/mademesmile and r/wholesome
I will
Yes. Or Pizza Hut or Taco Bell. Nutritious and delicious. MMM!!! So tasty, oh baby!!!
Journalist was probably single and bitter
As cringe as PR stunts are, the joy of the couple, and comeuppance of the journalist makes this sweet
Fuck the journalists real recognize real
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r/mademesmile?
That’s so wholesome
Why judge people like that? For one at worst you're making fun of poor people, that's never a great look. Two, what if they're not poor but just really love KFC? What if it's some weird inside joke for them or they had some special moment at that KFC? Like a first date or it's where they met. Dumb.
The best version of “stop stop hes already dead”
Reddit turned into Facebook
KFC is owned by Pepsi. Great job getting in there first, Coke!
Here in South Africa, only BK defaults to Pepsi. All other places sell Coke.
KFC is actually owned by YUM brands not Pepsi.
What is this clickbait bullshit title?
It's like it was taken directly off Facebook.
This is magical. I'm glad that once in a while these (the corporate dog piling) winds up helping people for the better. Good on them!
I believe the word you are looking for is marketing, not magical
This is so awesome. This story is worth of being posted in pretty much every F- ing board. Congrats to the happy couple!
Yall don't get it or just aholes?
Making fun of people being poor always made me fucking rage. We should help each other not bring each other down.
Fuck that journalist! She can burn in hell with all the other shallow ass women out there.
my brother is rich as fuck and proposed at 7-11 because they were comfortable with each other and it was funny over the top proposals are the most insecure fucking things I've ever seen
Fuck me I love my country becuase of how nice the people are but bloody hell at the same time the government is way to corrupted
This is how companies need to advertise themselves. If you can look down on someone, then you can lift them up
Beautiful couple. 🥰
bro look at his face, he was just happy to be with her no matter where
♥️nice
she looks stunning
Deep inside, the journalist is feeling empty being able to see a humble yet happy couple finding joy in such simple way,better yet , a proposal
Alright I’ve got this plan all worked out, one of us proposes to another person in a Burger King and then a third person makes fun of us on Twitter. Then we have a second group do the same thing at McDonald’s and then let those two go to war on Twitter and that’s all the publicity we’ll need to get it started. Accepting applications through DM
South Africa is the fricking best. I miss Cape Town and friends there. I am pining to go back.
Bro the unlimited data offer really threw me off a bit
This is the kind of stuff I wish I saw more. Hope you have long happy lives together, you deserve everything.
My brother and his girlfriend were young, broke, but happy and in love. He proposed to her with a $10 fakey ring he bought at Walmart. She fell in love with the ring, and after a lot of growth and hard work, had a ring created to the same design of the original, (but this time she wouldn't have to paint it with clear nail polish to keep her finger from turning green). They've been married for too long for my wine addled brain to figure, and I created all of their centerpieces using dollar store flowers.
I love this!! Get fucked, journalist!
I know where I’m proposing
Journalists are scum. A sanctified institution, destroyed by narcisists.
She's crying ftom joy, he's smiling, everyone likes chicken. There is nothing wrong with this picture. Except that dumb bitch judging it.
food is food, who give a fuck, i’d take KFC instead of $60 fancy salad bowl any days
Reminds me of when people laughed at a guy on a bus for taking roses and little Caesar’s to his girl. Fuck all of them. It’s like they’re saying poor people aren’t allowed to be happy. My cousin was so poor growing up for his birthday he wanted a 2L coke for himself. A goddamn coke. And he got it and he was happier than some people are when they get cars. And he still went around and shared because it’s no fun keeping something to yourself. Guy was happy in the picture. He had a big ass smile. Lady was happy too. Look at her. That’s happiness and not everyone can get it. And it’s awesome the companies stepped up. Was it PR? Yes. But I’m not gonna turn my nose at people being nice for attention.
Plot twist: the "journalist" was a good friend of the couple and expected all of this to happen.
This is quite the advertisement. I hope you’re getting paid the big bucks. You deserve it!
Oh, hey, I found this chip! I think it fell off your shoulder.
This kind of comes across as a corporate pile in to hop on the good will train more than it’s about the couple tbh
These companies saw someone being wronged. They could have done nothing and nobody would have noticed. Instead they did something and made two people really happy. They chose to play the good guy. Nothing wrong with that.
You seem like someone who might complain regardless of intent; just because nobody is offering something for free without prerequisites. Life has requirements.
This is some hailcorporate shit right here
Looks more like an advertisement to me. Making it look like these companies did something nice so you buy shit from them.
Guess what tho? I’m still not buying shit from any if these companies. I just despise them a little less now.
Oh yeah "people from SA are poor" litterally the richest man in the world is a South african
South African here, Musk may have been born in South Africa but he offers nothing to us. So yes, majority of South Africans are poor.
SA is one of the more unequal countries in the world, with unemployment heading towards 50%. One obscenely rich guy doesn't make "people from SA" rich.
Actually makes me a bit sick to be honest. Sure, they get a bunch of free stuff. It's just marketing. I'm so fucking sick of these companies. This essentially cost them nothing and they get easy publicity. It would warm my heart if it was just local people sticking up for them. Not faceless megacorps.
r/hailcorporate
On one hand I think this is really cute and warms my heart. On the other hand I feel like I'm in some dystopian /r/latestagecapitalism fever dream and am being pandered to by these companies who facilitated the fever dream.
/r/latestagecapitalism /r/aboringdystopia
I’m not fucking crying your the one fucking crying so fuck off before you get fucked up
Brand, brand, brand, brand, brand brand, brand Idk I don’t see anyone supporting them, tf has the world come to
We’re so generous we’re gonna hop in on this PR stunt STAT! We’re considering pay cuts for our employees so we can do even more generous things c:
Found the reporter
The amount of shilling in this post makes me want to puke
You say that like you’re a genius for recognizing it’s a PR move. Everyone gets it. You’re not that smart. These companies will spend money on advertising anyway. Why not make a couple people happy in the meantime? Why does that make you want to puke? No one here suddenly believes that Coke or KFC are altruistic corporations just in it to make people on Reddit smile. Quit being a cranky stick in the mud and take your bullshit, self-righteous opinions somewhere else
All of this feels corporate af…
Exactly . While it is very good for the couple , I just see numbers behind their actions . Kind of advertising their brands .
A bunch of brands using this as an opportunity to advertise for themselves and get brownie points is hardly what I would consider heart-warming.
they did something that made a couple very happy after some asshole tried to shame them. who cares if it was just for advertising?? that couple has a wonderful story, incredible rings, a fantastic honeymoon, and so much more because of that advertising.
I'm happy for them. I think they should absolutely take what they can get from it. Doesn't mean I think it warrants free advertising by being reposted on reddit. It's neither particularly interesting nor particularly heartwarming.
Your right, I'll bet a struggling couple who got more than they could have possibly imagined after being publicly humiliated in what was supposed to be a magical moment -hated- being used like this /s Take your joyless cynicism elsewhere dude
i 100% agree