So, ARGGGGH.

I'm at the airport, flying home the other night. I'm walking out past security into the public areas. There's a woman a few feet ahead of me.

I hear someone say "Hi, Honey". And I look, because the woman in front of me has reacted and is slowing down, and there a guy holding a big sign with a name on it.

This guy then drops the sign with the name on it, and reveals another sign.

That says "Will you marry me?".

AAAARRRRRGGGGHHHH!!

Have you no backbone, sir? Do you have no self-esteem?

Why would you *ever* ask this question - a question of such major importance and the utmost seriousness - in such a way that the person being asked is FORCED TO SAY YES?

What if she does want to marry you, but not for another 10 years? What if he doesn't want to get married, but wants to spend the rest of his life with you? Is he or she supposed to say "yes" now, and then have to try and change your mind later? That will go over pretty well, don't you think? "Well, I know I said yes. But what I really meant was Yes, BUT".

Or should they say "no", and publicly humilate you?

Why not just hog tie the person you love, and brand them, for crying out loud!

I here by demand that everyone not surprise people with marriage proposals in public. Ever again.

And all those of you in the crowd... DON'T CLAP, don't encourage these people!