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Understanding Promposals: The New Way to Ask Someone to Prom
Have you heard of promposals? I hadn’t until recently, and let me tell you, it’s exactly what it sounds like: a fancy way of asking someone to prom. Sounds simple, right? Well, it’s not that straightforward anymore. Gone are the days of just asking someone out; now, if you want to impress, you’ve got to go all out. Think big—like Jumbo-tron big or even renting a helicopter to write “Prom?” in the sky.
Why the Extravagance?
So why the need for such extravagant gestures? Well, it all comes down to the quest for “likes.” According to Dr. Jenna Wilcox from Trendy University, it’s all about creating an Instagram-worthy moment. The crazier the promposal, the more likes and attention it garners on social media. So, really, it’s a competition out there, and if you’re not going big, you might as well stay home.
What Do Promposals Look Like?
If you search #promposals on platforms like Instagram or TikTok, you’ll see everything from scavenger hunts to spelling out “PROM” with candy. And let’s not forget the infamous promposal that involved a celebrity! But here’s the kicker: these over-the-top asks don’t come cheap. A recent study by Visa found that the average promposal costs around $324. This is a huge chunk of the estimated $919 that couples shell out for prom, which includes dresses, tuxedos, flowers, and more. Nat Sillin from Visa pointed out that spending that much just to ask someone to prom is pretty ridiculous.
The Awkward Possibility
But what if your crush says no? That’s a whole new level of awkward!
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Conclusion
To wrap it up, promposals have turned into a social media spectacle, pushing teens to spend big bucks just to pop the question. The pressure to impress can lead to some wild and expensive ideas, all for a night that’s supposed to be about fun and friendship.