Have you heard the term “promposal”? I hadn’t until recently. But it’s exactly what you think: a creative way to ask someone to prom. Seems simple enough, right? Well, not anymore. These days, merely asking someone to attend the biggest night of high school isn’t enough. You need to go all out, whether that means coordinating a flash mob, renting a helicopter to spell out “Prom?” in the sky, or even setting up an elaborate scavenger hunt.
So why the need for such extravagant gestures? Because it’s all about the likes. According to Dr. Jenna Thompson, a social psychology expert, “The flashier the promposal, the more social media buzz it generates.” And let’s face it, once the question is popped, those photos and videos will be posted online for all to see. Just search #promposals on social media platforms like Facebook or Instagram, and you’ll find everything from pizza with the word PROM spelled out in pepperoni to stunning Tiffany necklaces with the proposal written inside the lid.
And remember the guy who famously asked a celebrity? These grand displays come with a hefty price tag. A recent Visa study revealed that the average cost of a promposal is around $324, which is a staggering one-third of the total expenses teens incur for prom—averaging about $919. This total covers everything from the dress and tuxedo to transportation and flowers. Nat Sillin from Visa stated, “Prom is a fun night for kids, but spending over $300 just to ask someone is outrageous.”
What If Your Date Says No?
Which leads to the inevitable question: What if your date says no?
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In summary, the stakes are high for promposals these days. Teens feel the pressure to create unforgettable moments that resonate on social media, often leading to extravagant spending and potential heartbreak.
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