A marriage proposal went sour on Thursday during the New York Islanders’ home game against the Florida Panthers.
In front of around 17,000 spectators at the UBS Arena, a shirtless man saw fit to propose to his girlfriend, reports the New York Post.
A whole embarrassment then ensued when the woman refused the request.
Several viewers and supporters on social media thought the footage was “arranged using the Views type.”
However, one fan present at the game wanted to share his version of events: “I was there and it certainly wasn’t arranged,” he said on Twitter.
Met by the New York daily, David Marcus recounts the initial moments that led to the rejected request.
“The guy took off his sweater. He said [à sa copine]: “Please say yes, say yes, say yes”. She was in shock. All nearby supporters filmed the scene. When people saw her coming up the stairs, everyone screamed,” he explained.
The young follower heard the rather disappointed man’s words after his failed marriage proposal.
“Wow! I’m sitting here in front of 20,000 shirtless people. It’s embarrassing,” he said.
David Marcus, who was accompanied by his father, points out that the supporter, rejected by the woman, left the stands moments later.
“He held the ring in his hands. He cried and he was ashamed. After that he left the stands with the woman’s wallet,” he testifies.
***Watch the failed marriage proposal in the video above.***