Promposals: cute or too much?
As prom season approaches, students are once again faced with a big question: how should you ask someone to prom? Over the years, “promposals” have become more popular and more elaborate. It is raising the debate of whether they are a sweet tradition or starting to get a little too much.
Some students believe that bigger is better.
Senior, Brenden Coffin, planned a large promposal and said he wanted to make it memorable.
“I had to go big or go home,” he said.
Coffin used a Jumbotron at Comerica Park to ask his date, turning the moment into a public and unforgettable experience. He also shared that the idea came together quickly, saying it took him “a couple days” to plan.
On the other hand, some students prefer to keep things simple. Senior, Blake Moseley, chose a simple approach.
“It is just easier to do it that way. I don’t have to do a whole bunch of stuff.” While he doesn't think big promposals are always bad, he admits they can feel overwhelming. “I would be kind of nervous if everyone was looking at me,” he said.
Students who have been asked also have strong opinions.
Senior Genevieve McAleer described her reaction to her promposal as “complete shock,” adding that she "didn't expect it at all.” Even though the promposal was big, involving the jumbotron, she said she liked it and thought it was a good experience. “I like them a lot,” she said when asked about promposals in general.
When it comes to the overall trend, opinions are mixed. McAleer believes promposals are getting bigger and even prefers them that way, saying, “I think they should be bigger.” Meanwhile, others like Moseley feel that simpler gestures can be just as meaningful without all the attention.
In the end, promposals seem to come down to personal preference. Whether it is a grand public display or a simple, private moment. What matters most is the thought behind it. As students continue to balance creativity with comfort, one thing is clear, promposals aren't going away anytime soon.
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